Zions Bank President and CEO Scott Anderson was elected chair of the American Bankers Association for the 2021-2022 association year. The election took place on October 19 during ABA’s annual convention in Tampa, FL.

“Banks are tremendously important to their customers and communities, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to represent our industry as we navigate critical challenges in the year ahead,” said Anderson. “I look forward to working with my colleagues across the country to make sure banks of all sizes can continue to support the nation’s recovery from the pandemic and drive economic growth.”

In addition to leading Zions Bank as CEO since 1998, Anderson is an active community member. He serves on various boards, including the University of Utah’s Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, the Huntsman Cancer Foundation, Envision Utah, and Silicon Slopes. Anderson also sits on the editorial board of The Salt Lake City Tribune. On a national level, Anderson is a board member of the Business Committee for the Arts and the Kennedy Center National Committee for the Performing Arts.

Anderson holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and economics from Columbia University and a master’s degree in economics and international studies from Johns Hopkins University.