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Washington Trust (NASDAQ:WASH) announced that Senior Vice President and CTO Daryl Clark has been named to the Forbes Technology Council's "Top 500 CTOs to Watch in America" list. Clark, who joined as CTO in January 2021, is the only representative from a Rhode Island-headquartered company on this prestigious list.

Under Clark's leadership at the $7 billion-asset institution, significant technological achievements include complete cloud migration, enhanced mobile device management, strengthened cybersecurity measures, and five consecutive years of clean IT audits. His implementation of VMware integration notably reduced computing footprint by over 80% while expanding server deployments fivefold.

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Washington Trust (NASDAQ:WASH) ha annunciato che il Senior Vice President e CTO Daryl Clark è stato inserito nella lista "Top 500 CTOs to Watch in America" del Forbes Technology Council. Clark, entrato come CTO nel gennaio 2021, è l'unico rappresentante di un'azienda con sede in Rhode Island presente in questa prestigiosa classifica.

Sotto la sua guida presso l'istituto con 7 miliardi di asset, i traguardi tecnologici raggiunti includono la migrazione completa al cloud, una gestione avanzata dei dispositivi mobili, il rafforzamento della sicurezza informatica e cinque anni consecutivi di audit IT senza rilievi. L'integrazione di VMware da lui implementata ha ridotto l'ingombro computazionale di oltre l'80% pur ampliando le distribuzioni dei server di cinque volte.

  • Il riconoscimento nella lista Forbes migliora la reputazione di leadership tecnologica dell'azienda
  • Iniziative di trasformazione digitale di successo, inclusa la migrazione completa al cloud
  • Consecuzione di cinque anni consecutivi di audit IT puliti
  • Riduzione dell'80% dell'ingombro computazionale con espansione 5x delle installazioni server

Washington Trust (NASDAQ:WASH) anunció que el Senior Vice President y CTO Daryl Clark ha sido incluido en la lista "Top 500 CTOs to Watch in America" del Forbes Technology Council. Clark, que asumió el puesto de CTO en enero de 2021, es el único representante de una empresa con sede en Rhode Island en esta prestigiosa lista.

Bajo su liderazgo en la entidad con 7.000 millones de dólares en activos, los logros tecnológicos destacables incluyen la migración completa a la nube, una gestión mejorada de dispositivos móviles, medidas de ciberseguridad reforzadas y cinco años consecutivos de auditorías IT sin observaciones. La integración de VMware que implementó redujo la huella informática en más del 80% mientras multiplicaba por cinco los despliegues de servidores.

  • El reconocimiento en la lista de Forbes refuerza la reputación de liderazgo tecnológico de la compañía
  • Iniciativas exitosas de transformación digital, incluida la migración completa a la nube
  • Logro de cinco años consecutivos de auditorías IT sin hallazgos
  • Reducción del 80% de la huella informática con expansión 5x de los servidores desplegados

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Washington Trust (NASDAQ:WASH) a annoncé que le Senior Vice President et CTO Daryl Clark a été nommé dans la liste "Top 500 CTOs to Watch in America" du Forbes Technology Council. Clark, qui a rejoint l'entreprise en tant que CTO en janvier 2021, est le seul représentant d'une société basée dans le Rhode Island figurant sur cette prestigieuse liste.

Sous la direction de Clark au sein de l'institution de 7 milliards de dollars d'actifs, les réalisations technologiques notables comprennent la migration complète vers le cloud, une gestion renforcée des appareils mobiles, des mesures accrues de cybersécurité et cinq années consécutives d'audits IT sans remarques. L'intégration de VMware mise en œuvre par Clark a réduit l'empreinte informatique de plus de 80 % tout en multipliant par cinq les déploiements de serveurs.

  • La reconnaissance dans la liste Forbes renforce la réputation de leadership technologique de l'entreprise
  • Initiatives de transformation numérique réussies, incluant la migration complète vers le cloud
  • Obtention de cinq années consécutives d'audits IT sans anomalie
  • Réduction de 80 % de l'empreinte informatique avec une expansion 5x des déploiements de serveurs

Washington Trust (NASDAQ:WASH) gab bekannt, dass Senior Vice President und CTO Daryl Clark in die Liste "Top 500 CTOs to Watch in America" des Forbes Technology Council aufgenommen wurde. Clark, der im Januar 2021 als CTO begann, ist der einzige Vertreter eines in Rhode Island ansässigen Unternehmens in dieser renommierten Liste.

Unter Clarks Leitung bei der 7 Milliarden Dollar Vermögensgesellschaft zählen zu den technologischen Erfolgen die vollständige Migration in die Cloud, verbesserte Verwaltung mobiler Geräte, gestärkte Cybersicherheitsmaßnahmen und fünf aufeinanderfolgende Jahre sauberer IT-Audits. Die von ihm eingeführte VMware-Integration hat die Recheninfrastruktur um über 80 % reduziert, während die Serverbereitstellungen sich verfünffacht haben.

