ING Names New President, CEO of Trust USA

Minneapolis, Minn.-based ING has named Susan Anderson president and CEO of ING Trust USA. In her new capacity, Anderson will lead the growth and development of personal trust and directed institutional trusts nationally.

ING Trust USA works in conjunction with the broker- dealers of ING and ING’s retirement services business. Based in Minneapolis, the company also has a main office in Hartford, Conn., and sales offices around the country.

Anderson will report to ING Advisors Network President Valerie Brown. “Susan brings a very strong background in growing and managing trust businesses to her new role,” said Brown. “We’re excited to have her energy, experience and enthusiasm as we continue to grow this important resource for our independent financial representatives and their clients.”

Anderson, age 40, brings 15 years of multi-disciplined experience in financial and legal services, estate planning and consulting, trust administration, sales, and general business management to ING Trust. Previously, she served as vice president and manager of personal trust services for M&I Trust Company in the state of Minnesota. Prior to that position, she was a vice president and regional account manager for Comerica Bank and Trust. In addition to working in various capacities within Wells Fargo and U.S. Bank, Anderson has worked at Clifton, Gunderson CPA firm, and a regional law firm.

ING is a global financial institution of Dutch origin offering banking, insurance and asset management to over 60 million private, corporate and institutional clients in more than 50 countries. In the U.S., the ING family of companies offers financial services to retail and institutional clients, including life insurance, retirement plans, mutual funds, managed accounts, alternative investments, direct banking, institutional investment management, annuities, employee benefits, financial planning, and reinsurance.