Mike O'Grady
Mike O’Grady is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Northern Trust, a global financial services firm specializing in wealth management, asset servicing, asset management, and banking solutions for corporations, institutions, affluent families, and individual investors. O’Grady joined Northern Trust in 2011, bringing deep expertise in financial institutions and capital markets. Prior to his role at Northern Trust, he served as a Managing Director in the Financial Institutions Investment Banking Group at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where he advised banks and financial services companies on strategic transactions and long-term growth initiatives. Earlier in his career, he worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers. In addition to his leadership responsibilities at Northern Trust, O’Grady is actively involved in nonprofit and civic organizations.
Mike O'Grady Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Chairman and CEO
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Managing Director and Head of the Depository Institutions Group
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Associate
Academic History
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Bachelor of Business Administration
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Master of Business Administration (MBA)
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
Chairman and CEO, Northern Trust
Board of Trustees, The Field Museum
Board Member, Catholic Extension
Board Member, Northwestern Medical Group
Board of Advisors, Catholic Charities
Prior to his current role as Chairman and CEO, Mike O’Grady served as President of Northern Trust and was a member of the firm’s Board of Directors.
In this capacity, he provided strategic oversight across Northern Trust’s core business lines, including Wealth Management, Corporate and Institutional Services, and Asset Management.
Earlier in his tenure, O’Grady was President of the Corporate and Institutional Services division, where he led global client solutions for institutional investors, corporations, and financial intermediaries.
He also served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, overseeing the firm’s financial strategy, capital management, and operational performance.
MEDIA PRESENCE
O’Grady is a recognized voice in the financial services industry and has been featured in or quoted by leading financial and business media outlets, including CNBC, Bloomberg, American Banker, The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo Finance, and BusinessWire.
His commentary often focuses on global markets, institutional investing, risk management, and long-term wealth strategy.