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BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Oct 25, 2007)

Filed October 25, 2007For Securities:BACBAC-PBBAC-PKBAC-PLBAC-PMBAC-PNBAC-PSBML-PJBAC-PEBAC-PPBAC-PQBACRPBML-PGBML-PHBML-PLBAC-POMER-PK

Summary

This 8-K filing from Bank of America Corporation (BAC) on October 25, 2007, announces significant leadership changes within its Global Corporate and Investment Banking and Global Wealth and Investment Management divisions. The report details the retirement of R. Eugene Taylor, Vice Chairman and President of Global Corporate and Investment Banking, effective October 24, 2007. His departure marks the end of an era for a key executive in a critical segment of the company's operations. To fill the void left by Mr. Taylor's retirement, Brian T. Moynihan has been appointed as the new President of Global Corporate and Investment Banking. Concurrently, Keith T. Banks will step into the role of President for Global Wealth and Investment Management. Mr. Banks brings a strong background in asset management, having previously led Columbia Management and FleetBoston Financial's asset management arm. These appointments signal a strategic reshuffling of leadership as Bank of America navigates the evolving financial landscape of 2007.

Key Highlights

  • 1R. Eugene Taylor announced his retirement as Vice Chairman and President, Global Corporate and Investment Banking.
  • 2Brian T. Moynihan appointed as the new President of Global Corporate and Investment Banking.
  • 3Keith T. Banks named as the new President of Global Wealth and Investment Management.
  • 4Keith T. Banks has prior leadership experience at Columbia Management and FleetBoston Financial.
  • 5The leadership changes are effective October 24, 2007.
  • 6Mr. Taylor will assist in the transition through the end of 2007.
  • 7The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing these executive appointments and retirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

The filing reports the retirement of R. Eugene Taylor from his roles as Vice Chairman and President of Global Corporate and Investment Banking, and the subsequent appointments of Brian T. Moynihan as President of Global Corporate and Investment Banking, and Keith T. Banks as President of Global Wealth and Investment Management.

Brian T. Moynihan is replacing R. Eugene Taylor as the new President of Global Corporate and Investment Banking.

Keith T. Banks, 51, has significant experience in asset management. He served as President and Chief Investment Officer of Columbia Management since 2004 and previously held similar roles at FleetBoston Financial Corporation's asset management organization from 2000 to 2004.

The appointments of Mr. Moynihan and Mr. Banks are effective October 24, 2007. Mr. Taylor will continue to assist with the transition through the end of 2007.