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Piedmont Advantage Credit Union appoints CTO

Photo: Robert Payne, PACU

April 16, 2025

Piedmont Advantage Credit Union, based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, appointed Robert Payne as chief technology officer. He previously served as SVP of IT at the credit union, according to a press release.

In this role, he will work at improving cybersecurity, digital experiences and invest in AI.

"Robert has a clear vision for how technology can enable innovation and preserve the human connections that make our credit union so unique," Dion Williams, president and CEO, PACU, said in the release. "His leadership has been instrumental in building a technology strategy that puts our members first and empowers our employees to serve with confidence and ease. As CTO, he will continue to guide us toward a more secure, efficient and people-focused future."