NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MUFG is proud to announce that Hailey Orr, Managing Director and Head of Corporate Strategy & Development, has been named to American Banker’s 2026 list of The Most Powerful Women in Banking NEXT™, the most prestigious recognition in the financial services industry.

The Most Powerful Women in Banking™ program recognizes women whose leadership, performance, and impact are transforming the banking sector and shaping the future of financial services. American Banker’s Most Powerful Women in Banking NEXT ranking spotlights the next generation of industry leadership.

“Over the last six years at MUFG, Hailey has made significant contributions and emerged as an exceptional leader. She’s advanced the firm’s growth and delivered outstanding results, drawing upon her background in Capital Markets Strategy. We’re all very proud of Hailey and her achievements and congratulate her on this notable recognition,” said President & Chief Executive Officer Regional Executive for the Americas, Kevin Cronin.

“What’s striking about 2025 and 2026 was the sheer number of things leaders had to get right at the same time—without a playbook. Women at the highest levels—and those quickly on the rise—were making vital decisions amid economic uncertainty, advances in AI and enormous pressure to rethink how their businesses operate,” said Holly Sraeel, SVP, Strategy and Content, American Banker Live Media. “These leaders were willing to make hard calls, change course if necessary, and bring people along faster to meet the moment. These women have earned their recognition.” 

Recognition and Celebration
Honorees will be recognized during THE MOST POWERFUL WOMEN IN BANKING™ Conference & Gala in New York City.

The Conference takes place October 20–21, 2026, at The Altman Building, bringing together leaders from across financial services for conversations focused on leadership, career growth, industry transformation, and the future of banking.

The celebration will culminate with THE MOST POWERFUL WOMEN IN BANKING™ Gala on October 22, 2026, at the American Museum of Natural History, where honorees will be recognized alongside leaders from across the financial services industry.

To learn more about The Most Powerful Women in Banking™, the 2026 honorees, and the Conference and Gala, visit: Honorees | The Community – The Most Powerful Women in Banking

About MUFG and MUFG Americas
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is one of the world’s leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, MUFG has a global network with approximately 2,000 locations in more than 40 countries. The Group has about 150,000 employees and offers services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing. The Group aims to “be the world’s most trusted financial group” through close collaboration among our operating companies and flexible response to all of the financial needs of our customers, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. MUFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York stock exchanges. For more information, visit https://www.mufg.jp/english.

MUFG’s Americas operations, including its offices in the U.S., Latin America, and Canada, are primarily organized under MUFG Bank, Ltd. and subsidiaries, and are focused on Global Corporate and Investment Banking, Japanese Corporate Banking, and Global Markets. MUFG is one of the largest internationally-headquartered financial institutions in the Americas. For locations, banking capabilities and services, career opportunities, and more, visit https://www.mufgamericas.com/.

About American Banker American Banker is the trusted source that senior executives rely on to lead through change. Through independent journalism, expert analysis, proprietary research, and benchmarking, American Banker delivers the insight financial leaders need to navigate critical opportunities and risks — AI and technology innovation, policy and regulation, M&A, and risk and resilience. American Banker connects a financial services community of more than 950,000 professionals both in person and online. Learn more at americanbanker.com.

Media Contact:
Alicia Faugier
afaugier@us.mufg.jp

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