Introducing the Bank Systems & Technology Elite 8 Bank Technology Leaders
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NEW YORK
Oct 1, 2009
If the familiar adage, "What doesn't kill us makes us stronger," is true, then the executives who comprise Bank Systems & Technology's 2009 Elite 8 bank technology leaders must have incredible powers. IT organizations have been on the front lines as banks seek to improve governance and compliance, find efficiencies and cost savings, and strengthen customer relationships (and profitability). BS&T's Elite 8 leaders are rising to the challenge with enthusiasm and determination. The executives honored in this year's Elite 8 class welcome the opportunity to solve problems, deliver effective solutions and stretch the talents of their workforces. Explore the eight profiles below to learn more about each of these successful IT leaders. And be sure to catch up with 2008's honorees to find out how they've fared in this difficult financial environment.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091001/NY84839 ) EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION BS&T's 2009 Elite 8 Rise to the Challenges Facing the Banking Industry
Bank Systems & Technology's 2009 Elite 8 outstanding bank technology executives are helping their organizations successfully pursue growth strategies and innovation in a tough economic environment.
http://banktech.com/management-strategies/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=2200 00855
THE 2009 ELITE 8 Gary Greenwald Spearheads Growth in Citi GTS Unit
Proving that technology can be at the core of a bank's recovery from the worst financial crisis in decades, Citi's treasury services practice, under the leadership of Gary Greenwald, continues to introduce new innovations to help clients cope with the economic uncertainty.
http://banktech.com/management-strategies/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=2200 00531
John Beran Leads Technology Transformation at Comerica
Comerica CIO John Beran has led the bank as it has transformed its IT infrastructure and restructured its IT organization.
http://banktech.com/management-strategies/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=2197 00732
Under Barbara Perino's Direction, IT Helps Washington Trust Compete With the Big Banks
At Washington Trust, the nation's oldest community bank, SVP of operations and technology Barbara Perino has overhauled legacy systems, developed customer insight capabilities and built an infrastructure that supports the bank's growth strategies.
http://banktech.com/management-strategies/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=2200 00885
Francisco DeArmas Modernizes Whitney National Bank's Core
With a core systems replacement and a multichannel, multi-vendor initiative under way, Whitney National Bank's Frank DeArmas is building a more modern architecture for the 125-year-old institution.
http://banktech.com/management-strategies/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=2200 00687
PNC's Tom Kunz Cracks the Gen Y Code With Targeted Products
At PNC Tom Kunz is creating targeted products that will appeal to a generation with a different mind-set about financial services.
http://banktech.com/management-strategies/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=2200 00532
Fred Cook Enables Growth at North Shore Credit Union
Fred Cook has helped establish North Shore Credit Union's IT organization as a major enabler for the business as it experiences tremendous growth and high retention levels.
http://banktech.com/management-strategies/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=2200 00688
First National of Nebraska's David Downing Looks to History to Stay on Track
David Downing makes sure that technology and operations dependably connect First National of Nebraska with its customers -- just like an efficient and dependable utility.
http://banktech.com/management-strategies/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=2200 00689
Donald Westermann Rebuilds Eastern Bank's IT Foundation
SVP, Technology Engineering and Operations, Donald Westermann is re-architecting Eastern Bank's technology to prepare for the economic recovery and a return to growth.
http://banktech.com/management-strategies/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=2200 00255
THE ELITE 8 DISCUSS WORKFORCE CHALLENGES Bank CIOs Look to Recruit and Retain Top IT Talent
How are the state of the economy and current industry challenges affecting banks' ability to recruit and retain top IT talent? BS&T's Elite 8 2009 honorees share their opinions.
http://banktech.com/management-strategies/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=2202 00128
CATCHING UP WITH 2008'S ELITE 8 BS&T's Elite 8 2008 Have Lived Through History
2008's Elite 8 honorees share their experiences about facing the most challenging economic environment of their careers.
http://banktech.com/management-strategies/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=2202 00121
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