Business / Worklife

WSFS Bank, the primary subsidiary of WSFS Financial Corporation, has named Rebecca Seeman as Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Consumer Banking.

Reporting to Shari Kruzinski, Executive Vice President and Chief Consumer Banking Officer, Seeman will oversee sales enablement, product management and application strategy, consumer finance and business insights.

“Rebecca’s impressive career and deep expertise in consumer banking and leadership make her an ideal fit for WSFS’ mission of We Stand for Service,” said Kruzinski. “She’ll make an immediate positive impact and help us continue to provide exceptional service to our clients.”

With nearly 20 years of banking experience, Seeman held roles of increasing importance in consumer banking, strategic planning, client and associate experience, and change management. She began her career in the branch network before advancing to roles in finance, project management, corporate strategy and most recently Head of US Retail Change Management, Customer and Colleague Experience at TD Bank.

“Throughout my career, I’ve remained dedicated to keeping people at the center of all I do. It’s these deep-rooted values that brought me to WSFS – an organization well-known for their mission and commitment to serving associates, clients and the community,” said Seeman.

Regions Bank announced experienced corporate executive Angela Santone is joining the company and will serve as Chief People Officer effective May 12.

Santone will be part of Regions’ Executive Leadership Team and will strategically guide all Human Resources priorities for the bank. In coordination with Regions Chairman, President and CEO John Turner, as well as Chief Administrative Officer Dave Keenan, Santone will focus on multiple company-wide objectives, including:

• Prioritizing a Strong Corporate Culture: Every year for over a decade, Regions has been recognized by Gallup as an exceptional workplace. The bank offers a collaborative environment and has earned a reputation as a place where people want to not only have a job, but also build a long-term, rewarding career. “Regions’ reputation as a great place to work is well-earned,” Santone said. “I say ‘earned’ because establishing yourself as a great place to work can only be the result of an intentional strategy. I am honored to bring my skills and experience to a company whose leadership so deeply values having an engaged workforce and a supportive workplace.”
• Building the Best Team: For years, Regions has championed making sure the best and brightest people fulfill the wide range of specialized job functions found across the bank. Santone will support the bank’s talent recruitment, retention, training, and development initiatives in today’s constantly evolving environment. Santone’s priorities will include keeping Regions at the cutting edge of not only identifying top talent internally and externally, but also developing more ways for people to grow in their careers. “Regions’ workforce is a clear competitive advantage,” Santone said. “So, it’s vitally important for us to consistently develop new and effective ways of attracting the most qualified candidates to the bank, while also helping current colleagues leverage tremendous opportunities for more professional development. The result is a strong workforce driving solid business results.”
• Enhancing Operations: Santone’s experience includes developing Human Resources initiatives that support broad corporate objectives, including increasing service levels, streamlining processes, and optimizing business results while improving employee performance. Santone will work with leaders of business groups throughout the bank to analyze how the Human Resources division can further complement their work to help Regions build solid, sustainable, long-term business growth. “Regions Bank has many advantages for its associates and its customers,” Santone said. “One of our greatest strengths is where we are. From Florida to Texas, from Atlanta to Nashville, from our headquarters in Birmingham to places like Dallas, Houston and Salt Lake City, we’re operating in markets with strong local economies and a high quality of life. That gives us a great foundation for continuing to deepen our connections and relationships across the board.”

An experienced C-suite executive with more than two decades of human resources experience, Santone most recently spent four years as Senior Executive Vice President of Human Resources for AT&T. Reporting directly to the CEO, she was responsible for all aspects of global HR strategy and execution. Previously, she spent 18 years with Turner Broadcasting, where she developed and guided Human Resources initiatives across the company’s 10 lines of business.

“Bringing Angela Santone to Regions will be a tremendous benefit to our teams and our customers,” said John Turner, Chairman, President and CEO of Regions Financial Corp. “Her experience, insights, and strategies will help us build on our reputation as an employer of choice. And her successful work in helping major brands achieve key business objectives will help Regions fully execute on our strategic plan for growth.”

“Across more than a dozen states, there are 20,000 professionals who make up the Regions team,” added Chief Administrative Officer Dave Keenan. “All of them will be positively impacted by Angela’s dedication and the commitment of our entire Human Resources team to uphold Regions’ Core Values – including Put People First, Do What is Right, and Reach Higher. We are proud to welcome Angela and look forward to growing even stronger as a team that’s deeply united in meeting the needs of our customers and communities.”

Santone earned a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Florida State University and a Master of Science in Counseling and Human Development from Troy University.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise named Stacy Dillow as executive vice president and chief people officer (CPO), effective May 1, 2025, reporting to chief executive officer Antonio Neri. Dillow joins HPE from Fluor Corporation, a leading global engineering, procurement and construction company, where she served as executive vice president and Chief Human Resources Officer for more than five years.

