Ally Financial 13 announced the appointment of Mark Mathewson as chief information and data officer (CIDO), effective July 20, 2026. In this role, Mathewson will lead the company’s technology and data organization across all functions and lines of business, advancing Ally’s technology and data capabilities and driving the next phase of technology transformation for the nation’s largest all-digital bank and leading auto lender.
Mathewson brings more than 25 years of technology leadership experience to the role, most recently serving as the divisional chief information officer for Capital One’s retail banking and commercial banking units
“Mark is an incredibly respected technology leader in financial services, someone who blends the rigor and discipline that our industry demands with the curiosity and ambition that drives meaningful innovation,” said Michael Rhodes, chief executive officer of Ally Financial. “We were drawn to Mark’s deep roots in financial services and an extraordinary ability to develop talent that will create the future of AI-driven technological transformation. We are confident Mark will be a catalyst who anticipates the rapidly changing customer expectations to deliver the solutions necessary for Ally to compete and win with best-in-class digital experiences, enabled by leading technology.”
Earlier in Mathewson’s career, he served in technology consulting at Deloitte and held a role at early-stage technology startup admine.com.
“Ally has built something genuinely rare in financial services, driven by a relentless customer obsession and commitment to developing technology solutions that solve real pain points in banking – a mindset I share,” said Mathewson. “I’m thrilled to be joining the team and working with one of the best technology organizations in the business to shape the future, together.”
Mathewson earned a bachelor’s of business administration in computer information systems from James Madison University and an MBA from Georgetown University.
