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Webster Financial Appoints New Chief Accounting Officer

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  • Webster Financial appointed Kristen Antonopoulos Chief Accounting Officer on January 6, 2026.
  • Antonopoulos brings extensive American Express experience and enters standard executive pay and protection agreements.
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Webster Financial Appoints New Chief Accounting Officer

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An update from Webster Financial ( (WBS) ) is now available.

On January 6, 2026, Webster Financial Corporation appointed Kristen Antonopoulos as Chief Accounting Officer, replacing Gregory S. Madar in that role while he continues as Senior Managing Director, Corporate Controller of Webster Bank. Antonopoulos brings more than 20 years of finance and accounting experience, including nearly two decades at American Express, and will join Webster’s executive compensation and benefits programs under standard corporate agreements that include change-in-control and non-competition provisions, underscoring the company’s focus on strengthening its senior financial leadership and governance framework.

The most recent analyst rating on (WBS) stock is a Buy with a $72.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Webster Financial stock, see the WBS Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on WBS Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, WBS is a Outperform.

Webster Financial’s strong financial performance and attractive valuation are the primary drivers of its score. The company’s robust earnings call further supports its positive outlook, despite technical indicators suggesting a potential short-term pullback due to overbought conditions.

To see Spark’s full report on WBS stock, click here.

More about Webster Financial

Webster Financial Corporation is the holding company for Webster Bank, National Association, a U.S.-based banking institution that provides a range of financial services through its banking operations.

Average Trading Volume: 1,361,478

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $10.42B

Find detailed analytics on WBS stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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