Press Release: FDIC Announces Chief Learning Officer and Corporate University Appointment
PRESS RELEASE | AUGUST 17, 2023 FDIC Announces Chief Learning Officer and Corporate University Appointment WASHINGTON — The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Board of Directors appointed Dr. Felita Boldin to the position of Chief Learning Officer and Director of Corporate University (CU). Dr. Boldin will start her new position with the FDIC on September […]
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