During her nearly 30 years of experience working across North America, Europe, and Asia, Dillow has developed expertise in leading transformations. At Fluor, Dillow was responsible for strategically aligning the HR function to drive business success; fostering a purpose-driven culture; and modernizing the company’s brand.

“Our business outcomes are fueled by engaged, high-performing team members who are focused on innovating to solve customer challenges,” said Antonio Neri, president and CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise. “Stacy is a strategic leader with a people-first mindset, a unique global perspective, and deep expertise in transformation. Combined with her dedication to culture, these attributes will help her enhance HPE’s position as a destination for top talent and further enable our strong company culture.”

“Culture, innovation and inclusion are top priorities for me, and HPE is well known for the way its distinctive purpose encourages passionate people to drive innovative solutions and unlock the power of AI,” said Stacy Dillow, new Chief People Officer at Hewlett Packard Enterprise. “I take pride in fostering a workplace where team members thrive, and I am very excited to join HPE.”

Dillow holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder and was part of Fluor Corporation for nearly 28 years. She began her career in engineering and held a variety of global leadership roles while based in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Philippines across multiple industries in business transformation, major capital project execution, and operations. Prior to returning to Fluor to lead human resources and corporate affairs, Dillow spent two years at Unilever and was responsible for supply chain transformation across Southeast Asia and Australia.

Dan Domenech, who has been serving as HPE’s interim Chief People Officer, will remain in his role as Chief Talent Officer. Domenech will continue his critical work to attract, engage, inspire, develop and retain talent to achieve competitive advantage.

CRH, the leading provider of building materials solutions, announced the appointment of Nancy Buese as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective May 12, 2025. She will be New York based.

Nancy brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the financial leadership of publicly listed companies having previously served as Executive Vice President and CFO at Baker Hughes Company and Newmont Corporation. She has also served as Executive Vice President and CFO at MarkWest Energy Partners and MPLX and was a partner at Ernst & Young.

Nancy will oversee CRH’s global finance function and play a critical role in advancing the company’s strategy, operational discipline, and long-term value creation.

“We are pleased to welcome Nancy to CRH,” said Jim Mintern, Chief Executive Officer. “Her exceptional track record of financial leadership and operational insight make her the ideal person for this role and her experience will be invaluable as we undertake the next phase of our growth journey. I also want to take the opportunity to thank Alan Connolly, Interim CFO, for his valuable contribution while in the role. Alan will return to his previous role as Director of Strategic Finance in May.”

“I am excited to join CRH at such an important time in its history,” said Nancy Buese. “CRH’s industry leadership, entrepreneurial mindset, and purpose-driven culture make it a company with enormous opportunity, and I look forward to working with Jim and the leadership team to build on that strong foundation.”

Sleep Number Corporation announced that Amber Minson will join the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) on May 12, 2025.

Minson will lead the company’s integrated marketing strategy, driving sustained demand generation, enhancing brand visibility and delivering media efficiency. She will focus on ensuring message clarity and consistency across digital and in-store experiences and developing partnerships that help Sleep Number connect with new customers.

Minson is an accomplished leader with more than two decades of marketing and brand strategy experience, having built and scaled high-performance marketing organizations for companies including Intuit, Alibaba, Home Shopping Network (HSN) and Comcast NBCUniversal. From 2022 to 2024, she served as Chief Revenue Officer at Blue Apron, where she was responsible for all revenue-generating and customer-facing functions, including growth through strategic pricing and promotional initiatives. Most recently, Minson served as CMO of Casper Sleep Inc. under a contract agreement.

“Amber’s joining Sleep Number represents a transition in our marketing strategy, emphasizing efficiency as the foundation for growth,” said Linda Findley, President and CEO of Sleep Number. “She will help us reshape how we engage with customers in an increasingly competitive and dynamic marketplace. Amber has successfully led both brand and performance marketing and has a track record of using data to strengthen relationships with existing customers and effectively acquire new ones. I look forward to working closely with Amber as we reevaluate our marketing strategies in today’s challenging market environment.”

“I am thrilled to join at such a pivotal time, with the opportunity to accelerate and shape how we connect with customers in this dynamic and digital marketplace,” said Minson. “The Sleep Number brand has a solid foundation and an exciting future, and is well-positioned to capitalize on consumers’ increasing demand for products that enhance their sleep. I am excited to partner with Linda and the rest of the team to unlock the next chapter of growth, engagement and impact.”

Minson succeeds Kevin Brown, who is departing the company to pursue new opportunities.