LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y.–The United Nations Federal Credit Union (UNFCU) has named a successor to retiring CEO John Lewis. The $9.7-billion UNFCU said it has selected Pamela Agnone to lead the organization effective immediately.
Agnone previously served as executive vice president.
“UNFCU’s ability to provide global banking solutions and personalized services to our members in more than 200 countries and territories has never been more important,” Agnone said in a statement. “I’m honored to build on John’s work and to ensure that UNFCU remains a safe, secure, and trusted institution for our members. We have deeply committed staff, an exceptionally strong leadership team, and a highly engaged Board that will continue to deliver long-term value and dedicated support to the UN community we serve.”
Quarter-Century With CU
Agnone joined UNFCU in 1999 as VP-lending, and during her tenure she oversaw global member service delivery, lending, product solutions, marketing, operations, and UN relations, the credit union said.
Most recently, she served as EVP-retail services, as well as chairperson of the UNFCU Foundation, which she helped found in 2015.
Agnone holds a B.S. degree from Long Island University, and an MBA from Hofstra University.
Oversaw Strong Growth
UNFCU said that under Lewis’ leadership UNFCU grew from approximately $6.8 billion to more than $9.7 billion in assets, while membership increased by nearly 100,000 to more than 250,000 globally.
“We recognize and thank John for his many contributions to the organization, and his visionary leadership of UNFCU through a period of tremendous growth,” Chair Theresa Panuccio said in a statement. “Pam brings more than 30 years of financial services expertise to the role. Her experience, strategic insight, and commitment to UNFCU’s values make her perfectly positioned to guide us into the future.”
Proud of Accomplishments
“I’m proud of what has been accomplished in the nearly 25 years that I’ve served the organization – all in the interest of our members,” Lewis said in a statement. “Pam’s deep knowledge of the business and passion for serving members give me great confidence that UNFCU is in good hands as the organization continues on its journey.”
