Sallie Krawcheck

Sallie Lorraine Krawcheck (born August 20, 1964) is an American businesswoman, financial executive, and entrepreneur who has been a prominent voice in financial services and women's economic empowerment. After earning her degree from the University of North Carolina, Krawcheck rose through the banking industry, eventually becoming CFO of Sanford C. Bernstein, then head of wealth management at Merrill Lynch during the 2008 financial crisis. She subsequently served as president of the Bank of America's Global Wealth and Investment Management division, overseeing hundreds of billions in assets. In 2014, Krawcheck founded Ellevest, an innovative digital investment platform specifically designed for women, addressing the gender wealth gap and investing disparity. Ellevest combines socially responsible investment options with financial education and mentorship, serving millions of female investors. Krawcheck is a vocal advocate for women's financial inclusion and has written extensively about gender inequality in finance. She serves on multiple boards and is a prolific media commentator on financial and gender issues. Her career demonstrates both success within traditional male-dominated financial institutions and the entrepreneurial vision to create new platforms addressing systemic inequities. Krawcheck represents a new generation of financial leaders focused on democratizing investment and closing the gender wealth gap.