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Evelyn K. Lee
EagleBank
Evelyn K. Lee, executive vice president and chief lending officer of commercial and industrial at EagleBank, sees identifying talent and helping people take risks that expand their horizons as central to her role as a leader.
Rather than retaining talent within her own teams, Lee encourages those around her to spread their wings and create meaningful and impactful careers. That approach reaps greater benefits in the long term, making her career more fulfilling.
During a merger at a previous bank, Lee faced pressure to place a candidate she did not believe was the right fit for an important leadership role on her team. She advocated for a more qualified candidate instead, risking her own political capital to do so. The candidate was offered the role, quickly thrived, bringing dedication and expertise, and within 12 months was given the opportunity to manage a larger, higher-growth team outside of Lee’s purview. Lee actively worked to place her in the right rooms and in the right light.
Lee advocates for others in ways that support both their careers and the organization’s greater goals, even if it means losing them as a direct team member and resource.
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This is an honoree profile from The Daily Record’s Top 100 Women awards. Information for this profile was sourced from the honoree’s application for the award. The honoree profiles were written using an artificial intelligence program and supported by honoree nominations, applications and letters of recommendation. Each profile was reviewed, fact-checked and edited for accuracy by The Daily Record’s editorial staff. |
