WorkinCT: John Ciulla to become third CEO in Webster Bank’s history

WATERBURY -- Jim Smith has been leading Webster Bank for 30 years since he took over the company from his father and bank founder, Harold Webster Smith.  Therefore, passing the reigns the company to John Ciulla was no accident.  The two spent years going over the transition to make sure it was a smooth one for the leadership team and the company.
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