TUKWILA, Wash.–BECU has named a new president and CEO to succeed the retiring Benson Porter.
The $30.2-billion BECU has named Beverly Anderson to lead the organization.
According to BECU, Anderson brings more than three decades of experience in the financial services, payments and technology industries, and currently serves on the board of directors of Expedia Group, Accion and Sword Health, and previously held leadership roles at Equifax, Wells Fargo and American Express.
BECU said Anderson’s experience includes initiating and leading change, driving results, strengthening brands, and innovating on value propositions, including financial health, amid a rapidly evolving financial services industry.
"I am honored and humbled to lead the BECU team. BECU is unapologetic in its devotion to its members and the communities it serves. Its purpose aligns with my core passion of financial well-being,” said Anderson. “Credit unions have been and will continue to be trusted institutions, and they are critical in providing education, products and services that enhance the lives of the members and communities they serve. I look forward to remaining true to BECU’s core and innovating to expand its reach and impact.”
Widely Recognized
BECU said Anderson’s recognitions include Black Enterprise’s “Most Powerful Women in Corporate America,” CardLinx’s “Top 20 Women in Digital Commerce” and the Kenneth A. Powell Award for Professional Achievement from the Harvard Business School African-American Alumni Association.
She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business from Florida A&M University and received her Master of Business Administration with distinction from Harvard Business School.
Anderson will begin her role as president and CEO of BECU on Dec. 5, 2022.
She succeeds Benson Porter, who has led the credit union for the past 10 years. Porter will share his thoughts on leadership and credit unions in CUToday.info’s The Corner during the week of Nov. 14.
When Anderson starts, Porter will transition to CEO emeritus, BECU said. Porter shares his thoughts in a CUToday.info Exit Interview here.