– USA, AZ – Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) today announced the additions of Kevin Blakely and Paul Galant to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
“Adding these new directors now enables Western Alliance to make the most of their sizable expertise throughout the first half of 2023, ahead of the Company’s Annual Meeting later in the year,” said Board Chair, Bruce Beach.
Don Snyder, Governance Committee Chair, added. “Both new members bring skillsets developed at large financial institutions, including risk management, technology, and payments experience that will contribute to the Company’s ongoing success at this important stage in its growth.”
About Kevin M. Blakely
Kevin Blakely, whose recent professional experience includes roles as CRO at Huntington Bancshares, Inc. and president and CEO of the Risk Management Association, currently serves as a senior advisor to Oliver Wyman, Inc.
About Paul Galant
His recent professional experience includes roles as CEO and member of the board of directors of Brightstar, the world’s largest distribution and insurance provider to the mobile device industry, and its operating partner Softbank. Previously, he was CEO of Verifone, before which he spent 13 years at Citibank, where he held CEO positions for a number of groups including enterprise payments, international credit cards and merchant acquiring, global transaction services, and cash management.ch
About Western Alliance Bancorporation
With more than $65 billion in assets, Western Alliance Bancorporation is one of the country’s top-performing banking companies. Through its primary subsidiary, Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, business clients benefit from a full spectrum of tailored banking solutions and outstanding service delivered by industry experts who put customers first. Major accolades include being ranked #1 top-performing large bank with assets greater than $50 billion in 2021 by American Banker and Bank Director. Serving clients across the country wherever business happens, Western Alliance Bank operates individual, full-service banking and financial brands with offices in key markets nationwide.
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