KeyCorp CEO Mooney Named Most Powerful Woman in Banking for Second Year

CLEVELAND, Sept. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Beth Mooney, CEO and chairman of KeyCorp KEY, received the top spot on American Banker Magazine's esteemed "The 25 Most Powerful Women in Banking" list for the second year in a row. The honor comes on the heels of Mooney being named one of Fortune's "50 Most Powerful Women in Business," on September 18.

In addition to Mooney, American Banker recognizes three other KeyCorp executives with their annual Women in Banking awards. Maria Coyne, Key's EVP and branch network executive, was ranked number 18 on the publication's "The 25 Most Powerful Women in Banking" list, and Amy Brady, chief information officer at KeyCorp, was ranked number six on the publication's "The 25 Women to Watch" list. Margot Copeland, Key's Director of Philanthropy and Civic Engagement will receive American Banker's Community Impact Award.

"Not only is Mooney driving top results at KeyCorp as profits and share price have risen under her leadership, but she's wielding influence to make a difference in the lives of her customers and community," said Bonnie McGeer, executive editor of American Banker Magazine. "It's this holistic approach to leadership that embodies American Banker's 25 Most Powerful Women in Banking and Finance ranking and that is rebuilding public trust in the banking industry."

KeyCorp's honorees are being recognized for their significant contributions to the organization in the past year. Award applicants are evaluated on a number of criteria, including scope of her job, innovation brought to her role and influence both within and outside her institution. The women who are included in American Banker's annual lists are the most influential female leaders in the banking and finance sectors.

"This honor is much more than a personal achievement.  It is a proud testament to the diverse, inclusive and collaborative culture we've nurtured at KeyBank," said Mooney.

Mooney, who is the first woman to lead a top 20 U.S. bank, joined KeyCorp in 2006 as the top executive of the bank's then-14-state Community Bank. She became CEO in 2011, launching significant and strategic change to position KeyBank for continued growth. In her role as CEO, Mooney leads a workforce of 14,000 employees and is responsible for the bank's two million clients and approximately $92 billion in assets.

Since joining KeyCorp in 2001, Coyne has emerged as a prominent thought leader in consumer and small business banking, with a strong focus on creating opportunities for women as the founder of Key4Women. She is responsible for the creation, development and execution of the sales, service and operation of Key's Consumer and Small Business Retail network, which spans more than 1,000 branches and 1,300 ATMs in 12 states.

Brady joined KeyCorp in 2012 as the CIO and leads the firm's Enterprise Technology and Operations organization. In her role, Brady is responsible for the technology, operations, security, data and procurement functions for Key, leading a team of more than 4,500 individuals in order to provide innovative technology and extraordinary service to clients.

Copeland, who joined KeyBank in 2001 as the director of Corporate Diversity and Philanthropy, currently leads the KeyBank Foundation. Through her work, she guides the company's strategic philanthropic investments in workforce development, financial education and diversity programs that help communities achieve economic self-sufficiency. Under her leadership, Key gives an average of $18 million annually to nonprofit organizations, in the form of philanthropy, corporate contributions, and volunteerism.

"All of the women recognized by American Banker view the future through a lens of confidence, responsibility and optimism," said Mooney. "Their example inspires me to give my best every day.  I congratulate each of them, especially Key's very own Amy Brady, Maria Coyne and Margot Copeland."

Mooney, Coyne, Brady and Copeland, along with the other award recipients, will be gathering at the dinner and awards ceremony hosted by American Banker at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City on October 9. Full lists can be viewed at http://www.americanbanker.com/women-in-banking/.

About KeyCorp

KeyCorp KEY was organized more than 160 years ago and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. One of the nation's largest bank-based financial services companies, Key has assets of approximately $92 billion. Key provides deposit, lending, cash management and investment services to individuals, small and medium-sized businesses under the name of KeyBank N.A. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name.  For more information on how clients Turn To Key, visit https://www.key.com/. KeyBank is Member FDIC.

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