The Albers Executive Speaker Series presents Beverly Anderson, CEO of BECU, as the final speaker for the 2024-25 season. Register to attend her talk on May 22^nd 2025, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at Seattle University. The event is free and open to the public.

Beverly Anderson has more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry and became the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BECU in December 2022. As CEO of the fourth largest credit union in the United States, she is responsible for all aspects of leading an organization with nearly 1.5 million members and $29.9 billion in assets. Beverly’s core areas of focus include strategy development and sustainable growth, overseeing daily operational activities, and fostering BECU’s culture of promoting the financial well-being of its members and communities. 

Prior to BECU, Beverly most recently served as President of Global Consumer Solutions at Equifax, leading a team of 2,000 employees across product, marketing, and operations for the consumer credit reporting agency in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Previously, Beverly led in executive roles defining and executing growth strategies at Wells Fargo and American Express.  

Beyond the office, Beverly is dedicated to giving back to her community, serving on the boards of BECU, Expedia Group, Accion, Sword Health and the Harvard Business School African-American Alumni Association. She previously served as chairperson of the Card Policy Council of the American Bankers Association and board chair of the Council of Urban Professionals.  

Beverly holds a Master of Business Administration with distinction from Harvard Business School and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in business from Florida A&M University. 

About the Albers Executive Speaker Series

Since 2002, the Albers School of Business and Economics has organized the Albers Executive Speaker Series, live panels featuring top business leaders from the Puget Sound Area. Guests talk about a topic of their choice and respond to questions from a panel and the audience. The Speaker Series is yet another way Albers is committed to build student connections with the Seattle business community.

The Albers Executive Speaker Series is free and open to the public. Register to save your seat, submit questions for the speaker and to be emailed any updates on the event.

About BECU

BECU is a financial cooperative that exists to actively serve its membership. BECU is committed to improving the financial well-being of its members and communities. Through financial products, services and educational outreach, BECU helps members save money and achieve their financial goals. Since BECU’s founding in 1935, they have remained committed to changing financial lives for the better, one member at a time.

About the Albers School of Business and Economics

Located in the heart of Seattle, the Albers School of Business and Economics at Seattle University is one of the premier business schools in the Northwest United States. Small class sizes and low student-to-faculty ratios ensure that a student is never just a number. Students benefit from the school’s deep business connections through mentorships, internships, and employment opportunities. Finally, Albers is distinct for its nearly 80-year legacy in championing the responsibility of business to create a better society.