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James Ryan

Chief Executive Officer & Chairman, Old National Bancorp

Search every verified James Ryan interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. James Ryan, Chairman and CEO of Old National Bancorp, has discussed the bank's growth and strategy in recent appearances. In a March 2025 podcast, he described Old National's expansion from a regional bank into one of the 30 largest in the U.S., with assets growing from roughly $19 billion to over $53 billion in five years. He emphasized the importance of maintaining the bank's headquarters in Evansville, Indiana, and noted the company contributed about $12 million in philanthropy and logged 57,000 volunteer hours across its footprint in the prior year. He also addressed the bank's partnership with the Big Ten Conference, stating he does not foresee expanding into California despite the conference's growth. Ryan has also spoken on industry and workforce topics. In early 2024, he said mid-sized banks like Old National were optimistic about selectively adding jobs, particularly in relationship management, while noting challenges in hiring for back-office roles and the potential for automation tools to reduce that need. He characterized regional banking risks as idiosyncratic and isolated, citing strong performance in the bank's multi-family loan portfolio. In a January 2025 podcast, he discussed the importance of financial literacy and described efforts to deliberately manage company culture, including having a head of culture who reports directly to him.

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