Pivot > Expands Banking Practice, Appoints Industry Veteran Kathy Lonowski as Managing Director

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pivot > Group, a leading financial advisory firm specializing in strategic, operational, and restructuring solutions, today announced the expansion of its Banking Practice and the appointment of Kathy Lonowski as Managing Director to support the growing division. 

Lonowski brings more than 40 years of financial industry experience, including senior leadership roles at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and board positions with national and regional financial institutions. She will advise Pivot >'s Banking Practice in delivering strategy-first, hands-on advisory services to banks, fintechs, investors, and other stakeholders navigating complex regulatory, operational, and market challenges. 

"Kathy's deep regulatory expertise, governance insight, and proven leadership in the banking sector make her uniquely qualified to enhance our Banking Practice," said Lance Miller, Managing Partner at Pivot > Group. "Her ability to bridge the gap between compliance requirements and practical execution will be invaluable to banks and investors facing the rapid pace of change in financial services." 

During her tenure as Regional Director for the FDIC's San Francisco Region, Lonowski oversaw the safety and soundness of 350 financial institutions across 11 Western states and U.S. Pacific Territories and led major modernization initiatives to enhance risk monitoring and adapt to technological change in the banking sector. 

"I'm excited to join Pivot > and to advise clients as they navigate today's complex and changing financial landscape," said Kathy Lonowski. "Our approach will combine regulatory depth with hands-on execution to deliver solutions that are both compliant and commercially effective." 

The appointment of Kathy to lend her expertise to the Banking Practice reflects Pivot's commitment to providing tailored, senior-led advisory services across a range of industries, with a focus on sectors experiencing accelerated change. 

For more information about Pivot > and the Banking Practice, visit www.pivotgrp.com. 

SOURCE Pivot Group