SAFE CEO Faye Nabhani Among Sacramento Region’s Top Business Leaders

Folsom, Calif. – (March 31, 2026) – For the third straight year, the Sacramento Business Journal recognized SAFE Credit Union President and CEO Faye Nabhani as a top business leader in the Greater Sacramento region.

The Business Journal included Nabhani on its “Power 100” list for being among the most impactful executive leaders in the region’s finance industry.

The designation comes shortly after being named one of Sacramento’s Most Admired CEOs, as well as a recent invitation from the Business Journal for her to participate on a panel discussion for executives and entrepreneurs about leading one of the region’s fastest growing companies.

“I’m honored to lead one of the largest financial institutions in the region and bring value and impactful service to SAFE’s members and the community,” Nabhani says.

Under Nabhani’s leadership, SAFE has earned consistent regional recognition for both its performance and culture. The organization has been named among the Sacramento region’s fastest-growing companies. In addition, SAFE has been recognized as a “Best Place to Work” in the Sacramento region for multiple consecutive years, underscoring a sustained commitment to employee engagement, leadership development, and a high-performing organizational culture.

Nabhani plays a key leadership role in shaping the economic future of the region. She serves as Vice Chair of the Greater Sacramento Economic Council (2025–2027), following her term as Secretary. In this capacity, she contributes to strategies that drive business attraction, job creation, and investment across the region. The Council is nationally recognized for its effectiveness in advancing inclusive economic growth and positioning Greater Sacramento as a competitive destination for innovation, talent, and capital.

With more than two decades of experience in financial services, Nabhani previously held senior executive roles at KeyPoint Credit Union, where she served as Chief Lending Officer. As a leader, she consistently focuses on scaling lending operations, deepening member relationships, and aligning financial services with evolving market needs.

Nabhani is an active contributor to the credit union industry and has served in advisory and board roles including CUBG (formerly MBL LLC) and the CUNA Lending Council. She has been recognized by the Sacramento Business Journal as one of the region’s Most Admired CEOs, reflecting her leadership, impact, and commitment to the communities she serves.She holds a degree in Leadership and Organizational Development from Saint Mary’s College of California.

With $4.4 billion in assets and 244,000 members, SAFE is one of the larger financial institutions based in the Sacramento area.

About SAFE

SAFE Credit Union has made members an integral part of its vision since 1940. Over the years the credit union has kept the focus on what really matters, putting members first, a formula that has seen SAFE grow into a leading financial institution in Northern California with $4.4 billion in assets and about 244,000 members. SAFE crafts every cutting-edge product and sterling service with members’ needs foremost in mind. In addition to banking services conveniently available through online, chat, mobile, or phone options, SAFE offers in-person services for members and small businesses atservice centers across the Greater Sacramento region. SAFE is a not-for-profit, state-chartered credit union with membership open to businesses and individuals living or working in Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, El Dorado, Sutter, Butte, Nevada, Solano, San Joaquin, Contra Costa, Yuba, Amador, and Alameda counties. Insured by NCUA. www.safecu.or