BBVA Compass has appointed Shelaghmichael Brown to the board of directors of BBVA Compass, as she leaves her role at the helm of the firm’s retail banking division.

Brown oversaw a network of some 700 branches in her former role, and has also appeared in the list of “25 Most Powerful Women in Banking,” from US Banker.

Going forwards, Jeff Talpas will take over responsibility for BBVA Compass’ retail network and product team. He was latterly in charge of the day-to-day operations of the branch network.

Enrique Gonzalez has been appointed to lead the corporate shared services area with responsibility for marketing, customer intelligence and alternative delivery channels.

Brown joined BBVA Compass in 2007, after serving in various leadership roles including president and chief executive of Telecheck International and executive vice president at JP Morgan Chase Bank, where she was responsible for the nationwide consumer banking segment. In 2008, she was elected to the board of directors of the Consumer Bankers Association.