Principal Financial Group announced Kathleen Kay, former chief information officer for Pacific Gas & Electric Company, will join Principal as its new chief information officer on May 1. She succeeds Gary Scholten, chief information officer and chief digital officer, who previously announced his retirement effective June 2, after 40 years of service. As chief information officer, Kay will have responsibility for the global technology and digital strategies for Principal and report to Houston. Prior to Principal, Kay led PG&E’s information technology (IT) business, including its mission-critical systems and the development of the company’s technology strategy, infrastructure, and architecture. She also held several IT leadership positions with General Motors, Comerica, and SunTrust.