TBM Council Appoints Four Distinguished Leaders to Board of Directors

Strategic infusion of expertise from Liberty Mutual, SunStream, and BlackRock to guide the TBM movement into a new era of global impact

BELLEVUE, WASH. - January 6, 2026 - The Technology Business Management (TBM) Council, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the discipline of TBM through education, standards, and collaboration between IT leaders and business partners, today announced the appointment of four extraordinary leaders to its Board of Directors.

Today marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of the TBM Council as it enthusiastically welcomes four extraordinary leaders to its Board of Directors. Their arrival signifies more than just an expansion of the Council's standard; it represents a strategic infusion of diverse expertise and fresh perspective that will be instrumental in guiding the TBM movement into its next era of global impact.

The Council mission is two-fold: 1) to establish TBM as the undisputed global standard for delivering business value from technology; and 2) to enable its practitioners to build and operate a successful TBM discipline. Achieving this mission requires a foundation of unyielding strategic leadership and tactical insight. This is the value of a strong Board, one that can act as TBM's strategic compass ensuring integrity and adoption, providing strategy foresight, and amplifying member advocacy.

NEW DIRECTORS

The TBM Council is honored to introduce four new Board members, each bringing critical experience that perfectly complements our future trajectory: Current Board Chairwoman, Laura Walsh notes:

"We are committed to the ongoing development of the TBM Council, with our Board of Directors playing a crucial role. Enhancing the board with additional expertise is essential for elevating our expectations and contributions to the community. By welcoming Dan, Tom, Tahir, and Matt to our Board, we not only expand our leadership team, but also we set a new standard for guiding the TBM movement. Their collective knowledge and experience will empower us to refine our strategic direction and ensure that technology continues to evolve from technology spend management to a genuine driver of business value."

Dan Robinson, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Liberty Mutual's Technology Group: In his current role, Dan is responsible for managing the overall technology budget for Liberty Mutual Insurance and ensuring Liberty Mutual optimizes the value of its technology function across the organization. Dan has spent 18+ years at Liberty Mutual across a wide range of roles including corporate finance, strategy, competitive intelligence, analytics, M&A and Venture Capital. Dan is a CFA charterholder, has earned an MBA from Babson College and an undergraduate Finance degree from Bentley University.

Tom McHale, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Vice President of Business Operations for SunStream Business Services: Tom joined SunStream Business Services in 2021 after spending 15 years working for various organizations in senior level financial roles and has significant experience managing technology expenditures and negotiating technology contracts. He has been a champion for TBM practices, having implemented TBM in three different organizations. As part of Tom's responsibilities, he has oversight for SunStream's Finance, HR, Legal, Tax, Governance, and Insurance functions. Tom graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Economics and received his JD from the University of St. Thomas Law School.

Tahir Yaqub, Operating Partner & Portfolio Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part of BlackRock: Tahir is a senior executive and technology leader with over 25 years of experience overseeing digital transformation, cybersecurity, and operational technology across the infrastructure, aerospace, defense, and private equity sectors. At GIP, Tahir is responsible for developing and executing a cost effective technology strategy for over 80 portfolio companies worldwide, supporting ~$200 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM). His breadth includes designing technology and risk frameworks, steering large-scale transformation initiatives, and building high-performance teams that drive operational excellence and enterprise growth. Tahir holds an MBA from Georgetown University and a BA in Economics from the University of Maryland, with additional studies at the London School of Economics.

Matthew Guarini, Executive Director for the TBM Council: Matthew is the Executive Director and Chief Evangelist of the TBM Council, setting the global standard for Technology Business Management. He is responsible for strategic execution and global engagement with CIOs, CTOs, CFOs, and CEOs championing the mission to shift technology from a cost center to a core driver of business value. Matthew's career before the Council was built on three key elements. He established his strategic foundations by advising CIOs and CTOs on maximizing technology value at McKinsey & Company and Infosys. He then gained operational authority as the CIO for a major energy utility. Finally, he cemented his market influence by leading the CIO practice for Forrester Research.

This group joins the Council at a key inflection point for technology as AI is accelerating at a pace unseen in history. Their collective wisdom will reinforce the Council's role as the indispensable body defining how technology delivers value and help build the research, events, and education needed by the community to deliver appropriately.

The TBM Council invites the community to join in extending a warm welcome to Dan, Tom, Tahir, and Matt. Together, the Board and the Council will continue to elevate technology from a cost center to a true business differentiator.

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ABOUT THE TBM COUNCIL

Founded in 2012, the Technology Business Management (TBM) Council is a nonprofit business entity dedicated to advancing the discipline of TBM through education, standards, and collaboration. Governed by an independent board of both global and regional business technology leaders, this diverse group represents some of the world's most innovative companies, including Mastercard, FedEx, Wells Fargo, Aflac, ANZ Group, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Adidas, Mercedes Benz, and more. The TBM Council provides best practices for leaders to leverage so they can react quickly to changing market dynamics and optimize cloud and agile strategies to deliver on business objectives. For more information or to join, please visit www.tbmcouncil.org

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