Finastra Strengthens Executive Team with Strategic Hires to Accelerate Growth and Customer Success

07.08.2025 - 18:05:29

Finastra United States of America United Kingdom

brings a strong track record of driving operational performance across global businesses. He will lead analytics, customer insights, cross-selling, partnerships, sales operations, and strategic program management – key levers for operational excellence and growth.

Shirley Powell, Head of Strategic Communications ?

An accomplished communications strategist and advisor to senior executives, Shirley joins to lead Finastra's corporate and strategic communications. She will work closely with the CEO and leadership team to drive clarity, alignment, and engagement across all stakeholders.

Mike Stawchansky, Chief Technology Officer ?

In an expanded role, Mike will lead the development of a centralized technology hub. He will partner across business units to accelerate the delivery of modern, secure, and high-performing solutions, helping Finastra stay ahead in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

These appointments reflect Finastra's commitment to building a high-impact leadership team ready to deliver on its strategy – and more importantly, on its promise to customers.

About Finastra

Finastra is a global provider of financial services software applications across Lending, Payments, Treasury and Capital Markets, and Universal (retail and digital) Banking. Committed to unlocking the potential of people, businesses and communities everywhere, its vision is to accelerate the future of finance through technology and collaboration, and its pioneering approach is why it is trusted by ~8,100 financial institutions, including 45 of the world's top 50 banks. For more information, visit finastra.com

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