Smith to Retire as Webster Chairman, Succeeded by Ciulla
After more than four decades at the institution founded by his father, former Webster Bank CEO and current Chairman James Smith will retire in April.
Lamont to Tap Nooyi, Smith and Lehman to Head Economic Development
Gov. Ned Lamont, long dissatisfied with the way the state conducts economic development, will give details of a plan Friday in which three extremely high profile executives will form a public-private triumvirate in the hope of bringing more jobs to Connecticut.
Former Webster Bank CEO James Smith Will Not Run for Governor
Former Webster Bank CEO James Smith will not run for governor after his enrollment in the Republican Party missed the deadline to be considered a candidate in the August primary, according to The Hartford Courant.
A Fixture Of Connecticut Banking Prepares To Depart
After three decades at the helm and more than four decades with the company, banking legend James Smith is preparing to pass the torch of a family business that has become a centerpiece of Connecticut banking.
Webster Reports Solid Earnings As CEO Prepares To Depart
Last week, James smith, CEO and chairman of Webster Bank and its holding company, Webster Financial Corp., completed his last earnings call before he retires at the end of the year, handing the reins to current president John Ciulla.
