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.
Geena Davis made a rousing speech on unconscious bias at the annual gala for our "Most Powerful" honorees. Sheila Bair writes about the importance of hiring and promoting women, while Ghela Boskovich warns that doesn't necessarily give women a voice in their organizations. Also, Avid Motjtabai, Jamie Dimon, Julie Stackhouse and a real-life Peggy Olsen.
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Courage. Sexism. Culture. Banking's leaders discuss some of the powerful influences on their daily decisions and their vision for moving the industry forward.
November 21 -
Mary Jo White's exit from the Securities Exchange Commission could make even her critics unhappy (note to Sen. Elizabeth Warren: be careful what you wish for). Former Nasdaq intern Adena Friedman makes her longtime ambition of becoming CEO of the stock exchange a reality, Amy Brady talks about the growing influence of CIOs, and Edith Cooper encourages conversations about race at Goldman Sachs. Also, Annie Leibovitz has taken some new portraits of women that you can check out in a free exhibit.
November 17
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Glacier Bancorp in Kalispell, Mont., will enter Arizona after buying TFB Bancorp in Yuma.
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KeyCorp integrated First Niagara just a couple of months after the deal closed. CIO Amy Brady says coordination between business leaders and the tech team paved the way.
November 14 -
Summit State Bank in Santa Rosa, Calif., has hired a rivals chief credit officer.
November 14
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.