Washington Trust’s Daryl Clark makes Forbes’ ‘Top 500 CTOs to Watch in America’ list

Washington Trust is proud to announce that Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Daryl Clark has been named to the Forbes Technology Council’s “Top 500 CTOs to Watch in America” list.

This exclusive list recognizes Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) who are driving innovation, digital transformation, and strategic growth across industries. Clark is the only CTO on the list representing a company headquartered in Rhode Island, a distinction that underscores Washington Trust’s leadership in technology and its commitment to excellence in financial services.

The Top 500 CTOs to Watch in America is curated by Senior Executive Media in partnership with the Forbes Technology Council, a vetted professional organization for senior-level technology executives at companies generating at least $1 million in annual revenue or having received $1 million in funding. 

The list highlights CTOs who are setting the pace for future trends and are recognized for their vision, leadership, and potential to shape the future of technology.

“Daryl’s inclusion in the ‘Top 500 CTOs to Watch in America’ list is a testament to his visionary leadership, technical expertise, and commitment to innovation,” said Washington Trust Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer James Mignone. “His work has not only continued to transform our technology infrastructure but has helped position Washington Trust as a leader in the financial services industry.”  

Since assuming the role of CTO in January 2021, Clark has led a comprehensive digital transformation at Washington Trust, a publicly traded institution (Nasdaq:WASH) with over $7 billion in assets. His accomplishments include:

• Cloud Migration: Eliminated all on-premise data centers using a multi-year cloud strategy.
• Mobile Device Management: Implemented a modern MDM system for employee devices that improved security.
• Cybersecurity Leadership: Partnered with the Chief Information Security Officer to significantly strengthen the bank’s cybersecurity posture.
• Compliance Excellence: Enhanced protocols that resulted in achieving five consecutive years of clean IT audits.

Clark’s thought leadership has been featured in multiple industry publications, including:

• CIO Review: Co-authored a viewpoint article on virtualization, showcasing how VMware integration reduced computing footprint by over 80%, expanded server deployments fivefold, and enabled rapid disaster recovery.
• Toggle Magazine and Providence Business News: Highlighted Clark’s strategic use of technology that led to Washington Trust’s recognition as one of R.I.’s Best Places to Work.

Clark supports developing future technology leaders and volunteers his time mentoring students through Computer Science for Rhode Island (CS4RI), a program that helps to build the next generation of tech talent in the region.

Clark holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Science with a Minor in Business Administration from Northeastern University.

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