Biography of Brendon Falconer
Brendon Falconer is a senior financial executive with more than two decades of experience in banking, analytics, treasury, and corporate finance. Over the years, he has built a reputation for disciplined financial stewardship and thoughtful leadership. His approach is grounded in data, accountability, and collaboration. He focuses on transforming complex financial information into practical strategies that strengthen operations and guide long-term planning.
His experience spans financial reporting, asset and liability management, analytics, mergers and acquisitions, and enterprise-level performance strategy. In each role, he has emphasized clarity in reporting and alignment between financial performance and institutional objectives. He believes that strong financial leadership supports not only balance sheet health but also organizational culture and growth.
Education and Early Foundations
Raised in York, Pennsylvania, he developed a strong work ethic at an early age. He balanced academics with athletics, gaining lessons in discipline that would later shape his professional path. As a competitive track and field athlete, he understood the importance of preparation, focus, and steady improvement.
Brendon Falconer earned an accounting degree from Kent State University and later completed an MBA at Indiana State University. His academic training in management, strategy, and organizational leadership prepared him for the demands of executive finance roles. The combination of technical accounting knowledge and broader strategic education became a cornerstone of his leadership style.
Technical Expertise and Analytical Strength
Brendon’s career reflects deep technical knowledge across multiple financial disciplines. His expertise includes financial accounting, asset and liability management, management reporting, and data analytics. He has specialized in econometric modeling, ACL development, and stress testing frameworks, supporting risk management and regulatory compliance.
In addition, he has worked extensively in credit analysis, financial modeling, and investment portfolio oversight. He has contributed to the development of hedging and derivatives strategies while overseeing investor relations and performance measurement processes. His focus remains on ensuring that analytical tools are practical and aligned with institutional priorities.
Leadership at Old National Bank
In February 2014, Brendon became senior vice president at Old National Bank, serving as director of management reporting and data analytics. In this capacity, he oversaw enterprise financial, operational, and credit reporting. He also led the development and maintenance of ACL and stress-testing models. During this period, he helped establish the organization’s first formal data science role, expanding analytical capabilities across lending, pricing, marketing, and capital planning.
In September 2016, he was promoted to treasurer. His responsibilities expanded to include liquidity oversight, capital planning, market risk sensitivity, investment portfolio management, and treasury operations. He also centralized consumer loan and deposit pricing and introduced a revised deposit pricing framework that strengthened performance while maintaining deposit stability. His leadership during changing interest rate environments included implementing hedging strategies to protect interest income from 2019 to 2020.
Since May 2019, he has served as Old National Bank's senior executive vice president and chief financial officer. In this role, he oversees financial accounting, reporting, tax, treasury, data analytics, facilities, procurement, and finance teams across the organization. During his tenure, the bank has grown to more than $46 billion in combined assets, including the acquisition of a $20 billion Chicago bank.
Industry Engagement and Community Commitment
Beyond his executive responsibilities, Brendon Falconer has contributed to the broader financial industry through his participation in conferences. He has spoken at the “Acquired or Be Acquired” banking conference, addressing topics such as core banking system selection after mergers and enhanced credit analytics.
Athletics continues to be part of his life. He placed third in the decathlon at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships and competed in the 2000 Olympic Trials. He also supports nonprofit and educational organizations and has served on community boards in financial advisory roles. Through professional leadership and community involvement, he remains committed to delivering measurable and responsible results.