Celebrating Black Excellence

Celebrating Black Excellence

Shown in picture (left to right): Derrick Johnson, President & CEO, NAACP, Will Alston - Head of Corporate Banking, Corporate & Investment Banking Executive, Wells Fargo, Brenda Lauderback - Board Chair, Denny’s, Buwa Binitie - Founder & CEO, Dantes Partners, LLC.

Our inaugural Black Business Leaders’ Summit was held recently in New Orleans. Prominent Black Business leaders gathered to engage in meaningful conversations around common goals and building a more inclusive community. 

Bloomberg radio was on-site to speak with our Wells Fargo leaders and attendees.

  • Will Alston, Managing Director, Head of Corporate Banking, Corporate & Investment Banking, Wells Fargo
  • Gaurdie Banister, Former President & CEO Aera Energy LLC and current founder and CEO of Different Points of View 
  • Buwa Binitie, CEO and Founder of Dumas Collective 
  • Bill Borden, Corporate Vice President, World Wide Financial Services, Microsoft 
  • Aisha Bowe, Founder & CEO of STEMBoard, Future Astronaut 
  • Melissa Bradley, Founder and Managing Partner, 1863 Ventures 
  • Donna Brazile, ABC News Contributor and veteran political strategist 
  • Wole Coaxum, Founder & CEO, Mobility Capital Finance (MoCaFi)
  • Ben Carson Jr., Co-Founder and Partner, FVLCRFUM
  • Damien Dwin, Founder and CEO, Lafayette Square
  • Nicole Elam, President & CEO, National Bankers’ Association (NBA)
  • Kristy Fercho, Head of Diverse Segments, Representation, and Inclusion, Wells Fargo 
  • T.D. Jakes, Chairman, T.D. Jakes Group
  • Derrick Johnson, President & CEO, NAACP
  • Brenda Lauderback, Chairman, Board of Directors, Denny’s, Inc. 
  • Todd McDonald, President, Liberty Bank and Trust Company
  • James H. Sills, III, President and CEO of Mechanics and Farmers Bank
  • Janell Stephens, CEO and Founder of Camille Rose
  • Danielle Squires, Head of CIB Diverse Segments, Wells Fargo
  • David Steward, Founder/Chairman, World Wide Technology
  • Reggie Van Lee, Partner & Managing Director, AlixPartners and Senior Advisor, The Carlyle Group
  • Jon Weiss, Chief Executive Officer of Corporate & Investment Banking, Wells Fargo
  • Ather Williams, Head of Strategy, Digital, and Innovation, Wells Fargo

Hear from our featured speakers on Bloomberg Radio

Bloomberg Businessweek podcast

Listen to the replay of  Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec, hosts of Bloomberg Businessweek, live from the 2023 Black Business Leaders’ Summit.

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Creating Moments of Opportunity for Corporate and Investment Banking

Jon Weiss, CEO of Wells Fargo Corporate & Investment Banking and Danielle Squires, Head of Diverse Segments for CIB, join Bloomberg Radio live and discuss their expectations for the event.

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Banking in Under Served Communities

Listen to Nicole Elam, President & CEO of National Bankers Association, and Todd McDonald, President of Liberty Bank, discuss Minority Depository Institutions: Capitalizing on Evolving Market Opportunities with Bloomberg Radio.

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Event gallery

  • Chairman Jakes, T.D. Jakes Group
  • Kristy Fercho, Head of Diverse Segments, Representation, and Inclusion, Wells Fargo
  • Carol Massar & Tom Stenovec, Hosts of Bloomberg BusinessWeek
  • David Steward, Chairman & Founder, World Wide Technology
  • Jon Weiss, CEO, Corporate & Investment Banking
  • Danielle Squires, Head of Diverse Segments, Corporate & Investment Banking, Wells Fargo
  • Gaurdie Banister, Chairman, Russell Reynolds Associates
  • Marie Perry, CFO, ASGN
  • Reggie Van Lee, Partner & Managing Director, AlixPartners and Senior Advisor, The Carlyle Group
  • Wole Coaxum, Founder and CEO, Mobility Capital Finance (MoCaFi)
  • Ather Williams – Head of Strategy, Digital and Innovation, Wells Fargo
  • Aisha Bowe - Founder & CEO, STEMBoard
  • Bill Borden - Corporate Vice President, Worldwide Financial Services, Microsoft
  • Todd McDonald, President of Liberty Bank
  • Nicole Elam, President & CEO of National Bankers Association
  • Carol Massar & Tom Stenovec, Hosts of Bloomberg BusinessWeek Radio
  • Wole Coaxum, Founder and CEO, Mobility Capital Finance (MoCaFi)
  • Ruth Jacks, Head of Diverse Segments, Commercial Banking, Wells Fargo
  • Carol Massar & Tom Stenovec, Hosts of Bloomberg BusinessWeek

Learn more from our inspiring Black Leaders

Kristy Fercho

"Our work on diversity, equity, and inclusion is a long-term commitment, and I am very proud to be leading a dedicated team that is committed to driving positive outcomes for our employees and communities."

Read Q&A with Kristy >

Danielle Squires

"Financial literacy and education, particularly when acquired at a young age and built upon, can be as important to one’s well-being as good eating and exercise habits are to good health."

Read Q&A with Danielle >

Ruth Jacks

"We know that when our company and leadership reflect the communities we serve, the diversity of thought fostered makes our work environment a healthier, happier place, and we show up in the best way for our clients and colleagues."

Read Q&A with Ruth >

Gigi Dixon

"If we are committed to diversity and inclusion, we are promoting the concept while demonstrating actions that drive full participation of all people, regardless of their diversity dimensions. If we are successful, we experience belonging."

Read Q&A with Gigi >

Black Business Leaders' Summit

Celebrating Black business leaders

Wells Fargo’s inaugural Black Business Leaders’ Summit in New Orleans celebrated the achievements of Black business leaders and explored ways to make the financial system more inclusive for everyone.

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Leading Voices: A conversation with Danielle Squires and Kristy Fercho

Join Danielle Squires and Kristy Fercho as they discuss Wells Fargo’s deep commitment to diversity and inclusion and how we work with diverse owned, led and minority depository institutions  to help serve their needs.

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