People on the Move is a rundown of recent hirings, promotions, appointments and other notable movements by professionals in the state. If you’re interested in submitting an entry, please contact news@delawarebusinesstimes.com.
Best Egg, a fintech company, announced Stephen Ovadje has been named chief consumer lending officer. Ovadje will oversee Best Egg’s consumer lending product suite, including unsecured personal loans, home secured loans, vehicle equity loans, and flexible rent.
“I’m thrilled to reintroduce the important role of Chief Consumer Lending Officer at Best Egg, and know that Stephen will excel in this position,” Ritterbeck said. “With his company tenure, proven industry track record, exceptional leadership, and unwavering commitment to our customers, I’m confident Stephen will continue to successfully grow and elevate Best Egg’s evolving suite of lending products.”
Ovadje most recently served as head of installment lending at Best Egg. Before that, he was the general manager of personal loans, playing a pivotal role in driving Best Egg’s revenue growth, while charting the product vision and roadmap. Ovadje was one of the earliest Best Egg employees, serving as senior director of finance, head of strategic planning and finance analytics from 2014 through 2019.
Ovadje’s career spans diverse sectors, including analytics, strategic planning, marketing, and finance. Outside his time at Best Egg, he held key roles at JPMorgan Chase, Deloitte Consulting, Barclays, and Bank of America.
Beyond his professional commitments, Ovadje is an active community leader. He sits on the boards of Dovaheights Energy Limited and the Danne Institute for Research in Lagos, Nigeria, the Christina Cultural Arts Center in Wilmington, DE, and St. Anne’s Episcopal School in Middletown, DE. He currently serves as the executive sponsor of Best Egg’s Black Excellence, Success & Talent (BE BEST) employee resource group.
Ballard Spahr announced Laurel D. Roglen has been promoted to partner.
“These attorneys embody the highest values of our firm and demonstrate why we are a destination for top talent,” firm Chair Peter V. Michaud said. “Their commitment to excellent work, superb client service, and the improvement of their communities and the legal profession are exemplary. They have made significant contributions to the success of our firm, and we are tremendously proud to congratulate them on their well-deserved promotion.”
Roglen focuses her practice on corporate bankruptcy and restructuring, commercial bankruptcy, and workout and restructuring matters. She represents corporations as debtors and debtors-in-possession in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, as well as commercial retail landlords, trade vendors, committees, and purchasers of assets through a section 363 sale in bankruptcy matters, regularly counseling clients on their rights in bankruptcy cases, in addition to negotiating lease amendments, agreements, and settlements.
Brian Nourie was named chair of United Way of Delaware’s (UWDE) Board of Directors at UWDE’s Annual Celebration. Nourie brings an impressive background in community-focused leadership, a testament to his dedication and commitment.
Nourie brings a wealth of experience from his work with M&T Bank, where he was recently named interim chief marketing officer; he’s been with M&T Bank since 2013. His work spans 27 regions, giving him a broad perspective and the ability to implement successful strategies locally in Delaware. Nourie’s approach emphasizes synergy, allowing him to create impactful results. Nourie has also served on UWDE’s Board as Chair of the Board’s Strategic Steering Committee.
As he steps into the role of Board Chair, Nourie is eager to build on the foundation laid by his predecessors. He seeks to understand and address the community’s most pressing needs of the organization and community. Nourie will focus on creating opportunities, listening closely, and connecting with the community to fill gaps and drive progress.
“We have a North Star with the Live United 2027 plan, and I intend to help us reach our targets by listening, convening, and being there for the entire organization,” Nourie said. “Creating value in the system and ensuring we significantly impact Delawareans is key.”
WSFS Bank named Stacey Ioia as senior vice president, director of Enterprise Fraud Risk Management.
Ioia will be responsible for leading the Enterprise Fraud Risk Management Program, including the direct supervision of Associates who prevent, detect, and mitigate financial criminal activity and potential financial losses.
“We are very excited to have someone with Stacey’s depth of experience in the financial crimes area joining our team,” Dzielak said. “She is a proven leader within the banking community and WSFS is fortunate that she is bringing her talents back to the East Coast. Her leadership, vision, and ability to execute will be a major asset to WSFS as we work to protect our Customers in a dynamic fraud landscape.”
“I am excited and fortunate to be joining an exceptional company,” Ioia said. “I look forward to using my experience and expertise to protect and serve WSFS Customers.”
Prior to joining WSFS, Ioia was senior vice president, Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) Officer at Washington Federal Bank in Boise, ID where she led the Financial Crimes Division.
Ioia holds Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and Certified Expert Cyber Investigations (CECI) certifications and is currently pursuing Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) and Certified Enterprise Risk Professional (CERP) qualifications.
She is a member of the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, and American Bankers Association.
Ioia earned a Master of Science in Public Affairs and Administration from West Chester University, a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice/Police Science from Stockton University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Rowan University. She resides in Pennsylvania.
