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Kerry Jessani

Visionary · DISC type Ds
Head of Commercial & Corporate Banking at Truist
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Kerry Jessani is the Head of Commercial and Corporate Banking at Truist, leading teams that provide strategic solutions to a wide range of institutions. With a background including a senior role at J. P. Morgan and an MBA from NYU Stern, she has extensive industry experience.

Based on her public activity, she is passionate about building a strong team culture and championing the success of her colleagues. She frequently celebrates the achievements of other leaders, particularly highlighting powerful women in the banking industry.

In January 2025, she was appointed to the Operating Council for Truist Financial Corporation.

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Experience
1 Years
Current Role
Head of Commercial & Corporate Banking
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Kerry shows up

Big Vision Person
Objective Evaluator
Early Adopter

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Priorities

Topics Kerry cares about

Women in Leadership
Her social feed shows consistent and enthusiastic support for female colleagues, celebrating their recognition as some of the most powerful women in banking.
Corporate Team Culture
She publicly emphasizes the importance of team offsites and new leadership appointments to build culture, uncover opportunities, and drive internal momentum.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Head of Commercial & Corporate Banking
Truist
1-2025
Deputy Head of Specialized Industries, Commercial Banking
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Investment Banking - FIG
Bear Stearns & Co.
In the press

Media appearances

Kerry Jessani - Truist Newsroom. Featured in Truist Newsroom
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Truist hires Kerry Jessani to lead new mid‑corporate banking team. Featured in PR Newswire
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Education
1998 - 2002
BS
Georgetown University
2007 - 2011
MBA
NYU Stern School of Business
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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