Gwendolyn J. Wong has joined Silicon Valley Bank to manage credit approval and product development for SVB Private Client Services’ venture capital and private equity clients.
SVB Private Client Services provides personal financing solutions to entrepreneurs, investors and senior executives within the industries it serves.
"Our dedication to venture capital over the last three decades has given us unique insight into the financial needs of venture capital partners and technology entrepreneurs," says Greg Becker, president, Silicon Valley Bank. "In more than 30 years of banking, Gwen has developed an outstanding reputation and track record, particularly with the venture community. She will contribute substantially to our ongoing private banking efforts and we welcome her leadership in the development of new services for our clients."
Wong joined Silicon Valley Bank after consulting and serving as a senior vice president and senior credit officer for East West Bank in 2009. Previously, Wong served as the senior credit risk manager for First Republic Bank, a private bank, since 2004.
Wong has also held senior leadership positions with California Bank & Trust, KPMG and the Industrial Bank of Japan.
Silicon Valley Bank is a commercial bank for companies in the technology, life science, venture capital, private equity and premium wine industries.
