Synchrony Financial Named as CIO 100 Award Winner

June 1, 2016  by in Industry, Special Events   

The 29th annual award program recognizes organizations around the world that exemplify the highest level of operational and strategic excellence in information technology (IT).

Synchrony Financial was recognized for the design and development of its strategic and intelligence-led information security program, which adapts to an evolving landscape of emerging threats and new technologies. A collaborative, cross-functional Joint Security Operations Center that brings people, agile processes and tools together is a cornerstone of the program.

Carol Juel, Synchrony Financial executive vice president and CIO, noted, “We are proud to be chosen as a CIO 100 recipient for the second year in a row, recognized for our strategic and innovative information security program, which has become a true business enabler.”

"Delivering innovation and business value are top priorities for CIOs everywhere, and our CIO 100 awards program celebrates the leading IT organizations that excel at both," said Maryfran Johnson, Editor in Chief of CIO Events. "Our 2016 winners are raising the bar even higher this year with their outstanding work in digital transformation, customer focus and IT-business collaboration."

Synchrony Financial’s Chief Information Security Officer, Daniel Conroy, added, “We see our technology expertise and innovation as a competitive differentiator, integrated into all aspects of our business. This award highlights the value our intelligence-led information security program delivers to our company, our partners and our customers.”

Synchrony Financial will accept the award at The CIO 100 Symposium & Awards Ceremony, on August 16th, at the Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.