Citizens Financial Group Elevates Brendan Coughlin to President
Chief Financial Officer
"Brendan has a long track record of strong leadership and execution against some of our most important initiatives, and he has earned the trust and respect of our stakeholders, including the Board and our colleagues,” said Van Saun. “His efforts have contributed significantly to our transformation into a top super-regional bank, and I am confident that his passion and leadership will continue to propel Citizens forward.”
Over his 20 years at Citizens, Coughlin has developed and launched several of the bank’s most innovative offerings, including merchant point-of-sale financing partnerships with Apple and Microsoft, national education refinance products, and expansion of the consumer franchise into new markets. His focus on growth, driving innovation, and improving customer experience has directly contributed to the strong performance and market share gains of the consumer franchise. In 2023, Brendan was instrumental in the national launch of
Said Coughlin: "I appreciate the vote of confidence from Bruce and the Board in being named President. I look forward to delivering on our objectives and continuing to create value for our shareholders, customers, colleagues, and communities.”
Woods to Leave Citizens
Citizens also announced that current Vice Chair and Chief Financial Officer
Said Van Saun: “John has been important to our success at Citizens over the last eight years, during which he has been instrumental in shaping our long-term financial strategy and delivering on our growth objectives while navigating a complex economic landscape. I’ve enjoyed working with him, I am grateful for his contributions and I wish him the best in his next chapter.”
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