Financial Services Executive & Banking Strategy Expert; Senior Executive Vice President at U.S. Bank; Former Leader at JPMorgan Chase

New York, NY, USA
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Sekou Kaalund Biography

Sekou Kaalund is a senior executive vice president at U.S. Bank, recognized in the American financial services industry for his extensive Wall Street experience in both institutional and retail banking. As executive vice president and head of branch and small business banking for U.S. Bank, Kaalund leads 13,000 employees across more than 2,200 branches in 26 states. His role includes membership on U.S. Bancorp's Managing Committee, which oversees the organization's revenue lines, enabling functions, and independent risk teams.

Kaalund began his career at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York as a commissioned bank examiner. He later held leadership positions at Citi, including head of strategy for the Securities and Funds Services Group and head of strategic initiatives for the Consumer Lending Group. Before joining U.S. Bank, Kaalund spent 15 years at JPMorgan Chase, where he led both institutional and retail businesses. His roles included head of Chase Consumer Banking for the Northeast Division and senior positions in the Corporate and Investment Bank, such as Americas head of sales for public and corporate pensions and global head of sales for private equity fund services.

During his tenure at JPMorgan Chase, Kaalund played a key role in launching "Advancing Black Pathways," a global corporate initiative that used a data-driven strategic framework to develop scalable programs aimed at reducing the racial wealth gap. In a Forbes interview, Kaalund described the initiative's goal as strengthening the economic foundation of the Black community and addressing the historical legacy of segregation, housing discrimination, disenfranchisement, and wealth disparity. This work established Kaalund as a leader focused on bridging corporate growth with community impact.

Kaalund's work has been recognized by organizations such as NABA, Ebony Magazine, SAID Institute, World of Money, and Face2Face Africa. He has also been honored by the All Stars Project for leadership and community impact, the Council of Urban Professionals as a catalyst and change agent in finance, and the Boys and Girls Club of America, which inducted him into its Hall of Fame.

Kaalund holds a Master of Public Policy from Duke University, where he was a Woodrow Wilson Fellow, and a bachelor's degree from Hampden-Sydney College, where he was a Merit Scholar. He serves on the board of directors for the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress, has served on the boards for the Duke University School of Public Policy and Inroads, and is a member of the Executive Leadership Council and Young Presidents' Organization. Kaalund is frequently invited to speak on topics such as financial services strategy, talent development, and building inclusive teams that drive organizational impact.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/05/2026.

Sekou Kaalund Videos

Sekou Kaalund - HEAF Gala 2023

Sekou Kaalund - HEAF Gala 2023

Honoree Sekou Kaalund speaks to his work and aspirations in making an impact on communities like the one HEAF is building in Harlem.

COVID-19: What This Means For Your Finances - YouTube

COVID-19: What This Means For Your Finances - YouTube

Sekou Kaalund, Head of JP Morgan Chase's Advancing Black Pathways initiative , speaks to Black Enterprise Digital Editor Selena Hill about ...

Sekou Kaalund - YouTube

Sekou Kaalund - YouTube

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