Patricia Watson

Patricia (Patty) Watson is an experienced technology executive with a track record of developing modernization plans and overseeing IT transformations at large, complex financial services and financial technology companies. She most recently served as Chief Information and Technology Officer at NCR Atleos, where she led enterprise-wide technology strategy for the world’s largest independent ATM network. She previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer of NCR Corporation, guiding technology operations through its separation into two public companies. Earlier, she was Global Chief Information Officer at Total System Services (TSYS), a leading global payments processor which merged with Global Payments in 2019, where she directed enterprise-wide technology transformation to support high-growth issuing and merchant acquiring businesses. She also held senior technology leadership roles at Bank of America and served as CIO of The Brink’s Company. Ms. Watson currently serves on the board of directors of Southwest Airlines and Rockwell Automation, and previously served on the boards of USAA Federal Savings Bank and Texas Capital Bancshares. She began her career as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force and holds a B.A. in Mathematics from St. Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana, and an MBA from the University of Dayton.