Chartwell Partners

About Us

Chartwell Partners is the retained executive search and leadership advisory firm built for Community Banking. Our Partners bring decades of hands-on industry expertise gained at the world’s largest global search firms, delivering large-firm rigor with boutique-level focus. Every search is led hands-on by a Partner from start to finish.

Chartwell recruits CEOs, C-suite executives, and Board Directors across commercial and community banking, mortgage, wealth management, fintech, and real estate. Beyond placement, the firm offers Board Assessment, Succession Planning, and Executive Advisory Services, positioning Chartwell as the search partner clients return to for every critical leadership decision.

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Solutions And Expertise

Solutions
  • Advisory Services
  • Board Services
  • Executive Coaching
  • Executive Search
  • Leadership Consulting
  • Leadership Develop.
  • Succession Planning
Industries
  • Asset Management
  • Commercial Banking
  • Family Offices
  • Private Banking
  • Real Estate
  • Wealth Management
Functions
  • All Functions

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News Briefings

Chartwell Partners Assists Farm Credit Bank of Texas with CEO Search

Dallas, TX-based executive search firm Chartwell Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Brandon Blaut as the new CEO of Farm Credit Bank of Texas. He succeeds Amie Pala, who is retiring following a distinguished and impactful tenure with the organization. J. Scott Petty, managing partner of Chartwell Partners’ financial services practice, led the search. “We were honored

Chartwell Partners Recruits President and CEO for Texas Gulf Bank, N.A.

Dallas, TX-based executive search firm Chartwell Partners has helped to recruit Steve Thompson as president and CEO of Texas Gulf Bank, N.A. He succeeds James F. Brown, who will continue as vice chairman of the company. The appointment follows a disciplined and comprehensive executive search conducted in partnership with Chartwell Partners. Scott Petty, managing partner of Chartwell

Chartwell Partners Recruits CFO for Akebia Therapeutics

Dallas, TX-based executive search firm Chartwell Partners recently placed Erik Ostrowski as SVP and CFO of NASDQ-traded Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. “Chartwell’s biopharmaceuticals team was pleased to work with Akebia Therapeutics on this important search,” the search firm said in a LinkedIn post. “Congratulations to Erik Ostrowski on being named chief financial officer and chief business officer of the organization.”

Chartwell Partners Recruits CFO for Highland Homes

Dallas, TX-based executive search firm Chartwell Partners recently assisted in the recruitment of Mike Loftus as the new CFO for Highland Homes in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX. Mr. Loftusis a strategic and operationally minded finance executive focused on helping companies grow by building high-performing teams and partnering closely with leaders to develop strategy and drive performance to

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Press Releases

Triumph Bancorp Nominates Easley and Bradford to Board of Directors

Triumph Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: TBK) a financial holding company headquartered in Dallas, Texas engaged Chartwell Partners’ Financial Services Team to recruit two new Directors for its Board. We are pleased to announce that Laura Easley and Debra Bradford were elected at the company’s May 7th, 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. TBK is a financial holding

First United Bank Names Brian Johnson as Chief Financial Officer

Chartwell Partners is pleased to announce that Brian Johnson recently joined First United Bank as Chief Financial Officer, responsible for leading and establishing the financial strategy that supports the organizations’ return targets within its ongoing strategy. Johnson will collaborate closely with Greg Massey, the CEO, to strategize and shape long-term financial outcomes for the business

The Citizens Bank Names Stacy M. Brantley as Chief Executive Officer

Chartwell Partners is pleased to announce that Stacy M. Brantley recently joined The Citizens Bank as Chief Executive Officer, responsible for all bank operations, strategic direction (in partnership with the Board), people leadership and development, and profitable growth. Brantley will develop and manage the organizational structure, governance framework, and resources required to ensure the effective

NexBank Capital, Inc. Names Matthew Siekelski as President and Chief Executive Officer

Chartwell Partners is pleased to announce that after a thorough search process, Matthew Siekelski was promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer at NexBank. Matt, who previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the bank, will be accountable for for increasing shareholder value by consistently enhancing the performance, quality and long-term

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