Webster Financial, the holding company for Webster Bank, appointed Vikram Nafde executive vice president and chief information officer in charge of information technology. As a member of Webster Bank’s executive management committee, Nafde will be responsible for the strategy and execution of all Webster technology, including cybersecurity, data strategy and technology innovation.
“Vikram is a dynamic leader with extensive experience in large-scale digital transformation that will be instrumental as we deliver enhanced technology initiatives to our clients and colleagues,” Luis Massiani, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Webster, said.
With more than 25 years of industry experience, Nafde joined Webster in 2020 as senior vice president and head of software engineering, digital delivery and agility, shaping and leading all aspects of the bank’s software development and the rollout of its scaled agile operating model. Prior to joining Webster, Nafde held a variety of technology leadership roles with Bridgewater Associates, GE Asset Management, Genpact and Starwood.
