Finastra appoints new Chief Data Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, and Chief Information Officer
Financial software provider Finastra today announced the appointment of three senior technology executives to its leadership team: a new Chief Data Officer and Chief Information Security Officer, as well as a Chief Information Officer.

“In today’s rapidly evolving financial technology landscape, data and security are at the core of trust and transformation,” said Mike Stawchansky, Chief Technology Officer at Finastra. “Their expertise will accelerate our delivery of modern financial services software and strengthen our position as the trusted partner for mission-critical banking solutions.”
The appointments include:
- Ali Khan, Chief Data Officer
An award-winning executive from Experian with more than 25 years of experience across data, AI, and platform architecture, Khan leads Finastra’s global data organization and data-driven strategy. He brings deep expertise in building and scaling data platforms in highly regulated industries, ensuring that Finastra’s customers can unlock new value from their data while meeting the highest standards of compliance and innovation.
- Matthew McCormack, Chief Information Security Officer

A renowned global leader in cybersecurity and risk management, McCormack oversees Finastra’s security strategy and frameworks, fortifying the company’s enterprise ecosystem and safeguarding sensitive financial data. Joining Finastra from BNY, and with over 25 years of extensive experience leading security operations at scale, McCormack will continue to champion industry-leading practices that protect customers and promote resilience in an increasingly complex threat environment.
- Sanjay Jain, Chief Information Officer

An expert technology executive with over 25 years of experience leading IT strategy, infrastructure, and transformation initiatives, Sanjay brings a proven ability to streamline infrastructure through automation and scale global teams across strategic programs. Previously at Honeywell, Sanjay will ensure Finastra remains at the forefront of modern enterprise IT.
These strategic additions to Finastra’s technology team underscore the company’s strategy: delivering secure, modern, and high-performing software solutions that empower customers to stay future-ready in a dynamic financial services market.
