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WSFS Bank Names Jim Wechsler as Chief Commercial Banking Officer

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Slice of Finance Team
30 Oct

Key Highlights:

  • Jim Wechsler appointed as Executive VP, Chief Commercial Banking Officer, effective January 1, 2025.

  • Overseeing Commercial & Industrial Banking, Real Estate, Treasury Management, Capital Markets, and Equipment Finance.

  • Steve Clark transitions to Senior Advisor role after 22 years, focusing on business development and relationship management.

  • Jim’s experience spans strategic roles at WSFS, with a background in finance and strategic management from Villanova and University of Delaware.

Notable Quote:

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“Jim is a respected leader with diverse experience in leadership roles at WSFS. Jim’s promotion reflects our focus on overall talent development... as well as our commitment to thoughtful and continual executive management succession planning. Steve has left an indelible mark on our Company and our region’s economy, and we are all better off because of his efforts.”

Rodger Levenson, Chairman, President, and CEO at WSFS

Our Take:

WSFS Bank’s decision to elevate Jim Wechsler to Chief Commercial Banking Officer underscores the institution's commitment to internal talent development and continuity in leadership. Wechsler’s extensive experience in various pivotal roles within WSFS—ranging from corporate development to consumer lending—positions him well to drive growth and innovation across the bank's commercial divisions. Furthermore, Steve Clark’s continued presence as Senior Advisor reflects a seamless succession strategy, enabling WSFS to retain his institutional knowledge and client relationships, thus safeguarding continuity for both employees and clients during this transition. This move aligns with WSFS's longstanding reputation for fostering strong, sustainable leadership pipelines.