Michael B. Eason, 2012 Honoree

Title
Managing vice president of enterprise data services
Employer
Capital One Financial Corp.
Location
Richmond, Va.
What characteristic is most important to you in an IT hire?
I really look for critical thinking skills. Understanding how someone would approach a business problem is more important than their degree or tenure in a specific role.
How do you make sure your most talented workers stay put?
I strive to create a team that feels connected to the business strategy and embodies a culture of partnership and delivery. Keeping my best people is about keeping them challenged with a new project or a new role, and giving them autonomy to influence the strategy and lead the solution.
Career highlight:
I never imagined that my master's degree in healthcare administration would one day translate into my role today leading the enterprise data strategy for one of the country's top banks.
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