Delta hires AIG digital chief as CIO

Delta has hired Rahul Samant, American International Group’s chief digital officer, to replace retiring CIO Theresa Wise, the company confirmed Friday. Samant steps in as the airline’s CIO and senior VP in February, with Wise staying to oversee the transition, a company spokesperson said. As CIO, he will oversee efforts to “introduce cutting-edge technology, further integrate our platforms, ensure security and increase our speed to market for new products,” Delta CEO Richard Anderson said Wednesday in an internal memo announcing the move.<br/>