Dover, NH (May 5, 2025) |
Lighthouse Credit Union has appointed Adam Wendel as its new Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), reinforcing the organization’s commitment to strategic growth and innovation. Alongside this leadership move, the credit union has launched a Transformation Office to accelerate execution and position the business for long-term impact.
As CSO, Wendel will lead Lighthouse’s Corporate Strategy & Insights function while spearheading the Transformation Office—a purpose-built team focused on converting vision into velocity. This forward-leaning function is designed to foster enterprise-wide agility, operational precision, and strategic clarity across every level of the organization.
The Transformation Office will serve as a catalyst for precise execution, enabling Lighthouse to balance its strategy with day-to-day operations through structured initiatives, enterprise change management, and data-driven performance tracking. Working hand-in-hand with business leaders, this new team will ensure that the “always-on” strategy translates into tangible impact for members.
“This role is about more than setting the direction—it’s about execution,” said Chris Parker, CEO and President of Lighthouse Credit Union. “Adam is the right leader to ensure our strategy drives lasting results for our members, teams, and business. The launch of the Transformation Office is a major step in making sure Lighthouse is not only thinking big—but delivering big and making positive impact on the communities and members we serve.”
Wendel joined Lighthouse in January 2025, bringing over a decade of experience in shaping growth strategies across financial services including retail banking, wealth, and insurance. Prior to Lighthouse, he served as an Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company, where he advised businesses on unlocking growth and building high-performing teams.
“Lighthouse has a bold vision for the future, and I’m honored to help shape and execute that journey,” said Adam Wendel, Chief Strategy Officer. “With the launch of the Transformation Office, we’re not just building strategy—we’re embedding it into the fabric of how Lighthouse operates every day. Our goal is to deliver sustainable growth that creates real value for our members and empowers our teams to lead with purpose and clarity.”
For more information about Lighthouse Credit Union, visit www.lighthousecu.com.