Western Alliance Bank Launches Healthcare Industry Specialization, Led by Industry Veteran Jennifer Hwang

PHOENIX — Western Alliance Bank (NYSE: WAL) today announced the launch of its specialized Healthcare commercial banking team, led by industry executive Jennifer Hwang.

Hwang will build and lead a Healthcare banking team that will deliver strategic, integrated financial advice and solutions to clients across subsectors including specialty pharmaceuticals, home health and hospice, medical device, ambulatory surgical centers and providers. Healthcare is the latest addition to Western Alliance’s slate of specialized industry banking groups.

“Jennifer brings a terrific combination of experience and passion to her role, which we know will resonate with Healthcare industry clients,” said Bob Curley, Deputy Chief Banking Officer for Western Alliance Bank. “Her strong commitment to delivering innovative solutions, combined with Western Alliance’s trademark dedication to exceptional client service, promises to create a dynamic new offering for healthcare companies.”

Most recently, before joining Western Alliance, Hwang was Group Head – Healthcare, National Corporate Banking at City National Bank (RBC) and Team Lead for Corporate Banking Technology group at U.S. Bank. She has also held roles at Banc of America Securities, Citigroup, American Express, McKinsey & Company and Morgan Stanley. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Princeton University and an MBA in Management and Marketing from Columbia Business School. 

“Western Alliance’s entrepreneurial culture and focus on growth create an attractive environment to build the healthcare vertical that I feel so passionate about,” Hwang said. “With its meaningful balance sheet and strong product capabilities, Western Alliance is in the ideal position to support healthcare companies in solving their financial needs today and achieving their future goals in any economic climate."