Tayfun Tuzun in

Tayfun Tuzun

Login to view DISC.
Chief Financial Officer at BMO Financial Group
📍 Chicago, Illinois, United States

Tayfun Tuzun is the Chief Financial Officer of BMO Financial Group, having previously served as CFO for Fifth Third Bancorp. His leadership during BMOs acquisition of Bank of the West was a key achievement. He holds a Ph. D. in Economics from The Ohio State University and has been described as leading with "grace, skill and wisdom. "

Originally from Turkey, Tayfun is active in community philanthropy with his wife, Laura. They have supported non-profits in the Cincinnati area focused on providing services for individuals with disabilities and supporting the local arts and theater scene.

Before his career in corporate finance, he was a faculty member in the School of Banking & Finance at the University of New South Wales in Australia.

Read the full overview →
Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Chief Financial Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Personality Overview

How Tayfun shows up

Communication Style
Decision Approach
Work Preference

Behavioral traits and communication patterns that shape how this person evaluates opportunities, builds trust, and makes decisions in professional settings.

Login to view personality overview.
Priorities

Topics Tayfun cares about

Bank M&A
He played a crucial leadership role in BMO's successful acquisition and integration of Bank of the West, a major strategic initiative for the company.
Capital Management
As CFO, he is responsible for the effective management of BMO's capital, liquidity, and funding to navigate dynamic economic periods and drive growth.
+5 more topics Login to view topics
Career

Work history

1-2021
Chief Financial Officer
BMO Financial Group
11-2013 - 11-2020
CFO
Fifth Third Bancorp
12-2011 - 11-2013
Treasurer
Fifth Third Bank
2010 - 12-2011
Senior Vice President, Asst. Treasurer
Fifth Third Bank
9-2009 - 9-2010
Balance Sheet Manager
Fifth Third Bank
In the press

Media appearances

BMO Announces Retirement of Tayfun Tuzun, Names Rahul Nalgirkar CFO of BMO Financial Group. Featured in PR Newswire
See now
BMO Announces Retirement of Tayfun Tuzun, Names Rahul Nalgirkar CFO, BMO Financial Group. Featured in BMO Newsroom
+1 more appearances Login to view media
Education
1986 - 1992
Ph.D.
The Ohio State University
Social presence
in
Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

DISC behavioral profile

Dominance, influence, steadiness, and calculativeness scores with guidance on how this person prefers to communicate and decide.

Login to view DISC.

Other BMO Financial Group Employees

Explore more public profiles from related professionals.

More profiles

Discover additional public profiles from our index.

Unlock the full playbookSee exactly how to sell to Tayfun. Free, 10 seconds.