Industry Leaders on the Path to the Corner Office: Find Someone who Believes in Your Potential. Work Hard to Prove them Right.

If you had 5 minutes with an inspirational woman leader what could you find out?

Throughout March, BNY Mellon's virtual mentoring series explores the career insights and candid perspectives of executives who have reached the corner office. These dedicated leader-coaches share many common traits and values, reflecting how BNY Mellon has become the Investments Company for the World.

Lisa Dolly, Chief Operating Officer of Pershing LLC, a BNY Mellon Company, shares career tips for those who are just getting started on the path to the corner office as well as those who are well on their way:

1. Focus on acquiring skills and knowledge. As long as you are learning and in the loop, you shouldn't be too concerned with title, job code or where you sit.
    
2. Find someone who believes in your potential, has a vested interest in your success, and then work hard to prove them right.
    
3. Continually push yourself outside of your comfort zone.
    
4. When the time comes, don't be afraid to ask for what you need or want.
    
5. You deserve it!

Lisa Dolly is the Chief Operating Officer for Pershing LLC, a BNY Mellon company. Lisa shares leadership responsibility with the Chief Executive Officer for all Pershing affiliates globally and is a member of Pershing’s Executive Committee. Prior to her current role, Lisa was responsible for the firm’s Managed Investment business and Lockwood Advisors, Inc., delivering market leading investment management solutions to customers. She also works with other business lines at BNY Mellon in her oversight of enterprise-critical initiatives and is a member of BNY Mellon’s Operating Committee.

Lisa has worked with Pershing customers for more than 15 years, building relationships and providing business solutions. She began her career in the firm’s Corporate Training Program, which offers training and exposure to all aspects of the firm’s businesses. She has managed the Account Management, Customer Service and Customer Training groups and Global Operations.

Lisa has also served as Chief Administrative Officer with leadership responsibility for Legal, Compliance, Internal Audit, Facilities, Global Security, People Services, Operational Risk and Control, Tax Reporting and Depository Balancing and the Quality Management Office.

Lisa is a member of several industry committees, including the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) Wealth Management Advisory Board, the DTCC Alternative Investment Platform Steering Committee and is vice-chairperson of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Operations and Technology Steering Committee. She is also a trustee of the board of the CUSIP Agency within the American Bankers Association and has served as chair of Pershing’s Technology Prioritization Committee. Lisa is currently the executive sponsor of Pershing’s Women’s Initiative Network.

Lisa earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Rutgers University and completed the Securities Industry Institute® program, sponsored by SIFMA, at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.