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WSFS Bank Appoints Kathryn Bittner as SVP, COO of Commercial Banking

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Slice of Finance Team
11 Feb

Key Highlights:

  • WSFS Bank appoints Kathryn Bittner as Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Commercial Banking.

  • Bittner succeeds James (Jim) Wechsler, who was promoted to Chief Commercial Banking Officer.

  • She will oversee operations, finance, sales strategy, and credit development for Commercial Banking.

  • Bittner joined WSFS in 2022 through the Bryn Mawr Trust integration and has 30+ years of banking experience.

  • This appointment underscores WSFS’ focus on leadership development and innovation.

Source: Business Wire

Notable Quote:

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“Kathryn’s diverse experience and ability to motivate teams and integrate strategy and execution makes her an ideal fit to help lead the Commercial Banking team toward sustained growth and deliver exceptional value to our clients.”

James (Jim) Wechsler, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Banking Officer at WSFS Bank

Why This Matters:

This leadership transition reflects WSFS Bank’s commitment to cultivating high-performing talent and fostering long-term growth. With Bittner’s extensive banking expertise and proven leadership, WSFS continues to enhance its commercial banking operations, driving innovation and delivering exceptional value to its clients.