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WENDELL K CHESTNUT

Senior Vice President

Market Executive

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Wendell is a strategic leader and an intentional educator with the drive to ensure that teammates, clients, and the community fully understand the capabilities of working with Bank of America.  He strives to know the needs of others with a goal of making everyone successful!

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In his capacity as the Manhattan Business Banking Market Manager at Bank of America, Wendell's responsibilities include leading a team of relationship managers focused on understanding each client’s unique needs and to deliver strategic financial guidance and solutions. His  mission is to help local companies thrive by achieving their business goals, no matter how simple or complex.  He achieves this mission by assuring the team is educated on the marketplace they operate and the nuances of the varying industries that each relationship team supports.

With over 25 years of experience, Wendell has also served as Market Manager for Small Business Banking, Senior Relationship Manager in Business Banking, Director of Planning & Operations in Bank of America Securities, Manager of Marketing Communications in the Commercial Development Group as well as several other roles throughout his tenure with BofA. Throughout his banking career he has served mid-sized companies throughout the Northeast to achieve their banking needs.

To help create a more sustainable future for the companies and communities he serves, Wendell volunteers with several not-for-profit organizations focused on education and human rights for people of color and the LGBT+ community.  Recently, he served as the Past President of the Board of Pride in Our Workplace. He also serves as a mentor for teammates across Bank of America in the Black Professional Group, Black Executive Leadership Council, and the LGBT+ Pride.  

Originally from Philadelphia, PA, Wendell graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Women Studies from Williams College. He also has a graduate degree from the Stonier School of Banking and Leadership Degree from Wharton.  He resides in Manhattan.

  • LANGUAGES

    English

  • INDUSTRY FOCUS

    • Not-for-profit
    • General industries
    • Professional Services
    • Retail

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