John Sotoodeh

President, Community and Business Banking at Banc of California

John Sotoodeh is the current President of Community and Business Banking at Banc of California. Prior to this, they were an EVP, Regional Banking Executive at Wells Fargo from January 1990 to March 2018. Sotoodeh is an inspirational, strategic leader with over 25 years of experience leading complex businesses in the financial services industry.

As an executive responsible for retail banking operations across 15 states and over 16,000 team members, they have a proven track record of cultivating a talented and diverse team. Having spent the last quarter century in financial services, Sotoodeh has extensive expertise in spear-heading change in an ever-evolving environment including leading multiple innovative strategies for the organization. John has successfully led teams through crisis and the many headwinds that have faced the financial services industry. John is well-versed at navigating through unique challenges and opportunities.

Sotoodeh is passionate about developing and strengthening relationships engaging multiple stakeholders internally and externally. John has a track record of attracting talented team members, building high performing teams and developing a strong leadership bench. Sotoodeh cares deeply about social causes focused on education, homelessness and ending hunger. John has served on numerous boards including United Way Los Angeles, Bankwork$, Greater Houston Partnership, Texas Business Leaders Council, KCET Television, San Diego Food Bank and others. Sotoodeh is an active member of Young President’s Organization Los Angeles.

Sotoodeh practices continued self-development. John participated in an Executive Program at Harvard Business School and completed Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington. Sotoodeh earned their BS in Finance at San Jose State University. John loves the outdoors and staying active with family and friends.

John Sotoodeh has a degree from San Jose State University and Pacific Coast Banking School. John also has completed the YPO Executive Program at Harvard Business School.

Their manager is Jared Wolff, President & CEO. John Sotoodeh works with Lynn Hopkins - EVP, Chief Financial Officer, Hamid Hussain - President, Real Estate and Commercial Banking, and Ido Dotan - EVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

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  • President, Community and Business Banking

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