Banking
People and talent professionals in Banking
These ten professionals hold or have held HR, talent acquisition and people leadership roles at banks, including Bank of America, Truist, Regions Bank, Absa Group and JPMorganChase. A reader can learn how banks recruit for frontline, commercial and technology roles, develop talent and manage workforce changes.
Professionals to explore
01—10Ashley Garrison
LinkedInExperience: Head of Talent Management & Workforce Readiness · Regions Bank
Head of Talent Management & Workforce Readiness at Regions Bank since 2026. The highlight headline reads Executive Vice President, Head of Talent Management & Workforce Readiness at Regions Bank. Other listed roles include Head of HR Strategic Delivery and Talent at Regions Bank (2022–2026), Head of Human Resources Operations at Regions Bank (2019–2022), Corporate Banking Group HR Business Partner, EVP at Regions Bank (2019) and Consumer Bank Human Resources Executive at Regions Bank (2016–2018).
Jolandé Van der Hoek
LinkedInExperience: Head of Talent Acquisition Relationship Banking · Absa Group
Head of Talent Acquisition Relationship Banking at Absa Group since 2023. A highlight describes heading the talent acquisition function for Relationship Banking, including defining the relationship banker of the future and the assessments used to validate fit. Other listed roles include Head of Talent Acquisition Corporate Functions at Absa Group (2020–2023), Head of Talent Acquisition Engineering Services (everything Technoloy and Security for the bank) at Absa Group (2015–2020) and Business Manager IT Staffing Services at Gijima (2010–2015).
Julie Bohan
LinkedInExperience: Head of Human Resources, Chase - Consumer and Community Banking · JPMorganChase
Former Head of Human Resources, Chase - Consumer and Community Banking at JPMorganChase (2024–2025). The highlight headline reads Head of Human Resources, Chase (Consumer and Community Banking at JPMorganChase). Also Advisory Board Panel Member at National Security Agency since 2024. Other listed roles include Head of Human Resources, Global Technology, Corporate and Firmwide Functions at JPMorganChase (2018–2024), Managing Director - Human Resources Executive - Chief Administrative Office and HR at JPMorganChase (2013–2018) and Human Resources Manager at JPMorganChase (1989–2002).
Kim Tu
LinkedInExperience: EVP, Chief People Officer · Banc of California
EVP, Chief People Officer at Banc of California since 2026. A highlight describes partnering with the CEO and executive leadership team to lead all aspects of human resources and enterprise people strategy at Banc of California. Other listed roles include EVP, Head of Talent Strategy at Banc of California (2025–2026), SVP, Talent Acquisition at Banc of California (2021–2026), VP, Talent Acquisition at Banc of California (2018–2021) and Manager - Talent Acquisition at Mr. Cooper (2015–2018).
Kimberly Eul
LinkedInExperience: Chief Talent Officer · Truist
Chief Talent Officer at Truist since 2019. A highlight describes over 27 years of experience in HR, business and client-facing roles across the financial services and insurance industries. Other listed roles include Leadership and Teammate Experience Leader at Truist (2017–2019), Senior HR Business Partner, HR and Leader of Change Management and Integration COE at Truist (2015–2019), Senior HR Business Partner, Wholesale Division at Truist (2014–2019) and Culture Enablement Leader and Chief Inclusion Officer at Truist (2016–2017).
Lucia Rause
LinkedInExperience: Division Head, SVP Commercial and Business Banking Talent Acquisition · Citizens
Division Head, SVP Commercial and Business Banking Talent Acquisition at Citizens since 2004. A highlight lists specialties including talent acquisition, diversity, compliance, risk, offer negotiations and succession planning. Other listed roles include Vice President, Employment Manager at Citizens (2002–2008) and Vice President, Recruiting Manager at PNC (2008–2009).
Sharada Ramachander
LinkedInExperience: Head of Talent Acquisition COE · YES BANK
Head of Talent Acquisition COE at YES BANK since 2023. A highlight describes over 20 years in talent acquisition, employee relations and resource management in banking and financial services. Other listed roles include Head of Talent Acquisition - Tech & Process at HDFC Bank (2022–2023), Director - Head Talent Acquisition at Crisil (2017–2022), Vice President Human Resources at Credit Suisse (2016–2017) and Assistant Vice President at Barclays Shared Services (2013–2016).
SUSAN MWAURA IYELI
LinkedInExperience: Chief People Officer - Relationship Banking Cluster · Absa Group
Chief People Officer - Relationship Banking Cluster at Absa Group since 2022. A highlight describes 20+ years across FMCG, oil and gas, and financial services and banking, including Barclays and Absa. Other listed roles include Managing Executive HR Function - Retail & Business Bank - Relationship Banking at Absa Group (2018–2022), Senior HRBP - Wealth, Investment and Insurance Distribution at Absa Group (2016–2018), Lead HR - Barclays Life Assurance Kenya (BLAK) at Barclays (2014–2015) and Human Resources Director (Acting) - Barclays Bank of Kenya at Barclays (2013–2014).
Susan Schneider
LinkedInExperience: Talent Acquisition Operations Executive · Bank of America
Talent Acquisition Operations Executive at Bank of America since 2024. A highlight describes supporting the global talent acquisition function, including business controls. Other listed roles include Risk Executive at Bank of America (2017–2024), SVP, Divisional Risk and Business Controls Executive-Global Tech and Operations at Bank of America (2015–2017), SVP, Customer Service and Operations Executve-Retail Banking at Bank of America (2012–2013) and SVP, Segment Integration Service Optimization Executive-Retail Banking at Bank of America (2010–2012).
Tatyana Manelis
LinkedInExperience: Head of Enterprise Talent · Atlantic Union Bank
Head of Enterprise Talent at Atlantic Union Bank since 2023. The highlight headline reads Senior Vice President, Head of Enterprise Talent at Atlantic Union Bank. Also Vice President Talent Acquisition at Atlantic Union Bank since 2018. Other listed roles include Senior Manager, Talent Management & Strategic Initiatives at CarMax (2016–2018), Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition & Selection at CarMax (2014–2016) and Manager, Talent Selection at CarMax (2013–2014).
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- 01Which banking roles are hardest to fill right now, and what has worked to shorten hiring time without lowering the bar?
- 02How do you build succession and development plans for branch, commercial banking and technology teams?
- 03How do regulatory, risk and control requirements shape the way you run hiring and HR processes at a bank?
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