Chief Information Officer
Kristina Paschall is the Chief Information Officer for Madison Air, a premier platform of more than 30 air-quality brands dedicated to making the world safer, healthier, and more productive through the power of better air.
She leads the company’s digital transformation and technology strategy, driving innovation, data integration, and cybersecurity. In close partnership with Madison Air’s portfolio companies, Kristina focuses on leveraging technology to enhance productivity, scalability, and collaboration—while ensuring a secure, unified digital foundation for growth.
Kristina brings deep experience in enterprise technology leadership, having previously served as Executive Vice President, Chief Information Security and Digital Officer at John Bean Technologies Corporation (JBT), a global provider of technology solutions for the food and beverage industry. Prior to JBT, she was Chief Information Officer at Ferrara Candy Company and held progressive IT leadership roles at Ingredion and GATX Corporation.
Earlier in her career, Kristina built a strong foundation in technology and business transformation through management consulting roles with Price Waterhouse and Deloitte.
She holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a B.S. in Finance from the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Kristina has served on the boards of the Gies College of Business and Make-A-Wish® Illinois, where she completed two full terms and served as Treasurer on the Executive Committee. She is passionate about using technology to empower people and organizations to thrive.