Cisive, a global leader in technology-driven employment background screening and workforce risk management, has appointed Margaret Keane as Chief Executive Officer. With a strong legacy of leadership in financial services, Keane is set to drive innovation, compliance, and market expansion at Cisive.
Margaret Keane’s Leadership Legacy
Keane brings decades of executive experience, most recently serving as Executive Chair of the Board at Synchrony Financial. Her leadership highlights include:
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Led Synchrony Financial’s IPO and carve-out from GE Capital, transforming it into a Fortune 500 company.
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Ranked among Fortune’s Top 100 Best Companies to Work For during her tenure.
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Held senior executive roles at GE Capital and Citibank, known for transformative leadership.
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Recognized by Fortune as a “Businessperson of the Year” and by American Banker as one of the “Most Powerful Women in Finance”.
Keane, who has served on Cisive’s Board of Directors since 2022, now steps into the CEO role to lead the company into its next phase of growth.
Transition from Larry Neal’s Leadership
Keane succeeds Larry Neal, who has been instrumental in Cisive’s expansion and market leadership in regulated industries such as:
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Healthcare, transportation, and financial services.
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Strengthening go-to-market strategy and technology investments.
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Enhancing customer experience and product innovation.
Neal expressed confidence in Keane’s vision:
“Margaret’s strategic mindset, deep industry expertise, and commitment to innovation make her the ideal leader to take Cisive into the future.”
Keane’s Vision for Cisive’s Future
Keane is focused on:
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Advancing Cisive’s technology-driven solutions.
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Expanding product innovation and customer value.
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Accelerating market momentum and strategic growth.
“I look forward to leading Cisive’s exceptional team and further strengthening our leadership in background screening and workforce risk management,” said Keane.
As Cisive embarks on this new chapter, the company expresses deep appreciation for Larry Neal’s contributions, which have solidified Cisive’s reputation as a trusted partner in compliance-driven workforce solutions.
