Welcome to FunTimes Exchange, the podcast where every voice matters. Today, we're exploring the remarkable of Renee Sterling, a powerful figure in global finance who currently serves as the Executive Director and EMEA Regulatory Controller and International Data Controller at Wells Fargo in London. With Jamaican heritage and Miami roots, Renee has navigated nearly two decades in London's banking world, beginning with a yearlong City fellowship at Goldman Sachs in 2008.
We'll unpack her insights on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the financial sector, her passionate advocacy for mental health awareness, her work building generational wealth in the African diaspora community, and the leadership principles that have guided her success. From chairing the International Finance DEI Council at Wells Fargo to co-hosting her "Race2Rise" podcast, Renee's story offers valuable lessons about authentic leadership, community service, and creating lasting impact.
So whether you're interested in international finance, DEI initiatives that actually work, or how to balance professional excellence with meaningful community engagement, this episode has something valuable for you.
Let's get into it.