International Personal Finance (IPF), a leading international provider of consumer credit, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Robinson as Chief Information Officer (CIO). Chris, who joined the company on 21 March, will be responsible for leading the digital transformation of the business.
Chris joins IPF from American Express, where he held the role of Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for the Middle East and Africa. In this role he was responsible for leading and developing the IT function across 23 countries. During his time at the company he also led the Innovation and Digital functions, working closely with the business, its clients and major banks to identify customer requirements, develop innovative new products and deliver an enhanced customer experience. Prior to this role he was at KPMG, where he held the position of CIO for the Asia-Pacific region.
Gerard Ryan, CEO of IPF, commented: “We are really pleased to welcome Chris to the leadership team. Technology will play an increasingly important role in our business, both in terms of efficiency gains and growth opportunities and Chris’s appointment brings us the skills and experience required to maximise the benefits from both.”
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