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Dr. Keith Pettiford

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Financial Services Leader | Strategic Advisor | Risk Management | Executive at Financial Services
📍 New Castle, Delaware, United States

Dr. Keith Pettiford is a seasoned financial services executive with over three decades of experience in risk management and business analytics at firms like JPMorgan Chase, Citibank, and Harley-Davidson Financial Services. He holds a Doctorate from Wilmington University and currently serves as an Adjunct Professor of Business, shaping executive-level talent.

Beyond his corporate and academic roles, Dr. Pettiford is a passionate community advocate and a published author of childrens books. His writing focuses on important life skills, including financial literacy and navigating social challenges, aiming to empower young readers for future success.

Unique fact: He has authored childrens books designed to teach complex topics like financial literacy and dealing with peer pressure.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Financial Services Leader | Strategic Advisor | Risk Management | Executive
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
New Castle, Delaware, United States
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AI in Risk Management
He frequently discusses the "Governance Gap" where risk frameworks lag behind AI's deep integration in fraud detection and credit decisioning, advocating for modernized, dynamic approaches.
Financial Risk Governance
His career is built on leading risk strategy and governance at major financial institutions, focusing on regulatory compliance and operational optimization.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
Financial Services Leader | Strategic Advisor | Risk Management | Executive
Financial Services
4-2022 - 6-2025
Director - Consumer Credit and Risk Management
Harley-Davidson Financial Services
4-2022 - 6-2025
Director of Risk Management
Harley-Davidson Financial Services
1-2014 - 4-2022
Executive Director - Auto Finance Risk Management
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
1-2013
Adjunct Professor of Business
Wilmington University
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Education
Doctorate
Wilmington University
Master
Wilmington University
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