Article: Karen Peetz; CEO, Issuer, Treasury, Broker-Dealer and Hedge Fund Services (Rank based on her prior role as CEO of Global Corporate Trust) The Bank of New York Mellon.(The 25 Most Powerful Women In Banking 2008)

Byline: Dalia Fahmy

If you think that studying finance is the only preparation for a career in banking, you haven't met Karen Peetz. With a Masters degree in applied behavioral science and a specialization in how organizations change, Peetz has just the kind of expertise needed in today's constantly shifting financial landscape. "It prepared me to analyze and lead change in each of the positions I have held," Peetz says. "Change management is the skill set that has contributed most to my success."

That skill set has allowed her to rapidly climb Wall Street's ranks: in July, Peetz was promoted to CEO of issuer, treasury, broker-dealer and hedge fund ...

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