Succession planning

A trio of operations executives move up the ladder at Golden 1, new inductees to Hall of Leaders and more new hires, promotions and special recognition.

United Community Banks in Georgia tried hiring Lynn Harton in 2006, but he took another job. They kept in touch, and he's now poised to become the company's CEO.

David Kemper is set to hand the reins over to his son, John, this summer.

CFO Steve Stone has been elevated to the chief executive position following the retirement of CEO Victor Quint.

Jimmy Tallent, who will become the Georgia company's executive chairman, will be succeeded by Lynn Harton.

After 32 years of service – 20 as CEO – the credit union veteran will step down at the $1.2 billion-asset institution.

John Thain, a former chief executive officer of Merrill Lynch, is expected to join Deutsche Bank's supervisory board in May, according to a person with knowledge of the German lender's plans.

Several credit unions make key hires at the "chief" level in finance, marketing, business development and more.

Doug Martinez succeeds John Walling, who spent 39 years at the helm.

Deutsche Bank is said to be conducting a fresh review of its trading businesses, an overhaul that CEO John Cryan is pursuing to help restore profitability amid reports that the bank is seeking to replace him.