Christopher Williams

VP, Business to Business IT Leader at Synchrony Financial

Professional Overview
Christopher Williams is an experienced IT and business leader with a proven track record of driving innovation and strategic initiatives within the financial services industry. As the VP of Business to Business IT Leader at Synchrony Financial, he leverages his deep expertise in cross-functional collaboration, product management, and data analytics to spearhead transformative projects that enhance the company's operational efficiency and customer experience.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the VP of Business to Business IT Leader at Synchrony Financial, Christopher oversees the development and implementation of IT solutions that support the company's B2B operations. He works closely with cross-functional teams to identify and address evolving business needs, while driving the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and data-driven decision-making. Under his leadership, Synchrony Financial has streamlined its B2B processes, optimized resource allocation, and improved overall service delivery to its business partners.

Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Christopher held several pivotal positions within the financial services and consulting sectors. As the VP of Cross Functional Initiatives - Business Relationships and Innovation at Synchrony Financial, he was responsible for leading strategic projects that fostered collaboration and innovation across the organization. Earlier in his career, he served as a Director of GP&S Product Management Excellence at MasterCard, where he spearheaded the development and implementation of data-driven strategies to enhance the company's product portfolio. Christopher also gained valuable experience as a Project Manager at PwC and in various roles at Direct Insite Corp. and Voyant, where he demonstrated his expertise in project management, business analysis, and IT operations.

Academic Background
Christopher holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated with distinction.

Areas of Expertise

• Business-to-business IT strategy and implementation

• Cross-functional collaboration and innovation management

• Data analytics and business intelligence

• Product management and process optimization

• Project management and change leadership

Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Christopher has consistently delivered measurable results that have had a significant impact on the organizations he has served. At Synchrony Financial, he has spearheaded the development and deployment of a cutting-edge B2B technology platform that has streamlined business processes, improved customer satisfaction, and generated cost savings of over $5 million annually. He has also led the implementation of advanced data analytics capabilities that have enabled the company to make more informed, data-driven decisions.

In his previous roles, Christopher has demonstrated his ability to drive business transformation and innovation. At MasterCard, he led the development and rollout of a new product management framework that increased the company's agility and responsiveness to market changes, resulting in a 20% increase in product revenue. As a Project Manager at PwC, he successfully delivered multiple complex IT projects for clients, earning him recognition as a top-performing consultant.

Conclusion
With his extensive experience, strategic mindset, and passion for driving technological innovation, Christopher Williams is poised to continue making a significant impact on the financial services industry. In his current role at Synchrony Financial, he is committed to advancing the company's B2B IT capabilities and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.