Harry Zhu named WSECU’s next President & Chief Executive Officer

Zhu will succeed Gary Swindler, who is retiring next month after 37 years with the $5.1 billion credit union. He was selected after a nationwide search by WSECU's board of directors.

Harry Zhu most recently served as CEO of USAlliance Federal Credit Union in New York. He previously spent 13 years as a senior executive at Alliant Credit Union, where he held roles including Chief Retail Lending Officer, CFO, and Chief Risk Officer.

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During his time at Alliant, Zhu led major transformation efforts that helped grow the credit union's assets from $7 billion to $18 billion, more than double its membership, and improve the member experience.

Zhu will help lead WSECU as it approaches its 70th anniversary in 2027, focusing on delivering more value to members, improving financial performance, and building strong teams.

He holds master's degrees in business administration and engineering from the University of Michigan and has experience in Fortune 500 leadership and strategic consulting. He will be based near WSECU's headquarters in Olympia, Washington.

"We are excited for Harry to build on our past success and elevate WSECU to the next level of member service and organizational growth," said Vikki Smith, WSECU's board chair.

"I am honored to be joining the team at WSECU," Zhu said. "What drew me to this opportunity was the credit union's uncompromising focus on members' needs, its appetite for innovation, reputation as a community partner and the exceptional employees who bring their best to serving members every day."

About WSECU

Founded in 1957, WSECU is a not-for-profit credit union serving Washington residents. It now has more than 315,000 members, 25 branches, and $5.1 billion in assets. The credit union has also been named to Forbes' Best-In-State Credit Unions list for Washington for six consecutive years.

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