Dale Gibbons serves as Vice Chairman and Chief Banking Officer, Deposits & Innovation for Western Alliance Bancorporation. In this role, he leads the Company’s organic deposit strategy and drives innovation across banking operations.
Dale joined Western Alliance in May 2003 as Chief Financial Officer, a position he held for more than two decades before transitioning to his current leadership role. He brings more than 30 years of experience in commercial banking, including serving as CFO and Secretary of the Board for Zions Bancorporation from 1996 to 2001. Earlier in his career, he held various retail banking and financial management positions at First Interstate Bancorp.
A summa cum laude graduate of Arizona State University and a CPA, Dale combines deep financial expertise with a strategic focus on growth and customer solutions.
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 has ranked as a top U.S. bank by American Banker and Bank Director since 2016. In 2025, Western Alliance Bancorporation was #2 for Best CEO, Best CFO and Best Company Board of Directors on Extel’s All-America Executive Team Midcap Banks list.