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Rilla Delorier
Independent Board Director - Fintech - Banking - Digital Transformation - Strategy - Marketing
Rilla Delorier is an accomplished executive with over 30 years of experience in digital transformation and leadership within the banking and financial services sectors. She was appointed to the Board of Directors at WisdomTree, Inc. in August 2023, where she is expected to leverage her extensive expertise to guide the company through its strategic initiatives, particularly in the areas of blockchain and digital finance.12
Professional Background::
- Umpqua Bank: Delorier served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Digital Transformation Officer from April 2017 until August 2020. During her tenure, she was instrumental in launching a pioneering consumer financial application and modernizing the bank's technology and operations.23
- SunTrust Bank: She held various leadership roles from February 2006 to February 2016, including leading the retail banking division and serving as Chief Marketing Officer.34
- PNC Advisors: Delorier worked as Chief Marketing Officer from 1999 to 2006, contributing significantly to the bank's marketing strategies.3
In addition to her role at WisdomTree, Delorier serves on the boards of several other organizations:
- Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation: A regional bank where she is involved in risk and compensation committees.
- Coastal Financial Corporation: A community bank focused on banking as a service (BaaS), where she participates in audit and compensation committees.
- Nymbus, Inc.: A provider of banking technology solutions.
- Central City Concern: A nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing homelessness.25
Recognition and Education:: Delorier has been recognized multiple times as one of the "25 Most Powerful Women in Banking" by American Banker, highlighting her influence and leadership in the financial sector. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Virginia and an MBA from Harvard Business School.12
Her appointment at WisdomTree comes at a crucial time as the company seeks to expand its offerings in exchange-traded products (ETPs) and digital assets, including efforts related to a spot bitcoin ETF.12