The parent company of Republic Bank, announced that Leslie DiLuigi has been named Senior Vice President and Retail Market Manager for South Jersey. In this role, DiLuigi will oversee deposit growth and daily store operations throughout the region.
DiLuigi brings more than 25 years of experience in retail banking sales, services and operations management to her new position at Republic Bank. She began her financial services career with Commerce Bank, now TD Bank, and after years of service, was appointed Senior Retail Market Manager for the state of Delaware. She later spent time working in the human resources department and was promoted to SVP and Senior Retail Officer for the Vermont and upstate New York markets, a position she held until 2012. She then joined ConnectOne Bank and served as the Senior Vice President and Head of Branch Administration. In this role, DiLuigi led the overall retail operations and retail deposit growth, in addition to managing 23 bank officers, including 20 branch managers, and approximately 90 branch employees.
"With her extensive background in the financial services industry and demonstrated leadership skills, Leslie was an ideal candidate for the Senior Vice President and Retail Market Manager position," said Harry Madonna, Chairman and CEO of Republic Bank. "In addition to being an innovative leader with a proven track record of managing and growing successful stores, she is committed to providing the best possible service to our growing Customer base."
"I am thrilled to join the growing Republic Bank team as its network continues to expand throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey," said DiLuigi. "I've spent the bulk of my career serving Customers in these areas, and I look forward to leveraging both my experience and my connections to further grow and strengthen the powerful Republic Bank model."
Re-disseminated by The Asian Banker from PRNewswire.com