Columbia Bank appoints Ivan Seda as Deputy CFO

Columbia Bank, a subsidiary of Columbia Banking (COLB) System, announced the appointment of Ivan Seda as Executive Vice President, Deputy CFO, effective August 25. Seda’s extensive financial services experience and leadership will further strengthen the bank’s focus on financial performance and strategic endeavors. Seda brings a background in financial management and strategic thought leadership to Columbia. Before joining Columbia, he held several financial executive roles, including serving as CFO at Union Bank, as well as Head of Financial Planning & Analysis at MUFG Americas, where he guided the institution through transformative periods of growth. Most recently, Seda was Deputy CFO at BECU, overseeing key financial initiatives and contributing to organizational success. In his new role, Seda will be responsible for advancing Columbia’s financial strategy, driving rigorous performance management and supporting the organization’s long-term growth objectives.