Former Deloitte Global CTO Jerome Oglesby Joins TSU as Strategic Advisor to the President, Focused on Information Technology

By Angela Mills

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) – Tennessee State University (TSU) is proud to announce the appointment of Jerome Oglesby as Strategic Advisor to the President, where he will lead efforts to enhance the university’s technology strategy, digital transformation, and cybersecurity initiatives.

A distinguished global leader in technology strategy, transformation, and governance, Oglesby brings over 35 years of experience in driving impactful IT advancements for some of the world’s most esteemed organizations. His expertise in cybersecurity, cloud transformation, and IT governance will play a critical role in realizing new and important efficiencies, elevating TSU’s technological infrastructure and digital capabilities to new heights.

Ogelsby accepted the appointment with no compensation.

“Technology is the backbone of modern education, and Jerome’s visionary leadership and expertise will be instrumental in helping TSU to work smarter and offer more to our students, faculty and staff,” said Dwayne Tucker, Interim President of TSU.

Oglesby currently serves as an Advisory Partner with Ahead, Inc., where he provides strategic guidance to chief information officers on digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and IT governance. Previously, he held the prestigious role of Global Chief Technology Officer for Deloitte, overseeing global technology.

Beyond Deloitte, Oglesby has held influential roles at Cingular Wireless, Sabre Inc., and American Airlines, leading network transformations, regional operations and flight movement systems. He has also played a key role in corporate disaster recovery strategies, pandemic planning, and sustainability initiatives.

In addition to his corporate achievements, Oglesby is a dedicated advocate for technology education and leadership development. He serves on the boards of ScienceLogic, Inc. (as Chair of the Cybersecurity Committee), Orokii, Inc., LEAD Public Schools, the Tennessee CIO Advisory Board, and several nonprofit organizations.

“I am honored to join TSU and contribute to its legacy of academic excellence and innovation,” said Oglesby. “I look forward to collaborating with university leadership to implement forward-thinking IT strategies that enhance learning, research, and institutional success.”

Oglesby holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems from The University of Texas at Arlington and an MBA from Lipscomb University. He is also a graduate of The United States Marine Corps Communications Electronics Institute.