RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Board of Directors of BMO Financial group has announced the appointment of Darryl White as Chief Executive Office, effective November 1, 2017; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of this event by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, Darryl White previously held the role of Chief Operating Officer and was accountable for providing global strategic leadership to the bank's Personal, Commercial and Wealth business; and
WHEREAS, In that role, Darryl White ensured that the bank's marketing strategy contributed strongly to the bank's overall growth plans; and
WHEREAS, Widely admired for his keen leadership skills, Darryl White was also responsible for ensuring that the bank's technology function delivered strategic capabilities across the organization; and
WHEREAS, Prior to becoming Chief Operating Officer, Darryl White served as Group Head of BMO Capital Markets where he deepened the group's presence in the United States; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Darryl White serve as an example to all; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council, assembled this eighth day of November, 2017, do hereby congratulate Darryl White on this appointment and do herby express our best wishes for his success in this new role; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Darryl White.
Alderman - 14th Ward