Fulton Bank has named Kelly Dearwester as its new Chief Data and Analytics Officer. He will lead enterprise data strategy, governance, and analytics across the bank.

Dearwester brings over 20 years of experience leading enterprise-wide transformations across banking, government, telecom, and technology services. Most recently, he served as the inaugural Chief Data Officer at Old National Bank, overseeing a transformation spanning over 200 applications and supporting 4,500 employees across three M&A cycles, driving record EPS growth.

Earlier, he held multiple executive roles at JPMorgan Chase, including Chief Data Officer for Consumer Credit and Global Data Officer for HR/CAO, leading enterprise data and technology initiatives. He also founded Premier Link LLC, a technology-services firm, and advised state governments on technology and digital modernization. He holds a position on the CDO Magazine Global Board, showcasing his contributions to the field of data.

Dearwester began his career in law enforcement and the U.S. Air Force, where he served on a SWAT team and presidential security detail, earning Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance. At Fulton Bank, he will oversee data architecture, governance, engineering, analytics, and operations, collaborating with leadership to embed data as a strategic asset.