Wayne Haughey — Chief Technology Officer at Discount Tire

About Wayne Haughey

Wayne Haughey is Chief Technology Officer at Discount Tire. Location: Phoenix, Arizona, United States.

Proven Chief Information Officer with 33+ years of executive technology leadership delivering transformational business outcomes across Fortune 5 financial services, retail, aerospace, and automotive industries. Track record of serving as CIO for major enterprises including TIAA Bank and Newport Group, with Board-level advisory experience driving digital transformation, AI governance, and regulatory compliance. Led $500M+ annual IT portfolios with teams of 1,000+ employees, consistently delivering measurable business impact: restored full banking operations achieving profitability one year ahead of plan, grew deposits 10X from $3B to $30B while maintaining FFIEC compliance, and integrated $2.5B bank acquisition achieving deal model synergies ahead of schedule. Core CIO Expertise: • Digital transformation of century-old enterprises into competitive digital forces • M&A technology leadership with proven track record of successful integrations • Board-level communication and strategic advisory across regulated industries • Enterprise-wide cybersecurity, risk management, and regulatory compliance (FFIEC, SOC 2) • AI Center of Excellence leadership and agentic AI deployment • Cloud modernization and multi-cloud architecture strategy Strategic Business Leadership: • Customer experience (CX) transformation driving revenue growth and market differentiation • ESG and sustainability strategy aligning technology investments with environmental objectives • Data governance and analytics frameworks enabling data-driven decision-making • Organizational change management guiding enterprises through complex transformations • Product management methodologies and business-IT co-creation partnerships Recognized by CIO Magazine and Information Week for innovation excellence. Board-trusted advisor with proven ability to transform organizations while maintaining operational excellence and regulatory compliance. Graduate of Thunderbird School of Global Management (MBA - International Management).

Skills

CIO • CTO • Enterprise Transformation • AI COE • Agentic AI • Revenue Growth • Data Strategy • BoD
Operations & Delivery: IT Operations • Risk Management • Audit & Compliance • MTTR • Data Analytics
Industry & Compliance: Financial Services • Banking • Retail • Mfg • Aerospace • Automotive

Additional experience

Head of IT Strategy, EPMO, Enterprise Architecture, & IT Finance
Discount Tire
March 2021 – January 2022

Education

MBA, Thunderbird School of Global Management
B.S.B.A. - CIS, Northern Arizona University

Current role

Title: Chief Technology Officer
Company: Discount Tire
Location: Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Started: January 2022

About Discount Tire

With more than 1,200 stores in the United States, Discount Tire has grown to become the leading independent retailer of tires and wheels. The company was founded in 1960 when founder Bruce T. Halle rented a building on Stadium Boulevard in Ann Arbor, MI. Although the inventory consisted of only six tires and the showroom was not quite the showroom we see today, faith, vision and hard work were then, and still remain, the foundation on which this company has grown and prospered.As with any new start up, Bruce Halle's venture faced numerous challenges - perhaps one of the biggest being that he didn't own an air compressor. Having only six tires and a portable air tank, Halle would race back and forth to a nearby gas station, filling the tires with air as he sold them. Day by day, tire by tire, this one-man operation slowly grew into what is now one of the most recognized names in the industry.Discount Tire has a vision that not only lives but thrives in the hearts of its employees each and every day. From part-time to full-time employees at the store, regional or corporate level our employees work to be the best in the business.One common thread running through the hearts of everyone within the organization remains the same - treat customers and fellow employees with respect and fairness. Care for those in need, always do what is right, work hard, be responsible and have fun.The employees of Discount Tire represent our philosophy and its brand by remaining knowledgeable, friendly and honest. By offering the highest level of customer service, more product choices and the lowest prices, they have earned the right to be considered trusted experts. Building customer relationships has allowed Discount Tire to become a leader in the industry. Our continual growth not only provides opportunities for employee advancement, but allows more customers to remain confident when choosing us for all of their tire and wheel needs.

Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Website: discounttire.com

About Wayne Haughey

Skills

Additional experience

Head of IT Strategy, EPMO, Enterprise Architecture, & IT Finance

Education