Toronto, ON, Canada вЂ“ April 11, 2014: Strategic Information Technology Ltd. ("SIT") is pleased to announce that Chris Buck has been named CEO of SIT.
"It was important that our future CEO have a deep understanding of the financial industry from a technical, operational, and business development perspective," said G. Robert Leeming, President of SIT. "When the SIT shareholders began talking with Chris Buck, it was evident early on that we found the person to take us to the next level."
Rob Leeming will remain as President of SIT for the foreseeable future.
"When Rob started talking to me about the position with SIT, I was thrilled because it's an opportunity to bridge the gaps that todayвЂ™s financial vendors are not addressing," said Chris Buck. "My experience with SIT while at Manulife gave me unique insight into the capabilities that SIT has to move the financial industry forward."
Chris Buck graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University and has extensive experience in technology and financial services. Chris played a key role in enabling the growth of Manulife FinancialвЂ™s Canadian wealth management business to over $100 billion in assets.
SIT, formed in 1988, develops and markets Portfolio Plus, which is used by financial companies in Canada, the U.K., Ireland, and the Caribbean. SIT's banking software enables credit unions, banks, trust companies, and credit companies to offer web banking, mortgages, loans, credit, investments, term deposits, retail, floor plan management, and more. Portfolio Plus can also be tailored, on request, to meet specific customer requirements.
SIT can be reached by calling 905-640-0808. Visit SIT online at http://www.stratinfotech.com.