PHILADELPHIA, PA –The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia (the Chamber) is pleased to announce that Daniel K. Fitzpatrick, President, Citizens Mid-Atlantic and Midwest Regions, will receive the 2024 William Penn Award, the highest honor bestowed upon a business executive in Greater Philadelphia.
The award, which has been given annually since 1949, recognizes an individual for his/her outstanding contributions toward the betterment of the region, professional accomplishments, and commitment to charity as well as to the community. Fitzpatrick will be honored in April 2025.
“As a dynamic leader of our Chamber and a pillar of our business community, Dan Fitzpatrick has made a profound impact on Greater Philadelphia. His leadership has fostered significant economic growth for many of our region’s businesses,” said Chellie Cameron, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber. “I’m proud to work with him to achieve our vision of positioning Greater Philadelphia as a top global destination for business and a leader in inclusive growth.”
Daniel K. Fitzpatrick, CFA, a commercial banking executive with more than 35 years of experience, is President of Citizens Mid-Atlantic and Midwest Regions. He is a CPA (non-practicing) and a Chartered Financial Analyst. Dan’s career progressed through ever increasing levels of banking and leadership responsibility at Wells Fargo; PNC Capital Markets, Banc of America Securities and now at Citizens for the last 17 years. He serves on Citizens Financial Group’s Executive Leadership Group, the company’s senior leadership team. Citizens Financial Group is headquartered in Providence, R.I.
“Dan Fitzpatrick exemplifies the qualities of leadership, dedication, and community impact that the William Penn Award celebrates. His tireless efforts in workforce development and community engagement have created countless opportunities for those who live, work, and do business in Greater Philadelphia,” said Gregory E. Deavens, chair of the Chamber’s Board of Directors and President and Chief Executive Officer of Independence Health Group.
Fitzpatrick, a native of Northeast Philadelphia, is a former chairman of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia and serves on its Executive Committee and its CEO Council for Growth. As chairman of the CEO Council’s Human Capital Working Group, Fitzpatrick has focused on collaborating with public, private, and nonprofit partners to provide workforce development solutions and opportunities to disadvantaged populations. Fitzpatrick is also a member of the Board of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development and a member of the Heinz History Museum Board in Pittsburgh.
Fitzpatrick serves as Chairman of Philadelphia Works, Inc., Philadelphia’s fiduciary workforce investment board. He has also served as a Vice President of the Board of The Union League of Philadelphia and is a member of the Board of The Wistar Institute. Fitzpatrick serves on the board and executive committee of The Satell Institute. He is also a member of the University of Pennsylvania’s Abramson Cancer Center Innovation Advisory Board and is a member of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Corporate Council. Fitzpatrick is a former member of the board of trustees of La Salle University and served on the advisory board of Drexel University’s College of Engineering.
As a result of Fitzpatrick’s community efforts, he and Citizens have received numerous community awards from such organizations as the Commodore Barry Award, the Police Athletic League Award, Philadelphia Academies Inc, the Greater Philadelphia YMCA, the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation, and the Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians. In 2016, Fitzpatrick was named an Emerging Icon in Financial Services by The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Fitzpatrick earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from La Salle University and an MBA from Drexel University. Fitzpatrick lives in Philadelphia, Pa., with his wife Beth and they have four adult children.
“I am honored and humbled to join such an esteemed list of William Penn Award honorees. As a native Philadelphian, I accept the award with pride for my city and its business community. Throughout my career in banking, I’ve been privileged to have so many great relationships enabling me to connect people and firms to help our region. But it is my passion for workforce development of which I am most proud. I believe this is what will propel Philadelphia forward as a diverse and thriving economy for the next generation. I have also been fortunate to be a leader within Citizens which is equally committed to driving both business vitality and strengthening communities.”
Past William Penn Award recipients include Madeline Bell, President and CEO, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Brian L. Roberts, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Comcast Corporation; John A. Fry, President, Temple University; Denis P. O’Brien, Interim President, Drexel University; Dr. Amy Gutmann, former President, University of Pennsylvania; Daniel J. Hilferty, Chairman & CEO, Comcast Spectacor; C.R. “Chuck” Pennoni, PE, Founder and Chairman, Pennoni; Judith M. von Seldeneck, Founder and Chair, DSG Global; William P. Hankowsky, former Chairman, President and CEO, Liberty Property Trust; Joseph Neubauer, former Chair, ARAMARK; J. William Mills, III, former Regional President, Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, PNC Bank; David L. Cohen, former Executive Vice President, Comcast Corporation; Joseph A. Frick, former President and CEO, Independence Blue Cross; Charles Pizzi, former Tasty Baking Company President and CEO; the late H.F. “Gerry” Lenfest, cable TV pioneer and philanthropist; the late Constantine Papadakis, Ph.D., President, Drexel University; William R. Sasso, Esq., Chairman Emeritus, Stradley Ronon LLP; Nick DeBenedictis, former Chairman and President of Aqua America Inc.; the late Ed Snider, Chairman of Comcast-Spectacor; Judith Rodin, former President, University of Pennsylvania; John K. Binswanger, former Chairman, Binswanger, the late Ralph J. Roberts, Founder and Chairman Emeritus, Comcast Corporation; and the late G. Fred DiBona, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, Independence Blue Cross.
For more information, visit: ChamberPHL.com/signature-events/william-penn-award-dinner
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The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia works together with members, investors, and stakeholders, to realize our bold vision: Greater Philadelphia is a top global destination for business and a leader in inclusive growth. As the metro-regional chamber of commerce serving the 11-county, tri-state Greater Philadelphia region, we are the premier organization to convene and connect business, government and civic leaders to drive economic growth and prosperity for all.
