Swift has appointed Michael Manos as Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead its technology platform strategy across network, security and cloud capabilities.
He will oversee Swift’s response to developments in AI and its work on tokenisation and post-quantum cryptography while maintaining the security and resilience of its systems.
Swift’s network is used by more than 11,500 banks, financial institutions and companies worldwide.
Manos will also lead a multi-year roadmap to adopt new cryptographic standards while preserving interoperability and uninterrupted service.
He joins Swift from Dun & Bradstreet, where he served as Chief Technology Officer.
Manos has more than 30 years of experience and has held senior roles at Fiserv, AOL and Microsoft.
He replaces Cheri McGuire, who is retiring after serving as Swift’s Chief Technology Officer since 2021.
Michael Manos, CIO of Swift, said,
“As Swift works to ensure that regulated digital forms of value can be introduced securely and seamlessly into the ecosystem, I’m looking forward to working with our teams across the world to build on and maintain the trust of our community.”
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