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Reach out to our Media Relations contacts listed below on the page for specific inquiries or contact our Media Relations team at Media_Relations@ntrs.com for general inquiries.

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Explore our press release archive for story ideas, financial research or data.

 

 

Fast Facts

As of March 31, 2026, Northern Trust Corporation had:

$18.6

trillion assets under custody/administration

$14.8

trillion in assets under custody

$1.8

trillion in assets under management

$175

billion in banking assets

 

 

NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION REPORTS FIRST QUARTER NET INCOME OF $525.5 MILLION, EARNINGS PER DILUTED COMMON SHARE OF $2.71

Northern Trust began 2026 with strong financial momentum, underscoring the effectiveness of our diversified business model and continued execution of our strategic priorities. Revenue increased 14% year-over-year, supported by improved organic growth, elevated client activity across our businesses, and favorable interest rate and market conditions. Disciplined expense management and a sustained focus on operational efficiency generated more than 700 basis points of operating leverage, a 32% pre-tax margin, and a 43% rise in earnings per share. Return on equity reached 17.4% and we returned 100% of our earnings to shareholders.

While global and economic uncertainty persists, we remain focused on supporting our clients, strengthening our global franchise, and delivering lasting value for stakeholders.

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Executive Biographies

Michael O'Grady is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Northern Trust, a leading provider of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking to corporations, institutions, affluent families and individuals.

Peter B. Cherecwich

Pete is an executive vice president and the bank's chief operating officer, a role he assumed in October 2024.

Steven L. Fradkin

Steve is vice chairman of Northern Trust with responsibility for the operationalization of the corporation’s One Northern Trust growth strategy, one of three corporate-wide priorities, in addition to managing other strategic initiatives. 

Clive Bellows

Clive is co-president of Asset Servicing and president for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) at Northern Trust.

Guy Gibson

Guy is co-president of Asset Servicing, and global head of Institutional Banking & Markets.

Aengus Hallinan

Aengus Hallinan is an executive vice president and chief risk officer of Northern Trust with responsibility for overseeing risk management policies, framework, strategy and programs to ensure the company operates within its risk appetite and effectively manages financial and non-financial risks in compliance with global regulatory requirements.

Michael Hunstad, Ph.D.

Michael Hunstad is President of Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM), where he is responsible for developing long-term business strategies, delivering world-class investment solutions and services for its clients, cultivating strategic relationships, and developing talented investment professionals.

Susan C. Levy

Susan C. Levy is Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Northern Trust, a leading provider of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking to corporations, institutions, affluent families and individuals. She is a member of the corporation’s Management Group.

Melanie Pickett

Melanie is chief transformation officer at Northern Trust, leading firmwide initiatives that accelerate innovation and adapt to market changes.

Thomas A. South

Thomas A. South is an executive vice president at The Northern Trust Company, Chicago. Tom was appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer in September 2018, responsible for the global strategic vision and execution for Information Technology in support of the business functions to deliver the technology capabilities and solutions.

Alex Taylor

Alex is an executive vice president and the chief administrative officer for Northern Trust.

Jason J. Tyler

Jason is an executive vice president and president of Wealth Management, which offers holistic wealth management services for affluent individuals, families, family offices, foundations, endowments and privately held businesses.

Top Insights

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General Inquiries

Laura Hayes

Head of Media Relations

lh232@ntrs.com

North America Media Contacts

John O'Connell

Asset Servicing Media Relations
Chicago

john.o'connell@ntrs.com

Joanne Zalatoris

Asset Management Media Relations
Chicago

joanne.zalatoris@ntrs.com

Landis Cullen

Wealth Management Media Relations
Chicago

landis.cullen@ntrs.com

EMEA & APAC Media Contacts

Camilla Greene

Head of Media Relations, EMEA & APAC
London

camilla.greene@ntrs.com

Simon Ansell

Media Relations, EMEA & APAC
London

simon.ansell@ntrs.com

Learn More About Northern Trust

Our core principles — service, expertise and integrity — have remained constant for over 130 years, guiding Northern Trust's evolution from a new bank in the growing Chicago of 1889 to a multi-faceted global financial services provider.