Advisory Board

Experience, Perspective, and Leadership

The Azyven Research Advisory Board brings together experienced professionals whose knowledge and perspective can help inform the company’s continued development.

Advisory Board members serve in a non-governing capacity, providing perspective and guidance while Azyven Research’s management retains responsibility for the company’s operations and decision-making.

David V. Evans

Honorary Chairman of the Advisory Board

1997 CIO Hall of Fame Inductee
Former Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer, JCPenney

David V. Evans is a distinguished technology executive and retail industry innovator whose career helped shape the evolution of modern digital commerce.

During his tenure at JCPenney, David served as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, guiding the company through a transformative period in enterprise technology and the emergence of the Internet era.

Recognized through his induction into the CIO Hall of Fame in 1997, David’s career reflects decades of leadership across technology, business strategy, operational efficiency, and corporate innovation. His professional achievements were also recognized through a cover feature in CIO Magazine.

As Honorary Chairman of the Azyven Research Advisory Board, David provides perspective shaped by decades of executive leadership and technological change. His appointment also represents the continuation of a family legacy in technology, digital commerce, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Leadership. Innovation. A legacy carried forward.