Leadership

The chairman and CEO of First Independence Bank in Detroit is the new chairman of the American Bankers Association. He said his extensive involvement in industry advocacy roles over the past eight years has made him a better leader.

Honorees gathered at Tiffany's Landmark building in New York City, where American Banker interviewed them about the industry's trajectory and leadership lessons they've learned in their careers.

The 23rd annual dinner honored bankers and finance leaders at the top of the industry.

Solita Marcelli of UBS discusses wealth management's future, leadership, and why risk management is the heart of the industry.

Bank of America's O'Neill talks about innovation in banking and what's next for retail customers.

Oden, the U.S. Head of International Wealth and Private Banking at HSBC, details what her clients are asking about today.

The CEO of $2 billion-asset Clearview Federal Credit Union credits her career to a lifelong love of learning.

Morais, the former president of consumer and commercial banking at Ally, reflects on the lessons learned in her more than three-decade career.

Lorch started as the marketing director at First Internet Bank, the first online-only bank, at its launch. Few Americans had internet access so it wasn't a sure bet the bank would survive. She's still there, now as the president.

The parent company of Fulton Bank announced the creation of three new management roles and promoted existing employees into those jobs. The changes follow the recent hiring of an outsider to be CFO.

After 40 years in finance, Harford is now learning to play golf and mahjong, and spending more time with family and friends.

Elizabeth Magennis started out as a teller in Brooklyn, New York, and is now the president of the $9.8 billion-asset ConnectOne Bank.

As she prepares to leave to run a nonprofit after three decades in the industry, Cole said the financial services sector is better for women — but still has a long way to go.

Now the head of the Mizuho Americas' equity division, Pasquill started her career selling textiles, industrial products and medical equipment.

Nash, the head of tech, media and telecom coverage, has no intention of ending her four-decade career anytime soon.

Katherine Weislogel's career began by being in the right place at the right time.

Beth Johnson, a self-described math geek, is driving the bank's ESG strategy and training its employees to keep pace with industry trends.

Dmuchowski worked three jobs to pay for her college education. She tells young colleagues that regardless of their backgrounds, if they work hard, they will succeed.

Ambitious women who feel trapped in their roles sometimes find themselves competing against others with the same goals. An effective way to advance may require stepping off the most obvious path, according to executives sharing their personal experiences at American Banker's Payments Forum.