Atlantic Union Bank names Maria Tedesco COO

Richmond-based Atlantic Union Bank has named Maria Tedesco its chief operating officer, effective immediately.

It’s a new position for the bank. Tedesco will continue in her role as president as well. She joined the bank in 2018 and previously was chief operating officer for BMO Harris Bank’s U.S. retail and business banking lines, as well as holding roles at community banks.

In her new role, Tedesco will lead customer-centric business units, including consumer and business banking, wholesale banking, wealth management, home loans, technology and operations, marketing, digital strategy and enterprise experience, business intelligence and first line of defense risk.

“Since the day Maria walked through our doors as president in 2018, she has been an incredible asset,” Atlantic CEO John C. Asbury said in a statement. “Maria has delivered significant tangible and intangible results for our customers, our communities, our teammates and our shareholders. Her customer-first approach to our business will continue to serve us well as she takes on the expanded role of president and COO.”

Atlantic Union has 130 branches and 150 ATMs across Virginia and in portions of Maryland and North Carolina.