The Most Powerful Women in Banking 2023: Top Teams

The Most Powerful Women in Banking: Top Teams

September 27, 2023 8:05 AM

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We're approaching the Top Teams awards differently in 2023. This year, we asked banks to nominate groups that work together, either in a unit or on a project. The teams that won represent different bank functions; what unites them is that the women on the team came together to accomplish a significant goal. At Santa Cruz County Bank, the award recognizes the executive leadership team; CEO Krista Snelling is herself an honoree this year as well. Other winners include Emprise Bank's innovation and strategy team, Fifth Third's wealth and asset management team, the media, telecommunications and technology bankers at BNP Paribas, and the consumer deposits, products and payments team at TD Bank.

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BNP Paribas

Media, Telecommunications and Technology Team

When electronic parts maker Jabil wanted to incorporate environmental, social and governance initiatives, it turned to BNP Paribas' technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) team. Led by Barbara Nash, TMT's first and only managing director, BNP Paribas was the lead advisor on Jabil's $500 million debut green bond issuance last April, with proceeds from the debt offering earmarked for eco-efficient products, waste water diversion and renewable energy.

Jabil is one of approximately 150 clients that work closely with BNP Paribas' North American TMT team, which is made up of nearly 50% women and with 43% of women in managing director or director roles.

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Emprise Bank

Innovation and Strategy Team

A group of female bankers are figuring out how a third-generation, family-owned lender in Wichita, Kansas, can make its mark through online and mobile banking.

Emprise Bank is a $2.4 billion privately held lender, founded by W.A. Michaelis and currently run by his grandson, Matt Michaelis.

In 2020, Emily Reisig began leading the bank's new business line—Emprise Embedded—as the strategic relationship leader. Shelby Chapman later joined Emprise Embedded as the partner delivery leader.

Other members of the innovation and strategy leadership team include Tonya Knipp, director of technology, Miranda Jones as the predictive analytics manager, and Aggie Tuxhorn as the marketing manager.

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Fifth Third Bank

Wealth and Asset Management Team

2022 was a banner year for the wealth and asset management team at the Cincinnati-based Fifth Third bank, one of the largest consumer banks in the Midwest. The team, led by Kristine Garrett, saw a 34% year-over-year boost in total revenue for its business line, up to $626.6 million.

Loans and deposits increased as well, to $4.4 billion and $12.7 billion respectively, and the fourth quarter brought the launch of registered investment advisor Fifth Third Wealth Advisors, which targets seasoned, client-centered advisor teams with books of business that exceed $1 billion.

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Santa Cruz County Bank

Executive Leadership Team

At Santa Cruz County Bank in Santa Cruz, California, five C-level women lead the business and its 150 employees. The chief executive, financial, marketing, credit and operational officers are collectively in charge of setting corporate vision, establishing policies and creating and implementing long- and short-term strategic initiatives. Under their leadership in the past year, the bank successfully began an asset-based lending division, a treasury management department and a rotational development program designed to recruit talented college graduates.

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TD Bank

Consumer Deposits, Products and Payments Team

At TD Bank in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, the consumer deposits, products and payments (CDPP) team is in charge of every aspect of the bank's deposit products. It's not a short list: product development, business analysis, sales strategies and support, customer experience and engagement, driving portfolio growth, getting products to market, efficiency, profitability and customer experience all fall under its umbrella.

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