Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer

Mark Fairchild leads BancTec’s Technology Portfolio Management organisation, which consists of Product Management, Research and Development, Manufacturing Operations and Supply Chain Management. In support of the BancTec strategy to cultivate repeatable solutions and recurring revenue, Fairchild’s Portfolio Management organisation is responsible for providing the full life-cycle management of the company’s product portfolios – leveraging local innovation to deliver global solutions. From product conception through development, distribution and support, his operation is focused on leveraging BancTec capabilities across the company to provide a complete suite of products and services.

Fairchild joined BancTec in 1985. In 1989, as Director of Engineering, he led the research and development team that successfully introduced a new high-speed digital image processing system that formed the base for the BancTec ImageFIRST product portfolio. Fairchild progressed through a variety of management roles, including UK Systems Director, International Systems Director, Vice President of Systems Marketing and Vice President, European Operations. Later promoted to Senior Vice President, International Operations, Fairchild was instrumental in the introduction of the eFIRST product portfolio, to establish an electronic document management (EDM) line of business aimed at positioning BancTec in an emerging, high-growth market. With demonstrated success in the international market, Fairchild was promoted to Senior Vice President, Worldwide Operations before being named Chief Technology Officer.

Fairchild holds a Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering, graduating with honours from Manchester University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the London Business School.