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Bank of the West is a strong and prudently managed bank that customers have entrusted with their money for over 135 years.

For more than 135 years, our bank’s foundation has been our relationships with customers.

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Press Releases

Nov 02, 2018

Sustainable Steps: Bank of the West Exhibit Transforms Pedestrian Foot Traffic into Clean Energy

Multi-city West Coast tour demonstrates advancements in innovative sustainable energy sources.

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Thoughts From Our Leadership Team

  • Nandita Bakhshi

    -Nandita Bakhshi
    President and Chief Executive Officer of Bank of the West
    Chief Executive Officer of BancWest
    Co-Chief Executive Officer of BNP Paribas USA Inc.


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  • Xavier Antiglio

    -Xavier Antiglio
    Chief Financial Officer


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  • Ryan Bailey

    -Ryan Bailey
    Executive Vice President and Head of the Retail Banking Group


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  • Michelle Di Gangi

    -Michelle Di Gangi
    Executive Vice President, Small & Medium Enterprise


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  • Raj Gopal, Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer

    -Raj Gopal
    Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer
    Risk Management

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  • Karin Lockovitch

    -Karin Lockovitch
    Executive Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer


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  • -Sheri Paulo
    Executive Vice President, Chief HR Officer


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  • Michael Pereira

    -Michael Pereira
    Executive Vice President, Head of Personal Finance


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  • Emma Pertat

    -Emma Pertat
    Senior Executive Vice President, General Auditor


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  • Pierre Ramadier, Senior Executive Vice President

    -Pierre Ramadier
    Senior Executive Vice President
    Group Head, Wealth Management

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  • Jacob Sorensen

    -Jacob Sorensen
    Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer


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  • Ben Stuart

    -Benjamin Stuart
    Chief Marketing and Communications Officer


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  • Jean Marc Torre

    -Jean-Marc Torre
    Senior Executive Vice President
    Commercial Banking Group

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  • Vanessa Washington

    -Vanessa Washington
    Senior Executive Vice President


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  • Karl Werwath

    -Karl Werwath
    Head of Technology and Operations


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Awards Gallery

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  • 2017

    Best Client Initiative for Strategic Philanthropy and Purpose Investments, Family Wealth Advisors

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  • Private Asset Management

    2017

    Best Client Service, Highly Commended by Private Asset Management Magazine

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  • Kantar tns award for retail banking excellence

    2017

    Choice Award for Excellence in Consumer Retail Banking in the Western US, 2017

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Research and Insights

2017
2017 Bank of the West Millennial Study

July 26, 2016
2016 Annual Bank of the West Small Business Growth Survey

January 26, 2016
"Smooth Transitions" Three Steps for Wholesaler Succession Whitepaper

September 15, 2015
"Pay It Forward" Bank of the West 2014 Small Business Survey

September 10, 2015
Primed for Growth: 2015 Bank of the West Small Business Growth Survey

August 22, 2015
Fraud and Security Measures for U.S. Manufacturers Whitepaper

April 22, 2015
Made Here: The Business Outlook for U.S. Manufacturing

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