Republic Bank Announces Additions to Corporate Leadership Team
Republic Bank & Trust Company has announced two key additions to its corporate leadership team. Cheryl VanAllen joins as Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, bringing experience from KFC US where she led talent strategy and people analytics. Courtney Eder takes the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, coming from Walmart where she managed marketing initiatives and led the Walmart+ membership program.
These appointments come as part of a leadership transition, with VanAllen replacing Margaret Wendler, who is retiring after 29 years of service, and Eder taking over from Jim Ensign, who will serve in an advisory role before retiring later in 2025. Both new executives will focus on strengthening the bank's talent operations and marketing strategy, respectively.
Republic Bank & Trust Company ha annunciato due importanti aggiunte al suo team dirigenziale. Cheryl VanAllen entra come Vicepresidente Esecutivo e Chief People Officer, portando con sé esperienza da KFC US, dove ha guidato la strategia per il talento e l'analisi delle persone. Courtney Eder assume il ruolo di Vicepresidente Senior e Chief Marketing Officer, proveniente da Walmart, dove ha gestito iniziative di marketing e guidato il programma di membership Walmart+.
Queste nomine fanno parte di una transizione di leadership, con VanAllen che sostituisce Margaret Wendler, che si ritira dopo 29 anni di servizio, ed Eder che subentra a Jim Ensign, il quale avrà un ruolo consultivo prima di ritirarsi entro la fine del 2025. Entrambi i nuovi dirigenti si concentreranno sul rafforzamento delle operazioni di talento della banca e sulla strategia di marketing, rispettivamente.
Republic Bank & Trust Company ha anunciado dos adiciones clave a su equipo de liderazgo corporativo. Cheryl VanAllen se une como Vicepresidenta Ejecutiva y Directora de Personas, trayendo experiencia de KFC EE. UU., donde lideró la estrategia de talento y el análisis de personas. Courtney Eder asume el cargo de Vicepresidenta Senior y Directora de Marketing, proveniente de Walmart, donde gestionó iniciativas de marketing y lideró el programa de membresía Walmart+.
Estos nombramientos son parte de una transición de liderazgo, con VanAllen reemplazando a Margaret Wendler, quien se retira después de 29 años de servicio, y Eder asumiendo el cargo de Jim Ensign, quien servirá en un rol consultivo antes de retirarse a finales de 2025. Ambos nuevos ejecutivos se enfocarán en fortalecer las operaciones de talento del banco y la estrategia de marketing, respectivamente.
Republic Bank & Trust Company는 기업 리더십 팀에 두 명의 주요 인선을 발표했습니다. Cheryl VanAllen이 최고 인사 책임자 및 부사장으로 합류하며, KFC 미국에서 인재 전략과 인사 분석을 이끌었던 경험을 제공합니다. Courtney Eder는 수석 부사장 및 최고 마케팅 책임자의 역할을 맡으며, Walmart에서 마케팅 이니셔티브를 관리하고 Walmart+ 멤버십 프로그램을 이끌었습니다.
이번 인사는 리더십 전환의 일환으로 이루어졌으며, VanAllen은 29년의 경과 후 은퇴하는 Margaret Wendler를 대신하고, Eder는 2025년 말 은퇴하기 전 자문 역할을 하게 될 Jim Ensign의 후임으로 합류합니다. 두 새로운 임원은 각각 은행의 인재 운영과 마케팅 전략 강화에 집중할 것입니다.
Republic Bank & Trust Company a annoncé deux ajouts clés à son équipe de direction. Cheryl VanAllen rejoint en tant que Vice-présidente exécutive et Responsable des ressources humaines, apportant son expérience de KFC US, où elle a dirigé la stratégie de talent et l'analyse des données humaines. Courtney Eder prend le rôle de Vice-présidente senior et Responsable marketing, venant de Walmart où elle a géré des initiatives marketing et dirigé le programme d'adhésion Walmart+.
