Ally Financial Names Mark Mathewson Chief Information and Data Officer

Ally Financial (NYSE: ALLY ) today 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. Mark 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, where he oversaw technology teams across the United States, Mexico and India to deliver innovative technology solutions for consumers. Over the course of his 12-year tenure at Capital One, Mathewson rose through the ranks from Vice President to Managing Vice President, Senior Vice President, and Executive Vice President — a trajectory that reflects both his technical acumen and his ability to lead at scale. "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."