Atlantic Union Bank announced that Maria Tedesco assumed the new role of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Tedesco will also continue to serve in her current role as President.

As President and COO, Tedesco will lead the following customer-centric business units: consumer and business banking, wholesale banking, wealth management, home loans, technology and operations, marketing, digital strategy and enterprise experience, business intelligence and first line of defense risk.

“Since the day Maria walked through our doors as President in 2018, she has been an incredible asset,” said, John C. Asbury, CEO of Atlantic Union Bank. “Maria has delivered significant tangible and intangible results for our customers, our communities, our Teammates and our shareholders. Her customer first approach to our business will continue to serve us well as she takes on the expanded role of President and COO.

“Additionally, uniting these business units will help us better meet our customers’ needs, enhance their experiences, improve internal coordination and respond to our constantly changing environment in an agile manner.”   

Headquartered in Richmond, VA, Atlantic Union Bank is the wholly owned subsidiary of Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation. Certain non-bank financial services affiliates of Atlantic Union Bank include Atlantic Union Equipment Finance, Inc.