---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000801337-25-000061"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "WBS"
cik: "0000801337"
company_name: "WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP"
filed_at: "2025-07-01T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-18T11:29:08.080300+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Webster Financial names Jason Schugel CRO, adds Frederick Crawford to board

## Summary
- Jason Schugel appointed CRO and EVP effective July 14, succeeding retiring Daniel Bley.
- Schugel previously CRO of Ally Bank; brings 25+ years of risk and audit experience.
- Frederick Crawford appointed independent director effective July 1; board increases from 12 to 13.
- Crawford will serve on Audit and Risk Committees; named audit committee financial expert.
- Crawford is former President/COO of AFLAC and former CFO of CNO and Lincoln Financial.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000801337-25-000061
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: WBS
- cik: 0000801337
- company_name: WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP
- filed_at: 2025-07-01T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/801337/000080133725000061/0000801337-25-000061-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/801337/000080133725000061/wbs-20250625.htm

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