Peter A. Opalka

Proven transformation leader who leverages technology to strategically support new digital business models, create differentiating opportunities, drive revenues and enhance consumer experience, while always ensuring optimal system performance and availability. I bring expertise in driving competitive advantage and innovation for small and large, global enterprises. Experienced in all areas of digital delivery, strategy, transformation, global delivery, DevOps, AD, acquisitions/divestitures. Proven track record in cloud and digital transformation initiatives, organizational change, information analytics, security, infrastructure and outsourcing. Accomplished at establishing both IT agility and traditional IT predictability, while also: - Transforming IT into a strategic asset by driving new customer impacting and digital initiatives - Expediting business results by aligning the IT strategy with business expectations, through transforming the IT operating model, providing transparency to IT costs and ensuring safe, secure operating environment. - Simplifying and modernizing IT and the Infrastructure to become more agile, simple and easier for consumption, by establishing an (X)aaS base and accelerating consumption. - Enabling an efficient workforce that ensures employees can work anytime, anywhere to serve customers and consumers. I currently serve as SVP and Chief Information Officer at Hallmark. In this role, I lead the Technology organization to enable growth, simplification and bring new consumer experiences to life, all with the ambition of creating a more emotionally connected world. Hallmark Cards, Inc. believes that when you care enough, you can change the world. That’s why we are dedicated to creating a more emotionally connected world and making a difference in the lives of others.