WFC - Leadership updates

Former AWS leader to help bank harness AI for growth Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) today announced the appointment of Faraz Shafiq as Head of AI Products and Solutions, effective Feb. 9. This move demonstrates the bank's commitment to leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to shape the future of financial services and transform how it works to deliver for employees, customers, and communities. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260126275686/en/ Shafiq will report to Saul Van Beurden, Head of AI and Co-CEO of Consumer Banking and Lending, and work out of San Francisco. "Hiring top talent is a critical factor t

Wells Fargo has welcomed JetBlue as the newest airline to join the company's growing collection of Rewards Points Transfer partners for eligible credit card products. This partnership reflects Wells Fargo's ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional value to cardholders through enhanced travel experiences. Effective immediately, Wells Fargo credit cardholders can link their JetBlue TrueBlue® account to eligible Wells Fargo credit cards and begin transferring points with a 1:1 transfer ratio with ease. There is no minimum balance required and no waiting period to redeem, making it faster and simpler than ever to turn everyday purchases into travel opportunities. This redemption option

Ruby brings decades of mission-driven finance experience to support Commercial Banking clients across critical social sectors To meet growing demand for specialized solutions, Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) today announced the appointment of Tim Ruby as division executive for the Healthcare, Higher Education, and Not-for-Profit division (HHN). Based in Chicago, Ruby reports to Phil Smith, vice chair of Specialized Industries, a business line within Commercial Banking. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250710485261/en/Wells Fargo Names Tim Ruby to Lead Healthcare, Higher Education & Not-for-Profit Banking Nationw

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) announced today that Bridget Engle has been named Senior Executive Vice President (SEVP) and Head of Technology, reporting to Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf and joining the company's Operating Committee, effective August 12, 2024. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240730039323/en/Exterior view of a Wells Fargo branch (Photo: Wells Fargo) Engle will be responsible for all technology across the Company. She brings more than 30 years of experience managing large, global technology organizations in complex financial institutions. Engle joins Wells Fargo from BNY where she served as SEVP

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) announced today that Fernando Rivas has been named SEVP and Co-CEO of Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB), reporting to Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf and joining the company's Operating Committee, effective today. Rivas and Jon Weiss, who has been CIB's CEO since February 2020, will lead the business together. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240508507114/en/A Wells Fargo Bank branch located in the Wells Fargo Center (Photo: Wells Fargo) Rivas joins Wells Fargo after a nearly 30-year career at JP Morgan Chase & Company (JPMC). He was most recently JPMC's Head of North American Inv

Shareholders elect 13 director nominees, including one new independent director Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) announced today that its shareholders elected as directors the 13 nominees named in the company's proxy statement, including a new independent director: Fabian T. Garcia. Upon his election, Garcia was appointed to the Board's Finance Committee. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240430442738/en/Wells Fargo Bank branch located in the Wells Fargo Center (Photo: Wells Fargo) "I look forward to working with Fabian and the rest of the Board as we continue to transform Wells Fargo," said Wells Fargo CEO Charli

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) announced today that Jason M. Rosenberg will join the company on April 15 as Head of Public Affairs, reporting to CEO Charlie Scharf and joining the company's Operating Committee. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240410934489/en/(Photo: Wells Fargo) As Head of Public Affairs, Rosenberg will have responsibility for the company's Corporate Communications, Corporate Marketing, Government Relations and Public Policy, Philanthropy and Community Impact, and Sustainability groups. Rosenberg has extensive experience in finance and public policy. He joins Wells Fargo from Block, Inc., whic

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) today announced that Doug Braunstein will join the company as Vice Chairman, effective February 28. Braunstein brings a broad set of financial services experiences to Wells Fargo, with particular expertise in serving as an advisor to boards and CEOs on strategic alternatives. At Wells Fargo, Doug will work alongside our business leaders and bankers on growing the company's corporate finance and advisory businesses, while also providing counsel to Wells Fargo senior management on broader business issues. He will report to CEO Charlie Scharf. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240227742

Wells Fargo today announced that its Vice Chairman, Thomas R. Nides, has decided to leave the company to return his attention to events in the Middle East. Nides joined the company in September after retiring in July as U.S. Ambassador to Israel, a post he had held since 2021. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231027595708/en/Facade of a Wells Fargo bank branch in Manhattan (Photo: Wells Fargo) William M. Daley, Wells Fargo's Vice Chairman of Public Affairs until last month, will return to his prior role, effective immediately. The company will re-start a search for Daley's replacement in the coming weeks. Nides s

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) announced today that Thomas R. Nides will join the company in October as Vice Chairman, reporting to CEO Charlie Scharf and joining the company's Operating Committee. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230922907701/en/(Photo: Wells Fargo) As Vice Chairman, Tom will have a broad role across the company. He will be a close advisor to Wells Fargo senior management on a range of issues, including banking and management, and he will work alongside the company's business heads as it continues to expand client relationships. The company's Public Affairs function – which includes Government R

