Arijit Roy of U.S. Bank Named Chair of Consumer Bankers Association Board

CBA President and CEO Lindsey Johnson praised Roy's leadership abilities and industry experience, emphasizing their importance in navigating the evolving financial services sector. Johnson stated, "We look forward to working closely with Arijit and the entire Board to build on CBA’s momentum, strengthen our industry, and advance policies that enable America’s leading banks to better serve millions of consumers."

Roy expressed his honor in taking on the role, highlighting the challenges posed by technological advancements and changing customer expectations. He noted the importance of maintaining trust with consumers and focused on the goal of helping them achieve financial stability. Roy stated, "I look forward to collaborating with Lindsey, the Board, and our entire membership to advance thoughtful policies and foster innovation."

Tedesco reflected on her past year as Chair, highlighting the accomplishments of the Board and members under her leadership. She congratulated Roy on his new role, expressing her commitment to supporting his leadership.

Additionally, Shawn Niehaus from Fifth Third Bank has been elected as CBA Board Chair-Elect for the coming year, joining Roy and Tedesco on the Executive Committee.

Arijit Roy, who became a senior executive vice president at U.S. Bank in June 2024, oversees the product and digital sectors for Consumer and Business Banking. Previously, he led the Consumer Segment and Solutions team, focusing on enhancing client experiences. His career includes leadership roles at Truist Financial Corp., Discover Financial Services, and McKinsey & Co.

Roy holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, a master's degree in industrial and systems engineering from Virginia Tech, and a bachelor's degree in electronics and communications engineering from the Manipal Institute of Technology in India.

CBA's Board comprises senior executives from the nation’s leading financial institutions.