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Brian Moynihan

Brian T. Moynihan is the Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Bank of America, leading a team of more than 210,000 employees. He has served as Chief Executive Officer since January 2010 and as Chair of the Board since October 2014. Under his direction, Bank of America continues to be recognized as a leader in financial services, with the company named one of TIME Magazine's World's Best Companies in 2025.

Moynihan earned a Bachelor of Arts from Brown University in 1981 as a history concentrator and member of the rugby team, and went on to earn his law degree from the University of Notre Dame. He is the chancellor of the Corporation of Brown University. Moynihan serves as a member of the advisory council for the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture and participates in the World Economic Forum's International Business Council Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics Initiative (chair), the Financial Services Forum, the Bank Policy Institute, and the Business Roundtable.

Career history

  • President and Chief Executive Officer, Bank of America (January 2010–present)
  • General Counsel, Bank of America (December 2008–January 2010)
  • President of Global Banking and Global Wealth Management, Bank of America (January 2009–August 2009)
  • President of Global Corporate and Investment Banking, Bank of America (October 2007–December 2008)
  • President of Global Wealth and Investment Management, Bank of America (April 2004–October 2007)
  • Executive Vice President, President of Brokerage and Wealth Management, FleetBoston Financial Corporation (1999–April 2004)
  • Managing Director, Corporate Strategy and Development; Senior Vice President, FleetBoston Financial Corporation (1994–1999)
  • Deputy General Counsel, FleetBoston Financial (1993–1999)
  • Attorney, Edwards & Angell LLP, Providence, Rhode Island

What Brian Moynihan could bring to his role as Chairman and CEO at Bank of America: Moynihan has demonstrated the capacity to lead the company's transformation through post-financial crisis recovery, rebuilding capital and liquidity, streamlining operations, and reducing core expenses. His deep institutional knowledge across all of the company's operating units and his focus on responsible growth positions him to continue driving shareholder value while advancing the company's sustainability and diversity initiatives. His leadership in global forums including the World Economic Forum and The Clearing House Association enhances Bank of America's influence in shaping financial services policy and market trends.

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