Diversity and equality

This past year has proven that traditional leadership models will not take us forward. Attracting and retaining talent, especially diverse talent, depends on how well we listen to and understand the many changes in what employees value.

The president and CEO is building a pipeline of top female talent by placing more women in revenue-producing roles.

Quinn, who joined U.S. Bancorp in 2013 as chief marketing officer and is now the chief administrative officer, is taking a leadership role in the company's digital national branding campaign.

As general counsel, Friedman brought together her counterparts at 11 other banks to pen an open letter to the global legal community, urging it to be more inclusive and to take bold action to combat racism.

The president and CEO of the $350 million-asset Citizens is redefining the role of a community banker.

Patterson has restructured the legal department's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council, adding more roles for the leadership team in an effort to improve diversity in the department.

As part of American Banker's Most Powerful Women in Banking and Finance program, we have selected five "Top Teams" for 2021. Centric Financial is one of the team honorees.

As part of American Banker's Most Powerful Women in Banking and Finance program, we have selected 25 women who stand out in specific categories that have taken on increasing importance lately, including human resources, risk and ESG.

As part of American Banker's Most Powerful Women in Banking and Finance program, we have selected five "Top Teams" for 2021. Huntington Bancshares is one of the team honorees.

As part of American Banker's Most Powerful Women in Banking and Finance program, we have selected five "Top Teams" for 2021. City National Bank is one of the team honorees.