Succession planning

The Tampa-based credit union will start the new year with a new CEO, as Robert Fisher retires after 29 years at the helm.

Wells Fargo's continued leadership shake-up led to more executive shuffling in the final two months of 2019.

One found a buyer, another announced plans to retire, and others took steps to reinvent their banks.

Renee Ouellette has taken the helm as a permanent successor to UCU's previous CEO, who took a position with a bank earlier this year.

Regulators said the living wills of six banks — not Goldman or JPM — need tweaking; the investment values the global business travel unit at $5 billion.

In addition to overseeing the bank’s lines of business, technology and operations, Kevin Blair will now be responsible for human resources, credit administration and all customer-facing support functions.

Mike Mercer had planed to work as part of the combined League of Southeastern Credit Unions until a least 2023, but recently approached the league's board with an early retirement request.

From appointments to prestigious committees to new members of the executive team, local honors and more, here are some of the latest personnel moves from across the industry.

Named interim CEO in August, Noel Quinn now appears to be the front-runner to lead the global bank's next turnaround.

Stephen Grech, currently CEO of Monroe County Community FCU, will move to the $225 million-asset LOC early next year.

EVP/COO Kim Reedy will take the helm after David Doss steps down.

The regulator says the bank needs to address employee complaints and pay controls; the presidential hopeful would make it more difficult for banks to combine.

Craig Howie, who joined the bank after a merger, will succeed the retiring Jon Evans on Jan. 1.

Rodney Hood, chairman of the National Credit Union Administration board, visited a Connecticut institution while others announced personnel changes.

Paul Simons has worked in the industry for 48 years, including more than three decades at the helm of the Illinois-based institution.

Several credit union leaders were recognized for their contributions while other personnel changes were announced.

John Rhea has served as president and CEO of the Georgia-based institution for 11 years.

The veteran banker succeeded Randy Sims, who recently retired. Sims had been the Arkansas company's CEO since replacing Allison in 2009.

Margaret Hunnicutt, the institution's current former CFO and currenet CEO, will retire in January and be succeeded by the credit union's current chief financial officer.

Credit unions recently made new hires and promoted employees in areas such as human resources, finance and membership development.