Yves Lawson

Yves Lawson is an accomplished technology executive with extensive experience in strategic leadership and operational management within major financial institutions. Currently serving as Unit Chief Information Officer at American Express, Yves supports multiple corporate functions including the Colleague Experience Group and Global Security. Prior to this role, Yves held key positions at BNY Mellon, where responsibilities ranged from strategizing global initiatives to overseeing technology talent development for 13,000 employees. Yves's career includes significant roles at McKinsey & Company, Deloitte Consulting LLP, and Citigroup, demonstrating a strong track record in IT strategy, project management, and organizational leadership. Yves holds an MBA in Entrepreneurship from Columbia Business School and dual bachelor's degrees in Computer Science and Computer Engineering from New York University and Stevens Institute of Technology, respectively.