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Optimism Amidst Uncertainty: What’s Next for Bank Executives and Balance Sheets?
In the latest Travillian Next episode, Brian Love, Head of Banking & Fintech at Travillian, sits down with Matt Resch—Founder of RT Partners and seasoned banking strategist—for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of banking. Drawing from his leadership roles at PNC FIG Advisory and Ambassador Financial Group, Matt shares expert insights on evolving executive…
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Bank Board Insights Series Part IV: Are Bank Boards Risky Enough?
Travillian Next’s Bank Board Insights Series IV reveals significant gaps in board-level expertise at banks with $1–$10B in assets—especially in risk management, cybersecurity, IT, and regulatory oversight. Private banks lag most, with many lacking transparency about board qualifications. The analysis underscores the urgent need for stronger governance, modern expertise, and a more strategic approach to…
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From Retirement Dreams to CFO Reality: 5 Insider Tips for Successful Succession Planning
Since 2020, over 60% of Travillian’s talent searches have focused on CFO and CRO roles—underscoring the surge in demand for strong finance and risk leaders. With M&A slowing and executive retirements rising, banks are shifting focus to proactive succession planning and talent development. Two recent CFO placements—at BayFirst Financial and Chemung Canal Trust Company—showcase how…
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Mission: Partnerships – Alignment of Talent, Culture and Tech Allow Banks to Do the Impossible
In Travillian Next’s latest feature, we explore the key takeaways from our recent webinar on the future of community banking and credit unions. Hosted by Brian Love and Keith Daly of Travillian’s Banking & Fintech Search team, the discussion brought together top industry leaders to unpack critical topics including fintech partnerships, vendor optimization, balancing risk…
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Learn from the Best: Choice Bank’s Talent Strategy for Building a Dream Team
In this episode of Travillian Next, Samantha Berg, Chief Human Resources Officer at Choice Bank, shares how her team is winning the talent war in an increasingly competitive banking landscape. Hosted by Brian Love, Head of Banking & Fintech at Travillian, the conversation uncovers how Choice Bank embraces “uncomfortability” in its culture and executes a…
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Rising to the Challenge: How Community Banks Can Attract and Retain Top Talent
At the Bank Holding Company Association’s Spring Seminar, Brian Love, Head of Banking & Fintech at Travillian, shared timely insights on talent trends in community banking. With increasing pressure on margins and rising regulatory scrutiny, demand for risk and finance professionals has surged. Love emphasized that winning top talent requires competitive pay and a deep…
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Lessons Learned: Insights from an Ex-FDIC Regulator on Navigating Bank Collapses
In this Travillian Next episode, former FDIC official and current JCSmithAdvisors Managing Director Alexander Rolfe joins Brian Love and Indra Elangovan to unpack the regulatory and risk lessons from the Silicon Valley Bank failure. Rolfe brings his examiner experience to the table, analyzing the unseen risks of inflation, post-failure headwinds, and the challenges facing deposit…
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Thinking Big, Acting Small: A Conversation with SouthState Bank’s CEO John Corbett
In this Travillian Next episode, SouthState Bank CEO John Corbett joins Brian Love and Joe Fenech to reflect on his journey from launching a De Novo bank in Florida to leading one of the Southeast’s premier regional institutions. Corbett shares lessons on navigating economic crises, building culture, fostering innovation, and balancing bold strategy with humble…
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High Valued Banks Video Series Continued: A Conversation with Stock Yards’ Ja Hillebrand and Lake City’s David Findlay
In this episode of Travillian Next, Brian Love and Joe Fenech continue their video series spotlighting top-performing public banks by sitting down with Ja Hillebrand, CEO of Stock Yards Bank & Trust, and David Findlay, CEO of Lake City Bank. The conversation highlights the strategic consistency and discipline both leaders have employed to guide their…
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Redefining the Role: How a Strategic CFO Thrives in Community Banking
In this Travillian Next episode, Andy Borrmann, former CFO of Southcrest Bank and Colony Bank, shares insights from his unique path from investment banking to community banking. He and Brian Love, Head of Banking & Fintech at Travillian, discuss how the CFO role has evolved since the 2008 financial crisis—especially in light of recent high-profile…
