EVP, CFO
David W. Fox, Jr. is an Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS), appointed effective October 1, 2024.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/NTRS/people/david-fox-jr)[[2]](https://www.northerntrust.com/united-kingdom/insights-research/wealth-management/experts/fox-david) He is responsible for overseeing the firm’s global financial strategy, functions, and operations, including Treasury, Controllership, Corporate Tax, Investor Relations, Capital Management, Management Reporting, Planning, and Analysis.[[2]](https://www.northerntrust.com/united-kingdom/insights-research/wealth-management/experts/fox-david) Prior to this role, he served as President of Northern Trust's Global Family & Private Investment Offices from 2015 to September 2024, where he drove significant growth with trust/investment fees up 11% YoY to $395.5M, AUM increasing 18% to $170.2B, and AUC rising 10% to $802.4B in 2024; earlier, he was Head of the Americas for Asset Servicing (2012–2015).[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/NTRS/people/david-fox-jr)[[2]](https://www.northerntrust.com/united-kingdom/insights-research/wealth-management/experts/fox-david)
Fox joined Northern Trust in 2012 after over 25 years at J.P. Morgan in New York and London, including as Vice Chairman of Investment Banking, a member of the Investment Banking Management Committee, and CEO of Midwest Investment Banking.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/NTRS/people/david-fox-jr)[[2]](https://www.northerntrust.com/united-kingdom/insights-research/wealth-management/experts/fox-david)[[5]](https://www.goodmantheatre.org/press-rooms/david-w-fox-jr/) He holds a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business.[[2]](https://www.northerntrust.com/united-kingdom/insights-research/wealth-management/experts/fox-david) Additionally, he serves as chairman of the board of trustees for the Goodman Theatre in Chicago and is a member of the Commercial Club of Chicago.[[2]](https://www.northerntrust.com/united-kingdom/insights-research/wealth-management/experts/fox-david) Now age 66, Fox has demonstrated strong leadership in financial services, contributing to Northern Trust's record 2024 performance including ROE of 17.4% and total revenue of $8.3B.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/NTRS/people/david-fox-jr)
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