Press Release
HSBC - North America's CIO Honored as a 2005 Premier 100 IT Leader by IDG’s Computerworld
12 January 2005
Prospect Heights, Ill – January 12, 2005 – HSBC – North America today announced that Andrew Armishaw, group executive and chief information officer, HSBC – North America, has been recognized by IDG’s Computerworld magazine as one of the business world’s Premier 100 IT Leaders.
The Premier 100 IT Leaders award honors executives who show exemplary technology leadership in resolving pressing business problems. Honorees, including Armishaw, were named and profiled in the January 3, 2005 issue of Computerworld.
Armishaw was selected from nearly 600 nominees, who were measured against Computerworld’s IT Leadership Index, a set of characteristics that describes executives who guide the effective use of IT in their organizations, and evaluated by the editors and by a panel of external judges.
“This award is a testament to Andrew’s contribution to our company as well as his leadership of our superb team of IT professionals,” said Bill Aldinger, chairman and CEO, HSBC – North America. “Every day, 53,000 HSBC employees rely on informational technology and systems to serve nearly 60 million customers in North America. It is gratifying to see that support recognized.”
Before serving as group-executive CIO, Armishaw was chief information officer, and then chief executive officer of First Direct, HSBC’s telephone and Internet bank. He was appointed to his current position in January 2004. Prior to joining HSBC in 1994, Armishaw held various progressive positions in technology consulting at Accenture. He received his bachelor’s and master's degrees in engineering, economics and management from Oxford University.
The complete list of Premier 100 IT Leaders can be found in the January 3, 2005 issue of Computerworld and online at www.computerworld.com/p1002005.
About HSBC - North America
HSBC - North America comprises all of HSBC's U. S. and Canadian businesses, including the former Household businesses. The company’s businesses serve more than 60 million customers in five key areas: personal financial services, consumer finance, commercial banking, private banking and corporate investment banking and markets. Financial products and services are offered under the HSBC, HFC and Beneficial brands. For more information, visit: www.hsbcnorthamerica.com.
About Computerworld
Computerworld, the “Voice of IT Management,” is the most trusted source for the critical information needs of senior IT management. Computerworld’s integrated offerings form the U.S.-based hub of the world’s largest (58-edition) global IT media network through its weekly publication, Computerworld.com Web site, focused conference series and custom research. In the past five years alone, Computerworld has won more than 100 print and online awards for editorial and design excellence, surpassing its direct competition by an order of magnitude. Recognition includes the 2004 Magazine of the Year Award from the American Society of Business Publication Editors and a Jesse H. Neal Award for “Best News Coverage.” In print since 1967, Computerworld is the source for information technology management, with a guaranteed rate base of 180,050, a total print audience of 1,138,000 (IntelliQuest CIMS 2004 Business Influencer Study) and an online audience of over 1 million unique monthly visitors.
Computerworld is a business unit of International Data Group (IDG), the world’s leading technology media, research and events company. A privately held company, IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers, including Bio-IT World, CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld, Network World and PC World. The company features the largest network of technology-specific Web sites, with more than 400 around the world. IDG is also a leading producer of more than 170 computer-related events worldwide, including LinuxWorld Conference & Expo®, Macworld Conference & Expo®, DEMO® and IDC Directions. IDC provides global market research and advice through offices in 50 countries. Company information is available at http://www.idg.com.
Media Contacts
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