Succession planning

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.