“Driven by Team Success, Focused on Client Satisfaction”
Chad Jackson is a seasoned financial services technology executive with a distinguished career in advisory leadership, transformation, and team-building within the banking, insurance, and capital markets sectors. As the Technology Advisory Leader at Accenture for the U.S. financial services industry, Chad specializes in helping organizations modernize their technology landscapes, optimize operations, and execute strategic reinvention to enhance competitive advantage and long-term efficiency. His expertise spans a wide array of critical areas, including platform integration, process automation, workforce transformation, product development, legacy modernization, and mergers and acquisitions.
With a deep passion for building high-performing teams, Chad has successfully led large-scale technology initiatives, fostering collaboration among clients, partners, and industry stakeholders. His leadership philosophy is rooted in professional growth, innovation, and strategic execution, ensuring that organizations not only keep pace with industry disruption but also thrive in an evolving financial ecosystem.
Prior to his current role, Chad served as the Divisional Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Enterprise Payments Technology at Huntington National Bank. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in designing the organizational structure, expanding talent, and driving new payment capabilities while spearheading the bank’s broader modernization and digital transformation efforts. Under his leadership, Huntington accelerated its technology evolution, enhancing both operational efficiency and customer experiences.
Chad’s extensive career at Accenture spans over two decades, where he has held multiple leadership roles. As a Transformation Director, he defined strategic roadmaps and led complex execution efforts, aligning key technology initiatives with enterprise-wide business objectives. As a Client Account Leader, he managed multimillion-dollar fintech and payments relationships, working closely with industry giants such as Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to drive cloud-enabled transformation. Additionally, he served as the Technology Strategy & Advisory Talent Leader, responsible for expanding and developing a consulting workforce of over 200 professionals. His contributions in this role led to significant growth, increased diversity, and improved retention within Accenture’s consulting practice.
Throughout his career, Chad has been at the forefront of financial technology innovation, guiding institutions through critical digital transformations. His accomplishments include leading cloud migration and application modernization initiatives for top U.S. banks, establishing scalable transformation capabilities for fintech firms, and implementing high-impact training programs to upskill technology professionals. He has also played a key role in improving performance outcomes for financial institutions, increasing profitability, reducing project failures, and strengthening client confidence.
Chad’s influence extends beyond execution—he is a trusted advisor in strategic planning, regulatory alignment, and digital product innovation. His ability to navigate complex stakeholder interests and architect solutions that drive measurable business impact has positioned him as a respected leader in financial technology.
A graduate of Washington University in St. Louis with a B.S.B.A in Finance, Chad brings a strong financial acumen to his technology leadership approach. His ability to bridge the gap between business strategy and technical execution has made him a key player in shaping the future of financial services technology.
Character
Chad Jackson is a dedicated and visionary leader who fosters collaboration, professional growth, and high performance in both his teams and client organizations. His integrity, commitment to innovation, and ability to navigate complex transformations make him a trusted partner in the financial services industry.
Knowledge
With deep expertise in financial technology, cloud transformation, payments, and enterprise modernization, Chad has spent decades guiding banks, fintech firms, and capital markets leaders through strategic reinvention. His technical acumen, combined with his understanding of industry trends, allows him to drive impactful and sustainable digital evolution.
Strategic
Chad excels at aligning technology initiatives with business objectives, ensuring that organizations maximize value while navigating disruption. His ability to define transformation roadmaps, execute large-scale initiatives, and optimize operational efficiency has consistently led to measurable success in financial services.
Communication
A skilled communicator and collaborator, Chad effectively engages with C-suite executives, technology teams, and ecosystem partners to drive consensus and deliver results. His ability to translate complex technology concepts into actionable strategies ensures alignment, clarity, and long-term success for the organizations he serves.
