Anne-Marie Pepi’s 37-year career in the leasing industry, including her leadership at Bank of America Global Leasing, reflects vision, mentorship and transformative leadership that continue to shape the industry. Pepi has built an exceptional career as Managing Director and Product Delivery Executive for Bank of America Global Leasing, the largest U.S. bank-owned leasing company ranked No. 1 in total assets for 16 consecutive years. In her role she oversees strategy execution, global product performance, process improvements and delivery of the financial plan.
With 37 years in the leasing industry, Pepi has consistently driven initiatives that expand client relationships and enhance product capabilities. She played pivotal roles on transition and implementation teams for four major bank mergers, helping define and elevate the Global Leasing brand. One of her signature achievements was leading the “Product Partner of Choice” initiative, designed to establish Global Leasing as the favored partner for both bankers and clients. Its success, marked by revenue growth and product delivery excellence, became the template for how the company collaborates across business segments.
Pepi’s vision and ability to anticipate industry needs led to her appointment as Deputy Co Head for Global Leasing. Under her leadership, leasing assets and annual originations doubled between 2009 and 2024, reaching $76 billion and $20 billion, respectively.
Her colleagues attest to her impact. “Anne-Marie has been a close partner for 27 years. She has the unique ability to connect the dots across a wide range of activities,” says Rick Fleischer, Managing Director and Head of Bank of America Global Leasing. “She excels at developing the right strategies for the company’s goals and the current market environment. From there, she drives the execution of strategies to deliver tangible business results, taking them from ideas to implementation. Throughout her career, Anne-Marie has been known as the go-to person when something needs to get done. All the while she conducts herself with class and professionalism, acting as a role model for others.”
Beyond her executive responsibilities, Pepi has long prioritized mentorship. More than a decade ago, she founded a women’s leadership program for the global platform, contributing to the development of hundreds of women’s careers. Her influence extends beyond the workplace, where she takes pride in being a mother to two accomplished daughters.
“One of my greatest accomplishments is being the mother of two independent and successful daughters,” Pepi says. “The advice I give them is the same advice I give to all young women, regardless of background or industry. That is to be curious, to be fearless and to chase every opportunity that gets you closer to realizing your dreams.”
Both daughters exemplified her guidance during the pandemic: her elder pursued entrepreneurship by launching a thriving wedding photography business, while her younger followed a bold path to become a commercial pilot.
Pepi’s leadership blends creativity, determination and mentorship, making her one of the most respected female executives in the leasing industry. Her work continues to shape Bank of America Global Leasing’s future while inspiring the next generation of leaders.
“One of my greatest accomplishments is being the mother of two independent and successful daughters. The advice I give them is the same advice I give to all young women regardless of background or industry. That is to be curious, to be fearless and to chase every opportunity that gets you closer to realizing your dreams.”
– Anne-Marie Pepi
