US-based Primary Bank appoints Crystal Dionne as new CEO

  1. Crystal Dionne, former CFO of Primary Bank, has been appointed as the new President and CEO of the New Hampshire-based state-chartered commercial bank.
  2. Dionne has been with Primary Bank for eight years, serving as CFO for the last six years.
  3. Bill Greiner, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, describes Dionne as uniquely qualified to continue supporting local businesses in New Hampshire.
  4. Dionne brings 25 years of financial experience to her new role, having previously served as the tax collector and director of finance for the town of Bedford.
  5. Primary Bank emphasizes Dionne’s community focus and her involvement in various non-profits, including serving as the president of the Bedford Rotary.
  6. The bank aims to leverage Dionne’s experience to further its local objectives and strengthen its community engagement.
  7. Dionne’s promotion is part of a trend of recent CEO appointments, with Andrew Irvine (NAB) and Jonathan Thompson (Alba Bank) also taking on CEO roles in their respective banks.
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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