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Sallie Mae appoints CFO Peter Graham and COO Kerri Palmer as Co-Presidents
SLM Corp
- Peter Graham, current EVP and CFO, becomes Co-President & CFO; Kerri Palmer, EVP and COO, becomes Co-President & Head of Financial Services.
- Appointments effective April 22, 2026; both report to CEO Jon Witter and will partner on strategy execution.
- Graham adds oversight of strategic partnerships and emerging lines; Palmer leads core private education loan business, credit, and operations.
- Changes follow the retirement of the company's Chief Commercial Officer; no changes to compensation or material plans.