Northern Trust Taps Industry Experts in Leadership Changes

Northern Trust Corporation announced a number of leadership changes, effective Oct. 1, 2024.

“These changes represent our One Northern Trust strategy designed to optimize growth, strengthen resiliency and drive productivity,” said chairman and chief executive officer Michael O’Grady. “They reflect the strength of our leaders and depth of our talent practices, and our commitment to continuing to serve our clients with distinction in an ever-changing landscape.”

Peter B. Cherecwich, president of Asset Servicing, will become chief operating officer. In this newly created role, Cherecwich will focus on ensuring operational excellence and resiliency, effective risk management and controls, and scalable growth.
Teresa Parker will defer her previously announced retirement and serve as president of Asset Servicing. Parker most recently served as president, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). She has been based in London, Singapore and Chicago and has held executive leadership roles including chief operating officer for Asset Servicing; head of the Asia Pacific Region (APAC); and global head of Securities Lending.
Steven L. Fradkin will be named vice chairman of Northern Trust. In this capacity, Fradkin will seek to enhance growth initiatives and foster connections across Northern Trust’s client franchise.
Chief Financial Officer Jason Tyler will assume the role of president of Wealth Management. Tyler previously served as head of Corporate Strategy, Asset Management’s head of the Institutional Group, and Wealth Management’s chief financial officer.
David W. Fox Jr., president of the Global Family & Private Investment Offices Group, will serve as chief financial officer. Fox has served in a number of leadership capacities, previously serving as head of the Americas for Asset Servicing and vice chairman of Investment Banking at J.P. Morgan. A successor to Fox to serve as president of the Global Family & Private Investment Offices Group will be named soon.