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Wells Fargo Board of Directors Announces Intention to Name CEO, Charlie Scharf, Chairman
SAN FRANCISCO, July 31, 2025--Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced that the Board of Directors of Wells Fargo intends to appoint Charlie Scharf, Chief Executive Officer, Wells Fargo, as Chairman of the Board. When Mr. Scharf becomes Chairman, the Board intends to appoint a Lead Independent Director to support the Board’s continued independent oversight.
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