LOS ANGELES —The $617-million University Credit Union here has a new president and CEO.
The credit union said David Tuyo will now lead the organization.
“The board of directors owed it to our members and employees to conduct a nationwide search and consider all candidates,” the board said in a statement. “We chose David because he is a values-driven, member focused, strategic leader who is respected throughout the credit union industry. His education and experience are a perfect fit and we are excited to have him lead UCU into the future.”
Tuyo started in the financial services industry in the early 2000s and has advanced through several leadership roles serving financial institutions in almost every functional area. Prior to joining University Credit Union, he served as senior EVP/chief financial and operations officer at Power Financial Credit Union in Florida.
“I’m honored to be selected as University Credit Union’s next president and chief executive officer,” said Tuyo. “UCU has a proud history and is deeply committed to serving our member-owners. I look forward to serving an organization that exists through passion, innovation, and empathy with such strategic focus on the educational community.”
Tuyo holds nearly a dozen industry certifications and designations, including a BS in finance, an MBA, and a doctorate of business administration. He is also a graduate of the CUES CEO Institute and the Cardwell 306 Leadership program.