TransUnion has appointed of Sam Stravato as its chief information officer for its Canadian operations, the credit and information management company said Wednesday.

Stravato will be responsible for leading TransUnion’s IT strategic and operational planning for the market.

Stravato will use his more than 14 years experience in the financial services industry to lead TransUnion’s informational technology business practices to support its products and services, the company says.

Stravato joins TransUnion from AIC Group Funds, where he led several technology initiatives and ventures and served as the company’s head of IT organizational structure.

“Sam is a highly-regarded thought leader in global information technology in the financial services space,” says Ken Porter, president of TransUnion in Canada. “His distinguished career in IT and unique insight in financial services industry will greatly complement our goal of promoting our products and services throughout Canada and in other countries where TransUnion operates.”

Stravato previously served as manager of C.I. Mutual Funds and as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces.

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