{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 073 \u2013 Darrel Hackett, President and CEO, President & CEO, BMO Bank N.A.","description":" In this episode of the Executives\u2019 Exchange, we welcome Darrel Hackett, President and CEO of BMO Bank N.A. and Exec Club Board Member, and guest host, Andrea Saenz, President and CEO of The Chicago Community Trust. Under Darrel\u2019s leadership, BMO continues to soar nationally and in the Chicago area \u2013 where they remain the largest bank in our city. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience on September 19, 2024.    00:00 \u2013 Intro  1:45 \u2013 First Year as BMO U.S. President and CEO  2:30 \u2013 Background   5:08 \u2013 Comments on Bank of the West Acquisition   6:55 \u2013 Cultural Changes  9:10 \u2013 BMO Community Outreach and Giveback  13:13 \u2013 Approach and Vision  14:57 \u2013 Including Communities  17:00 \u2013 Programs for Removing Barriers to Homeownership  18:06 \u2013 Macroeconomic Issues   18:30 \u2013 Handling Economic Cycles  22:05 \u2013 Shifting Focus and Giving Advice Based on Market  23:28 \u2013 Outlook on U.S. Economy  25:36 \u2013 Helping Grow Chicago Economy  26:05 \u2013 Addressing Inequality within Homeownership  28:50 \u2013 Passion Behind Working at BMO  30:55 \u2013 Final Thoughts    Episode Link(s): BMO US Bank   Guest Host: Andrea Saenz, President and CEO, The Chicago Community Trust  Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, The Executives\u2019 Club of Chicago\u202f\u202f  \u202f\u202f  Subscribe on\u202fApple,\u202fSpotify,\u202for wherever you listen to podcasts.\u202f    Thank you to our podcast sponsor,\u202fShure Incorporated.\u202f\u202f  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.\u202f\u202f  Find Shure on:\u202fFacebook\u202f|\u202fLinkedIn\u202f|\u202fInstagram  ","author_name":"The Executives' Exchange","author_url":"http:\/\/theexecutivesexchange.libsyn.com\/website","html":"