Management ChangeApr 27, 2026, 04:51 PM
SLM Names Peter Graham & Kerri Palmer Co-Presidents
AI Summary
SLM Corporation announced the appointment of Peter M. Graham, current Executive Vice President and CFO, and Kerri A. Palmer, current Executive Vice President and COO, as Co-Presidents, effective April 22, 2026. In their new roles, Graham will serve as Co-President and Chief Financial Officer, while Palmer will be Co-President and Head of Financial Services. They will report to CEO Jon Witter and oversee the company's commercial businesses, with Graham focusing on strategic partnerships and Palmer leading the core private education loan business.
Key Highlights
- SLM appointed Peter M. Graham as Co-President and Chief Financial Officer, effective April 22, 2026.
- SLM appointed Kerri A. Palmer as Co-President and Head of Financial Services, effective April 22, 2026.
- Graham and Palmer will report to CEO Jon Witter and partner to align and execute company strategy.
- They will collectively oversee the company's commercial businesses.
- Graham will also oversee strategic partnerships and emerging lines of business.
- Palmer will lead the core private education loan business, credit, and operations.