Russ E.

Russ E. is a seasoned financial professional currently serving as Managing Director and Head of Global Treasury & Payment Products at East West Bank since August 2025. Additionally, since October 2023, Russ E. has been a member of the Bank Advisory Council at Superior, where collaboration among banking treasury management leaders occurs to discuss the latest industry developments. Prior experience includes serving as Executive Vice President and Head of Transaction Banking at Pacific Premier Bank from July 2018 to September 2025, leading transaction banking sales and product management. From January 2000 to June 2018, Russ E. held the position of Head of Payments Product Management and Innovation at MUFG, and began the career as a Commercial Banking Relationship Associate at Wells Fargo from January 1998 to December 1999. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from the University of Utah and additional studies at the University of Washington.