 The CU Growth & Innovation Summit (CUGI) 2025 is excited to announce that Ryan McEleney, Chief People & Culture Officer at American Eagle Financial Credit Union, will be a keynote panelist at this year’s event. With a distinguished career in financial services, HR, and business intelligence, Ryan brings a wealth of knowledge on leadership, innovation, and digital transformation in the credit union industry. His expertise will be invaluable as we explore how credit unions can adapt to meet the evolving expectations of Gen Z and Millennial members.
As the financial services landscape continues to shift, credit unions must find innovative ways to provide seamless, digital-first banking experiences while maintaining their core values of trust, service, and community. At CUGI 2025, Ryan will join other industry leaders to discuss emerging trends, mobile banking advancements, and strategies to enhance member engagement for younger generations. About Ryan McEleney Ryan McEleney is an experienced leader who has spent over two decades shaping the financial services sector. He currently serves as Chief People & Culture Officer at American Eagle Financial Credit Union (AEFCU), the largest full-service community credit union headquartered in Connecticut. Under his leadership, his team integrates business intelligence, HR, learning & development, and process excellence—a unique approach that aligns talent development with data-driven decision-making to create a strong organizational culture. Before joining AEFCU in 2021, Ryan spent nearly 20 years at a large regional bank, starting as a part-time teller and working his way up to Senior Vice President of HR Analytics, Incentives, and Technology. An early advocate for leveraging people data to improve workplace culture and performance, Ryan has shared his expertise across North America, helping organizations harness data to empower their teams. About the Keynote Panel Discussion Ryan McEleney will be a featured panelist in the keynote discussion “The Next Frontier in Digital Banking: Meeting Gen Z and Millennial Expectations.” This session will dive into one of the most critical challenges facing credit unions today: how to attract and retain younger generations in an era where digital convenience and personalized banking experiences are paramount. What to Expect from This Panel: ✅ Insights into Mobile Banking & Payments – Understanding how younger members prefer to interact with financial institutions and what services they expect. ✅ Personalization & AI-Driven Engagement – How credit unions can use data analytics to create tailored experiences for their members. ✅ Maintaining Core Values in a Digital World – Strategies for balancing innovation with trust, service, and community-focused banking. ✅ The Future of Digital Transformation – What credit unions must do today to stay competitive in the evolving financial landscape. With Ryan’s unique background in people strategy, culture transformation, and financial services, his insights will be invaluable for leaders looking to position their credit unions for long-term success in the digital age. Join Us at CUGI 2025! Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from Ryan McEleney and other industry leaders as they share their expertise on digital banking, innovation, and the future of credit unions. CU Growth & Innovation Summit (CUGI) 📅 April 1-2, 2025 📍 Oak Brook, IL Secure your spot today and be part of the conversation shaping the future of credit unions! 👉 Register Today!
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