CHRISTOPHER HYLEN JOINS HEARTLAND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Heartland Financial USA announced that Christopher S. Hylen will join its Board of Directors as an independent director. Hylen, who has over 25 years of experience in technology and financial services, previously served as CEO of Reltio and Imperva, enhancing customer experiences through innovative solutions. Heartland, with assets around $15.6 billion, aims to leverage his expertise to improve strategies and stakeholder value. The company operates 113 banking locations across 10 states, offering diversified financial services.
- Christopher Hylen brings over 25 years of technology and business leadership experience.
- His background includes significant roles at Reltio and Imperva, indicating strong technological leadership.
- Hylen's appointment is expected to enhance client experiences and shareholder value.
- Concerns may arise regarding continuity and the experience gap from the previous director.
Dubuque, IA, Dec. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DUBUQUE, IA – Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (“Heartland”), a diversified financial services company with 11 community banks in the Midwest, Southwest and Western United States, announced that Christopher S. Hylen will serve as an independent director on the Heartland Board of Directors.
“With more than 25 years of technology and business leadership experience, Chris is a high-caliber executive who brings a special depth of knowledge and perspective to the Heartland Board of Directors,” commented Lynn B. Fuller, Executive Operating Chairman. “We will benefit from his executive-level leadership, his vast experience in using technology to enable extraordinary client experiences and his laser focus on delivering value to clients and shareholders,” added Fuller.
Christopher Hylen is an experienced technology and financial services executive. Chris serves as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors at Reltio, Inc. a software as a serve company with the only cloud-native master data management platform. Reltio is on a mission to enable digital transformation by delivering a single source of truth for enterprise data. Previously, Chris served as Chief Executive Officer of Imperva, a leading cybersecurity company, where he led the growth of the company and spearheaded its acquisition by Thoma Bravo. Before joining Imperva, Chris served on the Board of Directors for ADT Security and has held leadership roles at Citrix, Intuit and American Express.
“I am delighted to welcome Chris to Heartland’s Board of Directors. Chris is a proven strategic leader and is experienced in navigating the rapidly evolving digital landscape. His business acumen, technological prowess and passion for delivering extraordinary customer experiences and contributing to the community make him an outstanding addition to the Heartland Board.” concluded Fuller.
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Heartland Financial USA, Inc. is a diversified financial services company with assets of approximately
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