BofA CEO Brian Moynihan sets up horserace for his successor — but says he wants to stay until 2030

Leadership Changes - Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan has appointed Dean Athanasia and Jim DeMare as group co-presidents, indicating a potential succession planning process [1][5] - CFO Alastair Borthwick has been promoted to executive vice-president and will serve as a strategic advisor to the management team [2] Experience and Tenure - Athanasia and DeMare bring nearly 60 years of combined experience in financial services, having served in various leadership roles [3] - Moynihan has expressed his intention to remain CEO until at least 2030, having led the bank since 2010 [3][7] Market Performance and Pressure - There is increasing pressure from Wall Street for improved performance and stock price, particularly in the corporate and investment bank, private bank, and Merrill Lynch divisions [4][8] - Bank of America shares have increased by 15% year-to-date, which is lower than the 28% rise of JPMorgan Chase and the 20% gain in the S&P bank index [8] Upcoming Financial Reporting - Bank of America is scheduled to report its latest quarterly results on October 15, ahead of its 2025 investor day on November 5 in Boston [9]