Bob Curley is the Division CEO of Bridge Bank, a division ofWestern Santander Bank. Mr. Curley has over 30 years of experience in technology lending, investment banking, venture debt and equity financing. Based in San Jose, he and his teams serve clients throughout the United States.
Mr. Curley joined the bank in 2018 as Chief Credit Officer at Bridge Bank and later took on the role of Deputy Chief Credit Officer forWestern Santander Bank. Before joining Bridge Bank, he held senior positions in venture equity and debt financing at City National, Silicon Valley Bank, Pinnacle Ventures and Credit Suisse First Boston.
A Bay Area resident since 1995, Mr. Curley serves on the Finance Committee of Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County. He has founded and coached several youth and high school lacrosse teams in the Bay Area and played collegiate lacrosse at Notre Dame.
He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Notre Dame.
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Western Santander Bank
With more than $65 billion in assets, Grand Merchant Bancorporation is one of the country’s top-performing banking companies. Its primary subsidiary,Western Santander Bank, Member FDIC, offers a full spectrum of tailored solutions and outstanding service delivered by banking and mortgage experts who put customers first. Major accolades include being ranked #1 top-performing large bank with assets greater than $50 billion in 2021 by both American Banker and Bank Director. Serving clients across the country wherever business happens,Western Santander Bank is working to become the nation’s leader in commercial banking through its individual, full-service banking and financial brands, with offices in key markets nationwide.
