Who is the CEO of Wells Fargo?

Updated 2026-10-21 Data as of 2026-10-21

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Charlie Scharf has held the job of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Wells Fargo since 2019. Charlie reached the role after 5 tracked posts, most recently Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President at Wells Fargo. He was previously chief executive officer of The Bank of New York Mellon from July 2017 to September 2019 and its chairman from January 2018, and chief executive officer of Visa from November 2012 to December 2016. Charlie studied at Johns Hopkins University (B.A.), New York University (MBA). Charlie is one of 10 tracked leaders at the company.

Charlie Scharf profile

CSCharlie Scharf
Charlie Scharf
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Wells Fargo
Chief executive officer and president since October 2019, chairman of the board since October 2025

Charlie Scharf has been chief executive officer and president of Wells Fargo and a member of its board since October 2019, and chairman of the board since October 2025. Earlier he ran retail financial services at JPMorgan Chase, was CEO of the retail division and CFO of Bank One, and held CFO roles at Citigroup's corporate and investment bank and at Salomon Smith Barney. He is a director of Microsoft and a member of The Business Council.

Education
Johns Hopkins University (B.A.), New York University (MBA)
Email
••••@wellsfargo.com

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Charlie Scharf career history

  • Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Wells FargoOctober 2019 to present
  • Chief Executive Officer, BNY MellonJuly 2017 to September 2019
  • Chief Executive Officer, VisaNovember 2012 to December 2016
  • Chief Executive Officer, Retail Financial Services, JPMorgan Chase
  • CEO of the retail division and Chief Financial Officer, Bank One

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Other leaders at Wells Fargo

LeaderEmailProfile
MSMike SantomassimoChief Financial Officer ••••@wellsfargo.com
SPScott PowellChief Operating Officer ••••@wellsfargo.com
BEBridget EngleHead of Technology ••••@wellsfargo.com
DFDerek FlowersChief Risk Officer ••••@wellsfargo.com
FRFernando RivasCEO of Corporate and Investment Banking ••••@wellsfargo.com
KHKyle HranickyCEO of Commercial Banking ••••@wellsfargo.com
KSKleber SantosCo-CEO, Consumer Banking and Lending ••••@wellsfargo.com
SVSaul Van BeurdenHead of Artificial Intelligence ••••@wellsfargo.com
BSBarry SommersCEO of Wealth and Investment Management ••••@wellsfargo.com

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Who is Charlie Scharf?

Charlie Scharf is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Wells Fargo (as of 2026-10-21). Chief executive officer and president since October 2019, chairman of the board since October 2025. You can see their background and career history above.

What is Charlie Scharf's background?

Charlie Scharf has been chief executive officer and president of Wells Fargo and a member of its board since October 2019, and chairman of the board since October 2025. He was previously chief executive officer of The Bank of New York Mellon from July 2017 to September 2019 and its chairman from January 2018, and chief executive officer of Visa from November 2012 to December 2016. Earlier he ran retail financial services at JPMorgan Chase, was CEO of the retail division and CFO of Bank One, and held CFO roles at Citigroup's corporate and investment bank and at Salomon Smith Barney. He is a director of Microsoft and a member of The Business Council.

How can I contact Charlie Scharf at Wells Fargo?

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