Samantha Johnson

About Samantha Johnson

Senior banking executive with deep experience leading enterprise transformation, strategic portfolio execution and complex integration across large financial institutions.Known for building and leading transformation engines that translate strategy into measurable results — aligning investment, operations and leadership around the highest-value priorities.I have led large-scale initiatives spanning enterprise modernization, operating model evolution, regulatory and risk programs, and multiple acquisitions and integrations. My focus has consistently been on disciplined execution, strong governance and building high-performing teams that deliver sustainable outcomes.Partner closely with executive leadership and boards to ensure strategy, capital and execution remain tightly aligned, bringing transparency, rigor and accountability to enterprise investment and change.Particularly energized by helping organizations navigate complexity with clarity — establishing the structures, talent and operating rhythm required to execute with confidence at scale.Experienced working closely with executive leadership and board committees on strategic prioritization, enterprise investment, transformation oversight and integration execution. Over time, interested in contributing this experience in governance or advisory capacities where it can support sustained growth and disciplined execution.Board & governance interests: Financial services, fintech, payments and organizations undergoing significant growth or transformation.

Experience

1. Gvp Enterprise Change Executive and Customer Experience

   First Citizens Bank

   Feb 2024 — Present

   Lead enterprise transformation, strategic portfolio execution and integration for a top U.S. financial institution. Responsible for aligning strategy, investment and delivery across business, technology and operations to drive sustained performance and growth. • Lead enterprise-wide transformation and strategic initiative portfolio aligned to corporate priorities • Oversee prioritization and execution of multi-year investment portfolio spanning business, technology and regulatory initiatives • Direct integration planning and execution for acquisitions, ensuring realization of strategic and financial outcomes • Partner with executive leadership and board committees on strategy execution, governance and enterprise change oversight • Built and lead organization of 150+ professionals driving disciplined delivery and organizational effectiveness • Strengthened transparency, accountability and operating rigor across complex cross-functional initiatives

Education

• Pfeiffer University

  MBA/MHA, Business & Health Administration

  2003 — 2005

• Bentley University

  B.S, Management

  1989

Skills

• Business Transformation
• Leading Change
• Strategic Leadership
• Situational Leadership
• Thought Leadership
• Talent Developer
• Business Strategy
• Leadership Development
• Strategic Communications
• Business Impact Analysis
• Influence at All Levels
• Business Process Design
• Business Process Re-Engineering
• Business Process Integration
• Business Process Development
• Project Management
• Program Development
• Business Process Improvement
• Change Management
• Program Management
• Process Improvement
• Integration
• Business Analysis
• Hipaa
• Health Insurance
• Strategy
• Strategic Planning
• Sdlc
• Talent Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Insurance
• Six Sigma
• Leadership
• Enterprise Architecture
• Vendor Management
• Outsourcing
• Management
• Analysis
• Pmo
• Call Centers