This episode features Michael Carrel. Michael Carrel is EVP and Chief Technology Officer for Nationwide. In this role, he is responsible for the company’s technology strategy, IT capabilities and business transformation programs. Previously, Michael served as CTO for Nationwide Financial, leading all technology solutions supporting Nationwide’s Financial Services businesses. Prior to that, Michael served as CTO for Marketing and Enterprise Growth Solutions, where he led technology strategy and solutions for Marketing, Enterprise Customer Data, Enterprise Internet & Mobile, Pet Insurance, Emerging Partnerships and Innovation.
Michael has been with Nationwide for 30 years serving in a variety of areas including Corporate Disaster Recovery Systems, Corporate Financial Systems, Property & Casualty Agency Solutions, Property & Casualty Claims Solutions, Office of the Enterprise CIO, Corporate Internet Solutions, Nationwide Financial Integrated Application Services, Retirement Plans and Enterprise Applications.
Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Bowling Green State University, Summa Cum Laude and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Dayton. He also carries a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Michael serves on the Computer Science Advisory Board of Bowling Green State University and is the Board Chair for the United Way of Delaware County. He is an active member in the Technology Executive 50 community for senior technology executives and an Innovation Advisory Council Member for Vation Ventures. In 2025, Michael was named the Ohio ORBIE Awards Large Enterprise CIO of the Year. Michael has also served on the advisory boards for the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, Insured Retirement Institute, and Sungard/Relius.
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