John C. Chrystal has a solid background in finance, earning an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago. He has spent over 25 years working in various roles in global financial markets, focusing on risk management and structured finance. He became...

John C. Chrystal has a solid background in finance, earning an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago. He has spent over 25 years working in various roles in global financial markets, focusing on risk management and structured finance. He became the Interim CEO of The Bancorp, Inc. in 2015 after the previous CEO resigned, and held that position until May 2016. Chrystal's experience includes serving as Chief Risk Officer at DiMaio Ahmad Capital and senior roles at Credit Suisse, where he oversaw asset management and financial products. Apart from his responsibilities at The Bancorp, he has been a director for several financial-related companies including a mortgage real estate investment trust and a mutual fund series trust. Interestingly, in 2016, his total compensation was around $1 million mainly due to the vesting of 120,000 shares of stock, reflecting the company's decisions to align executive pay with performance. Chrystal is known for navigating through challenging financial environments and has been involved in multiple successful strategic financial restructurings, showcasing his commitment to creating shareholder value.