Navy Federal Credit Union Names New Chief Financial Officer

John Collins is the new CFO for the world’s largest credit union, the $128 billion Navy Federal Credit Union said Tuesday.

He joined Navy Federal following a 20-year career with the $421 billion Capital One Financial Corp. in McLean, Va.

Collins led two of Capital One’s bank acquisitions and integrations, and has led organizations in many key financial areas including CFO for a line of business, assistant corporate controller, controller for acquired bank, chief of staff to the CFO, finance chief risk officer and capital markets executive.

“John brings with him a wealth of experience that will serve Navy Federal well,” Mary McDuffie, president/CEO of Navy Federal in Vienna, Va., said. “I know with his proven track record, John will hit the ground running in our mission of providing award winning service.”

Collins holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Richmond.