Celebrating Black Excellence
Celebrating Black Excellence
Shown in picture (left to right): Derrick Johnson, President & CEO, NAACP, Will Alston - Head of Corporate Banking, Corporate & Investment Banking Executive, Wells Fargo, Brenda Lauderback - Board Chair, Denny’s, Buwa Binitie - Founder & CEO, Dantes Partners, LLC.
Our inaugural Black Business Leaders’ Summit was held recently in New Orleans. Prominent Black Business leaders gathered to engage in meaningful conversations around common goals and building a more inclusive community.
Bloomberg radio was on-site to speak with our Wells Fargo leaders and attendees.
Hear from our featured speakers on Bloomberg Radio
Bloomberg Businessweek podcast
Listen to the replay of Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec, hosts of Bloomberg Businessweek, live from the 2023 Black Business Leaders’ Summit.
Creating Moments of Opportunity for Corporate and Investment Banking
Jon Weiss, CEO of Wells Fargo Corporate & Investment Banking and Danielle Squires, Head of Diverse Segments for CIB, join Bloomberg Radio live and discuss their expectations for the event.
Banking in Under Served Communities
Listen to Nicole Elam, President & CEO of National Bankers Association, and Todd McDonald, President of Liberty Bank, discuss Minority Depository Institutions: Capitalizing on Evolving Market Opportunities with Bloomberg Radio.
Event gallery
- Chairman Jakes, T.D. Jakes Group
- Kristy Fercho, Head of Diverse Segments, Representation, and Inclusion, Wells Fargo
- Carol Massar & Tom Stenovec, Hosts of Bloomberg BusinessWeek
- David Steward, Chairman & Founder, World Wide Technology
- Jon Weiss, CEO, Corporate & Investment Banking
- Danielle Squires, Head of Diverse Segments, Corporate & Investment Banking, Wells Fargo
- Gaurdie Banister, Chairman, Russell Reynolds Associates
- Marie Perry, CFO, ASGN
- Reggie Van Lee, Partner & Managing Director, AlixPartners and Senior Advisor, The Carlyle Group
- Wole Coaxum, Founder and CEO, Mobility Capital Finance (MoCaFi)
- Ather Williams – Head of Strategy, Digital and Innovation, Wells Fargo
- Aisha Bowe - Founder & CEO, STEMBoard
- Bill Borden - Corporate Vice President, Worldwide Financial Services, Microsoft
- Todd McDonald, President of Liberty Bank
- Nicole Elam, President & CEO of National Bankers Association
- Carol Massar & Tom Stenovec, Hosts of Bloomberg BusinessWeek Radio
- Wole Coaxum, Founder and CEO, Mobility Capital Finance (MoCaFi)
- Ruth Jacks, Head of Diverse Segments, Commercial Banking, Wells Fargo
- Carol Massar & Tom Stenovec, Hosts of Bloomberg BusinessWeek
Learn more from our inspiring Black Leaders
Kristy Fercho
"Our work on diversity, equity, and inclusion is a long-term commitment, and I am very proud to be leading a dedicated team that is committed to driving positive outcomes for our employees and communities."
Danielle Squires
"Financial literacy and education, particularly when acquired at a young age and built upon, can be as important to one’s well-being as good eating and exercise habits are to good health."
Ruth Jacks
"We know that when our company and leadership reflect the communities we serve, the diversity of thought fostered makes our work environment a healthier, happier place, and we show up in the best way for our clients and colleagues."
Gigi Dixon
"If we are committed to diversity and inclusion, we are promoting the concept while demonstrating actions that drive full participation of all people, regardless of their diversity dimensions. If we are successful, we experience belonging."
Celebrating Black business leaders
Wells Fargo’s inaugural Black Business Leaders’ Summit in New Orleans celebrated the achievements of Black business leaders and explored ways to make the financial system more inclusive for everyone.
Leading Voices: A conversation with Danielle Squires and Kristy Fercho
Join Danielle Squires and Kristy Fercho as they discuss Wells Fargo’s deep commitment to diversity and inclusion and how we work with diverse owned, led and minority depository institutions to help serve their needs.
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