CoVantage Credit Union names new president/CEO

ANTIGO – Matt Kaudy has officially assumed the role of president and CEO of CoVantage Credit Union, succeeding Charlie Zanayed and becoming only the fourth CEO in the credit union’s 73-year history, CoVantage announced in June.

“Matt Kaudy

Kaudy steps into the role following Zanayed’s previously announced retirement, concluding a two-year succession process led by the CoVantage Board of Directors. Zanayed served as president and CEO for 13 years.

“We are deeply grateful for Charlie’s leadership and the lasting impact he has made on CoVantage, its member-owners, and its employees,” said CoVantage Credit Union Board Chairman Mike Windberg in a news release.

With more than 20 years of credit union leadership experience, Kaudy brings a broad background across human resources, payments, digital, contact centers, financial centers, marketing and community engagement. Most recently, he served as executive vice president and chief growth officer at EECU Credit Union in Fort Worth, Texas.