Wells Fargo today announced that William M. Daley, the company's vice chairman of Public Affairs, will retire at the end of this year. Daley joined Wells Fargo in 2019 from BNY Mellon to lead Public Affairs, a newly created corporate function spanning Government Relations, Corporate Communications, Corporate Branding, Community Relations, the Wells Fargo Foundation, and other areas. "Bill has been an invaluable asset to the company," said Charlie Scharf, Wells Fargo's CEO and president. "During his time at Wells Fargo, we've strengthened our relationships with the communities we serve; established new programs in housing, small business, and other areas that have had an impact on hundre

Santos has served as the company's head of Diverse Segments, Representation and Inclusion since November 2020 Wells Fargo announced today that Kleber Santos has been appointed the company's CEO of Consumer Lending, effective immediately. Santos will lead all aspects of Wells Fargo's Consumer Lending business, including Home Lending, Auto, Credit Cards and Merchant Services, and Personal Lending. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220710005080/en/Kleber Santos, CEO of Consumer Lending (Photo: Wells Fargo) Santos has served as the company's head of Diverse Segments, Representation and Inclusion (DSRI) since November 20

Wells Fargo & Company today announced that Sol Gindi is the new head of Wells Fargo Advisors (WFA) and head of the Wealth & Investment Management (WIM) Client Relationship Group, reporting to Barry Sommers, head of WIM. In this role, Gindi will lead the Wells Fargo brokerage and wealth management channels, the independent business, and First Clearing. Every advisor leading a client relationship reports up to him. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220513005446/en/Sol Gindi of Wells Fargo (Photo: Wells Fargo) Jim Hays, who has been in this role since July 2019, has announced his retirement after 35 years in financial s

Shareholders elect 14 directors including three new independent directors Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) announced today that its shareholders elected as directors the 14 nominees named in the company's proxy statement, including three new independent directors: Richard K. Davis, CeCelia "CeCe" G. Morken, and Felicia F. Norwood. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220426006042/en/Wells Fargo (Photo: Wells Fargo) "We are pleased to welcome Richard, CeCe, and Felicia to the board," said Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf. "They bring a wealth of experience and capabilities to the board's work. Each will play an important

CHICAGO and NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P., which agreed to acquire Wells Fargo Asset Management (WFAM) earlier this year, today announced that Kate Sandman McKinley will become Chief Legal Officer of the newly independent company, Allspring Global Investments, following closing of the transaction. Ms. McKinley will report to Joseph A. Sullivan, who will serve as Chairman and CEO of Allspring. She will join from State Street Global Advisors, where she served as General Counsel and Senior Vice President since 2019. Mr. Sullivan said, "The appointment of Kate McKinley represents another important milestone as Allspring becomes an independe

CHICAGO and NEW YORK, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. today announced that upon closing of their acquisition of Wells Fargo Asset Management (WFAM), the newly independent company will be rebranded as Allspring Global Investments. The new name Allspring Global Investments reflects the newly independent firm's rich history in investment leadership and its commitment to renewal, growth, and meaningful client outcomes. As part of the transition, veteran industry executive Joseph A. Sullivan will become Chief Executive Officer, in addition to his previously announced role as Executive Chairman. Mr. Sullivan will succeed Nico Marais, WFAM's current CEO,

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) announced today that its shareholders elected as directors the 12 nominees named in the company's proxy statement and approved an advisory proposal on 2020 executive compensation. Shareholders also ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2021. Shareholders did not approve the four shareholder proposals presented at the meeting. The final voting results will be reported on a Form 8-K that will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and will be available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. About Wells Fargo Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) is a leading financial services co

LONDON and NEW YORK, April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- DirectBooks™, the capital markets consortium founded to optimize global financing markets, today announced the launch of Euro and Sterling Investment Grade deal announcements on the DirectBooks platform. The DirectBooks platform launched in Q4 2020 with deal announcement functionality for U.S. Dollar Investment Grade issuances globally, with a common set of structured deal data and document access for institutional investors. As part of its European expansion, DirectBooks also announced the appointment of Duncan Phillips as

REDMOND, Wash., Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Speaking to shareholders at Microsoft Corp.'s annual meeting on Wednesday, Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella outlined Microsoft's opportunity and responsibility: to help its customers and partners thrive in a world where every company is a technology company and to create technology that benefits everyone on the planet, including the planet itself. "2020 has been a year like no other. We saw the world come to a near standstill, confronted by compounding challenges: a public health and economic crisis, persistent issues of racial injustice and inequity, and the effects of climate change," Nadella said. "Amid this disruption, I'm proud of ho