Mount Laurel-based TD Bank on Thursday announced two key executive appointments, adding decades of high-level government and financial sector experience to its U.S. leadership team.
Brian Callanan has been named U.S. General Counsel, and Andre Ramos has been appointed U.S. Chief Financial Officer. Both appointments are effective Dec. 1.
The new executives are joining the team as the bank pursues an “ambitious plan to become a more efficient, profitable and powerful competitor in the U.S.,” according to Leo Salom, president and CEO of TD Bank.
General counsel brings treasury experience
Callanan joins TD from Liberty Strategic Capital, where he served as senior managing director and general counsel. His career includes a pivotal role as general counsel of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, where he advised on major initiatives related to economic policy, national security and financial regulation.
“From his service as general counsel of the U.S. Treasury Department to his work in private practice, Brian brings a strong combination of legal and regulatory expertise and leadership experience to the U.S. franchise,” Salom said.
Callanan also previously worked in private practice in Washington, D.C., as a litigator representing clients in appellate and regulatory litigation and government investigations.
New CFO to drive financial strategy
As U.S. Chief Financial Officer, Ramos will be responsible for leading the U.S. finance organization, driving financial strategy, managing performance, and overseeing effective Treasury management to support the bank’s domestic objectives.
Ramos brings extensive experience from JPMorgan Chase, where he spent 11 years in various business CFO roles, most recently serving as Consumer Banking CFO. His leadership there contributed to significant market growth and business expansion. His background also includes senior leadership roles in finance, treasury, and pricing at major institutions such as American Express, HSBC and Citi.
Salom expressed confidence in Ramos’s appointment, stating, “Andre’s decades of experience in senior finance roles at top financial institutions will be a tremendous asset to our team as we advance the bank’s strategic priorities.”
The CEO emphasized that Callanan and Ramos will collectively help the bank “navigate an increasingly competitive environment while upholding the highest standards of governance and integrity.”
