Roy Dunbar joined the EDS Board of Directors on 19 October 2004. Dunbar is president and CEO of Network Solutions, a provider of Web-related services. Before joining Network Solutions in January 2008, Dunbar was president of Global Technology and Operations of MasterCard International from September 2004 to January 2008, responsible for its global payments platform and operations. Previously, Dunbar enjoyed a 14-year career with Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Company. In his most recent assignment as president of intercontinental operations, he was responsible for sales and operations in Africa, the Middle East, the Commonwealth of Independent States, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. From 1999 to 2003, he served as CIO and is credited with transforming the pharmaceutical giant's use of information technology to increase its speed to market with new drugs. Dunbar was also a member of Eli Lilly's senior management forum, a group of the top 25 leaders responsible for implementing the organization’s strategy.
His leadership experience encompasses an array of disciplines, including global sales, marketing, technology and product development.
In recognition of his accomplishments, Dunbar was named Chief Information Officer of the Year in 2003 by InformationWeek and one of 2002's 20 Young Executives You Need to Know by Business 2.0.
He serves on the board of directors of Humana. He also serves on the board of the Executive Leadership Council Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting the development of African-American corporate leaders.
Dunbar earned a pharmacy degree in 1982 and a master of business administration degree from Manchester University in the United Kingdom.
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