Thomas Montgomery

Chief Technology Officer at Ankura

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

About Thomas Montgomery

Thomas Montgomery is Chief Technology Officer at Ankura. Location: Kansas City, Missouri, United States.

Thomas Montgomery is a senior technology executive and transformation leader with 29 years of experience building, scaling, and modernizing global organizations across professional services, software, digital infrastructure, and emerging technology platforms. He has led enterprise-scale technology environments spanning 200+ countries, global cloud and data-center footprints, large-scale application portfolios, and mission-critical digital platforms supporting high-growth businesses and complex client engagements. His leadership experience spans CIO, CTO, and operating-model roles, where he has consistently aligned technology strategy with business outcomes, revenue growth, and risk reduction. Thomas specializes in digital transformation, AI-enabled operating models, and next-generation infrastructure, including cloud and hybrid platforms, high-performance computing (HPC), data-center strategy, automation, cybersecurity, and enterprise applications. He is deeply engaged in the practical adoption of AI and advanced analytics, focusing on secure, compliant, and value-driven use cases that improve productivity, decision-making, and margin performance. Known for building high-performing, cross-functional teams, Thomas excels at translating complex technical challenges into clear executive and board-level decisions. He has led large-scale transformation initiatives, post-merger integrations, technology due diligence, and operational turnarounds—often in fast-moving or high-stakes environments. His leadership philosophy centers on innovation with accountability: leveraging emerging technologies to create competitive advantage while maintaining strong governance, security, and operational discipline. He is particularly focused on the intersection of AI, digital assets, energy-aware infrastructure, and scalable platforms that enable exponential growth. Thomas is recognized as a trusted advisor to executives, investors, and boards, valued for his ability to connect strategy, technology, and execution to deliver measurable business impact.

Skills

  • Crisis Management
  • Data Center
  • Cloud Computing

Additional experience

  • Senior Managing Director, Partner

    Ankura

    Started April 2022

Education

  • MIS,CIS, Saint Louis Community College-Forest Park
  • Computer/Information Technology Management, Western Governors University