Alan Wright
Senior Vice President Commercial & Industrial Banking
Alan Wright is a senior vice president, commercial and industrial banking at Western Alliance Bank. He is responsible for cultivating banking relationships that meet the needs of middle market manufacturing, distribution, wholesale, service and not-for-profit businesses.
Mr. Wright joined Western Alliance Bank in 2024 with over 30 years of experience in middle market banking, with particular expertise in credit and financial analysis. With additional background in real estate and as an executive in a multimillion-dollar organization, he delivers insightful, strategic solutions and exceptional client service.
Based in Los Angeles, Mr. Wright joined Western Alliance Bank in 2024. He is a board member emeritus for Habitat for Humanity Greater Los Angeles and received the President’s Volunteer Service Award from President Barack Obama for his volunteer efforts. Additionally, he is active in the UCLA Alumni Association, Graziadio School of Business at Pepperdine University Alumni Association and National Black MBA Association.
Mr. Wright earned a Master of Business Administration with a focus in Finance from the Graziadio Business School at Pepperdine University, a Bachelor of Science in History, and a Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles. He holds certifications in accounting and real estate development and is a licensed California real estate broker.
Western Alliance Bank
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) is one of the country’s top-performing banking companies. Its primary subsidiary, Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, is a leading national bank for business that puts customers first, delivering tailored business banking solutions and consumer products backed by outstanding, personalized service and specific expertise in more than 30 industries and sectors. With $90 billion in assets and offices nationwide, Western Alliance excels at helping businesses of all sizes capitalize on their opportunities to solve today and succeed tomorrow. Western Alliance Bank includes six legacy bank brands — Alliance Association Bank, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank — that continue to be part of the company’s heritage. Western Alliance has ranked as a top U.S. bank by American Banker and Bank Director since 2016. In 2024, Western Alliance Bancorporation again was #1 for Best CEO, Best CFO and Best Company Board of Directors on Extel’s All-America Executive Team Midcap Banks list.