Lindenwood University names Dr. Rooji Sugathan VP information management

Madras university alum has extensive experience in data ecosystem management and digital transformation with success in higher education

By Arun Kumar

Lindenwood University, a private university in St. Charles, Missouri, has named Indian American data management expert Dr. Rooji Sugathan vice president, information management/chief information officer.

With an impressive background in data management and analytics specific to higher education, Sugathan will join the Lindenwood community in St. Charles starting Jan 2, 2025, according to a university press release.

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“Dr. Sugathan’s extensive experience in data ecosystem management and digital transformation as a strategic senior leader with success in higher education makes him an excellent addition to our team,” university President Dr. John Porter said. “His expertise in emerging technologies and cost/benefit analysis will elevate the information technology infrastructure and operations at Lindenwood.”

Sugathan joins Lindenwood with previous experience as Assistant Vice Chancellor-Data Management and Analytics at Washington University in St. Louis and industry leadership with Educause as the chair of the Higher Education Chief Data Officers group.

“I am honored and absolutely thrilled to accept the position of Vice President, Information Management / Chief Information Officer at Lindenwood University. During my campus visit, I met a group of leaders committed to a mission that puts students first,” Sugathan said. “The leadership team’s solid commitment to technology, out-of-the-box thinking, and efforts to solve challenging issues faced by learners and our region were all compelling reasons for me to join the LU leadership team. I look forward to helping LU advance its mission and become a regional leader in teaching and ongoing learning.”

Sugathan earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Loyola College, University of Madras, India, an MBA from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, and a PhD from University of Missouri-St. Louis.

Founded in 1832 by George Champlin Sibley and Mary Easton Sibley as The Lindenwood School for Girls, Lindenwood University is the second-oldest higher-education institution west of the Mississippi River.