Northern Savings turns to Barry Delaney to lead financial institution on interim basis

Barry Delaney has been appointed
as the Interim President and CEO
at Northern Savings

One of the the Northwest's most well known financial service centres, Northern Savings was introduced on August 11th as the interim President and CEO with the arrival of Mr. Barry Delaney at the Prince Rupert based financial institution.

Mr. Delaney's resume is a highly regarded record in the British Columbia credit union system, having previously worked with First West Credit Union for 17 years in a number of roles.

He will provide guidance to the staff of the organization as Northern Savings puts in its search for a permanent CEO shortly, no timeline of his service at the head of the company was outlined with the announcement.

Mr. Delaney will also be assisting the Northern Savings Board to implement its new direction for the institution. The Board recently reviewed the strategic direction of the financial services institution and has developed a pair of new guiding statements that represent the Credit Union's focus.

Adopted as the Northern Savings Vision statement is: Neighbours helping neighbours to build sustainable communities.

While a new direction is being charted for the future for the financial institution through a new mission statement of: Strengthening our members, organization  and communities through cooperative financial services.

With the appointment of Mr. Delaney, the Northern Savings Board took time to thank Sharon Stromdahl for her extra service over the last few months.

The Senior Vice-President and COO for the Credit Union stepped into the leadership role on a temporary basis back in March with the departure of Ken Doleman.

Northern Savings has branches in Prince Rupert, Masset, Queen Charlotte City and Terrace.

You can review more on Mr. Delaney's appointment announcement here.

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