The Most Powerful Women in Banking
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.
Despite years of diversity initiatives, senior management teams remain overwhelmingly male. Now a growing number of women are coming around to the idea that real change starts in the boardroom.
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Cathy Bessant, who has a new C-suite title at Bank of America, builds confidence by taking on challenges that scare her. She also takes on technological decluttering and gender equality.
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Citi wants to be viewed as a technology company with a banking license and it's up to Heather Cox to make that happen.
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The first female COO in Northern Trust's history has worked there for her entire 35-year career, rising through the management ranks by taking roles outside of her comfort zone. Now she's on the short list of potential successors to CEO Rick Waddell.
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The head of Citi's banking unit is working to improve the gender imbalance in the senior executive ranks while also streamlining global retail operations.
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Newly promoted Diane Reyes has learned the art of getting more resources for a project. Hint: revenue growth helps.
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