Matt Zimmerman

Matt Zimmerman holds significant expertise in cybersecurity governance and risk management, currently serving as the Director of the Cybersecurity Governance & Privacy Office at Western Alliance Bank since July 2025. Prior to this role, Matt was the Director of Cyber Risk Management at Charles Schwab, where efforts included consolidating risk assessments and driving privacy compliance programs. Additional leadership positions include Director of the Cloud Risk Center of Excellence at Charles Schwab, VP of Information Security Oversight Manager at Wells Fargo, and Sr. Information Security Manager at U.S. Bank. Matt's career further encompasses key roles in technology risk management at Options Clearing Corporation and information security engineering at Raytheon. Educational credentials include a Master’s in Transdisciplinary Engineering from Texas Tech University and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science from Angelo State University.