CHSS Distinguished Alumni - Sociology and Anthropology

Christie Nader is senior vice president and global chief information officer for Jet Aviation, leading global technology strategy, cybersecurity, and digital transformation initiatives that enable business growth and innovation. Since joining the company in 2021, she has helped advance technology capabilities that support employees, customers, and operations worldwide.  

With more than 20 years of executive technology leadership experience, Nader has led organizations through significant growth and transformation across industries including business aviation, government contracting, healthcare, financial services, and higher education. Her career includes CIO roles at Jet Aviation, Perspecta, and Centurion Health, as well as 15 years at Edelman Financial Services, where she rose from an individual contributor to Chief Information Officer. Along the way, she has overseen major technology modernization efforts, cloud transformations, mergers and acquisitions, and enterprise growth initiatives.  

A graduate of George Mason University, Nader also holds a Master of Science degree from the University of Virginia. She is passionate about mentoring future leaders and serves on advisory boards and professional organizations that promote leadership development and technology excellence.