Gerard Smyth

Minneapolis resident, I am a senior IT executive with expertise in leading large orgs in the development of financial platforms and digital solutions in complex advisor and consumer-facing systems.I’m known for strong business acumen and executive presence, I understand client needs, anticipate trends and have the ability to drive value by way of transforming tools, products and operations with technology. I bring C-level executives together to focus on developing strategies and plans as well as creating a compelling business case to obtain buy-in.I have led organizations and programs in 3 different continents. I currently lead a team of more than 500 professionals and over 800 contractors managing delivery and operations in a large-scale, consumer-facing organization. I value sophisticated yet simple thinking, creativity, and solutions that give future options and create win-win situations. I quickly assess problems and develop compelling approaches that click with leaders. I love to listen to what’s being said but also to what is not being said. I make better decisions because I listen then talk. My day-to-day approach is a continuing conversation with the team about business objectives, desired results and linking to the ultimate goal shareholder value.I am an avid runner / walker and find that I start a run with a problem and come back with a solution. I like to use my humor to defuse difficult situations and keep the team focused on outcomes.I graduated top of my MBA class after an engineering degree at Imperial College. To learn more: Please connect via LinkedIn.Specialties: C-Level Technology leadership, Strategy and Architecture, Client & Advisor Experience delivery, Analytics, Digital technology and agile development