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Paul Ricci
Best Egg
Taking over for founding chief executive Jeffrey Meiler this year, Best Egg CEO Paul Ricci is now at the helm of one of Delaware’s fastest growing companies. With about 1,000 employees less than a decade after its launch, Best Egg’s online lending platform has become a major job creator for the state. Looking back, Ricci, who has served as the company’s chief financial officer twice for about six total years, is familiar with the company’s growth plan and is continuing to diversify its operations.
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Chip Rossi
Bank of America
As president of Bank of America Delaware, Chip Rossi continues
to oversee more than 6,000
state workers in its banking and investment teams across numerous sites. Bank of America became a major player in Delaware following the acquisition of the former MBNA Bank, where Rossi once worked too. Outside of the bank, Rossi
is among the most visible chief executives in the state, working with nonprofit, education and elected leaders to advance efforts to reach underserved populations.
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Abby Mrozinski
Wilmington Trust
In 2021, Abby Mrozinski was selected to serve as head of global capital markets for Wilmington Trust, the investment arm of M&T Bank, after 15 years of experience
in the company. She was a key leader in the 2011 merger of Wilmington Trust and M&T, helping in long-term planning of the brand. In her new role she oversees the largest practice in Wilmington Trust’s Institutional Client Services division, offering trustee, custody, fixed income, investment management, loan agency, default/bankruptcy, and other special corporate services
in more than 90 countries. Her leadership has already drawn industry accolades.
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Sallie Mae
Donna Vieira
As executive vice president and chief commercial officer for student loan giant Sallie Mae, Donna Vieira is among the highest ranking and most visible executives at its Newark headquarters. She’s responsible for the company’s top-line revenue growth and creating an integrated digital experience across the enterprise.
Her career has also seen executive- level roles at JPMorgan Chase and American Express, helping to drive customer acquisition. Her expertise led Gov. John Carney to appoint her to the state’s Plans Management Board, which oversees investments for tens of thousands of families in savings and retirement plans.
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