Recruiting

While some institutions have held off on staffing up for new projects, many mission-critical positions at the executive level are still being filled. It may take until well into 2021 before normal patterns return.

Andrea White, a former VP at Freedom National Bank, was named CEO of the Massachusetts-based credit union, the first time a woman has held that position.

The New York bank, which is conducting a search for its next leader, also said it expects to report strong third-quarter earnings.

Credit Suisse Group is set to hire Christian Meissner, Bank of America’s former investment bank head, as it seeks to link up its richest customers with deals sourced by its securities unit.

Steve Ewers, who has held several positions in information technology, will replace retiring President and CEO Tammy Heikkinen, who has led the Duluth, Minn.-based institution for 12 years.

Wilmington Trust, the wealth management arm of M&T Bank, is extending its hiring spree and considering acquisitions of registered investment advisers.

Goldman Sachs Group turned to its chief rival to fill its top cybersecurity job.

The American Association of Bank Directors is setting up an on-the-job training program to help banks reach a younger and more diverse group of prospective employees.

The company has been experimenting with ways to recruit more women and minorities, including a program to hire professionals who had left banking. But CEO Charlie Scharf’s reference to “a very limited pool of Black talent” for important jobs may make it harder for Wells to meet inclusion goals.

Karl Yoneshige has been with the Honolulu-based institution since 1988, including two decades as CEO.