COO
JPMorgan Chase
Jennifer Piepszak stepped into a firmwide role at the largest bank in the U.S. during one of the fastest-evolving times for the industry in years.
After more than three decades in various leadership positions across JPMorganChase's divisions, Piepszak took on the chief operating officer role in January. Now, she oversees various pillars of the $4 trillion-asset bank's strategy, including the technology modernization agenda, corporate initiatives, efficiency streamlining and talent development.
The move has been "a lot of fun," said Piepszak, who previously served as co-CEO of the commercial and investment bank and spent nearly 20 years in the investment banking business.
(American Banker's methodology requires that a woman be in her role for at least one year, so Piepszak is ranked based on her performance as co-CEO of the commercial and investment bank and not her current position as COO.)