Feroz Merchhiya
CIO City of Santa MonicaFeroz Merchhiya is an award-winning Chief Information Officer for the City of Santa Monica, California, and former CIO for the City of Glendale, Arizona. He also previously served as a Board Member of the Association for Executives in Healthcare Information Technology (AEHIT). A seasoned technology executive, he leads transformative initiatives and is recognized for his people-first leadership style and ability to build and inspire high-performing teams.
With extensive experience in enterprise technology, Mr. Merchhiya excels at managing complex initiatives by bringing together diverse stakeholders to deliver practical, results-driven solutions. He is responsible for advancing Santa Monica’s strategic use of technology to streamline operations, harness data, generate insights, and enhance public services. As the city’s chief technologist, he oversees the implementation of large-scale, innovative technology programs.
Mr. Merchhiya holds several distinguished industry certifications, including CGEIT, CRISC, SCPM, and CDPSE, and is a Boardroom Certified Qualified Technology Expert (QTE). His work has earned him multiple accolades, including the 2025 Technology Executive of the Year, 2024 ROI Award, the 2023 CIO 100 Award, and the CIO Impact Award.