Diane Schumaker-Krieg, global head of Research, Economics & Strategy, for Wells Fargo Securities, will retire after nearly 15 years with the company.
“It has been extremely rewarding to help build a best-in-class research division at Wells Fargo. I am proud of the work we’ve done and have immense respect for my leadership team,” said Schumaker-Krieg. “I know they will lead Research & Economics forward in a way that builds upon our success.”
Throughout her tenure at Wells Fargo, Schumaker-Krieg received numerous awards, including ranking among American Banker’s “25 Most Powerful Women in Finance” for nine consecutive years, 2010 – 2018. She also was recognized by Crain’s New York Business as a “Notable Woman in Finance” in 2018 for her outstanding contributions to the research and economics arena.
“Diane has a drive for excellence that has helped consistently position the Research & Economics teams she leads among the best in our industry. Her focus on producing top-quality research content is driven by her commitment to providing the actionable insights our clients demand,” said Walter Dolhare, co-head of Corporate and Investment Banking at Wells Fargo. “On behalf of our entire leadership team, we thank Diane for helping to build an incredible division and leaving a legacy of leadership that will continue to positively impact our clients and our team.”
“Diane has achieved extraordinary success over the past 15 years and has helped drive the culture for our company. She has been an especially vocal advocate and role model for women in the workplace,” said Jon Weiss, former head of Wells Fargo Securities and current head of Wealth & Investment Management at Wells Fargo. “Diane is also a fantastic person and a good friend, and I join my colleagues in thanking Diane for her enormous contributions and wishing her continued success.”
