PROVIDENCE – Brian A. Azar has been elected CEO and president of Pawtucket Credit Union, the bank announced Monday.
Azar has most recently served as executive vice president/chief lending officer at Navigant Credit Union, where he led all lending efforts, PCU said. Prior to his work at Navigant, Azar was executive vice president/region president at Santander Bank N.A. and held senior positions at both Citizens Bank and Fleet Bank.
“We are pleased that Brian will be joining our management team to direct PCU’s future progress, growth and profitability. He comes to us with over 30 years of financial services experience and his knowledge of all types of lending and banking operations will be invaluable as competition continues to intensify,” stated PCU board Chairman Ronald W. LeClair. “He also has community and nonprofit connections that show his deep commitment to this area beyond work.”
Azar will succeed George Charette, who is retiring at the end of May.
“We thank George and wish him all the best in his well-deserved retirement,” said LeClair. “He has been instrumental in the growth of Pawtucket Credit Union over the years and has exhibited exemplary leadership, while always doing what is in the best interest of our members and employees.”
