2025 Recap: 5 Most Impactful Women's C-Suite Appointments in USA

Gunjan Kedia

Gunjan Kedia made history by becoming the CEO of U.S. Bancorp in 2025. This makes her only the second female to run a major American banking firm. She brings quite a modern outlook to the job given her exposure to global banking, wealth management, and change. She had been taking on various jobs in an organization focusing on growth, the consumer, and online banking prior to her promotion.

As the Chief Executive Officer, she is currently leading U.S. Bancorp during this uncertain economy while keeping the core values of responsible banking, innovation, and trust at the forefront. her style of leading has been a mix of her analytical capabilities with empathy so that the bank is well-positioned for the future and competing in this rapidly changing financial ecosystem.