Ces nominations font partie d'une transition de leadership, VanAllen remplaçant Margaret Wendler, qui prend sa retraite après 29 ans de service, et Eder prenant la relève de Jim Ensign, qui exercera un rôle de conseiller avant de prendre sa retraite fin 2025. Les deux nouvelles dirigeantes se concentreront respectivement sur le renforcement des opérations de talent et de la stratégie marketing de la banque.
Republic Bank & Trust Company hat zwei wichtige Ergänzungen in seinem Führungsteam bekannt gegeben. Cheryl VanAllen tritt als Executive Vice President und Chief People Officer bei, mit Erfahrung von KFC US, wo sie die Talentstrategie und die Personalanalytik leitete. Courtney Eder übernimmt die Rolle der Senior Vice President und Chief Marketing Officer und kommt von Walmart, wo sie Marketinginitiativen verwaltete und das Walmart+ Mitgliedsprogramm leitete.
Diese Ernennungen sind Teil eines Führungsübergangs, wobei VanAllen Margaret Wendler ersetzt, die nach 29 Jahren Dienstzeit in den Ruhestand geht, und Eder Jim Ensign nachfolgt, der vor seinem Ruhestand Ende 2025 eine beratende Rolle einnehmen wird. Beide neuen Führungskräfte werden sich darauf konzentrieren, die Talentoperationen der Bank und die Marketingstrategie zu stärken.
- Strategic leadership enhancement with experienced executives from major corporations (KFC US, Walmart)
- Planned transition period with retiring executives ensuring operational continuity
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New Chief People Officer and Chief Marketing Officer promise to bring vision and help position the region’s leading financial institution for success in 2025 and beyond
Cheryl VanAllen, Chief People Officer - Republic Bank & Trust Company (Photo: Business Wire)
“We’re thrilled to welcome Cheryl and Courtney to the Republic family,” Republic Bank President and CEO Logan Pichel said. “Both bring incredible skill and invaluable experience to their new roles, and we’re proud to have them join our corporate team. Their focus on clients, associates and the community strongly align with the Bank’s values.”
VanAllen joins Republic from KFC US, where she most recently led talent strategy and people analytics. Prior to that, VanAllen held roles overseeing talent acquisition, organizational development, learning and development and a variety of other human resources roles and assignments at Yum! Brands and UPS. Her passion for people and culture is apparent in her approach to leading teams towards innovative and collaborative solutions that drive organizations forward, linking talent and business strategies together.
“Republic Bank has a distinct culture and passion for the people we serve, both internally and our clients. I’m thrilled to join such an involved leadership team and focus on expanding the Bank’s unique talent,” VanAllen said.
VanAllen’s appointment comes as Republic’s current EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer Margaret Wendler is retiring after 29 years with the Bank. She is working with VanAllen to ensure continuity during the transition phase.
“Cheryl is a people-first professional who brings years of experience at large, multi-national organizations to Republic Bank. We’re eager to get her more involved with our talent operations and be the leader of our renowned workplace culture,” Wendler said.
Eder, a strategic, customer-centered marketing leader, joins Republic after her marketing, customer experience and innovation contributions at Walmart, which began in 2011. She launched new brands in apparel, led marketing, customer experience and store innovation initiatives for Pickup and Delivery, and ultimately led brand and benefits marketing for Walmart+, Walmart’s membership program.
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Eder will lead Republic Bank marketing, taking over for current SVP, Chief Brand Officer Jim Ensign, who will serve in an advisory role throughout Eder’s transition and for special Bank projects prior to his retirement later in 2025.
“Courtney’s already bringing new ideas to the table and will be a tremendous asset for Republic Bank as the company continues to build on its ongoing success,” Ensign said.
About Republic Bank
Republic Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) is the parent company of Republic Bank & Trust Company (the “Bank”). The Bank currently has 47 banking centers in communities within five metropolitan statistical areas (“MSAs”) across five states: 22 banking centers located within the Louisville MSA in
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