Houston Ross

Houston Ross is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in digital transformation and technology leadership across various sectors. Currently serving as the Group Chief Information & Digital Transformation Officer at Republic Bank, Houston drives strategic digital initiatives to enhance the banking experience. As a co-founder and advisor at Playaz4Playaz, Houston contributes to fintech innovation. Previous roles include Chief Technology Officer at Paidy, Chief Operations Officer for NN Životní pojišťovna a Penzijní společnost, and Chief Information Officer at ING, where notable achievements included recognition as one of the top IT executives globally and leading significant business transformations. Houston holds an MBA from the University of Liverpool and has completed executive education programs, demonstrating a strong commitment to continuous learning and leadership excellence.