Bruce Van Saun

Chairman and CEO at CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP INC/RI

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/RI

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

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc	Finance Director and Board Member	2009 to 2013	Held senior position before joining CFG
The Bank of New York Mellon	Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer	1997 to 2008	Held several senior positions before joining CFG
Deutsche Bank, Wasserstein Perella Group, Kidder Peabody & Co.	Senior positions	N/A	Held various senior roles earlier in his career

External Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
Moody's Corporation	Board Member	Since 2016	Active position outside CFG
The Clearing House Supervisory Board	Member	Since 2013	Active position outside CFG
Bank Policy Institute	Board Member	N/A	Active position outside CFG
Partnership for Rhode Island	Board Member	N/A	Active position outside CFG

Fixed Compensation

Data from FY 2021

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Performance Compensation

Data from FY 2021

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