Episode 073 – Darrel Hackett, President and CEO, President & CEO, BMO Bank N.A.

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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