06/01/2016

Unit 15: Technology and the Board



Video Length: 22 Minutes
Released: June 2016
Presenter: Scott Hiemstra
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Video Length: 22 Minutes
Released: June 2016
Presenter: Scott Hiemstra
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Technology is often a difficult topic for bank boards, particularly for directors who are not technology experts. In this installment of our Online Training Series, Scott Hiemstra, manager of the financial services team at CDW, provides a detailed look at the board’s role regarding technology, including the need for board-level technology expertise. He also explains how boards should address technological innovation, and how technology should be incorporated into the bank’s strategic plan.

Topics include:

  • Technology’s Impact On Banking
  • Board & Committee Responsibilities
  • Technology Expertise On The Board
  • IT Strategy
  • Working With Fintech Vendors
  • Responsible Innovation

A glossary of banking terms is included with each video unit.

About the Presenter:

Scott Hiemstra is responsible for leading the financial services team for CDW, a leading provider of technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare.

Scott has twelve years of experience in small business, medium/large business and public sector technology sales. He joined CDW as an account manager in 2000. In 2005 he was promoted to sales manager. As a sales manager, Scott led the development of the industry-focused financial services team, which is a growth leader for the organization.

Technology is often a difficult topic for bank boards, particularly for directors who are not technology experts. In this installment of our Online Training Series, Scott Hiemstra, manager of the financial services team at CDW, provides a detailed look at the board’s role regarding technology, including the need for board-level technology expertise. He also explains how boards should address technological innovation, and how technology should be incorporated into the bank’s strategic plan.

Topics Include:

  • Technology’s Impact On Banking
  • Board & Committee Responsibilities
  • Technology Expertise On The Board
  • IT Strategy
  • Working With Fintech Vendors
  • Responsible Innovation

A glossary of banking terms is included with each video unit.

About the Presenter:

Scott Hiemstra is responsible for leading the financial services team for CDW, a leading provider of technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare.

Scott has twelve years of experience in small business, medium/large business and public sector technology sales. He joined CDW as an account manager in 2000. In 2005 he was promoted to sales manager. As a sales manager, Scott led the development of the industry-focused financial services team, which is a growth leader for the organization.

Tricia Lesh

Vice President of Marketing

Tricia Lesh is Vice President of Marketing for Bank Director and manages the production and development projects for BankDirector.com and FinXTech.com. In addition, Tricia is focused on leading the direction of the company’s marketing, public relations and branding initiatives. A graduate of Belmont University, Tricia has more than 20+ years of experience in the financial industry, working in institutions with assets ranging from $500 million to $2.2 billion.