C-suite

Some are in new roles or replacing legends, others are embracing new strategies or eyeing big deals and at least one is currently out of banking — but could soon resurface. Here are the industry executives to keep an eye on in 2018.

Spuck will take over at the credit union in early December as longtime CEO Jim Brisendine prepares to retire.

The credit union's board has appointed CFO Arlene Bernard to the position of interim CEO while a nationwide search for McFadden's successor is underway.

Nick Moalli succeeds John Keet, who is retiring from the credit union after nearly two decades there.

Comerica's chief accounting officer since 2010, Carr will replace David Duprey, who is retiring early next year.

Bill Donnelly was named the first-ever finance chief at San Francisco-based LendUp.

BCU CEO Mike Valentine has mentored many credit union executives and he recently was recognized by CUES for his commitment to the movement.

Linda Pearsall will replace retiring CEO Randall Dixon on Jan. 1, 2018

Focus on ensuring your teams know why you make changes, and they will be far more likely to make those changes work for you.

Pam Easley comes to AltaOne with more than 20 years' experience in the credit union movement.