Lindsay Castonguay Hany is a senior vice president and business banking senior relationship manager at Bank of America. In this role, she provides commercial banking services and consultative advice to Connecticut companies with annual sales of greater than $20 million.
Hany is focused on assisting clients with expansion, acquisition, management transition, generational transfer, and navigating local, regional, national and international markets. She specializes in serving women-owned and women-run businesses.
Hany also serves on Bank of America’s Connecticut leadership team and a national advisory council that provides input on business banking strategy.
What have been your biggest professional accomplishments so far?
Early in my banking career, I realized that many business-oriented networking events were geared toward activities that appealed more to men and were sparsely attended by women in the business community. I developed a networking opportunity focused on female business leaders, and for over five years have been holding an annual “Women in Business Networking Forum,” which is attended by 60 to 100 women business leaders in Connecticut each year.
What’s the next big goal you want to accomplish professionally?
As one of only 14 members across the country recently chosen for the inaugural Business Banking Advisory Council, I aim to drive meaningful improvements within our business so we can serve clients more efficiently and effectively. I also hope to eliminate some of the barriers faced by our bankers to make it easier for them to do business.
What’s one of the biggest professional challenges you’ve overcome?
Balancing professional aspirations with family life has been the most significant challenge of my career. Societal norms and expectations often create additional obstacles for professionals, particularly women with young children.
Developing the ability to remain present and effective both at work and at home has required ongoing effort. The support of dedicated colleagues and family members has been instrumental in navigating these challenges.
How are you involved in the community?
Growing up in and now living in Connecticut, serving my community is very important. I have served as a board member for many Hartford area nonprofits including Riverfront Recapture, Scapegoat Garden and the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame. I currently serve as president of the Center School PTO, where I get to directly give back to the school my three children attend.