Philip Flynn, president and CEO of Wisconsin’s Associated Bank, announced his plan to retire at the end of the year.
The Green Bay-based Associated has begun a search for Flynn’s replacement, and he will serve in an advisory role following his retirement.
“On behalf of Associated Bank’s Board and colleagues, we thank Phil for his leadership and many contributions to this company during the last 11 years,” said Associated Chair Jay Williams. “Under his watch, Associated Bank instituted a strong customer-focused strategy that has delivered consistent profitability and positions the company for long-term, sustainable success.”
Flynn, 63, joined Associated in 2009 as its president and CEO after a 30-year career at Union Bank in California. Flynn serves on the boards of the Green Bay Packers, the Medical College of Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Art Museum, St. Norbert College, De Pere, Wis., and Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce. He is also the current chair of the Midsize Bank Coalition of America, which represents banks with assets between approximately $10 and $100 billion.
The $33 billion Associated has more than 200 branches in Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota.