Cutting across a variety of industries and the public sector, with a significant technology pedigree, CNBC's Technology Executive Council offers perspective on the most pressing issues facing the industry. This is the list of the founding members of the Technology Executive Council.  For a full list of current TEC members, please visit www.cnbccouncils.com/tec.
Technology Executive Council Founding Members

Saul Van Beurden, Wells Fargo

Saul Van Beurden, Head of Technology Wells Fargo.
Wells Fargo

Saul Van Beurden is the head of Technology and a member of the Operating Committee at Wells Fargo. As the leader of Wells Fargo Technology, Saul leads a team of more than 27,000 talented information technology and security professionals who help keep Wells Fargo at the forefront of America's diversified financial services companies.

Under his leadership, technology team members set IT strategy, deliver systems software design and development, provide information security, and provide Wells Fargo global customers 'round-the-clock' banking access through in-store, online, ATM, and other channels.

Saul plays a critical role in the execution of Wells Fargo's strategy where technology is a key element of the company's customer and team member experience, business and risk management transformation, and growth agenda. He is instrumental in driving the company's transformation and efforts to become a leader in risk management and innovation.

Prior to joining Wells Fargo in April 2019, Saul was chief information officer of consumer and community banking at JPMorgan Chase. He also has served in senior leadership roles at Marsh & McLennan International, ING Group, and different firms in his native Netherlands.

Saul is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Museum of American Finance in New York. He is based in New York.