Succession planning

Floodwood Area Credit Union and Northwoods Credit Union have completed a merger, with the resulting institution holding more than $110 million in assets and serving more than 10,000 members.

The appointment of Christian Sewing as Deutsche Bank's chief executive officer to replace an embattled John Cryan after less than three years — and three turnaround plans — answered just one of the questions hanging over the struggling institution.

Moline, Ill.-based Vibrant has absorbed Dekalb County CU's only branch and all of its staff.

Michael B. Magnavita will take the helm at the Chadds Ford, Pa.-based credit union following the death earlier this year of CEO John D. Unangst.

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.

John Damaso will retire this July after spending 25 years with the credit union. He will be succeeded by SVP Nelson Tavares.

Senator is concerned about the San Francisco Fed chief’s track record; the gaps at three big banks are among the largest.

Alaska USA shakes up its operations, NuMark recognizes top employees and more new hires, promotions and honors.

Deutsche Bank Chairman Paul Achleitner is said to have held talks with possible replacements for CEO John Cryan. The bank's turnaround efforts have been disappointing in many eyes, but there is open debate on whether it's Cryan or Achleitner who deserves most of the blame.

Former CEO Jeff York alleges retaliation by board related to proposed weight loss clause.

MSUFCU boasts top female executive, SECU of Maryland names community market leaders and more new hires, promotions and awards.