Karen Peetz

Karen Peetz
Occupation	Banking executive
Years active	1998–2023
Known for	First female president of The Bank of New York Mellon; Chief Administrative Officer at Citi

Karen Peetz held the position of president at The Bank of New York Mellon from 2013 until 2016. Having become part of the organization in 1998, she initially managed the financial markets and treasury services sectors before ascending as the institution's inaugural female president. Throughout her career, Peetz was frequently acknowledged as one of the most influential women in banking, achieving the top rank in 2011.

In 2009, she played a pivotal role in establishing the Bank of New York Mellon Women's Initiative Network (WIN), which aims to enhance the career advancement of female staff members.

Peetz transitioned to Citi in 2020, taking on the role of Chief Administrative Officer. By 2022, she was recognized as the seventh most influential woman within the banking industry. She resigned from this position in May 2023, with Anand Selva succeeding her.

Education

Peetz earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Pennsylvania State University and completed a Master of Science in Applied Behavioral Science at Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School.