Summary
Rehana Farrell, a veteran in the finance industry, became the CEO of 100 Women in Finance. The organization supports women at all career stages in finance and marks its 25th anniversary with 10,000 members and over 250 events annually worldwide. Farrell's approach encourages women to take risks and seek opportunities even if they don't meet all job criteria.
Key Facts
- Rehana Farrell graduated from Smith College in 1992 and began her career in finance during the industry's recovery from a market crash.
- She worked for major financial firms including Prudential, Smith Barney, Merrill Lynch, and others before transitioning to the nonprofit sector.
- Farrell became the executive director of Youth Inc, a nonprofit accelerator, and served for 10 years.
- In March 2025, Farrell became the CEO of 100 Women in Finance, a global network dedicated to empowering women in finance.
- The organization, originally called 100 Women in Hedge Funds, has grown to 10,000 members in 33 locations.
- 100 Women in Finance hosts over 250 events each year to support women’s careers in finance.
- Farrell emphasizes the importance for women in finance to ask for opportunities and take risks even if they don't meet every job requirement.
