Jon Weiss, Co-CEO of Corporate & Investment Banking, to Retire from Wells Fargo
Jon Weiss, Co-CEO of Corporate & Investment Banking, to Retire from Wells Fargo
Fernando Rivas takes over as CEO of Corporate & Investment Banking, effective immediately
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced today that Jon Weiss, Co-CEO of Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB), has informed the company of his intention to retire. Weiss, who has been with Wells Fargo for nearly 20 years, will step down as Co-CEO effective immediately and will formally retire on June 1, 2025. Fernando Rivas, who joined Wells Fargo in May 2024 as Co-CEO of CIB, will become CIB’s sole CEO.
“Jon has a long and distinguished track record of success in financial services, and he has made a lasting impact on Wells Fargo,” said Charlie Scharf, Wells Fargo’s CEO. “Since Jon started leading CIB in early 2020, CIB net income is approximately 40% higher, revenue is approximately 35% higher and the business is well positioned for future growth. His banking expertise is matched only by the strength of his character, his commitment to excellence and his care for the people he’s worked with throughout his 45-year career. We are a better and stronger company because of Jon’s leadership, and we wish him the very best in his future endeavors.”
Weiss started his career with Wells Fargo in 2005 in Investment Banking. In 2008, he became Co-Head of the Investment Banking & Capital Markets division and in 2014 he became President and Head of Wells Fargo Securities. In 2017, he was named Head of Wealth & Investment Management, a position he held until February 2020 when he was named CEO of Corporate & Investment Banking.
Weiss stated: “Over the past two decades, it has been my privilege to work with an outstanding group of colleagues and clients at one of America's great banking franchises. I am proud of the business we have built and the way we do business. Our Corporate & Investment Bank is exceptionally well positioned for continued success with Fernando at its helm. I know that he and our dedicated team will continue to grow the business and serve our clients well.”
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