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.
CIT Group laid out plans to boost profitability and cut costs as Ellen R. Alemany takes over as chief executive officer of the commercial lender from John Thain, who's stepping down at the end of the month.
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Farmers Bank in Frankfort, Ind., has named a new chief executive, after its previous leader died of cancer.
April 19 - California
Bank Leumi USA has hired two bankers from Citigroup, Elsa Burton and Craig Warden, to help lead its operations in Los Angeles.
April 18 -
Wells Fargo plans to offer parental leave for the first time, and working moms in financial services report higher salaries but less family time than their peers in other industries. Newton Investment Management's Helena Morrissey spearheads a United Nations climate change initiative targeting women on boards and RBC's Linda Mantia experiments with using the blockchain to improve the customer experience. Also, Amy Domini, Ranjana Clark and Phyllis Borzi.
April 14
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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and its U.S. subsidiary, MUFG Union Bank, have named Ranjana Clark to the role of San Francisco Bay Area president.
April 12 -
Marsha Williams' appointment at the $141 billion-asset company takes effect immediately. Williams has been on Fifth Third's board since 2008.
April 11
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