Synechron told QA Financial it has made several strategic senior appointments in a further sign the digital transformation consultancy firm is expanding globally.
The New York City-based company, which primarily focuses on driving digital strategies in the financial services space, said it has signed up Christine Olmstead as its new head of corporate Development.
With over two decades of experience in mergers and acquisitions, CEO Faisal Husain called her “crucial for Synechron’s expansion strategy.”
Husain explained that “Christine’s extensive trajectory in the field, including pivotal roles at Avanade, McKinsey, and Fujitsu, has honed her skills in global strategy development and deal origination, positioning her to effectively lead Synechron’s future M&A initiatives and post-merger integrations.”
In addition, Aaron Momin is stepping into the role of chief information security officer (CISO), bringing over 28 years of expertise in cybersecurity and risk management.
“His tenure as CISO at Certinia showcased his capability to elevate security maturity and resilience, both of which are crucial elements of ensuring robust information security and compliance frameworks are in place across all Synechron’s global operations,” Husain said.
Moreover, the company poached David Straube as its new head of investor relations, with almost three decades of experience and he is recognized for his strategic approach to building investor relations programs that foster long-term shareholder value.
Having held senior positions at EPAM and Accenture, Husain called Straube “well-equipped to enhance our relationships with the investment community and support the company’s growth trajectory.”
“The company is poised to respond dynamically to the fast-evolving global market.”
– CEO Faisal Husain
Asia
Synechron, in the midst of pushing into the Asian market, told QA Financial that, to lead its operations in that part of the world, Surabhi Ramamurthy has been recruited to take on the role of Head of Asia Business Unit.
With 18 years of experience in the banking and capital markets, Ramamurthy’s background includes leadership roles at Accenture and DXC Technology, where she effectively managed large teams and drove innovation throughout the APAC region.
“Her expertise will directly contribute to accelerating growth and strengthening Synechron’s market presence in Asia,” Husain stated.
Finally, Christina Savvas has been made the firm’s new Global Head of Brand, bringing two decades of expertise and she is known for her insight-driven approach to marketing and brand partnerships.
“Her experience at American Express, where she led global digital brand and content initiatives, makes her ideally suited to spearhead Synechron’s global brand strategy, driving both brand value and business volume,” Husain pointed out.
He stressed that “each of these leaders brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record that will undoubtedly propel Synechron towards achieving its strategic goals.”
The digital transformation business has experienced rapid growth in recent years, focusing on end-to-end artificial intelligence, consulting, digital, cloud & DevOps, data, and software engineering, with a clientbase that includes a host of large financial services firms around the world.
Synechron currently has a workforce of around 14,000 people in 51 offices in 20 countries.
“The company is poised to leverage these new capabilities to maintain its competitive edge and respond dynamically to the fast-evolving global market,” Husain concluded.
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