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.
JPMorgan Chase promoted longtime spokeswoman Kristin Lemkau to become its new chief marketing officer this week. Lemkau seeks to offset the bank's bad press, figure out a better digital-marketing strategy and improve its social-media presence after the #AskJPM Twitter debacle, she says in an interview.
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Through her work with NATO, Lisa Pollina came to appreciate the skills and dedication of the men and women in the U.S. military. As the vice chairman of RBC Capital Markets, she is spearheading a program, called the RBC Veterans Initiative, to help transition them into jobs in the financial services industry.
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As M&T Bank's chief information officer, Michele Trolli is leading an overhaul of its anti-money laundering systems. She also has a sideline in finding homes for orphaned polar bears.
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See what the honorees think about the industry's gender divide and more.
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Ana Patricia Botin, named chairman of Banco Santander SA (SAN), becomes the most powerful woman in European banking, succeeding her father a day after his death.
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Peyton Patterson has resigned from Bankwell Financial in New Canaan, Conn., less than two months after she was ordered to pay $350,000 in Amex bills and had to resolve other personal financial matters. She had led the company since 2012.
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