Charter One Bank Appoints Gregory K. Daniels as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer

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Charter One Bank has announced the appointment of Gregory K. Daniels as its senior vice president and chief information officer. Daniels, a veteran computer information services manager, brings a wealth of experience in data systems management to the role, succeeding Thomas J. Kennedy who is retiring. As president of Accredited Computer Systems, the bank's wholly owned information services subsidiary, Daniels will oversee the development and implementation of technology strategies to support the bank's growth and operations. With over 20 years of experience at IBM, where he held various management positions, including instructor and curriculum developer at IBM's National Education Center, Daniels has a proven track record in managing data systems and driving business growth.

Key Takeaways:

  • Gregory K. Daniels, a veteran computer information services manager, has been appointed as senior vice president and chief information officer of Charter One Bank.
  • Daniels succeeds Thomas J. Kennedy who is retiring from the positions.
  • Daniels has over 20 years of experience in data systems management, including 20 years at IBM, where he held various management positions.
  • As president of Accredited Computer Systems, the bank's wholly owned information services subsidiary, Daniels will oversee the development and implementation of technology strategies to support the bank's growth and operations.
  • Daniels has a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Augustana College and has served as an IBM business unit executive and senior executive for IBM's western Michigan region.
  • He is married with four children and will reside in Hudson, Ohio.
  • Charter One Bank has approximately $31 billion in total assets, making it one of the 30 largest bank holding companies in the country.
  • The bank operates over 400 branch locations in six states: Ohio, Michigan, New York, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Vermont.

Statistics:

  • 20 years: Daniels' career at IBM before joining Charter One Bank
  • More than 400: The number of branch locations across six states operated by Charter One Bank
  • $31 billion: The approximate total assets of Charter One Bank, ranking it among the 30 largest bank holding companies in the country
  • 20 years: Daniels' career with IBM
  • 4: The number of children Daniels has with his wife Janet
  • 1992-1996: The timeframe during which Daniels served as an IBM business unit executive and senior executive for IBM's western Michigan region

Sources:

  • PRNewswire
  • Charter One Financial, Inc. (NYSE: CF)