Ardy Farokhirad has been named senior vice president-regional manager of California Bank & Trust’s Southern California east region.
Farokhirad, whose territory will include the Inland Empire, will oversee eight branches, 50 employees and an estimated $722 million in deposits, according to a statement released Monday.
“I’m excited to join California Bank & Trust,” Farokhirad said in the statement. “I’ve always focused my career on adding value for clients and building long-term relationships by helping them to streamline their businesses and access a wide variety of banking products.”
Farokhirad has 25 years experience in financial services, most recently as regional president for Commerce West Bank in Los Angeles. He has also been a business owner and chief financial officer, according to the statement.