Opal Perry

Opal Perry is an accomplished technology executive and board member with extensive experience in strategic leadership and digital transformation. Currently serving as an independent board director at HTLF, Opal is also the Chief Strategy and Digital Transformation Officer at PODS, where responsibilities include fostering growth in residential and B2B markets. Previous roles include Chief Information Officer at Hertz, where Opal shaped technology strategies across multiple business segments, and an extensive tenure at Allstate, progressing through various leadership positions to drive significant digitization and operational improvements. Educational qualifications include a B.S. in Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, multiple MBA degrees from prestigious institutions, and a Master's degree in Computer Resource and Information Management from Webster University. Additionally, Opal served as a Computer Engineer in the United States Air Force.