Charles Scharf

Chief Executive Officer & Chairman, Wells Fargo

Search every verified Charles Scharf interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Charles Scharf, CEO and Chairman of Wells Fargo, has said the bank is "big time bullish on the US" and that "these times are really good for banks." He stated that the company is focused on sustainable growth following the removal of the Federal Reserve's asset cap, and that the bank is growing its consumer, commercial, wealth, and investment banking businesses. Scharf described the company as "totally different" than when he joined, and said the goal is for Wells Fargo to be "the best performing financial institution in this country" and "the most respected bank." Regarding the economy, Scharf said consumers are "remarkable" and "doing really, really well," citing strong employment, wage growth, and low delinquencies. He noted that while consumers and small businesses express nervousness about news and AI, their actual spending and financial condition remain strong. On the Federal Reserve, Scharf welcomed a "fresh perspective" from incoming Chairman Kevin Warsh, calling him "incredibly bright" with valuable experience. He also discussed the bank's disciplined approach to adding investment banking resources and its involvement in large M&A deals.