Bank expands executive team with seasoned financial leader
Columbia Bank (Columbia), a subsidiary of Columbia Banking System, Inc. announced the appointment of Ivan Seda as Executive Vice President, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, effective August 25, 2025. Seda’s extensive financial services experience and leadership will further strengthen the bank’s focus on financial performance and strategic endeavors.
Seda brings an impressive background in financial management and strategic thought leadership to Columbia. Before joining Columbia, he held several financial executive roles, including serving as Chief Financial Officer at Union Bank, as well as Head of Financial Planning & Analysis at MUFG Americas, where he guided the institution through transformative periods of growth. Most recently, Seda was Deputy Chief Financial Officer at BECU, overseeing key financial initiatives and contributing to organizational success. In his new role, Seda will be responsible for advancing Columbia’s financial strategy, driving rigorous performance management and supporting the organization’s long-term growth objectives.
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“Ivan is an accomplished financial leader whose expertise and track record make him an outstanding addition to our executive team,” said Clint Stein, CEO of Columbia. “As we build on our recent growth and look to the future, his focus on performance and operational excellence will help ensure we remain well-positioned to continue delivering consistent value to our shareholders. We are excited to welcome Ivan to the Columbia Bank family.”
Commenting on his appointment, Seda noted, “I am honored to join Columbia at such a pivotal time. The bank’s legacy of stable and consistent performance provides a tremendous platform. I look forward to working with the leadership team to further enhance financial performance and to contribute to the success of the leading regional bank in the West.”
Seda holds both a Master’s in Accounting and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Washington’s Michael G. Foster School of Business. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and former Certified Public Accountant (CPA-Inactive). Seda is actively involved in the local community and currently serves as a board member for Seattle Aquarium.
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