The Most Powerful Women in Banking
October 21-22, 2025|
The Glasshouse|
New York, NY
Pacific Premier Bancorp in Irvine, Calif., has agreed to buy Heritage Oaks Bancorp in Paso Robles, Calif.
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State Street Global Advisors has placed a statue, titled "The Fearless Girl," across from the iconic bull statue in lower Manhattan to draw attention to gender diversity on boards.
March 8
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Studies show that companies with more women in leadership roles increase their “innovation intensity,” yet women still hold only 20% of the board seats and eight CEO jobs in financial services.
March 8
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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.
February 21
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In addition to transforming Columbia Banking System and navigating it through the financial crisis, Dressel was an industry leader.
February 21
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