GBank Financial Holdings Inc. announced that Shouvik Ray has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Information & Technology Officer (CIO/CTO) of Bank of George, effective March 22, 2022. Mr. Ray has over 20 years of extensive cross-functional Banking experience with demonstrated thought leadership in Technology, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Fintech, Outsourcing, Payments, and Vendor (Third-Party) Management. Prior to joining Bank of George, he led the IT, Information Security, Technology Risk, and Vendor Management functions at Westamerica Bank. He has previously seeded and developed functions and managed large international teams and initiatives for Global Banks including HSBC and BNP Paribas in the roles of SVP/Head of Global IT Services, Head of Global Software Development Supply Chain Management, Head of Technology Vendor Management, Head of R&D Center, Program Manager, Client Engagement Manager, Business Analyst, and Functional Architect.

He began his career in software development and management consulting for Financial Services, Telecom and Energy sectors.