ANSR appoints Kirk Ball as Group Chief Information Officer

Kirk Ball joins ANSR as Group CIO, bringing extensive experience to drive innovation and support clients in leveraging GCCs for transformation.

ANSR declared the appointment of Kirk Ball as its newest Group Chief Information Officer (CIO).

Kirk Ball the new Group CIO of ANSR

Kirk transitions to ANSR from Giant Eagle, where he held the role of CIO. Prior to that, he held prominent technology leadership positions at organizations like Kroger and Christ Hospital Health Network. Kirk has consistently delivered innovative and sustainable outcomes amidst volatile economic market cycles and digital transformations.

“The role of the CIO is undergoing a profound change in today’s digital era. The modern CIO is now a strategic architect of digital value, driving innovation and shaping the future of business,” stated Lalit Ahuja, Founder & CEO of ANSR. “We are thrilled to welcome Kirk to our leadership team. With his wealth of experience in crafting and executing GCC enabled global technology teams, Kirk will play a key role in supporting our clients in developing the most efficient strategies for leveraging GCCs as drivers for enhanced value, change, and transformation throughout their organizations. Kirk will also provide coaching and mentorship to GCC leaders, ensuring alignment with organizational goals in support of the evolving CIO agenda,” he added.

Kirk will function as a trusted advisor and partner to ANSR’s customers, guiding them in identifying functions best suited for the GCC and offering insights on their transformation blueprint. He will also counsel CIOs and CXOs on establishing new competency pods within their GCCs, providing insights into best practices and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor. Kirk will play a pivotal role in the company’s evolution into a GCC SuperApp, providing modular and adaptable solutions for companies to establish GCCs.

“I am excited to join the talented team at ANSR and embark on this thrilling journey,” expressed Kirk. “I eagerly anticipate leveraging my experience to contribute to ANSR’s growth and success and to drive positive change for the broader industry. Joining ANSR at a hypergrowth stage where we are setting up a new GCC almost every 2-3 weeks presents a tremendous opportunity for innovation and expansion.”