Chris Sibila
Chief Information Officer Financial Center First Credit Union
With over 30 years of distinguished experience in financial services, Chris Sibila brings deep expertise in digital transformation, product management, and strategic innovation. Currently leading the technology vision and payments strategy for Financial Center First Credit Union, a $950 million institution serving nearly 60,000 members across Indiana, Chris has been instrumental in advancing the credit union's digital-first banking strategy to deliver best-in-class member experiences.
His impressive career includes executive leadership roles at CNG Holdings, Harland Clarke (now Vericast), and Elements Financial Federal Credit Union. He's also held key positions at Citibank and spent 19 years with Fifth Third Bank, developing expertise across technology, payments, operations, acquisitions, and sales.
Chris is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a degree in Electrical Engineering and an MBA from Xavier University.
2026 Agenda Sessions
How can Credit Unions win the innovation race?
Member-first. Tech-forward. Collaborative. Credit unions are surprising the industry with their digital transformation strategies, and fintech partnerships.
Hear from CU leaders pushing innovation in lending, personalization, and digital access.
Takeaways:
• See what makes CUs agile despite regulatory constraints.
• Learn how member data is driving smarter lending experiences.
• Hear real use cases of fintech partnerships in action
Monday 30 March 15:30 - 16:10 Lending
Data & Personalization
Partnerships & Ecosystem Play
UX & Customer Experience
Hear from CU leaders pushing innovation in lending, personalization, and digital access.
Takeaways:
• See what makes CUs agile despite regulatory constraints.
• Learn how member data is driving smarter lending experiences.
• Hear real use cases of fintech partnerships in action Lending US/Pacific
