BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT), the world's leading provider of
financial services to institutional investors, announced today that
Chris Perretta, executive vice president and chief information officer,
has been named to the InformationWeek Global CIO 50 for 2009.
The InformationWeek Global CIO 50 recognizes the top CIOs from
around the world as well as their respective companies based on market
leadership, innovative IT-enabled business practices and results, and
the achievement and impact of the individual CIOs.
"Chris' inclusion in the Global CIO 50 is a testament to his outstanding
leadership and the importance of his commitment to aligning information
technology with our customers' needs," said Joseph L. Hooley, president
and chief operating officer of State Street Corporation. "Under Chris'
leadership, our IT initiatives have allowed us to provide institutional
investors with the advanced products and services they need to be
successful in today's complex financial environment."
State Street was also recently honored by IDG's Computerworld
Honors Program with the distinguished Laureate status for its IT
Infrastructure Transformation 360 (T360) program. State Street's T360
program is an initiative that helps the company recognize and react to
constantly evolving opportunities for infrastructure optimization and
innovation. As a result of T360, State Street has been able to reduce
baseline IT expenses and improve quality of service, while accommodating
record levels of business growth.
"Each Laureate selected for this honor understands the importance of
using one's resources and technical prowess to benefit one's fellow
man," said Bob Carrigan, chairman of the Computerworld Honors Program
Chairmen's Committee and president, IDG Communications.
About State Street
State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) is the world's leading provider of
financial services to institutional investors including investment
servicing, investment management and investment research and trading.
With $11.3 trillion in assets under custody and $1.4 trillion in assets
under management at March 31, 2009, State Street operates in 27
countries and more than 100 geographic markets worldwide. For more
information, visit State Street's website at www.statestreet.com.
Source: State Street Corporation
Contact: State Street Corporation
Carolyn Cichon, 1 617-664-8672