Charles W. Scharf

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Charles W. Scharf is the Chairman and CEO of Wells Fargo, having joined the company in 2019 to lead its transformation following a series of regulatory and reputational challenges. He previously served as CEO of Visa Inc. and BNY Mellon, and held senior roles at JPMorgan Chase, Bank One, and Citigroup. Scharf holds an Executive MBA from NYU Stern School of Business and is recognized for his expertise in banking, risk management, and large-scale organizational change. Under his leadership, Wells Fargo has seen significant improvements in risk controls and regulatory compliance.