Charles Noski Elected as Wells Fargo Board Chair

Charles Noski was elected as the Board Chair of Wells Fargo. He holds this position since 2021.

Charles Noski has a strong background in finance, serving as the CFO of Dow Chemical and Bank of America. His extensive experience in the field has prepared him for this role.

As the Board Chair of Wells Fargo, Charles Noski oversees the company's strategic direction and ensures its continued success.

Charles Noski has had a remarkable career spanning nearly 50 years. He began his career as a staff accountant at Haskins & Sells (now Deloitte) in 1973.

He rose to partner with Deloitte & Touche, serving some of the firm's largest and most complex clients. Noski's experience in the accounting profession is extensive, with a deep understanding of financial matters. He served in senior leadership positions with Hughes Electronics Corporation from 1990 until 1999, including chief financial officer, president and chief operating officer, and a member of the board of directors.

Noski has held various executive positions at prominent companies, including Bank of America, AT&T, and Northrop Grumman. He has also served as chief financial officer for AT&T Corporation from 1999 until 2002 and vice chairman of the board of directors during 2002.

Charles Noski is a highly respected professional with a long and distinguished career. He currently serves as a director on the boards of several prominent companies.

He is a director on the board of Booking Holdings Inc., a position he has held since 2015. Noski also serves on the board of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, a role he took on in 2020.

In addition to his corporate roles, Noski is a corporate officer and principal at the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and also serves in a similar capacity at the Financial Executives International.

Charles Noski's career has been marked by significant leadership roles in various companies. He served as Chairman of Wells Fargo & Company until August 8, 2021.

Before joining Wells Fargo, Noski held a Director/Board Member position at Microsoft Corporation, which he left on December 3, 2019. His tenure at Financial Accounting Foundation, where he was Chairman, ended on December 31, 2018.

Noski also had a stint as a Director/Board Member at Avon Products, Inc., which concluded on May 15, 2018.

Here are Charles Noski's former positions in a concise list:

Charles Noski's tenure as chairman of Wells Fargo's board came to an end, as he planned to retire.

Charles Noski, who joined Wells Fargo's board in June 2019, became chairman in March 2020, succeeding Elizabeth Duke.

Steven Black, a former vice chairman of JPMorgan Chase, was elected as the new chairman.

Noski will stay on the board until September 30 to facilitate Black's transition to the new role.

Noski joined Wells Fargo's board just as the company was working to improve its standing with regulators and retool its operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

He will be succeeded in his role as chair of the board's governance and nominating committee by board member Wayne Hewett.

Noski's departure marks the fifth change in Wells Fargo's board chair in as many years.

The company continues to work through regulatory troubles, including an asset cap imposed by the Federal Reserve in 2018.

Charles Noski is retiring as Wells Fargo Chairman, a move that will see him succeeded by Steven Black, a seasoned industry veteran with ties to CEO Charlie Scharf.

Charles Noski joined Wells Fargo's board in June 2019 and became chairman in March 2020, taking over after Elizabeth Duke stepped down.

He will stay on the board until September 30 to facilitate Black's transition to the new role, and will be succeeded in the role of chair of the board's governance and nominating committee by Wayne Hewett.

Charles Noski's tenure as chairman began at an important inflection point for the company, as it worked to improve its standing with regulators and retool its operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

He will be remembered for his work on increasing the company's disclosures regarding environmental, social and governance issues.