Also acting as a member of the Wealth Management Executive Committee, Johnson will spearhead technology, operations, and corporate shared services, working in tandem with all wealth management business lines to offer better services while boosting growth strategy.

Jordahl said, "Gailyn comes to us with outstanding credentials and decades of experience in developing strategy and implementing creative solutions that solve complex challenges in the financial services industry."

"She has a high level of expertise in delivering innovative products and services, re-engineering processes, leading operations and technology functions, and consistently achieving operational excellence."

Having rich experience of the financial sector, including 23 years at Wells Fargo, Johnson will be responsible to the development and implementation of new technology platforms, the US firm said.

Prior to this, Johnson served as senior managing director of Wells Fargo Advisor’s Direct Financial Solutions, managing multi-channel investment solutions for mass affluent customers.

US Bank Wealth Management provides a tailored suite of wealth management services, such as investment management, private banking, personal trust and estate administration, financial planning, multigenerational wealth planning, and family dynamics and governance for individuals, families, and their foundations.