Cliff Skelton has joined Fiserv Inc. as its executive vice president and chief information officer.

Skelton most recently served as the chief technology and operations officer at Ally Financial Corp.

In his new role, Skelton will be responsible for global information technology infrastructure and operations, enterprise architecture, technology governance, and programs aimed at increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of Fiserv’s technology platforms, announced the company today.

At Ally, he directed all technology strategy and operations for the company since 2007 as well as had operations responsibility for procurement, supplier management, facilities, privacy and information security.

Skelton replaces Maryann Goebel, who will serve as an advisor to Fiserv  until her retirement on July 1, 2012.