WSFS Announces Kathryn Bittner as Chief Operating Officer, Commercial Banking
WSFS Bank has appointed Kathryn Bittner as Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of Commercial Banking. Bittner, who joined WSFS in 2022 during the Bryn Mawr Trust integration, will report to James Wechsler, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Banking Officer. In her new role, she will oversee operations, finance, sales strategy, and the credit development program for Commercial Banking.
Bittner brings over 30 years of banking experience, including leadership positions at M&T, Citizens, and Mellon. She succeeds Wechsler, who was promoted to Chief Commercial Banking Officer effective January 1, 2025. The appointment demonstrates WSFS' commitment to developing internal talent for driving innovation and growth.
WSFS Bank ha nominato Kathryn Bittner come Vicepresidente Senior e Direttore Operativo per il Settore Bancario Commerciale. Bittner, che è entrata in WSFS nel 2022 durante l’integrazione di Bryn Mawr Trust, riporterà a James Wechsler, Vicepresidente Esecutivo e Direttore del Settore Bancario Commerciale. Nel suo nuovo ruolo, supervisionerà le operazioni, la finanza, la strategia di vendita e il programma di sviluppo del credito per il Settore Bancario Commerciale.
Bittner porta con sé oltre 30 anni di esperienza bancaria, incluse posizioni dirigenziali presso M&T, Citizens e Mellon. Sostituisce Wechsler, che è stato promosso a Direttore del Settore Bancario Commerciale a partire dal 1 gennaio 2025. La nomina dimostra l'impegno di WSFS nello sviluppo dei talenti interni per guidare innovazione e crescita.
WSFS Bank ha nombrado a Kathryn Bittner como Vicepresidenta Senior y Directora de Operaciones de Banca Comercial. Bittner, quien se unió a WSFS en 2022 durante la integración de Bryn Mawr Trust, reportará a James Wechsler, Vicepresidente Ejecutivo y Director de Banca Comercial. En su nuevo papel, supervisará las operaciones, las finanzas, la estrategia de ventas y el programa de desarrollo de crédito para la Banca Comercial.
Bittner aporta más de 30 años de experiencia bancaria, incluyendo puestos de liderazgo en M&T, Citizens y Mellon. Suplanta a Wechsler, quien fue ascendido a Director de Banca Comercial a partir del 1 de enero de 2025. La designación demuestra el compromiso de WSFS de desarrollar talento interno para impulsar la innovación y el crecimiento.
WSFS 뱅크가 Kathryn Bittner를 상무이사 겸 상업은행 COO로 임명했습니다. Bittner는 Bryn Mawr Trust 통합 과정에서 2022년에 WSFS에 합류했으며, James Wechsler 상무이사 및 상업은행 부서장에게 보고할 것입니다. 그녀는 새로운 역할에서 상업은행의 운영, 재무, 판매 전략 및 신용 개발 프로그램을 감독할 것입니다.
Bittner는 30년 이상의 은행 경험을 가지고 있으며, M&T, Citizens, Mellon에서 리더십 직책을 역임했습니다. 그녀는 2025년 1월 1일부터 상업은행 부서장으로 승진한 Wechsler를 대신합니다. 이 임명은 혁신과 성장을 위해 내부 인재를 개발하려는 WSFS의 의지를 보여줍니다.
WSFS Bank a nommé Kathryn Bittner au poste de Vice-Présidente Senior et Directrice des Opérations de la Banque Commerciale. Bittner, qui a rejoint WSFS en 2022 lors de l'intégration de Bryn Mawr Trust, fera rapport à James Wechsler, Vice-Président Exécutif et Directeur de la Banque Commerciale. Dans son nouveau rôle, elle supervisera les opérations, les finances, la stratégie de vente et le programme de développement du crédit pour la Banque Commerciale.
Bittner possède plus de 30 ans d'expérience bancaire, y compris des postes de direction chez M&T, Citizens et Mellon. Elle succède à Wechsler, qui a été promu Directeur de la Banque Commerciale à compter du 1er janvier 2025. La nomination démontre l'engagement de WSFS à développer des talents internes pour stimuler l'innovation et la croissance.
WSFS Bank hat Kathryn Bittner zur Senior Vice President und Chief Operating Officer im Bereich Commercial Banking ernannt. Bittner, die 2022 während der Integration von Bryn Mawr Trust zu WSFS kam, wird an James Wechsler, Executive Vice President und Chief Commercial Banking Officer, berichten. In ihrer neuen Rolle wird sie die Operationen, Finanzen, Vertriebsstrategie und das Kreditentwicklungsprogramm für den Bereich Commercial Banking überwachen.
Bittner bringt über 30 Jahre Bankenerfahrung mit, einschließlich Führungspositionen bei M&T, Citizens und Mellon. Sie folgt Wechsler nach, der zum Chief Commercial Banking Officer ernannt wurde, mit Wirkung zum 1. Januar 2025. Die Ernennung zeigt das Engagement von WSFS für die Entwicklung interner Talente zur Förderung von Innovation und Wachstum.
- Strategic internal promotion indicating strong succession planning
- Appointment of experienced executive with 30+ years of banking expertise
- Continuation of successful Bryn Mawr Trust integration
- None.
Bittner succeeds Wechsler who was promoted to Chief Commercial Banking Officer effective January 1, 2025.
In her new role, Bittner will oversee operations, finance, sales strategy, and the credit development program for Commercial Banking.
“Kathryn’s diverse experience and ability to motivate teams and integrate strategy and execution makes her an ideal fit to help lead the Commercial Banking team toward sustained growth and deliver exceptional value to our clients," said Wechsler.
Bittner joined WSFS in 2022 as part of the integration with Bryn Mawr Trust and has played a central role in leading Sales Strategy & Enablement for Commercial Banking. She has over 30 years of banking experience including leadership and business development roles at M&T, Citizens, and Mellon.
This transition reflects WSFS’ continued focus on nurturing high-performing talent to drive innovation and growth across its operations.
About WSFS Financial Corporation
WSFS Financial Corporation is a multibillion-dollar financial services company. Its primary subsidiary, WSFS Bank, is the oldest and largest locally headquartered bank and trust company in the
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