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Doris Meister Appointed President and CEO of Fiduciary Trust Company
12 Aug
Summary
- Doris Meister is the new president and CEO, succeeding Austin Shapard.
- Shapard, after 12 years, will transition to an advisory role until the end of 2026.
- Meister brings over 35 years of sector experience, previously leading Wilmington Trust.
Doris Meister has been appointed president and chief executive of Fiduciary Trust Company, a significant leadership change at the firm. She succeeds Austin Shapard, who has led the company for the past 12 years.
Shapard is set to move into an advisory position, supporting the leadership transition until the end of 2026. He expressed pride in the team's accomplishments and confidence in the firm's future under Meister's guidance.
Meister brings over 35 years of experience in the financial sector. Prior to her new role, she was the executive chair at Fiduciary Trust and previously served as chair and chief executive of Wilmington Trust.
Her appointment comes after GTCR completed its acquisition of Fiduciary Company in April. Fiduciary Trust provides private wealth management and trust services to ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions.
