WATERBURY, Conn., March 8, 2010 – Webster Bank, the main subsidiary of Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS), has named Christopher Rowe senior vice president, continuous improvement unit leader.
In his new position Rowe has frequent interaction with senior management and key personnel and works to identify, develop and implement strategic initiatives that have substantial impact to Webster’s bottom line. He directs a team that plans, measures, and improves complex and strategic operations across the company.
Rowe joined Webster in 1998 as the operations development manager in the consumer and mortgage lending area. He was promoted to project manager in 2007 and in 2009 he joined the continuous improvement department.
Prior to Webster, Rowe served with Fleet Bank from 1991 to 1998 as a team leader in its consumer call center and as a training and development specialist. He began his banking career at Connecticut Bank & Trust in deposit operations from 1989 to 1991.
Rowe earns a bachelors degree in business administration from Central Connecticut State University. He also holds professional certifications in both Project Management and Six Sigma.
Webster Financial Corporation is the holding company for Webster Bank, National Association. With $17.7 billion in assets, Webster provides business and consumer banking, mortgage, financial planning, trust and investment services through 181 banking offices, 501 ATMs, telephone banking and the Internet. Webster Bank owns the asset-based lending firm Webster Business Credit Corporation, Center Capital Corporation, an equipment finance company headquartered in Farmington, Conn., and provides health savings account trustee and administrative services through HSA Bank, a division of Webster Bank. Member FDIC and equal housing lender. For more information about Webster, including past press releases and the latest annual report, visit the Webster website at www.websterbank.com.