BURBANK, Calif.— Farmers Insurance Federal Credit Union has appointed Myrto Koimtzoglou as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective August 4, 2025. Koimtzoglou brings a wealth of global legal, regulatory, and operational expertise to her role, reinforcing FIGFCU’s mission to help its Members lead their best financial lives.
As part of FIGFCU’s continued commitment to cultivating a strong organizational culture, Kathy Chicas has transitioned from Chief Operating Officer to Chief People Officer (CPO). In this new position, Chicas will focus on leading the Credit Union’s people strategy, including HR, culture, learning and development, employee relations, and internal communications – functions critical to the Credit Union’s performance. With her deep institutional knowledge and proven leadership, Chicas is uniquely positioned to help drive FIGFCU’s mission forward through the strength of its team. The decision to bring HR fully in-house marks a significant milestone for the organization and reflects FIGFCU’s strategic investment in building a high-performing and empowered workforce. Chicas will lead this transformation, with a focus on employee engagement, performance management, and team effectiveness.
As COO, Koimtzoglou will lead the Credit Union’s legal, regulatory, compliance, risk management, and operations functions. She will also work directly with FIGFCU’s Board of Directors and, most importantly, with the Supervisory Committee to ensure robust governance and sound risk management practices across the organization. She joins FIGFCU following an impressive international career advising institutional clients and financial organizations on risk and compliance, asset and investment management, fund structuring, distribution strategies, product development, and engagement with global regulators. Her prior roles include senior legal and leadership positions at Valley Strong Credit Union, Wells Fargo, UBS Wealth Management, and J.P. Morgan Chase.
Koimtzoglou earned her law degree in Greece and completed a Master of Laws (LL.M.) at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Her professional journey includes roles as in-house counsel for investment funds, where she has played a key role in aligning product integrity with investor protection. She brings a values-based leadership style grounded in both precision and empathy.