Alla Whitston

Chief Information Officer @ MUFG

About

With over a decade of leadership in global technology, I currently serve as Chief Information Officer at MUFG, where I guide transformative initiatives to align IT strategy with business goals. My work is deeply rooted in IT strategy, technological innovation, and business transformation. My focus revolves around building scalable, secure, and future-ready technology frameworks that drive operational excellence and sustainable growth. I am committed to fostering high-performing teams and leading strategic change that empowers organizations to thrive in competitive markets.

Country

United States

City

New York

Industry

Banking

Skill

IT Strategy, Technological Innovation, Business Transformation, Trading Systems, Investment Banking, Equities, Capital Markets, Prime Brokerage, Risk Management, Electronic Trading, Business Analysis, Market Data, Vendor Management, Trading, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Financial Services, Credit Derivatives, Options, Equity Derivatives

Experience

Chief Information Officer

MUFG

2023-6 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

New York, United States

Chief Information Officer, Commercial Bank & SVB Capital

Silicon Valley Bank

2022-9 - 2023-6 · 10 mos

New York

Chief Information Officer, Global Commercial Bank & SVB Capital | Silicon Valley Bank | September 2022-Present

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) & Executive Vice President

CIT

2018 - 2022-9 · 4 yrs

Executive responsible for all-encompassing Technology Strategy and Architecture, Application Development, Infrastructure, End-User Services, Enterprise Data, BI and Digital Automation, and User and Client Experience. Promoted learners’ culture and leveraged energetic, pragmatic approach to lead and drive results.

CTO, Managing Director

Bank of America

2013 - 2018 · 5 yrs

Dual executive role responsible for managing Architecture, Engineering, Operations, and support of global bank-wide end-user technology and all aspects of enterprise functions technology. 1,000+ personnel in 30 countries . Additionally in charge of the end-to-end client engagement, design, plan, build, and operation of infrastructure and applications for the company’s enterprise functions, which includes Global Finance, Global Risk, Corporate Audit, Legal, Compliance, and Regulatory Reporting, GHR, Global Marketing, and Corporate Affairs.

Head of Infrastructure Services for Global Wholesale Banking

Bank of America

2011 - 2013 · 2 yrs

Championed end-to-end client management, plan, design, architecture, and build of infrastructure solutions for Global Corporate, Commercial and Investment Banking Treasury & Credit, Global Client Product, Servicing & Fulfillment Infrastructure Solutions.

Managing Director, Global Head of Infrastructure & Application Services

J.P. Morgan

2005 - 2011 · 6 yrs

Served as Managing Director, Global Head of Infrastructure and Application Services for Global Equities, Prime Brokerage, Broker Dealer, Futures and Options Technology. Led Infrastructure and Architecture, End-to-End Application Environments, and External and Internal Client support. Co-led the Female Executive Director leadership agenda, including internal and associated university mentoring programs.

Vice President, Enterprise Technology & Global Firmwide Technology Operations

Goldman Sachs

1999 - 2005 · 6 yrs

Directed the applications and client support for clearance and settlement of all fixed income and equities products. Managed infrastructure systems support teams.