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  <title>Episode 073 – Darrel Hackett, President and CEO, President &amp;amp; CEO, BMO Bank N.A.</title>
  <description> In this episode of the Executives’ Exchange, we welcome Darrel Hackett,&amp;amp;nbsp;President and CEO of BMO Bank N.A. and Exec Club Board Member,&amp;amp;nbsp;and guest host, Andrea Saenz, President and CEO of The Chicago Community Trust. Under Darrel’s leadership, BMO continues to soar nationally and in the Chicago area – where they remain the largest bank in our city.&amp;amp;nbsp;This episode was recorded in front of a live audience on September 19, 2024.&amp;amp;nbsp;   &amp;amp;nbsp;   00:00 – Intro&amp;amp;nbsp;   1:45 – First Year as BMO U.S. President and CEO&amp;amp;nbsp;   2:30 – Background&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;   5:08 – Comments on Bank of the West Acquisition&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;   6:55 – Cultural Changes&amp;amp;nbsp;   9:10 – BMO Community Outreach and Giveback&amp;amp;nbsp;   13:13 – Approach and Vision&amp;amp;nbsp;   14:57 – Including Communities&amp;amp;nbsp;   17:00 – Programs for Removing Barriers to Homeownership&amp;amp;nbsp;   18:06 – Macroeconomic Issues&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;   18:30 – Handling Economic Cycles&amp;amp;nbsp;   22:05 – Shifting Focus and Giving Advice Based on Market&amp;amp;nbsp;   23:28 – Outlook on U.S. Economy&amp;amp;nbsp;   25:36 – Helping Grow Chicago Economy&amp;amp;nbsp;   26:05 – Addressing Inequality within Homeownership&amp;amp;nbsp;   28:50 – Passion Behind Working at BMO&amp;amp;nbsp;   30:55 – Final Thoughts&amp;amp;nbsp;    &amp;amp;nbsp;   Episode Link(s): BMO US Bank&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;    Guest Host: Andrea Saenz, President and CEO, The Chicago Community Trust&amp;amp;nbsp;   Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content &amp;amp;amp; Communications Officer, The Executives’ Club of Chicago  &amp;amp;nbsp;     &amp;amp;nbsp;   Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. &amp;amp;nbsp;    &amp;amp;nbsp;   Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Shure Incorporated.  &amp;amp;nbsp;  For nearly 100 years, Shure Incorporated has developed best-in-class audio products that provide high-quality performance, reliability and value. Headquartered in Niles, Illinois, our history of innovation and expertise in acoustics, wireless technology, and more enables us to deliver seamless, transparent audio experiences to a global audience. Our diverse product line includes world-class wired and wireless microphones, networked audio systems and signal processors, conferencing and discussion systems, software, a loudspeaker, and award-winning earphones and headphones.  &amp;amp;nbsp;   Find Shure on: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram&amp;amp;nbsp;  </description>
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