Cynthia Clarke
About Cynthia Clarke
Cynthia Clarke is the Chief Information Officer at Thoma Bravo, with a background that includes leadership roles at Mesirow Advanced Strategies and Northern Trust. She has a strong focus on cloud migration strategies, team building, and enhancing organizational efficiency through technology.
Work at Thoma Bravo
Cynthia Clarke has served as the Chief Information Officer at Thoma Bravo since 2021. In this role, she focuses on leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency and support the firm's investment strategies. Her leadership in technology initiatives contributes to the firm's overall mission of delivering value to its portfolio companies.
Previous Experience in Technology Leadership
Prior to her current position, Cynthia Clarke held several senior roles in technology leadership. She was the Chief Information Officer at Mesirow Advanced Strategies from 2011 to 2016, and before that, she served as Senior Vice President at Northern Trust from 2005 to 2010. Her experience also includes a tenure as Chief Technology Officer at Donnelley Financial Solutions from 2016 to 2019 and Chief Information Officer at UBS Brinson from 1997 to 1999.
Education and Expertise
Cynthia Clarke earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering with a focus on Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she studied from 1983 to 1987. She furthered her education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, completing a program in Mastering Design Thinking in 2020. Clarke possesses deep expertise in Design Thinking and Agile methodologies, particularly in product development.
Background in Consulting and Technology
Cynthia Clarke began her career as a Senior Consultant in the Applied Artificial Intelligence Group at Accenture from 1987 to 1989. She then transitioned to O'Connor & Associates as Director from 1990 to 1997. Her extensive background in technology and consulting has equipped her with skills in budget development, management, and cost reduction, contributing to organizational efficiency.
Leadership and Team Building
Cynthia Clarke is recognized for her ability to build high-performing, informed, and proactive teams through a collaborative approach. She specializes in identifying efficiencies through technology to streamline processes and enhance partnerships, demonstrating her commitment to fostering a productive work environment.