Bryan Hakala

Bryan Hakala is a strategy and operations professional in the financial services industry with extensive experience in leading transformations for major financial institutions. They served as the Senior Vice President of Enterprise Change Management at City National Bank from 2019 to 2023, where they drove significant growth and established the first enterprise program management office. Currently, Bryan is the Executive Vice President - Business Transformation Executive at Regions Bank, focusing on core modernization. With a background that includes roles at Deloitte and the FDIC, Bryan has developed a diverse skill set that encompasses risk management, regulatory compliance, and operational optimization. They hold an MBA from Duke University and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame.