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.
These leaders, some of whom are just emerging and others who are bringing a wealth of experience into new roles, are women worth keeping an eye on.
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Why are there so few women at the top ranks of large banks? One factor: they lose hope. That needs to change, editor-at-large Barbara Rehm says.
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Romney may have worded it awkwardly, but he has never expressed a more pro-female sentiment than when he talked about those "binders full of women." Oftentimes, you need to deliver the resumes of female candidates directly to the decision makers in order to promote gender equity.
October 23
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Diane D'Erasmo will focus on multinational firms doing business in the U.S. She had been head of HSBC's commercial banking in the Northeast.
October 11 - WIB PH
A group of dedicated, experienced women who are willing to take risks and make things happen can "reach down" and help women coming up, U.S. Bancorp's Pamela Joseph explains.
October 1 - WIB PH
Peyton Patterson grew a sleepy New England thrift into a $9 billion-asset player, sold the company and took a hiatus from banking. So why did she come back for a job as CEO of a sub-$1 billion institution? Because history just might repeat itself.
October 1
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