Kelly Gits
About Kelly Gits
Kelly Gits serves as the Vice President of Data and Governance at HSBC, where he has worked since 2010. He has extensive experience in data management and governance, having previously held various positions at HSBC and Discover Financial Services.
Current Role at HSBC
Kelly Gits currently holds the position of Vice President, Data and Governance at HSBC, a role she has occupied since 2010. Based in Mettawa, Illinois, she has contributed to the development and implementation of data quality standards for North America, which serve as the foundation for HSBC's global data quality standards. In her capacity, she coordinates with various stakeholders, including risk modeling teams and Basel reporting teams, to maintain robust data quality testing parameters.
Previous Experience at HSBC
Prior to her current role, Kelly Gits served in multiple positions at HSBC. She worked as Vice President of Customer Information Management and Credit Bureau Management from 2006 to 2008, followed by a role as Vice President of Credit Bureau Management from 2008 to 2010. Her tenure at HSBC spans over 14 years, during which she has gained extensive experience in data governance and risk management.
Experience at Discover Financial Services
Before joining HSBC, Kelly Gits worked at Discover Financial Services as a Senior Statistical Analyst from 2000 to 2001. This role provided her with foundational experience in statistical analysis and data management, which she later applied in her positions at HSBC.
Educational Background
Kelly Gits holds a Master of Project Management and a Master of Business Administration from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University, where she studied from 1997 to 2000. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Illinois University, completing her studies there from 1989 to 1993. Her educational background supports her expertise in project management and business administration.
Awards and Recognition
Throughout her career, Kelly Gits has received several awards for her contributions to HSBC. She was honored with the HSBC Culture Hero award for exemplifying the company's values of openness, connection, and dependability. Additionally, she received the Key Contributor Award for her innovative approach to optimizing processes within the organization.