Wells Fargo Vice Chairman to Leave Company

Thomas R. Nides, vice chairman of Wells Fargo, will leave the company to return his attention to events in the Middle East. Nides joined Wells Fargo in September after retiring in July as U.S. ambassador to Israel, a post he had held since 2021.

October 30, 2023 Charlie Scharf | Thomas R. Nides | wells fargo | William M. Daley Ian Koplin

Centerbridge Partners and Wells Fargo Enter Strategic Relationship to Focus on Direct Lending

Centerbridge Partners and Wells Fargo entered into a strategic relationship focused on direct lending to non-sponsor North American middle market companies.

September 27, 2023 Abu Dhabi Investment Authority | Centerbridge Partners | Charlie Scharf | Daniel Garant | Hamad Shahwan | Jeff Aronson | Overland Advisors | wells fargo Ian Koplin

Wells Fargo & Company Adds Former Ambassador to Israel, Nides, as Vice Chairman

Thomas R. Nides will join Wells Fargo & Company in October as vice chairman, reporting to CEO Charlie Scharf and joining the company’s operating committee.

September 25, 2023 Charlie Scharf | Thomas R. Nides | Wells Fargo & Company Ian Koplin

Daley to Retire as Vice Chairman of Public Affairs at Wells Fargo

William M. Daley, vice chairman of public affairs of Wells Fargo, will retire at the end of the year. Daley joined Wells Fargo in 2019 from BNY Mellon to lead public affairs and is also the former chief of staff for President Barack Obama.

September 8, 2023 Charlie Scharf | wells fargo | William M. Daley Phil Neuffer

Wells Fargo Names Fercho Head of DSRI

Wells Fargo named Kristy Fercho head of diverse segments, representation and inclusion. Fercho will succeed Kleber Santos, Wells Fargo’s current CEO of consumer lending.

November 2, 2022 Charlie Scharf | Kleber Santos | Kristy Fercho | wells fargo Phil Neuffer

Wells Fargo Appoints Santos CEO of Consumer Lending

Wells Fargo appointed Kleber Santos 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.

July 12, 2022 Charlie Scharf | Kleber Santos | Mike Weinbach | wells fargo Ian Koplin

Wells Fargo Promotes Ricci to Chief Auditor

Wells Fargo promoted Paul Ricci to chief auditor, effective immediately. Ricci joined Wells Fargo in December 2019 as the chief audit director of corporate risk and capital management.

May 18, 2022 Charlie Scharf | Paul Ricci | wells fargo Ian Koplin

Wells Fargo Appoints Flowers Chief Risk Officer

Wells Fargo appointed Derek Flowers chief risk officer. Flowers will lead all aspects of Wells Fargo’s independent risk management function, including compliance risk management.

January 19, 2022 Charlie Scharf | Derek Flowers | Mandy Norton | wells fargo Ian Koplin

Noski to Retire as Chairman of Wells Fargo’s Board, Black Chosen as Successor

Charles H. Noski will retire as chairman and a member of Wells Fargo’s board of directors on Sept. 30. To replace Noski, Wells Fargo’s board elected Steven D. Black as chairman, effective immediately.

August 11, 2021 Charles H. Noski | Charlie Scharf | Steven D. Black | Wayne M. Hewett | wells fargo Ian Koplin

Wells Fargo Names Ling Head of Human Resources

Bei Ling will join Wells Fargo on Oct. 1 as head of human resources. She will report to Charlie Scharf, CEO of Wells Fargo, and serve on the company’s operating committee. Ling previously worked for JPMorgan Chase, PNC and Merrill Lynch.

July 12, 2021 Bei Ling | Charlie Scharf | wells fargo Ian Koplin