Top 10 Banking CIOs - 2025

Rob Beachy, CIO of Sturgis Bank & Trust, exemplifies visionary leadership in the community banking sector. Since assuming the position of CIO at Sturgis Bank, prior to a 22-year tenure as Vice President of Information Technology at the same institution, Beachy has implemented 40 distinct efficiency projects that have fundamentally reimagined how a community bank operates.

Jason Cathey is a veteran technology leader recognized for advancing business performance through secure, innovative IT strategies. With more than 20 years in technology and cybersecurity, he has guided organizations and boards on governance, risk and compliance while driving transformation that strengthens resilience, operational efficiency and measurable business outcomes.

Lisa Brubaker is a strategic people leader dedicated to building environments where talent flourishes and organizational purpose thrives. With a strong background in technology and operations, she’s led major platform transformations, strengthened cybersecurity and driven innovations that enhance efficiency and elevate customer experiences across complex enterprise systems.

Michael Wisler, Chief Information Officer at M&T Bank, champions a steadfast commitment to community banking as the institution’s guiding compass. Under his leadership, M&T has navigated growth with purpose, evolving from Buffalo’s fourth largest bank to the 17th largest U.S.-based commercial bank and 12th by market capitalization.

Pinar Kip Williamson leads State Street’s international technology strategy as Chief Information Officer and oversees global technology risk, control and transformation. Drawing on engineering roots and consulting expertise, she drives digital innovation, operational efficiency and large-scale transformation across global delivery and client management functions.

Andy Zolper is the Chief Information Officer at Raymond James, where he leads a high-performance, security-focused technology team. He drives enterprise IT strategy, infrastructure resilience and innovative cybersecurity measures to ensure robust operations and support scalable growth across financial services.

Derek Martin is the Chief Information Officer at BOK Financial, where he spearheads enterprise operations, IT strategy and cybersecurity. With nearly three decades of experience, he ensures robust technology infrastructure and risk management to support business resilience, regulatory compliance and seamless service for customers and stakeholders.

Jonathan Lofthouse is the Chief Information Officer at Citi, where he oversees the firm's business technology, global functions and infrastructure. He leads initiatives in digital transformation, AI adoption and platform modernization, with a focus on delivering secure and optimized solutions to serve Citi’s clients.

Thomas South is the Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Northern Trust Corporation. With over two decades of experience, he leads the firm's global IT strategy. He is focused on delivering innovative technology solutions to support business growth and enhance client services.

Monique Dumais-Chrisope is the Chief Information Officer at Encore Capital Group, where she leads global technology strategy and innovation. Her focus is on delivering secure, scalable IT solutions that enhance business performance and customer experience. She is also active in industry leadership forums.