Nancy Forde

Nancy Forde is a Senior Consultant at Cornerstone Advisors, bringing more than 27 years of financial services experience across banking operations, technology, innovation, and strategic transformation. She specializes in complex technology implementations, treasury management, digital banking, and enterprise project management, helping financial institutions improve efficiency and execute strategic initiatives.

Prior to joining Cornerstone, Nancy held leadership roles at Sunrise Bank, most recently serving as Chief Innovation Officer, where she led initiatives focused on digital transformation, emerging technologies, and organizational improvement. Her experience includes core system conversions, treasury operations, digital experience strategy, and the evaluation and implementation of AI-driven solutions.

An active industry speaker and advocate for financial services education, Nancy brings a collaborative, results-driven approach to helping banks and credit unions turn strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes.