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Michael G. O'Grady

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Northern Trust · Switzerland

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Michael G. O'Grady is the CEO of Northern Trust (NTRS). O'Grady is based in Switzerland.

Michael O'Grady is Chairman and CEO of Northern Trust, a global financial services company. He joined Northern Trust in 2011 from Bank of America Merrill Lynch where he was a managing director in Investment Banking. He holds a B.B.A. from University of Notre Dame and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

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Michael G. O'Grady: FAQ

Who is Michael G. O'Grady?
Michael G. O'Grady is the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Northern Trust, based in Switzerland.
What company does Michael G. O'Grady lead?
Michael G. O'Grady is CEO of Northern Trust.