BILOXI, MS (April 24, 2025) |
Keesler Federal Credit Union, recently named by Newsweek magazine as one of “America’s Best Credit Unions,” on Wednesday announced two new additions to its leadership team.
Susan Peyret was named Chief Financial Officer after serving as interim chief and vice president of finance since joining Keesler Federal a year ago. Peyret played a key role in performing due diligence ahead of Keesler Federal’s decision to merge with Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union of Metairie, Louisiana. The merger is set to finalize in early 2026 and will be the largest credit union merger in Mississippi and Louisiana history. After the merger is complete, Keesler Federal will have just under $5 billion in assets with 370,000 members and 55 branch locations stretching across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.
Anil Choudary, a nationally renowned expert in financial technology innovation and data integration, was named Chief Information Officer. Choudary comes to Keesler Federal from Alliant Credit Union in Chicago where he served as Chief Technology Officer for that organization with more than 850,000 members and $20B in assets. Previously, Choudary worked as managing director and head of technology strategy at the multinational bank CIBC USA; senior VP and Chief Technology Officer at Goldman Sachs; and as head of technology at GE Capital Bank.
Andrew Swoger, President and CEO of Keesler Federal, said the credit union’s performance is building a reputation that extends far beyond its Gulf South region, and is attracting the notice of top-notch professionals from across the nation.
“I’m excited to bring these two outstanding talents to our leadership team,” Swoger said. “We’ve got a team in place that is truly best-in-class.”
Peyret said it is Keesler Federal’s commitment to members’ financial health that motivates her daily and will serve as her compass as Chief Financial Officer.
“The future of Keesler Federal is service and growth,” Peyret said. “To me, growth isn’t just about numbers, it’s about impact. It means being able to offer more resources to members who need a hand, supporting local businesses, and creating financial solutions for individuals to thrive.”
For Choudary, the opportunity to serve as Chief Information Officer at Keesler Federal will allow him to bring together his passions for technology and innovation.
“I am joining the Keesler Federal team at a most exciting time in its history,” Choudary said. “This is a dynamic organization with a clear vision that will create a strong and rewarding future for its members. I’m happy to be here as part of this team.”
