LOS ANGELES, Sept. 8, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- City National Bank has appointed Nate Wehunt to the newly created position of senior vice president and digital channels manager.
With more than a decade of experience in the financial services industry, Wehunt will be responsible for digital channels, including online banking as well as mobile and portal development and implementation. He will also oversee City National's digital product strategy. He is based in Los Angeles and reports to Thomas Miller, executive vice president and director of marketing and product solutions.
"Nate's arrival comes at a pivotal time and reflects the growing importance of the online and digital channels in the financial services industry and among City National's clients," said Miller. "His diverse expertise and distinguished reputation will ensure that our clients' digital needs are not only met but exceeded."
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Before joining City National, Wehunt was with Harris Bank N.A. in Chicago. There he was director and vice president of eCommerce and most recently part of the North American leadership team that facilitated the integration of digital channels for Harris Bank and the Bank of Montreal. Before he joined Harris Bank in 2008, Wehunt spent nine years with Washington Mutual in Seattle, where he was responsible for the development and implementation of the bank's online strategy.
"It is truly an exciting time to be joining the City National team," said Wehunt. "I look forward to leading the next evolution of the City National unique brand of relationship management into digital space. Our clients enjoy unprecedented levels of personal service, and we will make sure our digital offerings continue that tradition."
About City National
City National Bank is the wholly owned subsidiary of City National Corporation (NYSE:CYN). It is backed by $22.5 billion in total assets, and provides banking, investment and trust services through 79 offices, including 17 full-service regional centers, in Southern California, the San Francisco Bay Area, Nevada, New York City and Nashville, Tenn. The company and its investment affiliates manage or administer $58.5 billion in client investment assets, including more than $36 billion under direct management.
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