The Delie File
Vincent Delie Jr, CEO, First National Bank of Pennsylvania
Born: Philadelphia, but grew up in Pittsburgh
Education: Penn State University, degree in business administration and finance
What was the very first job you ever had and what did you take away from that experience?
The first real job I ever had was stocking shelves at a drugstore on the north side of Pittsburgh. It taught me quite a bit about business. I was able to get involved in a variety of tasks.
What is something that you enjoy the most about your job?
I enjoy interacting with people — that’s the most fun. I also enjoy celebrating success and being a part of the celebration.
What is your favorite piece of U.S. currency?
I would say a $100 bill.
If you could have a conversation with one person from the past and one person from the present, who would they be and why?
I would want to talk with George Washington. I would want to know what his thoughts were about the country back then and where we are today and compare and contrast. Today, I think it would be interesting to have a conversation with Hugh McColl from Nations Bank. He had great success and I would like to talk to him about how he constructed what he constructed and what he was thinking along the way.
