Community Bank System names Gillan-Myer chief human-resources officer

DeWITT, N.Y. — Community Bank System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU) announced that Maureen Gillan-Myer will soon join the banking company as its executive VP and chief human-resources officer (CHRO).

Gillan-Myer has more than 29 years of leadership and oversight experience in all aspects of human resources and is currently serving as HSBC USA’s CHRO. She will join Community Bank System, effective Oct. 1, and she will serve on the company’s executive management team.

Gillan-Myer joined HSBC USA in 2003 and has served in various leadership roles with increasing responsibility over her career at that global banking company, including her current position of CHRO. She leads a team of more than 150 HR professionals and supports over 10,000 employees. Prior to HSBC USA, Gillan-Myer held HR positions at two other financial-services firms — Household Finance Corporation and Beneficial Corporation.

“We are thrilled to have Maureen join our executive management team. The Company is fortunate to add an experienced CHRO who brings invaluable experience from a major financial institution,” Mark E. Tryniski, Community Bank’s president and CEO, said in a release. “With Maureen’s significant experience and leadership, she is uniquely qualified to help us continue to develop an innovative, diverse and inclusive workforce and culture.”

Community Bank System operates more than 225 branches across upstate New York, northeastern Pennsylvania, Vermont, and western Massachusetts through its banking subsidiary, Community Bank, N.A. With assets of more than $14.8 billion, the DeWitt–based banking company is among the nation’s 125 largest banking institutions.