SRM Announces the Hire of Consumer Deposits and Payments Expert Leanne Lange

SRM (Strategic Resource Management), a trusted advisory firm serving financial institutions globally, announced that Leanne Lange is joining the business and will serve as the Managing Director within the Banking and Payments practice, supporting growth initiatives and client services.

Leanne brings over 25 years of extensive experience in consumer deposits and payments product management. Before joining SRM, Lange had a notable tenure at M&T Bank, specializing in debit card and ATM products. Her responsibilities spanned a broad range of critical areas, including managing network and vendor relationships, driving innovation in emerging payments, and developing strategies for consumer checking growth and deposit liquidity. Notably, Leanne was instrumental in 17 successful bank acquisitions and conversions, demonstrating her exceptional ability to navigate complex transitions and integrate new systems seamlessly.

"As we continue to push the envelope on payments innovation and trusted, actionable advice for our clients, bringing in professionals with battle-tested experience is critical to our growth," noted Myron Schwarcz, SRM's Chief Product Officer. "Leanne Lange's track record of driving innovation inside a Top 20 bank is the type of pedigree we need to serve our clients and their customers into the future. I'm thrilled to welcome Leanne to SRM."

Leanne has consistently helped financial institutions drive profitability and growth while meeting consumer needs in the ever-changing payments landscape. "SRM understands its role in helping financial institutions drive innovation and strengthen their value proposition in changing times," noted Leanne Lange. "I believe my work in consumer payments innovation will complement the already strong team of payments experts at SRM. I'm delighted to join this team."