Fiduciary Trust Company, a Boston-based private wealth management and trust firm, have announced that executive chair Doris Meister has been named president and CEO. Meister succeeds Austin Shapard, who after 12 years as president and CEO will transition to an advisory role. The leadership transition reflects a thoughtful succession process that builds on Fiduciary’s 140-year legacy of stewardship and client service while continuing to strengthen the firm’s capabilities for the future.
Meister brings more than 35 years of industry experience, most recently serving as chair and CEO of Wilmington Trust. Throughout her career, Doris has demonstrated an ability to preserve what is special about an organization while investing in people, capabilities and the client experience. Since joining Fiduciary as executive chair, Meister has worked closely with the firm’s leadership team and developed a deep appreciation for its client-first culture, rich heritage and differentiated a
