Deutsche Bank at the moment introduced that it has employed Tony Kerrison to be Head of Group Technology Infrastructure and Head of Technology, Data and Innovation Americas, efficient May 1, 2024. He can be primarily based in New York and report back to Bernd Leukert, Chief Technology, Data and Innovation Officer and Member of the Management Board.

Kerrison will lead the newly established Group Technology Infrastructure perform and be liable for the continued transformation of Deutsche Bank’s know-how surroundings to help enterprise success, cut back price and enhance resilience. He will oversee the efficiency and steady enchancment of the financial institution’s {hardware}, software program, networks, knowledge centres and storage. This consists of enabling our builders to concentrate on coding by accelerating our hybrid cloud technique and automating the administration and controls wanted to energy our functions. Shared providers and parts will ship ease and consistency to software improvement, whereas trendy collaboration instruments will help the productiveness of all staff.

“In Tony Kerrison, we welcome a highly respected leader who has delivered major technology transformations during his distinguished career,” mentioned Bernd Leukert. “We have ambitious goals to deliver automated, effective and well-controlled technology infrastructure to support our client activities and significantly reduce costs. Tony brings the required expertise and track record to take our technology transformation to the next level.”

Kerrison joins from Bank of America the place he was most not too long ago Chief Technology Officer and led Core Technology Infrastructure. In this position, he was liable for the technique, structure, engineering and operations for Technology Infrastructure globally throughout all companies. Kerrison has held senior know-how positions at plenty of massive US and European banks.

“Technology is at the centre of Deutsche Bank’s sustainable growth ambitions, and it is impressive to see the foundations and talent already in place,” mentioned Tony Kerrison. “Delivering a technology environment that is efficient, reliable and resilient is essential for business success, and I look forward to helping deliver the next stage of its strategy.”