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Western Alliance Bancorporation Appoints Two New Board Members
PHOENIX, December 11, 2025--Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) today announced the appointment of two distinguished leaders to its Board of Directors, adding sizable expertise in the key areas of cybersecurity and risk management as the organization nears the $100 billion asset threshold.
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