Katy Knox

Having amassed 39 years of experience in financial services, Katy Knox is one of the longest-tenured female leaders in the U.S. private banking sector. Knox, president of Bank of America's Private Bank since 2018 and a member of BoA's executive management team, views her visibility as both a responsibility and an opportunity.

"As Marian Wright Edelman said, 'You can't be what you can't see.' For many associates at Bank of America, especially those early in their careers, it's powerful to see leaders who reflect the communities we serve," said Knox. "Our industry has a unique opportunity to engage emerging sources of wealth with fresh perspectives and talent, and we're committed to developing that talent internally."