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TLDR: Anna Chung, Executive Vice President and Chief Small Business Administration Lending Officer at Hanmi Bank, is recognized as one of the Women of Influence in Finance for 2024. Throughout her career, Chung has faced numerous challenges, but the biggest one came during the pandemic. Despite the difficulties, she successfully helped small business owners navigate an uncertain economy and rising interest rates by focusing on their needs and providing them with a diverse offering of financial products that drove growth. Under her leadership, Hanmi Bank processed an unprecedented number of loan applications and achieved record financial performance in 2022.
Anna Chung, Executive Vice President and Chief Small Business Administration Lending Officer at Hanmi Bank, has been named one of the Women of Influence in Finance for 2024. In her role, Chung has faced various challenges, but the biggest one came during the pandemic. However, she successfully assisted small business owners in navigating the economic uncertainties brought on by the pandemic and rising interest rates. Chung focused on the needs of her clients and provided them with a diverse range of financial products that drove disciplined growth.
During the pandemic, Chung, with the backing of the CEO of Hanmi Bank, processed more than 15 times the number of loan applications that the bank normally handles in a year. This level of efficiency and dedication helped many small business owners secure much-needed funding during an uncertain time. Chung’s leadership and management skills were instrumental in achieving this feat.
In addition to the exceptional loan processing, Chung also contributed to Hanmi Bank’s record financial performance in 2022. Her team’s efforts and focus on the needs of small business owners resulted in strong financial metrics, outperforming many of the bank’s competitors.
Chung’s commitment to her clients and their financial well-being is evident in her achievements. She goes above and beyond to assist small business owners, whether they are clients of Hanmi Bank or not. Her dedication and expertise make her a deserving recipient of recognition as a Woman of Influence in Finance.
