Women in Credit Unions

The first Asian American to join the National Credit Union Administration board, Otsuka has had a career highlighted by consumer advocacy, a focus on financial stability and support for underserved communities.

The Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions honorees discuss their response to inflation and the challenges facing underserved communities.

This year's honorees demonstrate the courage and experience necessary to address the rise of digital commerce, AI, bank and fintech rivals.

The world's largest credit union said that Dietrich Kuhlmann, a retired rear admiral and currently the institution's chief operating officer, would succeed retiring CEO Mary McDuffie on March 1.

Diverse employee resource groups and skill set development programs for identifying rising professionals are key methods for enticing — and retaining — the next generation of tech and business experts, said executives.

Honorees on this year's list of the Most Powerful Women in credit unions have adopted tools powered by AI to help provide 24/7 support to members in a variety of languages, while also expanding access to vital capital for those from underserved communities.

Whether it's bracing for a hurricane or helping members reduce their environmental impact, many credit unions are making the planet's health a focal point of community engagement.

Executives reflecting on the issues that doomed three banks say the closures stressed the importance of adapting quickly to change, and emphasized the advantages of the credit union business model.

American Banker is proud to recognize the honorees for the second annual Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions.

The Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions: Next program recognizes high-achieving women, 40 years of age and younger, in the pipeline to the C-suite.