Cyd D. Petre is a seasoned lending and credit executive with more than three decades of experience across banking, financial services, and investment institutions. Known for her strategic thinking and creative problem-solving, she has built a career leading high-performing teams, managing complex credit portfolios, and guiding organizations through growth and transformation. She brings a unique ability to balance big-picture strategy with detailed execution, helping organizations strengthen risk frameworks, optimize operations, and achieve long-term financial success.

Most recently, Cyd served as Chief Credit Officer at Aion Financial Technologies, where she led enterprise-wide credit strategy, risk management, and portfolio oversight. Prior to that, she held executive leadership roles at P2Bi Holdings and P2Binvestor, playing a key role in scaling credit operations and strengthening risk infrastructure during periods of growth and acquisition. Her career also includes extensive leadership experience at CoBiz Financial, U.S. Bank, CIBC World Markets, and Greyrock Capital Group, where she led initiatives spanning real estate lending, capital markets, special assets, and business process enhancement across a wide range of corporate environments.

Cyd’s expertise includes credit and risk management, commercial lending, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning. She has a deep background in structuring and analyzing complex transactions, identifying and mitigating risk, and aligning organizational objectives with actionable plans. She is also recognized for her ability to build and lead strong teams, mentor talent, and foster collaboration across departments. An effective communicator, she works seamlessly with executive leadership, boards, clients, and regulators, ensuring alignment and clarity across all stakeholders.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Cyd has been actively involved in industry and community organizations. She has served on the Board of Directors for CREW Network and CREW Denver, holding leadership roles including Chapter President and Chief Financial Officer, and has also served as a Director for the Adoption Alliance. These roles reflect her commitment to leadership, advocacy, and community engagement.

Cyd holds a Master of International Management from the Thunderbird School of Global Management and a Bachelor of Special Studies in Economics/Business and German from Cornell College. She is known for her collaborative leadership style, her ability to navigate complex challenges with clarity and confidence, and her focus on delivering thoughtful, strategic outcomes that drive lasting impact.