Operation HOPE, Inc., the nation’s largest non-profit dedicated to financial empowerment for underserved communities, today announced that William M. “Bill” Daley, has been elected to its global board of advisors.
Daley is vice chairman of Public Affairs for Wells Fargo and a member of the company’s Operating Committee. He joined Wells Fargo in 2019, leading the Public Affairs organization, which includes Communications & Brand Management, Government Relations & Public Policy, Social Impact, Sustainability, and the Business Execution Office. A lawyer by profession, Daley has held numerous roles in both public service and finance. Among his many accolades, Daley was appointed Chief of Staff to President Barack Obama. Prior to this role, he served as U.S. Secretary of Commerce in the Clinton administration, and in 2000, ran then-Vice President Al Gore’s presidential campaign. In the private sector, William served as vice chairman at JPMorgan Chase and later at BNY Mellon. He previously served as president of SBC Communications and president and chief operating officer at Amalgamated Bank of Chicago.
He joins a distinguished Board that consists of some of the nation’s top executives in business, banking, technology and the non-profit sector. Advisory board members provide guidance and support to Operation HOPE, which provides financial literacy education to youth, adults and small business owners across the US.
“Operation HOPE continues to grow with the help of industry leaders, like Bill Daley, who challenge us to increase our impact. He is highly intelligent and insightful, with a commitment to public service that is unmatched,” said Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman and CEO, John Hope Bryant. “I’m proud to have such a rare and balanced individual join our Board. Undoubtedly, Bill’s contributions will help Operation HOPE continue to grow.”