Who is the Chief Risk Officer of Wells Fargo?

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

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Derek Flowers has been the Chief Risk Officer of Wells Fargo since 2022 and reports to Charlie Scharf. He joined the company in 1995 and led the strategic execution and operations office from June 2019 to January 2022, after serving as chief credit and market risk officer for the company and for Wells Fargo Securities and the corporate banking groups. Derek reached the role after 3 tracked posts, most recently Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer at Wells Fargo. Derek studied at University of Arizona (B.S. in finance and entrepreneurship), University of Michigan Ross School of Business (MBA). Derek is based out of Charlotte, North Carolina. Derek is one of 10 tracked leaders at the company.

Derek Flowers profile

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Derek Flowers
Chief Risk Officer, Wells Fargo
Charlotte, North Carolina · Chief risk officer since January 2022; retiring in mid-January 2027

Derek Flowers has been senior executive vice president and chief risk officer of Wells Fargo since January 2022, and is based in Charlotte. In September 2026 Wells Fargo announced that he will retire in mid-January 2027, with Scott Powell succeeding him.

Education
University of Arizona (B.S. in finance and entrepreneurship), University of Michigan Ross School of Business (MBA)
Reports to
Charlie Scharf
Email
••••@wellsfargo.com

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Derek Flowers career history

  • Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, Wells FargoJanuary 2022 to present
  • Head of Strategic Execution and Operations, Wells FargoJune 2019 to January 2022
  • Chief Credit and Market Risk Officer, Wells Fargo

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Other leaders at Wells Fargo

LeaderEmailProfile
CSCharlie ScharfCharlie ScharfChairman and Chief Executive Officer ••••@wellsfargo.com
MSMike SantomassimoChief Financial Officer ••••@wellsfargo.com
SPScott PowellChief Operating Officer ••••@wellsfargo.com
BEBridget EngleHead of Technology ••••@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 Derek Flowers?

Derek Flowers is the Chief Risk Officer of Wells Fargo (as of 2026-10-21). Chief risk officer since January 2022; retiring in mid-January 2027. You can see their background and career history above.

What is Derek Flowers's background?

Derek Flowers has been senior executive vice president and chief risk officer of Wells Fargo since January 2022, and is based in Charlotte. He joined the company in 1995 and led the strategic execution and operations office from June 2019 to January 2022, after serving as chief credit and market risk officer for the company and for Wells Fargo Securities and the corporate banking groups. In September 2026 Wells Fargo announced that he will retire in mid-January 2027, with Scott Powell succeeding him.

How can I contact Derek Flowers at Wells Fargo?

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Who does Derek Flowers report to?

Derek Flowers reports to Charlie Scharf. See the full org chart on the Wells Fargo executives page.