Aparna Dave

About Aparna Dave

A trusted and transformational executive partner with over 20 years of financial services experience supporting senior leaders and Boards in highly regulated industries. I have a proven track record of building and scaling high-performing teams, guiding complex M&A and rebranding initiatives, and developing risk and governance strategies for growth, innovation, and enterprise resilience.

Experience

1. SVP, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel

   TDECU

   Sep 2023 — Present · US

   STRATEGIC GROWTH & TRANSFORMATION• Collaborate with the Leadership Team to deploy innovative technologies and design a scalable banking infrastructure• Lead complex billion dollar credit union mergers; facilitate integration efforts• Develop and execute a comprehensive legal strategy and intellectual property protection of the TDECU rebrand • Assist in planning and implementation of a large-scale office relocation initiative • Provide strategic guidance on growth and expansion initiatives, including market entry strategies and regulatory complianceLEGAL, RISK, & COMPLIANCE OVERSIGHT• Manage all legal, risk, and compliance affairs for the organization• Serve as Corporate Secretary, advising the Board of Directors and committees on legal and governance matters. Prepare and deliver regular reports on significant risk management matters • Supervise external legal counsel, manage expenses, and optimize budgetary allocations• Oversee legal due diligence and provide strategic guidance on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships• Lead negotiations and management of complex commercial agreements• Build and maintain relationships with government officials, regulatory agencies, industry associations, and other stakeholdersBUILD HIGH-PERFORMING TEAMS• Developed and implemented a target operating model and comprehensive succession plan for key roles, ensuring business continuity and long-term team sustainability • Mentored, coached, and sponsored over 50 legal and business professionals, supporting their development and career advancement• Prepared and delivered business reports and presentations to senior management to demonstrate outcomes, gaps, trends, and risks• Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by setting clear performance goals, offering constructive feedback, and celebrating team successes

Education

• Texas A&M University

  Master of Business Administration, Executive MBA

• Houston Christian University

  B.S., Double: Business and Political Science

  1997 — 1999

• South Texas College of Law Houston

  JD, Law

  1999 — 2002

Skills

• Adobe Acrobat
• Speaking Engagements
• Westlaw
• Public Speaking
• Saegis
• Intellectual Property
• Microsoft Office