Republic Bank and Trust Company has announced the promotions of Alex Cravens and Jenna Cowley to the bank’s executive team. Cravens has been named chief digital officer, and Cowley has been named chief transformation officer.
The appointments underscore Republic Bank’s efforts to strengthening its digital capabilities, enhancing the client experience, and building the bank of the future.
“As we look ahead, our focus remains on delivering exceptional, digitally powered experiences for our clients,” said Logan Pichel, president and CEO of Republic Bank. “Alex and Jenna are proven leaders who understand both the complexity of our industry and the opportunities ahead. I’m excited to see the impact they will continue to make.”
With more than a decade of banking and technology leadership experience, Cravens will lead the Bank’s AI and digital strategy. He will direct technology modernization, elevate digital experiences, and advance innovation across the organization. Cravens will work closely with internal teams and strategic technology partners to expand scalable, secure, and customer‑focused digital capabilities.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to step into this role and continue building on the strong digital foundation at Republic Bank,” said Cravens. “Having spent my career focused on technology and digital transformation in financial services, I’m looking forward to continuing to modernize our technology platforms, strengthen collaboration across the organization, and deliver digital experiences that create real value for our clients.”
As chief transformation officer, Jenna Cowley will lead enterprise transformation initiatives that align people, processes, and technology to support strategic goals, operational improvement, and customer experience. She partners across business units to drive modernization and cross‑functional collaboration that enables future‑forward growth.
Cowley, who has been with Republic Bank since 2004, brings experience in complex, organization‑wide transformation and strategy execution. Outside the Bank, she serves as vice president of technology for the Kentuckiana Institute of Project Management (KIPMI), overseeing chapter technology and managing its website to support member engagement and operations.
“I’m excited to step into the chief transformation officer role and continue working alongside our teams to drive meaningful change across the organization,” said Cowley. “I look forward to building on our strong foundation and helping advance initiatives that support Republic Bank’s long‑term strategy and customer experience.”
Republic Bank said in a statement the promotions expand on the bank’s commitment to innovation and delivering a best‑in‑class experience for clients and communities, as well as positions Republic to accelerate progress in AI adoption, operational efficiency, and technology‑enabled growth.
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