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Robin Vince Elected Chairman of BNY's Board of Directors
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation ("BNY") (NYSE: BK), a global financial services company, today announced that Chief Executive Officer Robin Vince was unanimously elected by the Board of Directors ("the Board") to the additional position of Chairman, and Joe Echevarria, the current Chairman, as lead independent director, effective September 1, 2025. Joe Echevarria previously held the lead independent director role from 2016 to 2019.
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[{"type":"text","content":"NEW YORK, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation ("BNY") (NYSE: BK), a global financial services company, today announced that Chief Executive Officer Robin Vince was unanimously elected by the Board of Directors ("the Board") to the additional position of Chairman, and Joe Echevarria, the current Chairman, as lead independent director, effective September 1, 2025. Joe Echevarria previously held the lead independent director role from 2016 to 2019.","length":503,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":""Since stepping into his role almost three years ago, Robin has demonstrated why the Board chose him as CEO. He has a rigorous approach to strategy and execution, along with an unwavering dedication to serving clients and creating value for shareholders," said Joe Echevarria, Independent Chairman.","length":308,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Robin Vince joined the Board of Directors of BNY and became Chief Executive Officer on August 31, 2022.","length":103,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"In the role of Chairman, Robin will lead the work to set the agenda for the board, leveraging his deep understanding of BNY's business to continue the firm's transformation, drive strategy and manage risk.","length":218,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"As the lead independent director, Joe Echevarria's responsibilities will include acting as a liaison between independent directors and the Chairman and CEO, providing input on behalf of the independent directors on board agendas, calling meetings of the independent directors and setting agendas for executive sessions and meetings of independent directors.","length":361,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":""I'm grateful for the leadership of Joe and the entire Board of Directors, and I look forward to our continued collaboration," said Robin Vince, BNY CEO and Chairman-elect. "I am confident in our company's trajectory and see tremendous opportunity ahead as we continue to deliver for our clients, embrace new ways of working and come together as one BNY."","length":383,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"MediaAnneliese Diedrichs +44 7930 135 524 [email protected]","length":82,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"InvestorsMarius Merz&nbs...