11 Facts About Ellen Alemany

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Ellen Alemany is the Vice Chairwoman of First Citizens BancShares.

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Ellen Alemany received an MBA from Fordham University with a specialization in finance in 1980.

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Ellen Alemany completed the Credit Training Program at Chase Manhattan Bank in 1981.

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Ellen Alemany has honorary doctorates from Bryant University and Fordham University.

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In 1987, Ellen Alemany joined Citibank and held various positions including CEO for Global Transaction Services, executive vice president for the Commercial Business Group, which includes CitiCapital, the Commercial Markets Group and the Commercial Real Estate Group.

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Ellen Alemany joined RBS Americas as chairman and CEO in 2007.

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In 2008, Ellen Alemany was named CEO of RBS Citizens Financial Group, and was appointed chairman and CEO in 2009.

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Ellen Alemany was a member of the Royal Bank of Scotland Group's executive committee, RBS's nine-member executive leadership team.

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Ellen Alemany came out of early retirement to become the CEO of CIT Group in April 2016 and became chairwoman in May 2016.

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Ellen Alemany was the First District representative on the Federal Advisory Council from 2008 to 2010.

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Ellen Alemany is married to Joaquin "Jack" Alemany; they have three children, including Jackie Alemany.