Succession planning

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.

Berkery will be succeeded by Michael Blum as the chairman of UBS Bank USA. A Merrill Lynch alum, Berkery was part of the turnaround team at UBS' wealth management unit, and during her tenure, the lending book at its bank more than doubled in size.

The $10.6 million-asset credit union has selected Credit Union Resources, Inc. to conduct a search for CEO Cecil Barker's replacement.

One credit union shakes up its mangement team with a bevy of new promotions, including five new branch managers, and more new hires, promotions and other personnel news.

President and CEO Wendell Lyons will retire early next year, to be succeeded by current EVP Debbie Painter. Both have spent approximately four decades in the movement.

A Maryland CEO earns accolades for his leadership, an up-and-comer wins a seat at the table, plus new hires and promotions.