Monika Hudson

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CTO - Global Head of Infrastructure Services and IT Operations at Barings

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Overview

Monika Hudson serves as the CTO and Global Head of Infrastructure Services at Barings, specializing in technology modernization and M&A integration. She has a notable track record leading large-scale transformations, including a crucial role in the SunTrust and BB&T technology merger. Monika holds an MBA from Emory University and is a certified Project Management Professional.

Monika is passionate about community engagement and mentorship. She is a founding member of Mercury Company, a leadership network focused on mutual support and giving back. Her commitment extends to empowering nonprofits with technology, demonstrated through her significant involvement with organizations dedicated to expanding their impact and reach.

She recently Co-Chaired the 25th Anniversary Digital Ball for TechBridge, a nonprofit that empowers other nonprofits with technology.

Personality Overview

Decisive

Strong-Willed

Candid & Clear

They like to move fast and expect the same from others.  They prefer to be the ones controlling the conversation or defining the terms. They respond well to strong and respectful communication.

Topics They Care About

M&A Technology Integration
She created the strategy and led the execution for the complex infrastructure technology merger of SunTrust and BB&T while at Truist.
Infrastructure Transformation
Her executive roles at Barings and Truist have centered on transforming and leading enterprise infrastructure, IT operations, and global managed services.
Nonprofit Tech Empowerment
She is deeply involved with TechBridge, co-chairing their 25th Anniversary Digital Ball to help nonprofits expand their impact through technology.

Media Appearances

Monika has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2025
CTO - Global Head of Infrastructure Services and IT Operations at Barings
9-2022 - 12-2024
SVP, Head of Enterprise Infrastructure and Operations Services at Truist
9-2020 - 9-2022
SVP, Merger Technology Leader at Truist
9-2018 - 1-2020
SVP, Data Privacy and Protection – Business Intelligence at Truist
11-2017 - 9-2018
Senior Vice President, Consumer Data Office (CDO) Information Delivery and Reporting at Truist

Education

MBA from Emory University - Goizueta Business School
Bachelor of Science - BS from Kennesaw State University

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Insights For Selling To Monika

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust

DONT's

  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Monika is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Monika

  • If they are not convinced, they will have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Monika move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Monika take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Monika

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