Zandpour to succeed David Stein, effective July 1, 2025
GREEN
BAY, Wis., May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Associated
Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) ("Associated") today announced the promotion
of Steven Zandpour to executive vice
president, head of consumer and business banking, effective
July 1, 2025. Zandpour will succeed
David Stein, who has announced his
intent to retire at the end of 2025 after more than 20 years with
the company. Zandpour will report directly to Associated Bank's
President and CEO, Andrew J.
Harmening.
"Steve's people-first leadership and steadfast commitment to
both colleagues and customers have been key contributors to our
business growth and improved customer experience," said Harmening.
"He is well-positioned to further accelerate innovation and deliver
even greater value through enhanced products and services that
align with our customers' evolving needs."
Zandpour joined Associated Bank in January 2024 as executive vice president,
director of retail banking and was promoted to deputy head of
consumer and business banking and the bank's Executive Leadership
Team in January 2025.
He will continue to oversee revenue growth for consumer and
business banking and lead the bank's branch network, contact
centers and other sales and service channels. In addition, he will
oversee digital banking, consumer risk, customer experience, retail
strategy and community accountability teams.
"Associated Bank is a people-centric culture, and I believe that
when we focus on our people, we succeed," said Zandpour. "It's been
incredibly rewarding to deliver standout products that create real
value for our customers, and I appreciate Dave's guidance and
collaboration as we've worked together since I joined
Associated."
Recent products and offerings include launching family banking,
a comprehensive banking solution for families to meet their
financial goals, and a customer conversation model which takes a
needs-based approach to learning more about customers, what they
want to achieve and what they need to be successful, and partnering
to create solutions and achieve those goals.
Effective July 1, Stein will transition from head of
consumer and business banking to executive vice president,
strategic advisor and Madison market president, assisting with the
development of the bank's strategic plan for the remainder of the
year.
ABOUT ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP
Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE:
ASB) has total assets of $43 billion and is the largest
bank holding company based in Wisconsin. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Associated is a leading
Midwest banking franchise, offering a full range of financial
products and services from nearly 200 banking locations serving
more than 100 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota and Missouri. The company also
operates loan production offices in Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, New
York, Ohio and Texas. Associated Bank, N.A. is an Equal
Housing Lender, Equal Opportunity Lender and Member FDIC. More
information about Associated Banc-Corp is available at
www.associatedbank.com.
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