Bank of America named Janet Currie as President of Bank of America Greater Maryland. Currie succeeds Sabina Kelly, who announced her retirement earlier this month.

As president, Currie will be responsible for connecting the banking and investment resources offered through the bank’s eight lines of business to companies, families and individuals across Greater Maryland. She will also lead the effort to deploy Bank of America’s resources to address social concerns, strengthen economic opportunity, and build strong communities, as well as support the health, safety and engagement of local teammates.

“During Sabina’s 41 distinguished years with our company, she has made a lasting impact on the Greater Maryland community and our company,” said Brian Moynihan, chief executive officer, Bank of America. “I thank her for her leadership and look forward to continued growth and success with Janet taking on this critical role.”

Currie holds nearly 30 years of experience as a financial industry leader and will continue her work to build and nurture relationships with community partners, key influencers and elected officials in Greater Maryland. She joined Bank of America in 1993 and has served in leadership roles within wealth management, consumer banking, operations and business control functions.

Currie earned her master’s degree from the New York University Stern School of Business and a bachelor’s degree from Spelman College in Atlanta. She is a graduate of both the Leadership Howard County and the Greater Baltimore Committee’s LEADERship programs. Currie currently serves as Treasurer of the board of The Horizon Foundation, as well as a board member of the Maryland Bankers Association.