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.
When Sandy Pierce broke into banking in the early 1980s, her street smarts gave her a decided advantage over other young loan officers. She just didn't know it at the time.
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As Wells Fargo's head of community banking, Carrie Tolstedt has to grapple with an ever-changing retail landscape and a lot of new technology.
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Wells Fargo's consumer lending unit has thrived under Avid Modjtabai.
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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 latest news and perspective on women in the industry | The Most Powerful Women in Banking program convenes and empowers the community of female executives in financial services.

