NEW YORK, March 18, 2010 — BNY Mellon, the global leader in asset management and securities servicing, has named John A. Fiore as its chief information officer (CIO). In his new role, Fiore leads the company's global information technology efforts, including the implementation of technology strategy, application development and technology infrastructure. Fiore, 58, is a member of the company's global Operating Committee and reports to Kurt D. Woetzel, head of global operations and technology.

"Throughout his career, John has played key roles in the development and deployment of innovative, powerful business applications that directly benefit clients around the world," Woetzel said. "He is a proven leader with a strong track record of assembling and managing diverse teams that design quality technology solutions focused on critical market segments and our own internal competencies."

Fiore, who has more than 25 years of technology management expertise, joined the company in 2005 as an executive vice president and CIO for Investor Services Technology. Most recently, he was CIO for Application Development and focused on the development and delivery of technology-based business solutions for all of BNY Mellon's businesses globally.

Previously, Fiore was an independent consultant and advisor to several financial services organizations, leading venture capital firms and a number of early-stage technology companies. He also was CIO of State Street and a partner within the technology practice of Coopers & Lybrand. Fiore has both a bachelor's degree in mathematics and a master's degree in business administration from Northeastern University.

BNY Mellon is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK). BNY Mellon is a global financial services company focused on helping clients manage and service their financial assets, operating in 34 countries and serving more than 100 markets. BNY Mellon is a leading provider of financial services for institutions, corporations and high-net-worth individuals, providing superior asset management and wealth management, asset servicing, issuer services, clearing services and treasury services through a worldwide client-focused team. It has $22.3 trillion in assets under custody and administration, $1.1 trillion in assets under management, services $12.0 trillion in outstanding debt and processes global payments averaging $1.6 trillion per day. More information is available at www.bnymellon.com.