Wells Fargo & Company has appointed Fiona Gallagher as the new CEO for Wells Fargo Bank International Unlimited Company (WFBI), effective from 1 October.
Based in Dublin, Ireland, Gallagher will report to John Langley, president of Wells Fargo’s Europe, the Middle East and Africa region, and the WFBI board of directors.
Gallagher will be responsible for the leadership, management and governance of Wells Fargo’s European Bank, including its branches in the UK and Germany.
In addition, she will serve as executive director on the WFBI board and on management committees.
Most recently, Gallagher was managing director, global head of securities services and chief country officer for Ireland at Deutsche Bank.
At Deutsche Bank, Gallagher was responsible for custody, clearing and settlement, as well as fund administration services.
Prior to Deutsche Bank, Gallagher worked in senior roles at Barclays Capital and Merrill Lynch in New York.
Langley said: “As a bank, we are committed to helping our customers reach their financial goals, and with Fiona Gallagher’s leadership skills, alongside the support of our regional banking team, we are well positioned to grow our European Bank in line with our regional strategic objectives.”
Louise Li, interim chair of Wells Fargo Bank International, commented: “On behalf of the board of Wells Fargo’s European bank, we are extremely pleased that Fiona Gallagher is joining Wells Fargo. With Fiona Gallagher’s industry experience, our European Bank and stakeholders will benefit from her expertise as we continue to strengthen and develop our platform.”
