At PEAC Solutions, Michele Giordano serves as Chief Information Officer, bringing together strategic vision, operational excellence and a deep commitment to innovation. Over the past 25 years, Giordano has built a reputation in the equipment finance industry for aligning technology strategy with business goals, driving digital transformation and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Giordano began her career at ADP Commercial Leasing, where she managed all aspects of its leasing platforms. Over time, she advanced into high-impact roles spanning technology, operations and business strategy. During her tenure, Giordano led transformational SaaS, cloud and digital initiatives, laying the foundation for her ability to integrate complex technologies to streamline operations.
Upon joining PEAC Solutions, Giordano took up the role of modernizing the company’s technology foundation, leading the development and delivery of enterprise applications. She led the transition of origination and servicing processes from outdated systems to a modern technology platform, minimizing disruption. Giordano successfully transitioned the technology organization to more enhanced delivery practices and established a robust API framework for partners.
“Michele has an extraordinary ability to connect business strategy with technology innovation. She not only understands the business inside and out, but she also pushes us forward by delivering solutions that truly differentiate us in the market. Whether we’re tackling an acquisition or launching a new product, she’s right in the middle of it … curious, customer-focused and leading her team every step of the way,” Eileen Schoonmaker, President of the Americas at PEAC Solutions, says.
Today, Giordano is focused on helping PEAC Solutions achieve new levels of success by turning technology into a competitive advantage. By automating manual processes, integrating intelligent systems and enabling data-driven decision-making, she utilizes technology to achieve more with less — faster, smarter and at scale. Whether this be through AI-driven automation, cloud-native agility or seamless digital workflows, technology under her leadership is not just supporting the business — it is expanding its capacity to innovate, compete and lead.
Giordano’s leadership style is defined by high standards of performance, integrity and collaboration. She encourages her team to step out of their comfort zones, prioritize transparency and proactively solve problems, fostering an environment where the team can grow through learning and development opportunities. Her ability to focus on long-term strategic goals while navigating complex day-to-day challenges has made her a strong and strategic leader.
Beyond her professional role, Giordano is actively involved in the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association, participating in roundtables, conferences and industry events where she shares insights and advances best practices. She is also committed to giving back to the community through volunteering and supporting various non-profit organizations and charities. To younger women in the industry, Giordano says, “[C]hallenge legacy thinking, explore new technologies and reimagine how equipment finance can serve a changing world. Your fresh perspective is powerful. Lead with creativity, embrace disruption and build solutions that advance the industry. The future belongs to those who dare to rethink it.”
Giordano exemplifies how technology and leadership can combine to deliver lasting impact. Her career stands as proof that innovation, guided by integrity and vision, can transform not only systems and processes but also the people and communities they serve.
“Challenge legacy thinking, explore new technologies and reimagine how equipment finance can serve a changing world. Your fresh perspective is powerful. Lead with creativity, embrace disruption and build solutions that advance the industry. The future belongs to those who dare to rethink it.”
– Michele Giordano
