Worldwide Women’s Association Recognizes Paula Pottle


Worldwide Women’s Association Recognizes Paula Pottle

Paula Pottle — Cybersecurity & Operational Risk Leader
Savannah, Georgia, United States

Paula Pottle is a trusted and strategic leader in cybersecurity, third-party risk, and operational risk management, with more than two decades of experience in financial services. Known for her ability to bridge the complexity of regulatory compliance, emerging technology risks, and organizational resilience, she plays a critical role advising senior leadership and shaping secure, sustainable systems. LinkedIn+1

Professional Journey

  • Managing Director, Wells Fargo & Company (since October 2023)
    In her current role, Paula leads efforts to elevate cybersecurity governance, orchestrate oversight of operational risk, and ensure alignment with evolving regulatory and market expectations. Muraena.ai
  • Senior Vice President, Wells Fargo & Company (previously)
    Before being promoted to her current post, she held senior leadership roles focused on enhancing risk frameworks and managing third-party cybersecurity risks. Muraena.ai+1
  • Managing Director, Bank of America Corporation
    Paula spent many years at Bank of America in executive operational risk roles. During that time, she honed her expertise in compliance, risk assessments, and controls, helping shape robust financial services risk environments. Muraena.ai
  • Early & Consulting Work
    Earlier in her career, Paula worked as a consultant for major financial institutions and engaged in software systems work, giving her strong foundations in technological risk and solution implementation. Muraena.ai

Key Strengths & Certifications

  • Deep mastery of information protection, third-party risk, compliance, and operational risk in regulated industries. LinkedIn+1
  • Recognized for her strategic orientation: establishing frameworks, leading teams, and optimizing risk processes to keep ahead of emerging threats.
  • A background that blends technical know-how with leadership: able to communicate risk implications effectively to boards, executives, and cross-functional teams.

Distinguishing Achievements

  • Elevated to Managing Director at Bank of America Wells Fargo, reflecting track record of success in risk and cybersecurity leadership. Muraena.ai
  • Long tenure in senior risk roles at major banks (Wells Fargo, Bank of America) showing sustained performance and trust in high-stakes environments.

Thought Leadership & Professional Presence

  • Paula is active in sharing insights on operational risk, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance through professional networks and online forums. LinkedIn+2LinkedIn+2
  • She is widely connected across the financial and risk communities, with over 500 LinkedIn connections, further reinforcing her influence and reach. LinkedIn

Vision & Impact

Paula is committed to strengthening the cybersecurity posture of financial institutions in a rapidly changing threat landscape. She views her role not just as risk mitigator, but as a partner in enabling innovation—helping her organization remain resilient without stifling agility. Her strategic priorities include:

  • Building resilient third-party risk management frameworks.
  • Integrating emerging tech risk (cloud, data, privacy) into overall operational risk strategy.
  • Fostering a culture of security awareness and compliance.

 

Worldwide Women’s Association Member Paula Pottle is looking forward to networking with you.

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