Episode 073 – Darrel Hackett, President and CEO, President & CEO, BMO Bank N.A.
Description
In this episode of the Executives' Exchange, we welcome Darrel Hackett, President and CEO of BMO Bank N.A. and Exec Club Board Member, and guest host, Andrea Saenz, President and CEO of The Chicago Community Trust. Under Darrel's leadership, BMO continues to soar nationally and in the Chicago area – where they remain the largest bank in our city. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience on September 19, 2024.
00:00 – Intro
1:45 – First Year as BMO U.S. President and CEO
2:30 – Background
5:08 – Comments on Bank of the West Acquisition
6:55 – Cultural Changes
9:10 – BMO Community Outreach and Giveback
13:13 – Approach and Vision
14:57 – Including Communities
17:00 – Programs for Removing Barriers to Homeownership
18:06 – Macroeconomic Issues
18:30 – Handling Economic Cycles
22:05 – Shifting Focus and Giving Advice Based on Market
23:28 – Outlook on U.S. Economy
25:36 – Helping Grow Chicago Economy
26:05 – Addressing Inequality within Homeownership
28:50 – Passion Behind Working at BMO
30:55 – Final Thoughts
Episode Link(s): BMO US Bank
Guest Host: Andrea Saenz, President and CEO, The Chicago Community Trust
Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, The Executives' Club of Chicago
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