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Charaka K.

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Executive Chief Information Officer Business Lines at PNC
📍 United States

Charaka is a senior technology executive at PNC with 20+ years of experience in global financial services, focusing on core banking modernization and data-driven architectures. He earned his MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business and is described by colleagues as innovative and technically sharp.

Outside of work, Charaka is an avid runner and cyclist. He has participated in the Ride to Conquer Cancer fundraiser and has volunteered his technology skills to help a local community-based organization define and implement a sustainable IT strategy.

He was previously named IT Leader of the Year by Computer World Canada and Mobile Banker of the Year by Mobile Technology News.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Executive Chief Information Officer Business Lines
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United States
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Core Banking Modernization
He has a proven track record of leading multi-year core banking transformations to build resilient, compliant, and scalable digital platforms.
Customer-Centric Tech
He has spearheaded consumer-focused projects like mobile banking platforms, voice banking, and biometrics to provide exceptional customer experiences.
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Career

Work history

6-2024
Executive Chief Information Officer Business Lines
PNC
12-2017 - 6-2024
EVP & Chief Information Officer Retail Banking
PNC
12-2016 - 12-2017
Chief Digital Officer / Head of Digital SVP
ATB Financial
7-2010 - 7-2016
Chief Information Officer
Tangerine (Formerly ING DIRECT Canada)
1999 - 7-2010
Head of Development and PMO
Tangerine (Formerly ING DIRECT Canada)
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Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Richard Ivey School of Business
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