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Cece Stewart, who spent three years trying to turn around Citi's U.S. retail banking operations, is retiring. In an interview, she cited account growth, productivity improvements and cross-selling of credit cards as accomplishments that offset "enormous headwinds."
March 6 - WIB PH
When she started in banking, Cece Stewart had little interest in finding a women's networknot that there were many to join. But her priorities at work no longer include blending in with the men.
September 18 - WIB PH
"I tell my team today-you always need to be 'on'," says Citigroup's Cece Stewart, and it is, judging by the metrics Stewart has amassed since joining Citi in January 2011. She has presided over growth in average deposits, average loans, investment sales and mortgage originations.
September 18 - WIB PH
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September 30
Cece Stewart didn't stay away from banking for long.
Stewart, a 35-year banking veteran who
Stewart, 56, had been president of U.S. consumer and commercial banking at Citi.
"Cece brings great insights and judgment gained over a distinguished career in banking," said Bryan Jordan, chairman at the $24 billion-asset First Horizon, in a press release Tuesday. "Her broad experience with all aspects of the financial services business will help us build for long-term success."
Stewart is the third female board member at First Horizon. The company increased the size of the board to 12 members, with the addition of Stewart.
Prior to joining Citi in 2011, Stewart was the president of retail banking at Morgan Stanley and chief executive of Morgan Stanley Private Bank. But she is perhaps most closely identified with Wachovia, where she spent several decades before its sale to Wells Fargo.
Stewart has appeared on American Banker's list of the Most Powerful Women in Banking repeatedly over the years, most recently ranking at
