PAWTUCKET, R.I.– Pawtucket Credit Union has named a new president and CEO. The $2.65-billion Pawtucket CU has selected Brian A. Azar to lead the organization and succeed George Charette, who will be retiring at the end of May.
Most recently, Azar has been EVP/chief lending officer at Navigant Credit Union, where he led all lending efforts. Prior to Navigant, he was EVP/region president at Santander Bank, N.A. and held senior positions at both Citizens Bank and Fleet Bank.
“We are pleased that Brian will be joining our management team to direct PCU’s future progress, growth and profitability,” said Chairman Ronald W. LeClair. “He comes to us with over 30 years of financial services experience and his knowledge of all types of lending and banking operations will be invaluable as competition continues to intensify.
“We thank George and wish him all the best in his well-deserved retirement,” continued LeClair. “He has been instrumental in the growth of Pawtucket Credit Union over the years and has exhibited exemplary leadership while always doing what is in the best interest of our members and employees.”
PCU has approximately 126,000 members.