NEW YORK, Apr. 12, 2024 – The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (“BNY Mellon”) (NYSE: BK) announced that Rakefet Russak-Aminoach was elected by stockholders as an independent director at the company’s annual stockholder meeting. With the addition of Ms. Russak-Aminoach, BNY Mellon’s Board of Directors will have 11 members, ten of whom are independent. Ms. Russak-Aminoach will serve on the Risk and Technology committees of BNY Mellon’s Board.
“We are pleased to welcome Rakefet to our Board,” said Robin Vince, BNY Mellon President and Chief Executive Officer. “Her global perspective and many years of experience in banking and financial technology will add tremendous value to our Board as we continue to deliver on our strategic objectives for our clients, shareholders and people.”
Ms. Russak-Aminoach is a Managing Partner at Team8, a venture group that builds and invests in companies in the areas of cybersecurity, fintech, data & AI and digital health. She served as President and CEO of Bank Leumi between 2012-2019. Prior to this role, Ms. Russak-Aminoach held several senior leadership positions at the bank since joining in 2004, including Chief Credit Officer and Senior Deputy Chief Executive Officer.
Prior to her tenure at Bank Leumi, she served as the CEO of KPMG Israel. Ms. Russak-Aminoach is the Chair of Hailo Technologies. She also serves on the boards of April Tax Solutions, Inc. and 40Seas Ltd.
Ms. Russak-Aminoach holds an LLB and an MBA in Finance and Insurance, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Economics from Tel Aviv University. She is a certified CPA.
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