Finastra has appointed Don Baptiste as Chief Operating Officer, bringing global experience in driving business performance to support its strategy focused on growth, innovation, and customer success. He will oversee functions such as analytics, customer insights, partnerships, and strategic program management. Meanwhile, Shirley Powell has been named Head of Strategic Communications and will work closely with the leadership team to enhance stakeholder engagement and align corporate messaging. Additionally, Mike Stawchansky has taken on an expanded role as Chief Technology Officer, where he will lead the development of a centralized technology hub to accelerate the delivery of secure and scalable software solutions.
Commenting on these appointments, Chris Walters, CEO of Finastra, stated, “This is an exciting time for Finastra as we execute against our refreshed strategy focused on customer delight, cultural strength, and accelerated growth. Our priorities this year are clear – deliver scalable, secure and intuitive technology, harness the power of Generative AI and continue to evolve with our customers' needs. These leaders bring the experience and vision to help us move faster and smarter.” The appointments reflect Finastra’s focus on building a strong leadership team to support its global presence in financial services software.
