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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Wells Fargo (WFC)

Wells Fargo names Scott Powell Chief Risk Officer effective January 15, 2027

Neutral Impact 4 of 5 leadership Written later

Wells Fargo said on September 23, 2026 that Scott E. Powell will become its Chief Risk Officer effective January 15, 2027. After that date he will no longer serve as the company's Chief Operating Officer. The filing does not describe the reasons for the change or any compensation terms.

Key points

  • Scott E. Powell appointed Chief Risk Officer, effective January 15, 2027
  • Powell will no longer serve as Chief Operating Officer after that date
  • Announced September 23, 2026 in an SEC Form 8-K under Item 5.02

The filing

CompanyWells Fargo (WFC)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECSep 23, 2026, 4:43 PM ET
Accession number0000072971-26-000308

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 2:16 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on September 23, 2026.

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