Arlington, VA (March 24, 2025) |
Arlington Community Federal Credit Union has selected Suri Thummala to serve as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He was placed by DDJ Myers, the well-known executive search and leadership development firm.
“After an extensive and diligent search, we are absolutely delighted to welcome Suri to our team,” says Karen Rosales, CEO for Arlington Community. “We are confident that his skills and experience within the banking and fintech sectors will be instrumental in driving our strategic vision forward, ensuring that we live up to our purpose of providing remarkable service to our members and creating positive change within our community.”
Thummala brings over two decades of leadership experience in the financial services industry to his new position at Arlington Community FCU. His expertise spans financial planning and analysis, treasury operations, balance sheet management, capital markets trading, marketing, and business development.
“I am excited to join Arlington Community FCU as Chief Financial Officer. This credit union has a strong history of improving members' financial well-being through outstanding service and solutions,” says Thummala. “I look forward to working with the talented team here to enhance our financial position further, broaden our impact, and continue providing exceptional value to our members and the community we serve.”
Prior to joining Arlington Community FCU, Suri served as Vice President of Finance at Caribou Financial, a fintech innovator that collaborates with credit unions to refinance auto loans and reduce consumers' vehicle ownership costs. His career includes holding executive positions at Citigroup and Capital One along with gaining strategic consulting experience at Bain & Company.
“Working with DDJ Myers during this executive search process has been outstanding. Their team has exceptional industry knowledge and expertise in matching leadership talent with organizations,” Thummala says.
Thummala earned his Master of Business Administration from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and his Bachelor of Business Administration from The George Washington University.
He lives in Arlington, Virginia, with his wife and daughter. Thummala is an avid long-distance runner and enjoys balancing his professional pursuits with a love for live music and international travel. Dedicated to community service, he actively shares his expertise by serving on the boards of several nonprofit organizations in the greater Washington metropolitan area.
