Leo Palana

Leo Palana is an accomplished financial services professional with extensive experience in banking and product management. Currently serving as VP, Senior Product Manager for Employee Banking & Investing at Bank of America since 2017, Leo manages a portfolio of over 1,000 businesses in the Greater Seattle area and has led initiatives to integrate cash management products with Merrill Lynch. Previous roles include VP of Business Development at Wells Fargo, where Leo implemented sales strategies for Business Banking, and a Business Analyst at Fundera, focusing on cash flow optimization for small businesses. Earlier career experience also includes managerial positions at KeyBank, overseeing branch operations and fostering client relationships. Leo holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with concentrations in Finance and Marketing from the University of Washington and an Associate of Arts and Sciences in Business Administration from Shoreline Community College.