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.

After leading turnarounds at two underperforming banks and selling them at nice premiums, Mary Lynn Lenz questioned whether she wanted to continue working in the industry.

September 22
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    Julie Caperton, Wells Fargo's securitization chief, has taken on a lot of new responsibilities.

    September 22
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    When Diane Schumaker-Krieg speaks about advancing women in the business world — as she frequently does — she often mentions her 10 practical career tips. No. 5 on the list is "be confident."

    September 22
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    A Yale music major who trained at Julliard, Elinor Hoover once dreamed she would "set the world on fire with my piano playing." Instead, she's rocking boardrooms.

    September 22
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    In an uneven year for JPMorgan Chase, Liz Myers shined. Her global equity capital markets unit completed 469 deals in 2013 and generated $1.5 billion in fees — an increase of 46% over 2012.

    September 22
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    In her formative years, Suni Harford wanted to teach high school physics. She still occasionally mulls a second career in the classroom.

    September 22

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