Patelco Credit Union, a Bay Area-based credit union dedicated to the financial wellness of its members and communities, recently welcomed David Fong to the team as Senior Vice President of Internal Audit. Patelco also promoted Ameet Seth to Senior Vice President of Delivery.
As Senior Vice President of Internal Audit, David Fong will lead the credit union’s risk-based audit planning efforts to assess and recommend improvements to key operational and finance activities as well as the testing of internal controls. Fong brings more than 25 years of experience in financial services and professional auditing firms to Patelco and will play an integral role in ensuring the overall health and welfare of the credit union.
Patelco is also pleased to announce the promotion of Ameet Seth to Senior Vice President of Delivery. Previously, Seth served as Patelco’s Vice President Head of Retail, Investments and Membership Development. In his new role, Seth will lead the growth of integrating Patelco’s virtual delivery across all channels and ensure members receive the same quality of service virtually as they are in person. In addition to fostering consistent messaging across channels, Seth will champion initiatives that allow Patelco team members to move quickly from the phone, in-person and virtual channels to deliver world-class service to its members.
“We are thrilled to welcome David to the Patelco family, and we are confident he will expand the strategic direction of our internal audit program,” said Patelco CEO Erin Mendez. “Ameet has displayed incredible leadership skills throughout his six years at Patelco and will take our virtual credit union experience to the next level. These additions are part of Patelco’s continuous effort to bolster innovation and provide a safe, secure and more dynamic member experience.”