SLM Corp Appoints CFO Peter Graham and COO Kerri Palmer as Co-Presidents

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SLM Corporation has promoted its Chief Financial Officer, Peter Graham, and Chief Operational Officer, Kerri Palmer, to Co-Presidents, enhancing the company's senior leadership structure.

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• Executive Promotions

  Peter M. Graham, current Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Kerri A. Palmer, current Executive Vice President and Chief Operational Officer, have been appointed Co-Presidents of SLM Corporation, effective April 22, 2026.

• Enhanced Leadership Structure

  Graham will now serve as Co-President and Chief Financial Officer, overseeing finance, accounting, treasury, investor relations, strategic partnerships, and emerging lines of business. Palmer will serve as Co-President and Head of Financial Services, leading the core private education loan business, credit, and operations.

• Continuity and Strategy Alignment

  The appointments aim to strengthen the company's ability to execute its strategy with depth and continuity, with both Co-Presidents reporting directly to CEO Jon Witter. This follows the recent retirement of the Chief Commercial Officer.

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This internal promotion of two key C-suite executives to Co-Presidents strengthens SLM Corporation's leadership team and strategic execution capabilities. Peter Graham, as Co-President and CFO, will also oversee strategic partnerships, while Kerri Palmer, as Co-President and Head of Financial Services, will lead the core private education loan business. This move, following the recent retirement of the Chief Commercial Officer, indicates a proactive approach to leadership development and continuity, aiming to ensure alignment and execution of the company's strategy under CEO Jon Witter.