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Wells Fargo Names Saul Van Beurden to Lead Artificial Intelligence; Kleber Santos to Expand Responsibilities and Serve as Co-CEO of Consumer Banking and Lending with Van Beurden
SAN FRANCISCO, November 20, 2025--Wells Fargo & Company today announced that Saul Van Beurden, currently CEO of Consumer and Small Business Banking, will lead Artificial Intelligence for the company.
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