World Council of Credit Unions Promotes Christi Swoboda, CMP, to Vice President of Meetings and Events

Swoboda to lead the continued growth and global impact of WOCCU’s meetings and events portfolio, including the World Credit Union Conference

World Council of Credit Unions Promotes Christi Swoboda, CMP, to Vice President of Meetings and Events 

Madison, Wis. — World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) is pleased to announce the promotion of Christi Swoboda, CMP, to Vice President of Meetings and Events. Swoboda has been a dedicated leader within the organization since 2014, and most recently serving as Director of International Meetings and Events.

In her new role, Swoboda will continue to lead the strategic vision, global growth and operational excellence of WOCCU’s meetings and events portfolio, including the prestigious World Credit Union Conference (WCUC). As Vice President, she will further strengthen World Council’s position as the convener of the global credit union movement, driving innovation, partnerships and impactful experiences that advance the industry worldwide. 

Throughout her tenure, Swoboda has been instrumental in elevating WCUC, widely regarded as the premier international credit union event. Hosted in a different country each July, the conference attracts thousands of credit union professionals from around the world to build connections, explore emerging trends and foster lasting partnerships. Under her leadership, WCUC has continued to evolve as a dynamic four-day program featuring world-class general sessions, more than 40 breakout sessions, networking forums, credit union site visits, an exhibit hall of solution providers and curated engagement opportunities. 

Swoboda also spearheaded the strategic development and implementation of World Council’s virtual event platform in 2020, expanding access to education and networking for credit unions globally. The platform continues to grow, complementing in-person experiences and extending World Council’s global reach. 

“Christi’s expertise, collaborative approach and commitment to excellence have consistently raised the standard for World Council’s events,” said Paul Treinen, CEO of WOCCU. “Her vision and leadership will ensure our meetings, forums and conferences continue to deliver exceptional value to the global credit union community.” 

For more information about World Council of Credit Unions and its events, visit www.woccu.org. 

World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) is the apex association for credit unions and other global financial cooperatives. World Council promotes the sustainable development of credit unions and other financial cooperatives around the world to empower people through access to high quality and affordable financial services. World Council advocates on behalf of the global credit union system before international organizations and works with national governments to improve legislation and regulation. Its technical assistance programs introduce new tools and technologies to strengthen credit unions' financial performance and increase their outreach.

World Council has implemented 300+ technical assistance programs in 90 countries. Worldwide, 74,634 credit unions in 104 countries serve 411 million people. Learn more about World Council's impact around the world at www.woccu.org.