Dennis Howard

Managing Director, Chief Technology, Operations, and Data Officer

Dennis is responsible for the firm’s information technology, including a centralized technology organization and an enterprise project management office. In addition, he is responsible for the firm’s data assets, teams that handle all operational transactions for clients currently doing business with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank, and the firm’s transformation-related initiatives.

Dennis joined Schwab in September of 2014 as senior vice president of core technology solutions, and served as the firm’s executive vice president and chief information officer from 2016-2025. Before Schwab, he was senior vice president and chief information officer for Visa Inc. During his 12-year tenure at Visa®, he served in various information technology roles across a number of disciplines, including development of enterprise systems, data and analytics, and client-facing product development.

Dennis received his bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and his master's degree from Baylor University. He holds his Series 99 license.

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