

Bernie Mensah, president of International and CEO of Merrill Lynch International will lead our extensive business across the United Kingdom, the European Union, Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and Latin America.Purna Saggurti will become a vice chair of the bank, reporting to Matthew and will continue to work with me on our Global Advisory Council. Matthew Koder, president of Global Corporate & Investment Banking (GCIB) will continue to lead this business, inclusive of Global Transaction Services.He will also continue to serve on our Sustainable Markets Committee playing a critical, business leadership role in those efforts. Jim DeMare, president of Global Markets will continue to lead this business, inclusive of equity and fixed income sales and trading and client coverage on a global basis, as well as Global Commercial Real Estate.Andy Sieg, president of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Katy Knox, president of Bank of America Private Bank will continue in their current roles.We continue to serve our clients through our eight lines of business and our International organization, led by the following individuals on our Management Team, who will report to me unless otherwise noted: Leaders who are assuming new and expanded roles on the team have deep and broad experience in different areas, while firmly sharing a commitment to drive our company and Responsible Growth through its second decade, with me and with all of you. Our management team going forward will include individuals with many years of outstanding leadership in our company and the industry, increased global and international expertise, and more diversity of gender and race than ever before in our history. Today, we are announcing important steps forward in our management team for the company. As we focus on the path ahead and what it requires, and individuals decide they are ready to transition and/or retire, we are able to promote and expand colleagues from inside the company resulting in new opportunities, smooth transitions, and continued momentum. Our momentum has continued through the healthcare crisis and unprecedented challenges of the past 20 months with your terrific efforts and leadership.Īlso core to our long-term progress is our ongoing effort to develop generations of diverse leaders who are deeply experienced and energized to drive the company’s growth. This steadfast focus has enabled us to build strength quarter by quarter, year over year – to record levels of earnings, market capitalization, client and employee satisfaction, and brand and reputation. As we stated then, we drive Responsible Growth through four tenets: we must grow and win in the market we must grow through our customer-focused strategy serving people, companies and institutions we must grow in alignment with our risk framework and we must grow in a sustainable manner through operational excellence, being a great place to work, and sharing success with our communities. We established the path forward for our company nearly 12 years ago as we emerged from the global financial crisis with our focus on Responsible Growth.

“As I shared with our Board of Directors, it will continue to be my privilege to serve with them as CEO as we drive Responsible Growth through its second decade.”īelow is the letter that Moynihan shared with the company’s teammates today. “These changes position the company with highly energized leaders who are committed to driving Responsible Growth through its second decade – delivering for our clients, communities and shareholders, and addressing major societal issues,” said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Brian Moynihan. When all of the changes are complete, Bank of America’s senior management team will include individuals with an average of 21 years of service in the company and 31 years in the financial services industry, with increased global and international expertise and more diversity of gender and race than ever before in the company’s history. The company is adding five new members, including three women, to the senior management team, further strengthening diversity at the most senior levels of the company. Bank of America today announced senior leadership changes to position the company for long-term success, while continuing to deliver for clients, communities and shareholders.
