The Most Powerful Women in Banking

At a time when technology and regulations have led many banks to centralize their operations, Bank of America has expanded its emphasis on localized strategies under the leadership of Chief Administrative Officer Andrea Smith.

Of the world's 10 largest financial services firms by revenue, only JPMorgan Chase has a woman as its chief information officer.

Di Gangi has already seen tremendous success in running small and medium business lending, but this year she stretched even further. Among other things, she spearheaded the launch of WE Source, an online tool that helps women entrepreneurs with insights into funding, networking, strategy and other business essentials.

Cathy Bessant, Bank of America's chief operations officer and American Banker's Most Powerful Woman in Banking, has undertaken major initiatives outside her institution, including a focus on responsible AI.

A classically trained pianist who co-heads investment banking for consumer products at Citigroup, Hoover sees a parallel between the focus she and her team bring to their business and achievement at the highest levels of classical music.