As the senior executive for Sacramento, Ms Sowa will provide business, civic and philanthropic leadership for Bank of America in the city and surrounding communities. As market president, she will improve coordination between local Bank of America business lines, align philanthropic and sponsorship resources to local market needs and lead marketing initiatives to strengthen the Bank of America brand.

Ms Sowa joined Bank of America in 1997, and has had roles working in commercial real estate, special assets, risk management and commercial banking.

Bank of America California state president Janet Lamkin said: Kathie is an outstanding choice to lead our team in the Sacramento area, a key market for us. She has 22 years of banking and financial services industry experience and a track record of business success and a real passion for community involvement.