Succession planning

The executive, who was also M&T's chief operating officer, died on Sunday after an extended illness.

Terry West to retire to retire from VyStar after 25 years at the helm.

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Hadley Robbins succeeded Melanie Dressel, who died unexpectedly on Sunday. Columbia will begin a search for a permanent CEO.

With U.S. Bancorp's leadership transition underway, the big question is whether it will deliver faster earnings growth — the one shareholder demand that has proven elusive.

Greylock and Carolina Trust each promote two officers and more new hires, appointments and special recognition.

Columbia Banking's CEO, who died unexpectedly on Sunday, was a thoughtful and tenacious leader who leaves a legacy of turning a small Washington bank into a regional power in the Pacific Northwest.

Todd Mason will succeed outgoing CEO John Murphy, who is retiring after 25 years with the league.

Greylock adds community development team and more new hires, promotions and awards at CUs across the country.

Jeff Meshey, already president of the $4 billion credit union, will take over as CEO, succeeding longtime CEO Susan Frank as part of a succession plan laid out in 2014.