Cliff Wilson

Cliff Wilson is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in operational leadership and compliance management. Currently serving as Chief of Staff to the Chief Operating Officer & Bank President at Sallie Mae since September 2021, Wilson drives governance routines for a significant division encompassing Operations, Technology, Corporate Security, and Strategic Transformation. Prior to this role, Wilson was a Chief of Staff to the Chief Risk Officer, overseeing governance for the Risk Management organization. Wilson's experience at Capital One included positions as Senior Manager for Compliance & Ethics and Manager for Global Card Compliance, focusing on process management and executive reporting. Previous roles at Ameritas involved strategic consulting and compliance management, alongside service as an Enlisted Service Member in the US Army Reserve with deployment experience in Kuwait and Iraq. Educational qualifications include an MBA from Virginia Commonwealth University and a BA in Organizational Communication from Doane University.