Georgia United Credit Union, recently named the Credit Union of the Year for Georgia by the League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates, is pleased to announce its newest strategic project management executive. Bringing a wealth of credit union and financial services industry project management experience to the role, Sean Leavell has been selected as Georgia United’s vice president of project management, effective July 17, 2023.

Leavell oversees the office of strategic execution, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery. He is responsible for implementing project management best practices, fostering collaboration, and driving continuous improvement to achieve strategic objectives.

The role of vice president of project management reports to Georgia United Chief Transformation and Strategy Officer Mike London.

"We are thrilled to have Sean as our new vice president of project management,” said London. “His passion for credit union members and his extensive project management expertise makes him an exceptional addition to our team. His leadership will strengthen our ability to execute strategic initiatives and enhance the value we deliver to our members."

Before joining Georgia United, Leavell held prominent positions within the credit union industry.

Most recently, he served as the vice president of project portfolio strategy at Atlanta Postal Credit Union, and prior to that as vice president of business transformation and project management office at Georgia's Own Credit Union.

Throughout his career, Leavell has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to serving credit union members. He possesses a deep understanding of members’ unique needs and has consistently championed initiatives that prioritize their financial well-being. He is positioned to guide Georgia United's project management office to ensure the successful execution of strategic initiatives.

"I am honored to join Georgia United Credit Union and be part of a team that is dedicated to serving our members' financial needs," said Leavell. "I am excited to leverage my project management expertise to drive meaningful change, deliver exceptional member experiences, and contribute to the continued success of Georgia United."