Retail & Commercial

In her role as BBVA Compass' chief talent and culture officer, Rosilyn Houston is all about making employees happy.

The Most Powerful Women in Banking are reshaping not only their institutions, but also their industry. And each is doing so in her own unique way.

Under Liz Myers, J.P. Morgan's equity capital markets group has led the industry in such key metrics as number of deals and fees generated for eight years running.

Mr. Smith has nothing on Dorothy Savarese when it comes to fighting for a cause in Washington.

By investing in technology and talent development, Julieann Thurlow is positioning her community bank for the long term.

MUFG Union Bank is counting on Wendy Breuder — a proven revenue generator — to use her considerable analytical skills to find meaningful cost savings through the consolidation and relocation of office space.

A pay hike for front-line employees is one example of how Karen Larrimer has shaken up the status quo in PNC’s retail banking division.

Thasunda Duckett led Chase Auto Finance to record loan growth in her three-plus years as the unit’s CEO. Now she is looking to take JPMorgan Chase's consumer bank to similarly lofty heights.

Barb Godin is one of two women on the 15-member operating committee at Regions Financial.

Some of these leaders are new to their roles, while others have been in theirs for years. But one thing they all have in common is that they are commanding attention.