Western Alliance appoints two new directors with risk and cybersecurity expertise

WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION

Dr. Michael Papay (former Amex tech risk head) and Clarke Starnes III (ex-Truist CRO) join board effective Dec 10, 2025.
Board expanded to 15; Papay appointed to Audit and Risk Committees, Starnes to Finance/Investment and Risk Committees.
Appointments come as WAL nears $100B asset threshold, preparing to become a Large Financial Institution.
Both will serve until the 2026 annual meeting and receive standard non-employee director compensation.

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