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.
Among other reasons for seeking their own charters, the U.K.'s so-called challenger banks say they need to avoid being beholden to older institutions that can slow down the creative process.
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PNC's Diana Reid runs a business line that ranks among the top 10 commercial real estate lenders in the country, with more than $30 billion of loans outstanding.
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Ally Bank is an online deposit-gathering powerhouse that aspires to be more well rounded. New CEO Diane Morais is charged with leading that transformation, which will include adding loan products and successfully cross-selling them to depositors.
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Janet Garufis runs the largest community bank in the affluent and highly competitive California counties of Santa Barbara and Ventura. She also runs marathons.
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Thasunda Duckett overcame doubts about accepting a promotion while raising two small children and now manages a business unit that ranks as one of the nation's largest auto lenders.
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More is expected of all chief risk officers these days given the heightened regulatory scrutiny across the industry. But Helga Houston's responsibilities extend beyond those of most CROs.
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