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Melanie (Lani) Barrett

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EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer at Level One Bank
📍 Detroit Metropolitan Area, United States

Melanie (Lani) Barrett is a retired Chief Human Resources Officer with extensive experience in the banking sector. She has a proven track record of developing strategic HR programs, including compensation, talent assessment, and succession plans for high-growth banks like Level One Bank and Flagstar Bank. She holds a degree in Business Administration from Central Michigan University.

After a multi-decade career in financial services and human resources, Melanie has recently embarked on retirement. She is exploring this new phase of life after effecting significant change and leading HR teams at major Michigan-based banks, bringing a long and successful professional chapter to a close.

Unique fact: Before her distinguished career in HR, she served as a VP & Sr. Trust and Estate Advisor, managing wealth transfer strategies for high-net-worth clients.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Detroit Metropolitan Area, United States
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Strategic HR
Led the development of comprehensive HR programs including compensation, talent assessment, and succession planning for high-growth banks.
Talent Development
Focused on creating programs for talent assessment and development to support executive leadership and strategic business changes.
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Career

Work history

1-2018
EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Level One Bank
4-2012 - 7-2017
SVP, Director- HR Business Partners
Flagstar Bank
7-2007 - 4-2012
VP & Sr. Trust and Estate Advisor, CTFA
Comerica Incorporated
Human Resources Director
Comerica
Human Resources
Comerica Inc
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Education
1975 - 1979
Business Administration and Management
Central Michigan University
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