Susan Perry O’Day, president of the Boston-based commercial real estate investment and services firm A.W. Perry, has been named to the board of directors for Rockland Trust Co. and its parent, Independent Bank Corp.
“We are extremely pleased to welcome Susan to our board,” Donna L. Abelli, chair of the Independent and Rockland Trust board of directors, said in a statement. “Susan’s managerial expertise and her deep knowledge of information systems and technology will bring invaluable perspective which will enrich and strengthen the board. Her professional experience leading A.W. Perry will provide additional insight into the needs of the customers and communities the bank serves.”
O’Day became A.W. Perry’s president in October 2020 and manages the firm’s overall strategic direction and operations. O’Day was previously executive vice president and chief information officer at The Walt Disney Company for over 12 years, where she led the planning, implementation and operations of IT systems and infrastructure. Before that, she had senior leadership positions at Bristol Myers Squibb and CSX Transportation.
“I have spent my entire career working with organizations that are driven by the meaningful experiences and relationships they create,” O’Day said in the statement. “I am honored to join the Independent Bank Corp. and Rockland Trust Company Board of Directors and look forward to contributing to the growth and success of a bank whose mission I truly believe in and support.”
O’Day is also on the executive board of directors of Special Olympics 2022 USA Games and Miss Hall’s School in Pittsfield. Her appointment to Rockland Trust’s boards takes effect on Sept. 1.
“Susan is highly respected, both in our local business community and across the broad array of industries she has served,” Christopher Oddleifson, CEO of Independent Bank Corp. and Rockland Trust, said in the statement. “Her vision for innovation and her insights in information technology will be invaluable as we continue to evolve and sophisticate our technology infrastructure to support our best-in-class service, an essential component of carrying out our purpose of being the Bank Where Each Relationship Matters.”
