Eric Muench

Eric Muench serves as the Chief Information Officer at City National Bank since May 2023 and has held a similar position at Fifth Third Bank since May 2019. Previously, Muench was the Head of Global Information Security Planning & Governance at Citi, overseeing Cyber Strategy and engagements with regulatory bodies. With extensive experience in risk management, financial oversight, and strategic leadership within high-stakes environments, Muench directed teams responsible for delivering critical technology solutions across multiple regions. Muench's career at Citi also included roles in Global Consumer Strategy & Planning and Global Consumer Technology, where leadership was established in implementing technology and organizational strategies. Muench’s foundational experience in technology and quality began at Fourth Third Bank, building a robust career over decades. Muench holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from The University of Southern Mississippi.