Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, Bank of the West
Oakland, CA
Mike Bracco is a general management executive, investor and the former CAO of Bank of the West, where he led the technology, operations, marketing, and human resource functions for the award-winning regional bank.
An alumnus of Bain & Company and Bain Capital, Mike’s career has been marked by a history of delivering impact across industries and functions. Some of the highlights include development of warfare simulations for the Naval Research Laboratory; management of private equity investments in manufacturing, distribution and healthcare; the launch of a major west coast Internet Service Provider; and providing strategic counsel to CEOs in telecom, insurance, and financial services.
Mike is an active member of the Board of Governors for the Commonwealth Club of California. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Rensselaer, an MBA with distinction from Harvard Business School and has been awarded a professional certificate in Genetics and Genomics from Stanford University’s Center for Professional Development.
Partner: Kathy Reeves Bracco