Executive Summary
Leadership Profile
Visionary and transformative executive with over 25 years of progressive leadership experience across global payments, liquidity management, technology innovation, and institutional banking. Currently serving as CEO of Global Payments & Liquidity at Wells Fargo, overseeing a $9B+ business unit.
Proven track record of driving strategic transformation, digital innovation, and sustainable growth across Fortune 100 financial institutions including Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and JPMorgan Chase.
Core Competencies
Strategic Leadership
Digital Transformation
AI & Innovation
Global Payments
P&L Management
Board Governance
Recognition & Awards
2024 Crain's Notable Black Leaders
Crain's New York Business
2022 Top Diverse Leaders in Banking
Crain's New York Business
Top 100 Executive Leaders Under 50
Diversity MBA Magazine
2019 EMpower 100 Ethnic Minority Executives
Financial Times
Education
Harvard Business School
Advanced Management Program
Harvard University
AB, Political Science and Government
Career & Experience Overview
CEO – Global Payments & Liquidity
Wells Fargo
Leading $9B+ annual revenue business unit
Driving 12% deposit growth and 7% fee growth
Managing $1T daily payments volume
Strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Google, and Stripe
Senior EVP – Head of Strategy, Digital Platforms & Innovation
Wells Fargo
Leading $9B+ annual revenue business unit
Driving 12% deposit growth and 7% fee growth
Managing $1T daily payments volume
Strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Google, and Stripe
President – Business Banking
Bank of America
Managed $23B credit exposure portfolio
Secured #1 U.S. SME market share
Achieved 6% net income CAGR
Led team of 5,000+ professionals
Global Transaction Services Leadership
Bank of America & JPMorgan Chase
Led global payments and cash management
Managed Fortune 500 client relationships
Developed institutional banking solutions
Drove cross-border payment innovations
Leadership Philosophy
A proven approach to executive leadership grounded in purpose, innovation, and systemic thinking
Like Magic Johnson orchestrating the Lakers' offense, great leadership is about seeing the entire court, understanding each player's strengths, and creating opportunities for the team to excel. It's not about individual brilliance—it's about elevating everyone around you to achieve what seemed impossible.
— Ather Williams III
