John F. Woods serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of State Street Corporation, a global leader in financial services for institutional investors. Appointed to the CFO role in February 2019, Woods oversees the company's worldwide finance organization, including financial planning and analysis, investor relations, corporate strategy and development, treasury, tax, and controllership. With more than 25 years of experience in finance and accounting, he has been instrumental in driving State Street's financial discipline, capital allocation strategies, and long-term growth initiatives. Woods joined State Street in 2009 as Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Reporting, advancing to Executive Vice President and Controller in 2016. In these roles, he led enhancements to financial reporting processes, improved regulatory compliance, and supported the integration of key acquisitions. Prior to State Street, Woods held senior finance positions at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, including Managing Director in Finance for Global Corporate and Investment Banking at Merrill Lynch, where he managed budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis for major business lines. Under Woods' leadership, State Street has navigated economic challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and market volatility, while advancing digital transformation efforts such as Alpha platform investments and cost optimization programs. His strategic oversight has contributed to record assets under custody, improved return on equity, and successful capital returns to shareholders, solidifying State Street's position as an innovative force in asset servicing and investment management.