Gerald Hassell
Gerald L. Hassell | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1952 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Banking executive |
| Years active | 1973–2018 |
| Known for | Chairman and CEO of The Bank of New York Mellon |
Gerald L. Hassell (born 1952) is an American banking executive who formerly held the positions of chairman and CEO at The Bank of New York Mellon.
Career
Hassell began his career at the Bank of New York in 1973, joining as a management trainee at the age of 21. He advanced through various roles in credit and corporate banking, playing a key role in launching the bank's Communications, Entertainment & Publishing Division, while also managing strategic planning and administrative functions.
Prior to his appointment as president and director in 1998—following Tom Renyi’s elevation to CEO—he served as senior executive vice president and chief commercial banking officer, as well as a member of the Senior Policy Committee.
After the merger with Mellon, Hassell retained his presidency, later assuming the roles of chairman and CEO in 2011. He relinquished the presidency in 2012 but continued as CEO until Charles Scharf succeeded him in July 2017. Hassell intended to resign from his chairman position in early 2018.
His professional affiliations include membership with The Financial Services Roundtable and Financial Services Forum, and he holds a board position at Private Export Funding Corporation.
Personal
Hassell holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Duke University, earned in 1973, as well as an MBA specializing in Finance from the New York University Stern School of Business.
He is married to Anita-Agnes, and together they have two children.
Philanthropy
In 2012, Gerald and Anita-Agnes Hassell made a $4 million contribution to Duke University.
He has also served as chairman of the Board of Visitors at Duke’s Fuqua School of Business and acted as Vice Chairman for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of New York.