Avidbank Holdings (OTC Pink:AVBH) has appointed Linda Morris to its Board of Directors. Morris brings over 30 years of financial services leadership experience, notably serving as Executive Vice President and Head of U.S. Retail Branch Banking at PNC Bank, where she managed 2,600 branches and 16,000 employees, generating over $1 billion in annual revenues. Her expertise spans enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance, strategic planning, and human capital management. Morris played a key role in major integrations, including BBVA/USA's 500+ branch franchise and National City Bank's Midwest operations. The appointment aligns with Avidbank's strategic growth initiatives, bringing valuable experience in branch transformation and organizational leadership.
Avidbank Holdings (OTC Pink:AVBH) ha nominato Linda Morris nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione. Morris vanta oltre 30 anni di esperienza nella leadership dei servizi finanziari, avendo ricoperto il ruolo di Vicepresidente Esecutivo e Responsabile del Retail Branch Banking negli Stati Uniti presso PNC Bank, dove ha gestito 2.600 filiali e 16.000 dipendenti, generando oltre 1 miliardo di dollari di ricavi annui. La sua competenza include la gestione del rischio aziendale, la conformit脿 normativa, la pianificazione strategica e la gestione delle risorse umane. Morris ha avuto un ruolo chiave in importanti integrazioni, tra cui il franchising di oltre 500 filiali BBVA/USA e le operazioni di National City Bank nel Midwest. Questa nomina 猫 in linea con le iniziative strategiche di crescita di Avidbank, apportando un prezioso contributo nell'ambito della trasformazione delle filiali e della leadership organizzativa.
Avidbank Holdings (OTC Pink:AVBH) ha nombrado a Linda Morris en su Junta Directiva. Morris aporta m谩s de 30 a帽os de experiencia en liderazgo de servicios financieros, destacando su labor como Vicepresidenta Ejecutiva y Jefa de Banca de Sucursales Minoristas en EE.UU. en PNC Bank, donde gestion贸 2.600 sucursales y 16.000 empleados, generando m谩s de 1.000 millones de d贸lares en ingresos anuales. Su experiencia abarca la gesti贸n de riesgos empresariales, cumplimiento normativo, planificaci贸n estrat茅gica y gesti贸n del capital humano. Morris jug贸 un papel clave en importantes integraciones, incluyendo la franquicia de m谩s de 500 sucursales de BBVA/USA y las operaciones de National City Bank en el Medio Oeste. Este nombramiento est谩 alineado con las iniciativas estrat茅gicas de crecimiento de Avidbank, aportando experiencia valiosa en la transformaci贸n de sucursales y liderazgo organizacional.
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Avidbank Holdings (OTC Pink:AVBH) hat Linda Morris in seinen Vorstand berufen. Morris bringt 眉ber 30 Jahre F眉hrungserfahrung im Finanzdienstleistungsbereich mit, insbesondere als Executive Vice President und Leiterin des US-amerikanischen Filialbankgesch盲fts bei der PNC Bank, wo sie 2.600 Filialen und 16.000 Mitarbeiter leitete und einen Jahresumsatz von 眉ber 1 Milliarde Dollar erzielte. Ihre Expertise umfasst Unternehmensrisikomanagement, regulatorische Compliance, strategische Planung und Personalmanagement. Morris spielte eine Schl眉sselrolle bei bedeutenden Integrationen, darunter das Filialnetz von BBVA/USA mit 眉ber 500 Standorten und die Midwestern-Operationen der National City Bank. Die Ernennung steht im Einklang mit Avidbanks strategischen Wachstumsinitiativen und bringt wertvolle Erfahrung in Filialtransformation und organisatorischer F眉hrung mit sich.
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Appointment of highly experienced executive with over 30 years in financial services
New director brings proven track record of managing $1B+ revenue operations
Strategic expertise in banking integrations and transformations
Addition strengthens board expertise in risk management and regulatory compliance
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SAN JOSE, CA / / June 23, 2025 / Avidbank Holdings, Inc. (OTC Pink:AVBH), a bank holding company and the parent company of Avidbank, is pleased to announce that Linda Morris has joined the Board of Directors. Ms. Morris is a seasoned financial services executive with over three decades of leadership experience across banking, risk management, and strategy.
As the former Executive Vice President and Head of U.S. Retail Branch Banking and Physical Distribution at PNC Bank, Ms. Morris led a network of 2,600 branches and 16,000 employees nationwide. Her business unit generated over $1 billion in annual revenues and expenses, consistently achieving positive operating leverage under her leadership.
Ms. Morris has deep expertise in enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance, strategic planning and human capital management. Throughout her career, she played a pivotal role in scaling operations and driving cultural and business transformation during periods of significant change, including leading the integration of BBVA/USA's 500+ branch franchise and earlier, National City Bank's Midwest operations. She has been a featured speaker and panelist on branch transformation and organizational leadership at industry conferences.
"We are delighted to welcome Linda to our board. It's rare to find someone with the combination of skills and expertise that mesh so well with our current members," said Mr. Mordell. "Linda's experience and skillset will certainly benefit us as we continue to execute our strategic growth mission."
"I'm excited to join Avidbank's board at such a pivotal time and to contribute to its bold vision for client-focused growth and innovation," Ms. Morris remarked.
About Avidbank
Avidbank Holdings, Inc. (OTC Pink: AVBH), headquartered in San Jose, California, offers innovative financial solutions and services. We specialize in commercial & industrial lending, venture lending, structured finance, asset-based lending, sponsor finance, fund finance, and real estate construction and commercial real estate lending. Avidbank provides a different approach to banking. We do what we say.
Contact: Patrick Oakes Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 408-200-7390 [email protected]
SOURCE: Avidbank Holdings, Inc.
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FAQ
Who is Linda Morris and what is her role at Avidbank Holdings (AVBH)?
Linda Morris is a newly appointed Board Director at Avidbank Holdings, bringing over 30 years of financial services leadership experience, including her former role as Executive VP and Head of U.S. Retail Branch Banking at PNC Bank.
What was Linda Morris's previous experience before joining AVBH's board?
Morris was previously Executive VP at PNC Bank, managing 2,600 branches and 16,000 employees, with her unit generating over $1 billion in annual revenues. She led major integrations including BBVA/USA's 500+ branches and National City Bank's Midwest operations.
How many branches did Linda Morris oversee at PNC Bank?
At PNC Bank, Linda Morris oversaw a network of 2,600 branches and managed 16,000 employees nationwide as Executive VP and Head of U.S. Retail Branch Banking.
What are Linda Morris's areas of expertise?
Linda Morris's expertise includes enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance, strategic planning, human capital management, branch transformation, and organizational leadership.
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