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10 bank branch network management experts
These ten bankers have managed bank branch networks in their own roles, from branch network planning and distribution strategy to leading regional and national branch networks. A reader can learn how banks plan and run their branch networks.
Professionals to explore
01—10Bonaventura Paul
LinkedInExperience: Head of Branch Network · CRDB Bank Plc
Former Head of Branch Network at CRDB Bank Plc (2019–2023) and Director of Retail Banking there since 2023; the profile describes currently overseeing more than 260 CRDB Bank branches across Tanzania, Burundi and DR Congo. Former Chief Manager Branches at TPB Bank Plc (2015–2019) and Retail Operations Manager at NMB Bank Plc (2013–2015).
Brendan Cook
LinkedInExperience: Associate Vice President, Branch Strategy & Network Planning · TD
Associate Vice President, Branch Strategy & Network Planning at TD since 2023, where the profile describes heading Canadian branch banking strategy for TD's physical footprint of branches and ATMs and driving market-level strategies for branch openings. Former Associate Vice President, Canadian Personal Banking Distribution Strategy (2018–2020) and Associate Vice President, Branch Planning, Workforce Management, Metrics & Analysis (2015–2018) at TD.
Brian Parker
LinkedInExperience: Head of Branch Transformation, Experience & Network Optimization · NatWest
Head of Branch Transformation, Experience & Network Optimization at NatWest since 2021 and former Head of Physical Branch Platforms, Transformation, Formats and Experience at Barclays (2018–2021). Former Global Manager, Franchise Development, Network Optimization & Digitization, Integrated Delivery at Standard Chartered (2009–2017).
Bryan McVeigh
LinkedInExperience: EVP, Divisional Branch Network Senior Executive · Wells Fargo
EVP, Divisional Branch Network Senior Executive at Wells Fargo since 2025, where the profile says McVeigh leads the Wells Fargo retail network of branches in TX, KS, NE, IA, SD, ND, MN, WI and IL. Former Senior Vice President, Head of Branch Behaviors and Enablement at Wells Fargo (2024–2025) and Senior Vice President, Channel Manager - Retail National Expansion at PNC (2021).
Christina Stolevski
LinkedInExperience: Vice President, National Branch and ATM Distribution · Comerica Bank
Former Vice President, National Branch and ATM Distribution at Comerica Bank (2023–2026), and the profile describes leading the national branch and ATM distribution network at Comerica Bank with experience in strategic planning, channel optimization and program design. Distribution Strategy Director at Fifth Third Bank since 2026 and former Vice President, Retail Strategy and Transformation at Comerica Bank (2020–2023).
Colleen Canny
LinkedInExperience: Executive Vice President Head of Branch Network Retail and Wealth Management · Santander US
Former Executive Vice President Head of Branch Network Retail and Wealth Management at Santander US (2018–2021) and National Branch Network, Senior Executive, Consumer Small and Business Banking at Wells Fargo since 2023. The profile describes leading one of the largest branch networks in the country, a distribution network of nearly 4,500 retail bank branches.
David Lisk
LinkedInExperience: Head of Retail Network Planning, SVP · PNC
Head of Retail Network Planning, SVP at PNC since 2026, where the profile says Lisk leads the strategy and execution of PNC Bank's branch distribution network. Former SVP, Strategy & Optimization Director Retail Distribution (2023–2026) and VP, Sr. Portfolio Owner Manager Retail National Expansion (2021–2022) at PNC.
John Zugschwert
LinkedInExperience: Senior Vice President, Distribution Planning · Citizens
Senior Vice President, Distribution Planning at Citizens since 2007, where the profile describes development and management of the Retail Strategic Plan for de-novo banking expansion, branch consolidations, relocations and branch improvements. Former Senior Vice President, Distribution Planning at Fifth Third Bank (2005–2007).
Paul Dilda
LinkedInExperience: Head of Branch & ATM Channels North America · BMO
Former Head of Branch & ATM Channels North America at BMO (2009–2015) and Director, Personal Banking Segment Strategy at BMO (2005–2009). Head of Retail Strategy, Products and Segments at BMO U.S. since 2016, where the profile describes leading the U.S. retail customer segment strategy and plan, including retail deposits, retail lending and the Premier segment.
Sally Payne
LinkedInExperience: Distribution Director, Head of Branch Network, Retail Banking & Wealth UK · HSBC UK Bank plc
Former Distribution Director, Head of Branch Network, Retail Banking & Wealth UK at HSBC UK Bank plc (2025–2026) and Managing Director, Head of Face to Face Distribution & Branch Network at HSBC since September 2026, a role the profile says carries responsibility for the branch network. Former Chief of Staff, Retail Banking & Wealth UK at HSBC UK Bank plc (2023–2025).
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's role to your question, since network planning and distribution strategy roles focus on where branches go, while branch network executives focus on running the branches day to day. Also consider the market and size of network the person worked with, because branch economics differ between countries and between national and regional banks.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you decide which branches to open, relocate or consolidate, and what data drives that decision?
- 02How do you keep customers and deposits when a branch closes or merges into another location?
- 03How has the role of the branch and its staffing model changed as customers use digital channels more?
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