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U.S. Bancorp Appoints Gunjan Kedia Chairman of the Board of Directors Effective in April 2026
MINNEAPOLIS, January 28, 2026--U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB), parent company of U.S. Bank, announced today that Gunjan Kedia, chief executive officer and president, has been appointed chairman of its Board of Directors, effective immediately following the annual meeting of shareholders in April 2026. Andy Cecere, the current executive chairman, will retire from the Board at that time; Roland Hernandez will continue in his role as the Board’s lead independent director.
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