PNC Makes Van Wyk Head of Tech and Ops

Steven Van Wyk has been appointed head of operations and technology at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based bank PNC Financial Services Group. He will become a member of the executive committee effective Jan. 1, and succeed the retiring Thomas Whitford in March.

"Steve brings demonstrated leadership in building and enhancing information technology organizations," says James Rohr, PNC chairman and CEO. "We expect him to build on the outstanding work of Tom Whitford. During Tom's 29-year career, his leadership has been instrumental in positioning PNC to be successful throughout periods of significant growth and change."

Prior to his appointment at PNC, Van Wyk served as global COO for ING. He was promoted to that position in 2007, one year after joining ING as CIO of the Americas division. He held several positions at Morgan Stanley from 1996 to 2006, including global CIO and global head of operations & technology for the retail division.