Ash Patel

Chairman of the Board, CEO & President
Commercial Bank of California
COMMERCIAL BANKING

Ash Patel, chairman, CEO and president of Commercial Bank of California (CBC), has over 30 years of banking experience. Under his leadership, CBC grew from $200 million in assets in 2013 to $2.5 billion in 2024, achieving its “PJ2B” (Purposeful Journey to a Billion Dollar Bank) initiative and recognition as a Best Place to Work in Southern California (2022-2024). Patel has led key acquisitions, including National Bank of California, VeriCheck and ACHWorks, expanding CBC’s technological capabilities. He continues to drive innovation, merging CBC with Community Bank of the Bay to enhance financial access for small businesses. He founded the Siksha Foundation, supporting education for underprivileged children in India and Africa. Patel’s vision blends high-touch banking with transformative financial technology to create long-term value for all stakeholders.