BrandSafway, a leading provider of access and specialty services in industrial, commercial, and infrastructure markets, has appointed Eileen White as Senior Vice President (SVP) and Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective from March 31. White will take on the responsibility of leading digital optimization efforts and executing strategic initiatives to globally transform information technology services. Her role will involve reporting to Mark Choe, Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Technology and Digitization Officer. The decision for this appointment comes as Jay Fisher, BrandSafway’s EVP and Chief Information Officer, retires after 17 years of service to pursue other interests.
Recognizing the advantages of combining engineering expertise, product management, and global capabilities, the BrandSafway senior leadership team has chosen to merge the Technology and IT teams. This integration aims to leverage additional synergies and promote cross-functional idea development within a newly established function named Technology and Digitization.
Karl Fessenden, President and CEO of BrandSafway, expressed confidence in Eileen White’s contributions since joining the company, emphasizing her pivotal role in developing the IT roadmap and Project Management Office (PMO) operating cadence. He anticipates a positive impact as White leads the alignment of field application, engineering, and product management capabilities, driving innovation and growth across the organization. Fessenden also acknowledged Jay Fisher’s leadership in numerous acquisition and integration projects and building a top-tier global IT team.
Eileen White brings over 20 years of experience in leading large-scale global enterprise technology implementations and digital transformation strategies. Having joined BrandSafway as VP of IT Transformation last year, she has already achieved measurable results in developing IT systems strategies for enhanced business capabilities and operational efficiencies. White has a background in both business and IT leadership roles, including her tenure at General Electric (GE) and her role as VP, IT, Quality, and Transformation at Ciox Health.
Expressing her excitement about continuing the evolution of the organization’s capabilities, White looks forward to providing enhanced digital technology solutions aligned with strategic business goals. She emphasizes the strength of the existing team and the momentum built on projects that contribute to efficiency and improved customer service.
Eileen White holds a Master of Science in Quality Systems Management from Anna Maria College and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Operations and Information Management from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Beyond her professional accomplishments, she has served as a Board Member for Glorious Orphanage, dedicated to building sustainable communities in Tanzania and Guatemala in partnership with local leaders.
