5. GENDER EQUALITY

Tepper School Alumna Gunjan Kedia Appointed First Female CEO of U.S. Bancorp – Carnegie Mellon University

Written by Amanda

January 29, 2025

Gunjan Kedia, MSIA ’94, has been appointed the first female chief executive officer of U.S. Bancorp, effective April 15, bringing more than 30 years of financial experience to the role. This remarkable achievement places Kedia among a select group of women leading major financial institutions.

Since joining U.S. Bancorp in 2016, Kedia has been a driving force within the organization, most recently serving as president and overseeing all revenue lines. In her new role, she succeeds Andy Cecere, who has been CEO since 2017. In addition to her CEO appointment, Kedia has also been elected to the company’s Board of Directors.

Exemplifying a commitment to leadership and service, Kedia maintains a strong connection to the Tepper School, currently serving on the Business Board of Advisors. She has also served on numerous alumni panels over the years, has been a W.L. Mellon Series Speaker, served as an Alumni Speaker at the Tepper School Master’s Hooding Ceremony, and served as a class reunion volunteer.

Prior to joining U.S. Bancorp, Kedia held global executive positions at State Street Financial and BNY Mellon and leadership roles at consulting firms like McKinsey & Company and PwC. In addition to her degree from the Tepper School, she earned a bachelor’s degree with distinction in engineering from the Delhi School of Engineering. 

Kedia has received numerous recognitions for her achievements, including being named to American Banker’s Most Powerful Women in Finance list six times and Barron’s 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance list twice. She also received the Tepper School’s Alumni Achievement Award in 2018. In addition to her work with the Tepper School’s Business Board of Advisors, she currently serves on the board of directors for PBS, Junior Achievement USA, and CorStone.

Source: cmu.edu

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