Oakworth Capital Bank has recently made strategic appointments to enhance its technology capabilities, with the appointment of Dave Driscoll as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and T.J. Rock as Chief Information Officer (CIO).
As a founding member of Oakworth Capital Bank, Driscoll brings with him over 30 years of experience in technology and operations across a range of industries. In his new role as CISO, he will be responsible for overseeing the bank’s information, cyber, and technology security. Driscoll has expressed his dedication to upholding top-tier security standards, highlighting his enthusiasm for leading the effort to strengthen Oakworth’s technology and cybersecurity framework.
On the other hand, Rock, who has held leadership positions in healthcare and governmental entities, including Nimble Solutions, the Department of Justice, and the Department of Defense, expressed his enthusiasm for joining the Oakworth team. In his capacity as CIO, Rock will be charged with establishing and advancing Oakworth’s technology platforms to align with business objectives, ultimately delivering outstanding services and a comprehensive technology strategy for the bank’s stakeholders.
According to CEO Scott Reed, the appointments of Driscoll and Rock form part of Oakworth’s ongoing investment in technology resources aimed at better managing risk and accelerating the adoption of tech and data science. Meanwhile, Chief Operating Officer Sam Scalici has expressed his excitement at having a leader like Rock with a broad knowledge base to position Oakworth as an iconic brand in the financial services industry.
Both Driscoll and Rock are anticipated to drive Oakworth’s technology initiatives, bringing innovative and secure solutions to scale the bank more efficiently and effectively for its associates and clients.
Oakworth Capital, Inc. is the bank holding company for Oakworth Capital Bank (OTCQX: OAKC). Established in 2008, Oakworth offers commercial and private banking, wealth management, and advisory services to clients nationwide. Headquartered in Birmingham, Oakworth has been consistently recognized as the #1 “Best Bank to Work For” by American Banker for six consecutive years. The bank also boasts an impressive Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 96 out of 100 and a client retention rate of 97% in 2023. As of March 31, 2024, Oakworth had $1.6 billion in total assets, $1.3 billion in gross loans, $1.4 billion in deposits, and $2.2 billion in wealth and trust assets under management.
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SOURCE: Oakworth Capital Bank