Element Financial Corp. announced that Michael Dolan has been named chief information security officer of its fleet management business.

Dolan joined Element in 2015 when it acquired GE Capital Fleet Services, bringing more than 16 years of legal and information security experience. He began at GE Capital Fleet Services in 2008 as vice president, counsel and chief compliance officer. He then held a series of GE Capital leadership roles, most recently serving as its lead global counsel, IT, information security and privacy.

"Element is a data-driven company of industry leaders who are inspired to transform the future,” said John Wall, chief technology officer at Element Fleet Management. "Michael's deep information security and legal background make him an excellent addition to our leadership team."

Prior to GE Capital, Dolan served in executive roles with US Bancorp, most recently overseeing the design and implementation of its information security program as deputy chief compliance and enterprise security officer. Previously, he was in private practice with Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly LLP and served as judicial law clerk to the Honorable Bruce D. Willis of the Minnesota Court of Appeals.

He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and earned his JD, cum laude, as well as an MBA from the University of Minnesota.

“I'm pleased to take such a meaningful role within the Element Fleet Management team at this exciting time in our evolution,” said Dolan. “Element is devoted to empowering our clients to deliver extraordinary results, and I couldn’t be prouder of our commitment to advancing the fleet industry.”