The Most Powerful Women in Banking

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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.

Rebecca Patterson worked as a journalist before starting a career in finance, and her communication skills have contributed mightily to her success.

September 22
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    Maria Coyne has spent the better part of the last two years reorganizing KeyBank's sprawling branch network and various aspects of its retail and small-business lines.

    September 22
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    As head of Wells Fargo's eastern region, Laura Schulte oversees more than a third of the bank's footprint.

    September 22
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    Michelle Van Dyke is respected throughout Fifth Third Bancorp for her ability to drive results and develop talent.

    September 22
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    Royal Bank of Canada has ranked among the best-performing banking companies in North America over the last couple of years and ex-CEO Gord Nixon says that Janice Fukakusa, its chief financial officer and chief administrative officer, deserves much of the credit for its recent success.

    September 22
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    Andrea Smith joined Bank of America in 1988 and was named global head of human resources four years ago, reporting directly to CEO Brian Moynihan.

    September 22

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