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.
Across asset management, investment banking, capital markets and cards, these finance executives stand out for their performance and for helping to create a path to parity for women in sectors that tend to be even more male-dominated than the banking industry.
In our Most Powerful Women rankings, you'll read about a lot of impressive female leaders. But there are still more standouts we'd like to introduce you to. These five offer proof that big changes are possible in just a short time.
The job descriptions of Bank of the West's branch employees are about to change substantially, so each of them is getting a 'passport' as a way to record the journey ahead.
Even now, as CEO of global retirement and investment solutions at Aon, leading a team that serves clients with more than $4.2 trillion in assets overall, Cary Grace is incredulous at some of the things she encounters as a woman in the world of financial services.
Long before she set out to reshape CIT Group, Ellen Alemany accepted her first job as a bank CEO — on the eve of the mortgage meltdown. A big lesson that has stuck with her since then is the importance of communicating clearly and constantly with employees.
Fearless Girl is controversial, stirring up both passionate fans and harsh critics. But State Street's chief marketing officer, Hannah Grove, could not be happier about the impact it is having.
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.
Across asset management, investment banking, capital markets and cards, these finance executives stand out for their performance and for helping to create a path to parity for women in sectors that tend to be even more male-dominated than the banking industry.
