Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer

Mark Fairchild leads BancTec’s Technology Portfolio Management organization which consists of Product Management, Research and Development, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Management, Emerging Markets and information technology functions for BancTec global operations..  In support of the BancTec strategy to cultivate repeatable solutions and recurring revenue, Fairchild’s Portfolio Management organization is responsible for providing full life-cycle management of the company’s product portfolios, leveraging local innovation to deliver global solutions. From product conception through development, distribution and support, his operation is focused on leveraging BancTec capabilities across the company to provide a complete suite of products and services. 

Fairchild joined BancTec in 1985.  In 1989, as Director of Engineering, he led the research and development team that successfully introduced a new high-speed digital image processing system that formed the base for the BancTec ImageFIRST product portfolio. Fairchild progressed through a variety of management roles, including UK Systems Director, International Systems Director, Vice President of Systems Marketing and Vice President, European Operations.  Later promoted to Senior Vice President, International Operations, Fairchild was instrumental in the introduction of the eFIRST product portfolio to establish an electronic document management (EDM) line of business aimed at positioning BancTec in an emerging high-growth market. With demonstrated success in the international market, Fairchild was promoted to Senior Vice President, Worldwide Operations before being named Chief Technology Officer. 

Fairchild holds a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering with honors from Manchester University and a master’s degree in Business Administration from the London Business School.