CALIFORNIA BANK & TRUST NAMES MICHAEL MACDONALD AS PRESIDENT
PR Newswire•26/10/2026•14:39 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Michael MacDonald named California Bank & Trust president
- ➤MacDonald will oversee Commercial, Corporate and Specialty Industry banking divisions
- ➤MacDonald will continue leading Zions Capital Markets
- ➤MacDonald joins Zions Bancorporation Executive Management Committee
Expert Statements
Eric Ellingsen, CEO of California Bank & Trust
“Michael's vision, strategic discipline and deep institutional knowledge make him an exceptional leader to serve as President of CB&T”
Eric Ellingsen, CEO of California Bank & Trust
“Having built our Power & Project Finance practice before expanding Zions Capital Markets into a nationally competitive platform, Michael brings the expertise needed to deliver sophisticated financial solutions and accelerate growth for our clients across California.”
Michael MacDonald, President of California Bank & Trust
“California Bank & Trust has a strong reputation defined by local decision-making and deep client relationships”
Michael MacDonald, President of California Bank & Trust
“I look forward to working closely with the CB&T leadership team to build on that strong foundation.”
Michael MacDonald, President of California Bank & Trust
“As our clients navigate complex, dynamic operating environments, we are uniquely positioned to pair the agility of a community bank with the resources and product capabilities of a large regional.”
CALIFORNIA BANK & TRUST NAMES MICHAEL MACDONALD AS PRESIDENT PR Newswire
MacDonald to oversee Commercial, Corporate and Specialty Industry banking divisions while continuing leadership of Zions Capital Markets
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