Joseph Hanssen

Joseph Hanssen is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in operational leadership and risk management across various financial institutions. Currently serving as SVP and Sr Managing Director at State Street since July 2017, Hanssen oversees a global team of over 250 while managing an operational budget exceeding $90 million. In addition, Hanssen contributes as an Advisory Board Member and Chair for Fundraising and Business Development at Brighter Children, focusing on enhancing access to quality primary education in impoverished communities. Prior roles include Chief Operating Officer at MUFG, where strategic risk management initiatives were developed, and Chief Data Officer at Union Bank, where the first Enterprise Data Management Office was established. Earlier career highlights include significant operational roles at Wachovia Corp and PricewaterhouseCoopers, where innovative strategies led to substantial cost savings and improved operational performance. Hanssen holds a BA in Accounting from Cedarville University.