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Wednesday, Jun 24, 2026

FINANCE/BANKING: MIKE BENNETT

MANAGING DIRECTOR, BMO COMMERCIAL BANK

WHY:Head of California Commercial Banking for BMO; joined bank in 2022. Worked for 17 years at Wells Fargo, including a stint as a market executive in Orange County.

IN THE NEWS:BMO spent $16.3B to acquire Bank of the West; U.S. regulators in January approved the acquisition.

QUOTABLE:“We are excited to welcome our new Bank of the West colleagues in California and across the broader footprint. You are joining a dynamic organization with an amazing culture.”

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