Mark Salem

Mark Salem is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in venture banking. Currently serving as Managing Director at Banc of California since November 2023, following the merger with Pacific Western Bank, Salem previously held senior leadership roles at Pacific Western Bank and Square 1 Bank. Salem’s career began at Wedbush Morgan Securities, where foundational expertise in credit management was established, followed by progressive roles in account management at Wells Fargo Capital Finance. Mark Salem earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance/Business Economics from the University of Southern California.