Mark Israel

Chief Technology Officer

Mark Israel
Mark Israel

About Mark

As the Chief Technology Officer, Mark is responsible for developing and executing on Focus’s forward-looking, enterprise-wide technology strategy, and guiding innovation across key areas that include infrastructure, wealth management platforms, client interfaces, data and AI, cybersecurity, and corporate technology systems.

Mark has more than 30 years of experience working in financial services and technology, and has helped design award-winning portfolio management, order management, compliance and trading systems. He most recently served as Executive Vice President for Technology and Transformation at Fisher Investments. He has also been a Partner at PwC helping lead transformation in Asset and Wealth Management in addition to roles at Sapient Global Markets and Charles River Development.

When not working, Mark enjoys skiing and mountain biking with his wife, and spending time with his family and dogs. He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering design with a minor in engineering management from Tufts University.