Chad Stewart
About Chad Stewart
Chad Stewart serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at MassMutual Ascend, bringing over 25 years of IT experience from various Fortune 500 companies. His career includes significant roles at Great American Financial Resources, Procter & Gamble, and Hewlett-Packard, along with multiple industry certifications.
Current Role at MassMutual Ascend
Chad Stewart serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at MassMutual Ascend. He has held this position since 2015, contributing to the company's IT strategy and operations for over nine years. His role involves overseeing the information technology department, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and enhancing operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in IT Operations
Before joining MassMutual Ascend, Chad Stewart worked at Great American Financial Resources as Divisional Vice President of IT Operations from 2011 to 2015. In this role, he managed IT operations and contributed to the development of technology solutions in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. His earlier experience includes significant positions at Hewlett-Packard and Procter & Gamble.
Educational Background
Chad Stewart studied at Northern Kentucky University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Management and a minor in Business Administration. He also obtained an Associate of Applied Science degree in Pre-Business Studies from the same institution. His educational background supports his extensive career in information technology and management.
Industry Certifications and Expertise
Chad Stewart holds multiple industry certifications, including Professional Scrum Master, ITIL V3 Foundation, MCSE, MCSA, MCP, and Lean Six Sigma. These certifications reflect his expertise in IT general management, software development, data management, and operations management. With over 25 years of experience in IT across various Fortune 500 companies, he specializes in strategic business planning and execution of IT project portfolios.
Career Timeline and Roles
Chad Stewart's career spans over 25 years in the IT field, beginning as an IT Systems Administrator at Boone County Schools from 1995 to 1998. He then transitioned to Procter & Gamble as a Systems Analyst in IT Infrastructure for five years. Following that, he worked at Hewlett-Packard as an Account Delivery Manager for eight years before moving to Great American Financial Resources. His diverse roles have equipped him with a broad range of skills in IT operations and management.