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Leader interview: Nichols puts priority on bringing banks together

American Bankers Association CEO focuses on shared issues, boosting clout Photo: American Bankers Association Rob Nichols is nothing if not on message. The CEO of the American Bankers Association uses every opportunity to push for unity and coalition building in his often-fractious industry. "Even if it's around just one issue of alignment, we're going to have a better chance of seeing success," Nichols said. "Even if the bedfellows might be a little strange." The dysfunction in Congress and the bank bashing by presidential candidates isn't making Nichols' job any easier. Nichols said he is trying to change the conversation, partly through social and digital media, to… Read More