The Charles Schwab Corporation announced Dennis Howard, currently Chief Information Officer, will lead a newly formed Technology, Operations, and Data organization, expanding his current responsibilities to include operations alongside technology and data functions. On January 29, 2026, the Board of Directors of The Charles Schwab Corporation appointed Dennis Howard as Managing Director, Chief Technology, Operations and Data Officer of the Company, effective immediately (January 29, 2026). Mr. Howard, age 57, has served as the Company?s Managing Director, Chief Information Officer since 2022 and previously served as the Company?s Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer from 2016 to 2022.
He joined the Company in 2014 as Senior Vice President, Core Technology Solutions. Before joining the Company, Mr. Howard was Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Visa Inc. Howard will continue to report to Wurster. Neesha Hathi, Managing Director, Wealth Advisory and Banking Services, Neesha Hathi will lead a newly created Wealth Advisory and Banking Services organization, expanding her current responsibilities to include Charles Schwab Bank effective July 1, 2026.
This organization will focus on deepening relationships with individual investors and advisors through expanded wealth advisory and lending capabilities. Hathi will continue to report to Wurster.
