Michele Dean

Michele Dean

President and Chief Executive Officer, Suffolk Credit Union

Michele Dean has served as president and CEO of Suffolk Credit Union since 2020. Dean is a highly respected financial industry leader with a relentless focus on delivering an exceptional experience to Suffolk Credit Union members. Her drive, innovative spirit and strategic insight have propelled the Medford-based institution to new heights.

With Dean at the helm, in 2023 Suffolk Credit Union achieved many notable milestones, including growing loan balances by 6.6% and surpassing $1.8 billion in assets. The credit union has grown to more than 70,000 members, while investment in its teams has doubled. Among other significant accolades, Suffolk Credit Union has been recognized as the Best Credit Union on Long Island in the Herald Long Island Choice Awards for two years in a row.

Dean’s financial acumen and insights have been sought after by industry giants. She previously held advisory roles at TransUnion, Fannie Mae, Invest Financial and CMFG Ventures. As a current advisory board member of Experian, her guidance continues to shape the landscape of the financial industry.

Her passion for finance is matched only by her commitment to the people she serves, including members of the credit union and the Long Island community. Dean currently volunteers on the boards of St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, Tesla Science Center, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and the Energeia Partnership.

LIBN previously named Dean among the Top 50 Most Influential Women in Business and Who’s Who: Women in Professional Services.

 

This profile is part of LIBN's Influencers: Dynamic Women Leaders list . Information used in this profile was sourced from the honoree.

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