Succession planning

Marji Hughes is leading the California-based institution on a temporary basis as the board searches for its next CEO.

A successor to Janet Bantz, who has led the Indiana-based institution since 1989, has been selected but not formally announced.

An executive from Visions Federal Credit Union was recognized for her advocacy work while credit unions announced personnel changes.

After a nine-month transition period, Lyndon Matteson has been elevated from president to president and CEO following Edward Lopes' retirement.

Women executives headlined a number of key moves in the banking industry as summer wound down.

Rob Picard is replacing Sue Cross, the Hampden, Maine-based credit union's long-term CEO who is retiring.

Jay Gostonczik will head the Minnesota-based institution when Richard Nesvold retires during the first quarter of 2020.

Corporate Central Credit Union and South Carolina Federal Credit Union made changes to their marketing teams while other institutions announced personnel changes.

Credit unions have recently promoted and hired new employees in areas such as retail management, business lending and marketing.

David Justice, chief operating officer, will take over for the retiring RaAnn Wood on Nov. 1.

Brad Dinsmore, who will also serve as the California company's president, once was in charge of several key lines at SunTrust, including consumer banking and private wealth management.

The bank elevated three senior executives who could be possible successors to CEO Sergio Ermotti; the move to a new rate benchmark won’t trigger a “tax event.”

Two credit unions have hired new employees to oversee branches while senior investment representatives from a CUSO were recently honored.

When H. Lynn Harton joined United Community Bank seven years ago, he knew he was on track to eventually become CEO. But he still felt he had to earn it.

Intense competition for executives and top lenders has elevated the role acquisitions play in filling key positions.

The young professionals' development group is searching for a new manager following Lauren Culp's departure on Friday. She will remain in the industry.

Analysts and big investors say they cannot advocate buying more shares until the bank installs a leader with the authority to lay out a plan for the future. However, speculation about potential candidates has quieted.

Credit unions have made a number of personnel changes, including one institution appointing a chief technology officer and chief lending officer.

Bob Bjelland has led the Lewistown, Mont.-based institution for more than three decades.

The Maryland-based institution has hired an executive search firm to find its next leader.