SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) - September 17, 2001
MELLON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Pennsylvania |
1-7410 |
25-1233834 |
(State or other jurisdiction
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(Commission
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(I.R.S. Employer
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One Mellon Center
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15258
(Zip code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code - (412) 234-5000
ITEM 5. | OTHER EVENTS |
By press release dated September 17, 2001, Mellon Financial Corporation announced that David F. Lamere has been named a Vice Chairman of the Corporation by its board of directors. | |
ITEM 7. | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS |
Exhibit | Description |
Number | |
99.1 | Mellon Financial Corporation Press Release dated September 17, 2001, announcing the matter referenced in Item 5 above. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
MELLON FINANCIAL CORPORATION | ||
Date: September 19, 2001 | By: | /s/ STEVEN G. ELLIOTT |
Steven G. Elliott
Senior Vice Chairman & Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Number |
Description |
Method of Filing |
99.1 |
Press Release dated September 17, 2001 |
Filed herewith |
EXHIBIT 99.1
[LOGO] Mellon
News Release | ||
Contact: Ken Herz | Corporate Affairs | |
(412) 234-0850 | One Mellon Center | |
herz.kb@mellon.com | Pittsburgh, PA 15258-0001 |
DAVID F. LAMERE NAMED A VICE CHAIRMAN OF MELLON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
PITTSBURGH, September 17, 2001Mellon Financial Corporation announced today that David F. Lamere has been named a vice chairman of Mellon Financial Corporation by the Corporation's board of directors. This follows the recent announcement that Lamere was named to Mellon's Executive Management Group, the most senior management body, which sets corporate strategies and policies and oversees day-to-day operations. Lamere heads Mellon's private client services, which consist of Mellon Private Asset Management, Private Banking, Private Mortgage and Mellon United National Bank.
"This decision by the board underscores Dave's achievements as well as the increased focus on our private client businesses and the depth of our management team," said Martin G. McGuinn, Mellon chairman and chief executive officer.
Lamere is responsible for coordinating all of Mellon's nationally recognized investment, wealth management and private banking services for high net worth individuals and families, family offices, endowments, foundations and charitable gift programs. Lamere, who is based in Boston, remains chairman and chief executive officer of Mellon New England.
Lamere came to Mellon in 1993 with its acquisition of The Boston Company, where he held several senior management positions. He was also president of the Shearson Lehman Trust Company.
Lamere is a director on the boards of Laurel Capital Advisors LLP, Mellon United National Bank and Newton Investment Management Limited, London. In addition, he is chairman of the board for Mellon Trust of New York, Mellon Trust of California and Mellon Private Trust Company, National Association. He also is on the Board of Trustees of the New England Aquarium and is a member of the Massachusetts Business Roundtable. He earned a bachelor's degree in finance from Babson College.
Mellon Financial Corporation is a global financial services company. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Mellon is one of the world's leading providers of asset management, trust, custody, benefits consulting services and administration, and shareholder services, and offers a comprehensive array of financial services for affluent individuals and corporations. Mellon has more than $2.8 trillion in assets under management, administration or custody, including more than $585 billion under management. Its asset management companies include The Dreyfus Corporation and Newton Investment Management Limited (U.K.).
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