Northwest Bank Welcomes Kim McKenna as Executive Director of International Services
Northwest Bank, a full-service financial institution offering a complete line of business and personal banking solutions, recently launched an International Services division, led by Executive Director Kim McKenna.
Under her leadership, International Services will provide seamless access to innovative global banking solutions for personal and business customers, including expanded international wire capabilities, enhanced foreign exchange services, global trade and international cash management.
“Kim brings a valuable skill set to our organization given her experience in building and developing robust international services programs,” said Jim Colestro, Northwest’s executive vice president of retail lending, business banking and payments. “Kim’s contributions will benefit both our retail and commercial customers and I’m excited to have her as part of the Northwest team.”
A seasoned leader with extensive experience in international banking, Ms. McKenna most recently served as CEO of Forex Consulting Services. There, she partnered with regional banks to evaluate and optimize their international service capabilities. Her efforts focused on streamlining processes, aligning with strategic partners, controlling costs and driving revenue growth.
Prior to her consulting role, Ms. McKenna spent a decade at Rockland Trust, where she built and managed a comprehensive portfolio of international services, including foreign exchange hedging, international wire transfers, international trade, banknotes and check clearing. Earlier in her career, she held leadership positions at Sovereign Bank and Bank of Boston, serving as Vice President of Foreign Exchange Sales. She is a graduate of the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
About Northwest Bancshares, Inc.
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Northwest Bancshares, Inc. is the bank holding company of Northwest Bank. Founded in 1896, Northwest Bank is a full-service financial institution which offers a complete line of business and consumer banking products, as well as employee benefits and wealth management services. Currently, Northwest operates 130 full-service financial centers and 11 free-standing drive-up facilities in Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio and Indiana. Northwest Bancshares, Inc.'s common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol NWBI. Additional information regarding Northwest Bancshares, Inc. and Northwest Bank can be accessed online at www.northwest.bank.
