Albert Ma is senior vice president of Information Technology and chief information officer at Southern California Edison, one of the nation’s largest electric utilities. He is responsible for leveraging new technologies to transform the business and managing the company’s Information Technology systems, data and infrastructure. With a focus on operational excellence and affordability, Ma leads the design and implementation of cost-effective, innovative solutions to upgrade grid technologies, advance the use of mobile tools and enhance the digital customer experience.
Previously, Ma led various departments as vice president of Information Technology. He was responsible for leading SCE’s core enterprise IT work, from strategic planning to solutions delivery, and ultimately, maintenance and support. In addition, he oversaw the development of the company’s technology and data vision, and implementation of Information Technology strategies and advanced analytics. In addition, Ma led the Next Generation ERP Program, an enterprise transformational initiative to redesign and integrate core processes, while enhancing data quality and modernizing technology platforms.
Prior to joining SCE, Ma worked at Toyota for more than 15 years. Ma served as chief information officer and vice president for Toyota Financial Services. He was a member of the CEO’s senior management team and led the development of long-term strategy. He also directed the development and execution of technology road maps to build strategic capabilities, ensure technical currency and grow key management disciplines such as resource planning and financial management.
Ma earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Stanford University and an MBA from the USC Marshall School of Business.
