Billy Blake is Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Global Communities, where over the past 19 years, he has built the information technology (IT) department and global IT workforce. In this role, he champions information and communications technology use as a strategic enabler for Global Communities operations worldwide. He leads efforts to use technology in new and innovative ways that enhance the organization’s ability to carry out its mission.

Billy provides strategic leadership to align investments in digital development, knowledge management, and information technology with the organization’s business strategy. He is responsible for the Global Communities technology roadmap that supports business process improvements, innovation, impact, and organizational growth. Billy has more than 20 years of experience in technology, specializing in cloud technologies, infrastructure, business systems, data, analytics, ICT4D, support services, management, governance, and policies/procedures supporting multiple industries.

Billy has a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems from Shenandoah University.