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Republic Bank Announces Additions to Corporate Leadership Team
New Chief People Officer and Chief Marketing Officer promise to bring vision and help position the region’s leading financial institution for success in 2025
About this update from Republic Bancorp, Inc.
[{"type":"text","content":"\nNew Chief People Officer and Chief Marketing Officer promise to bring vision and help position the region’s leading financial institution for success in 2025 and beyond\n\n\n LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nRepublic Bank & Trust Company (\"Republic\" or “the Bank\") is proud to introduce two new members to the corporate leadership team. Cheryl VanAllen serves as Executive Vice President (EVP), Chief People Officer, and Courtney Eder takes on responsibilities as Senior Vice President (SVP), Chief Marketing Officer.\n\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250205440191/en/Cheryl VanAllen, Chief People Officer - Republic Bank & Trust Company (Photo: Business Wire)\n“We’re thrilled to welcome Cheryl and Courtney to the Republic family,” Republic Bank President and CEO Logan Pichel said. “Both bring incredible skill and invaluable experience to their new roles, and we’re proud to have them join our corporate team. Their focus on clients, associates and the community strongly align with the Bank’s values.”\n\n\nVanAllen joins Republic from KFC US, where she most recently led talent strategy and people analytics. Prior to that, VanAllen held roles overseeing talent acquisition, organizational development, learning and development and a variety of other human resources roles and assignments at Yum! Brands and UPS. Her passion for people and culture is apparent in her approach to leading teams towards innovative and collaborative solutions that drive organizations forward, linking talent and business strategies together.\n\n\n“Republic Bank has a distinct culture and passion for the people we serve, both internally and our clients. I’m thrilled to join such an involved leadership team and focus on expanding the Bank’s unique talent,” VanAllen said.\n\n\nVanAllen’s appointment comes as Republic’s current EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer Margaret Wendler is retiring after 29 years with the Bank. She is working with VanAllen to ensure continuity during the transition phase.\n\n\n“Cheryl is a people-first professional who brings years of experience at large, multi-national organizations to Republic Bank. We’re eager to get her more involved with our talent operations and be the leader of our renowned workplace culture,” Wendler said.\n\n\nEder, a strategic, custom...