- Proud mother of three sons
- Born and raised in San Diego, California
- Enjoy sailing, travel, food, wine and film
- Co-owner of a wine label [ess-eff wines]
Debbie Landres
San Francisco
Summary
As an MD/Principal at EY with over nine years in the role and 20 years of total experience, I specialize in helping financial services clients navigate regulatory change, governance, and enterprise risk management. I am committed to fostering collaboration and building high-performing teams to ensure success in meeting heightened regulatory expectations and achieving business transformation objectives.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
MD/Principal
EY Financial Services Consulting
07.2006 - Current
- Serve as the client relationship partner for priority West clients. To build institutional knowledge, navigate complex business models and stakeholder dynamics to focus on moving management towards common goals and value-based outcomes
- Laser focused on automation, AI adoption, operational efficiency, and change management across strategy, operation,s and risk Management
- Risk Consulting leader for the West region
- Clients: City National Bank / Royal Bank of Canada, Visa, Paypal, Wells Fargo, MUFG Union Bank, First Republic Bank, Silicon Valley Bank, Bank of the West, East West Bank, Western Alliance, and Cathay Bank
- Adept at communication at all levels, with focus on executive management and the board of directors
- Serve as a liaison to the Center for Board Matters and our Geostrategy Business Group, bringing global insights to clients
Summer Associate, Bank Supervision
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
06.2005 - 08.2005
- Developed a project regarding regulation and supervision of the top five U.S. investment banks, prior to the 2008 financial crisis
Manager / Financial Analyst
Thomson Financial
02.2001 - 08.2004
- Provided equity market surveillance to Investor Relations departments within the financial services sector. Managed projects related to SOX, Corporate Governance and Disclosure
Foreign Exchange Analyst
Ruesch International
08.1999 - 12.2001
- Worked as a financial consultant in foreign currency exchange, helping medium size firms’ hedge currency risk
Education
Master of International Affairs (MIA) - International Finance Policy
Columbia University | School of International Public Affairs
New York, New York05.2006
Bachelor of Arts (Cum Laude) - International Relations & Environmental Studies
University of Pennsylvania | College of Arts And Sciences
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania05.1999
Junior Year Abroad - undefined
London School of Economics
06.1998
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Organizational leadership
- Stakeholder management
- Relationship building and networking
- Performance improvement
- Organizational management
- Communication expert
- Team collaboration
- Staff development
Interests
Timeline
MD/Principal
EY Financial Services Consulting
07.2006 - Current
Summer Associate, Bank Supervision
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
06.2005 - 08.2005
Manager / Financial Analyst
Thomson Financial
02.2001 - 08.2004
Foreign Exchange Analyst
Ruesch International
08.1999 - 12.2001
Junior Year Abroad - undefined
London School of Economics
Master of International Affairs (MIA) - International Finance Policy
Columbia University | School of International Public Affairs
Bachelor of Arts (Cum Laude) - International Relations & Environmental Studies
University of Pennsylvania | College of Arts And Sciences