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    Bruce Van Saun

    Chairman and CEO at CCitizens Financial Group Inc
    Board
    Since October 2013
    Age
    66 years
    Education
    Holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Bucknell University (1979) and an M.B.A. in Finance and General Management from the University of North Carolina (1983).
    Tenure
    Started as Chairman and CEO at CFG in October 2013, leading the company through strategic growth and operational efficiency.

    Also at Citizens Financial Group Inc

    CJS
    Christopher J. Schnirel
    EVP, Chief Accounting Officer, and Controller
    JFW
    John F. Woods
    Vice Chair and CFO

    About

    A seasoned financial services leader with over 35 years of industry experience, he has held prominent roles at major institutions including The Bank of New York Mellon, where he served as Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, and The Royal Bank of Scotland Group as a Finance Director and board member.

    His career is marked by a strong background in executive leadership and financial expertise, having also contributed senior roles at organizations such as Deutsche Bank, Wasserstein Perella Group, and Kidder Peabody & Co. His diverse experiences have provided him with a deep understanding of mergers, acquisitions, and capital management, which he leverages in his current role.

    Since joining CFG in October 2013 as Chairman and CEO, he has been instrumental in steering the company towards strategic transformation and operational efficiency while maintaining a focus on enhancing customer experience. Beyond his role at CFG, he actively serves on the board of Moody’s Corporation and participates in various industry and community initiatives, underscoring his commitment to both corporate excellence and broader financial industry leadership.

    $CFG Performance Under Bruce Van Saun

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc Finance Director and Board Member2009 to 2013 Held senior position before joining CFG
    The Bank of New York Mellon Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer1997 to 2008 Held several senior positions before joining CFG
    Deutsche Bank, Wasserstein Perella Group, Kidder Peabody & Co. Senior positionsN/A Held various senior roles earlier in his career

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Moody's Corporation Board MemberSince 2016 Active position outside CFG
    The Clearing House Supervisory Board MemberSince 2013 Active position outside CFG
    Bank Policy Institute Board MemberN/A Active position outside CFG
    Partnership for Rhode Island Board MemberN/A Active position outside CFG

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2021
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    No fixed compensation information available for 2021 [0000759944-25-000013_cfg-20241231.htm:207]N/A [0000759944-25-000013_cfg-20241231.htm:207]N/A [0000759944-25-000013_cfg-20241231.htm:207]N/A [0000759944-25-000013_cfg-20241231.htm:207]

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2021

    No information available on performance compensation for 2021 [0000759944-25-000013_cfg-20241231.htm:207]