Succession planning

Speculation has existed for a while that JPMorgan Chase could be the first of the megabanks to name a woman chief executive, but the elevation of executives Daniel Pinto and Gordon Smith to co-presidents and co-COOs seemed to put them in the lead to succeed Jamie Dimon.

The Alabama bank has named one of its own to head up the company’s property and casualty insurance business, and it has made a key hire in its health care banking group.

Bank of America Chief Executive Officer Brian Moynihan said when he's ready to give up the job, the odds are split on whether his successor will be a woman.

Ideal CU puts emphasis on digital strategy, Veridian taps new branch manager and more CU professionals in the news.

One new chief plus four new vice presidents at one credit union, plus a bevy of promotions, new hires and special recognition across the industry.

Lynch will retire at the end of January, having spent more than four decades in the credit union movement, working in both the United States and his native Australia.

EVP Ron Neumann has been named as her successor of the $1.6 billion credit union.

Credit unions all across the nation are beefing up their front lines and bolstering both middle and senior management.

Edwin Hada succeeds retired CEO G. Michael Padgett, who served LAPFCU for more than three decades. Hada spent more than 10 years as SVP/CFO at the credit union.

Kevin Lycklama is set to succeed Patrick Sheaffer, who has led the company since 1976.