Manish Bhatia

Manish Bhatia is an accomplished IT leader with extensive experience in driving digital transformation and operational excellence across various financial institutions. Currently serving as the Head of IT at Western Alliance Bank since May 2025, Bhatia previously held key roles at First Citizens Bank and Silicon Valley Bank, where responsibilities included leading engineering teams, optimizing operations, and fostering innovation. Bhatia's leadership has been instrumental in modernizing technology infrastructure, enhancing customer engagement, and improving revenue streams. Additionally, Bhatia contributes to the HBS Club of Arizona as a board member, focusing on community engagement and event planning. Bhatia holds a General Management Program degree from Harvard Business School and an SAPM degree in Business Administration and Management from Stanford University.