  • Die Nennung in Forbes stärkt den Ruf des Unternehmens als Technologieführer
  • Erfolgreiche digitale Transformationsinitiativen, einschließlich vollständiger Cloud-Migration
  • Erreichen von fünf aufeinanderfolgenden Jahren sauberer IT-Audits
  • 80%-Reduktion der Recheninfrastruktur bei 5-facher Ausweitung der Serverbereitstellungen
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WESTERLY, R.I., Sept. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- is proud to announce that Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Daryl Clark has been named to the Forbes Technology Council's "Top 500 CTOs to Watch in America" list.

This exclusive list recognizes Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) who are driving innovation, digital transformation, and strategic growth across industries. Clark is the only CTO on the list representing a company headquartered in Rhode Island, a distinction that underscores Washington Trust's leadership in technology and its commitment to excellence in financial services.

The Top 500 CTOs to Watch in America is curated by Senior Executive Media in partnership with the Forbes Technology Council, a vetted professional organization for senior-level technology executives at companies generating at least $1 million in annual revenue or having received $1 million in funding.

The list highlights CTOs who are setting the pace for future trends and are recognized for their vision, leadership, and potential to shape the future of technology.

"Daryl's inclusion in the 'Top 500 CTOs to Watch in America' list is a testament to his visionary leadership, technical expertise, and commitment to innovation," said Washington Trust Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer James Mignone. "His work has not only continued to transform our technology infrastructure but has helped position Washington Trust as a leader in the financial services industry." 

Since assuming the role of CTO in January 2021, Clark has led a comprehensive digital transformation at Washington Trust, a publicly traded institution (Nasdaq:WASH) with over $7 billion in assets. His accomplishments include:

  • Cloud Migration: Eliminated all on-premise data centers using a multi-year cloud strategy.
  • Mobile Device Management: Implemented a modern MDM system for employee devices that improved security.
  • Cybersecurity Leadership: Partnered with the Chief Information Security Officer to significantly strengthen the bank's cybersecurity posture.
  • Compliance Excellence: Enhanced protocols that resulted in achieving five consecutive years of clean IT audits.

Clark's thought leadership has been featured in multiple industry publications, including:

  • CIO Review: Co-authored a viewpoint article on virtualization, showcasing how VMware integration reduced computing footprint by over 80%, expanded server deployments fivefold, and enabled rapid disaster recovery.
  • Toggle Magazine and Providence Business News: Highlighted Clark's strategic use of technology that led to Washington Trust's recognition as one of R.I.'s Best Places to Work.

Clark supports developing future technology leaders and volunteers his time mentoring students through Computer Science for Rhode Island (CS4RI), a program that helps to build the next generation of tech talent in the region.

Clark holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Science with a Minor in Business Administration from Northeastern University.

ABOUT WASHINGTON TRUST®
Founded in 1800,Washington Trust is recognized as the oldest community bank in the nation, the largest state-chartered bank headquartered in Rhode Island and one of the Northeast's premier financial services companies. In 2025, Washington Trust reached a milestone of 225 years in operation, marking its commitment to helping the people, businesses, and organizations of New England improve their financial lives. The Bank offers a wide range of commercial banking,mortgage banking,personal bankingԻwealth management services through its offices in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts and a full suite of convenient digital tools. Washington Trust is a member of the FDIC and an equal housing lender. Washington Trust is a subsidiary of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., a publicly-owned holding company which trades on NASDAQ: WASH. For more information, visit the Bank's website at www.washtrust.com or the Corporation's website at ir.washtrust.com.

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FAQ

Who is Daryl Clark and what recognition did he receive at Washington Trust (NASDAQ:WASH)?

Daryl Clark is the Senior Vice President and CTO of Washington Trust who was named to Forbes Technology Council's 'Top 500 CTOs to Watch in America' list, being the only CTO representing a Rhode Island-headquartered company.

What major technological achievements has Washington Trust (NASDAQ:WASH) accomplished under Daryl Clark's leadership?

Under Clark's leadership since 2021, Washington Trust has achieved complete cloud migration, enhanced mobile device management, strengthened cybersecurity, and five consecutive years of clean IT audits.

How has VMware integration improved Washington Trust's (NASDAQ:WASH) operations?

VMware integration has reduced computing footprint by over 80%, expanded server deployments fivefold, and enabled rapid disaster recovery capabilities.

What is the asset size of Washington Trust (NASDAQ:WASH) and when did Daryl Clark join as CTO?

Washington Trust is a publicly traded institution with over $7 billion in assets, and Daryl Clark joined as CTO in January 2021.
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