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.
Santander Consumer USA Holdings in Dallas has named a former president of Ally Financial and a former Treasury Department official to its board.
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Melanie Dressel was one of the most highly respected bank CEOs in the business. She was also an all-around exceptional person.
February 27
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods -
Columbia Banking's CEO, who died unexpectedly on Sunday, was a thoughtful and tenacious leader who leaves a legacy of turning a small Washington bank into a regional power in the Pacific Northwest.
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In addition to transforming Columbia Banking System and navigating it through the financial crisis, Dressel was an industry leader.
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Bank of America's Michelle Moore explains the role of design in the bank’s app's success; SoFi's Joanne Bradford claims money isn't the most important thing in taking a new job; TSB's Helen Rise urges women to be bolder.
February 16
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Lisa Oliver, who will also become the bank's president, previously ran the business banking division at KeyBank.
February 14
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