Don Nguyen, MBA
About Don Nguyen, MBA
Don Nguyen, MBA, serves as the Vice President and Senior Credit Officer at City National Bank, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in banking, having previously worked at Union Bank and Wells Fargo in various roles.
Work at City National Bank
Don Nguyen has served as Vice President and Senior Credit Officer at City National Bank since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing credit risk and managing the credit approval process. His work focuses on ensuring that lending practices align with the bank's policies and risk management strategies. Based in the Greater San Diego Area, Nguyen has contributed to the bank's growth and stability through his expertise in credit analysis and relationship management.
Previous Experience in Banking
Before joining City National Bank, Don Nguyen held several positions in the banking sector. He worked at Union Bank as a Senior Relationship Banker from 2012 to 2014. Following that, he spent five years at Wells Fargo Restaurant Finance as a Portfolio Manager from 2014 to 2019, where he managed a portfolio of clients in the restaurant industry. Earlier in his career, he served as a Personal Banker and Licensed Premier Banker at Wells Fargo from 2007 to 2012, gaining extensive experience in customer service and financial advising.
Education and Expertise
Don Nguyen earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from the University of San Diego, completing his studies from 2010 to 2012. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Finance from San Diego State University, where he studied from 2002 to 2007. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in financial analysis and strategic decision-making, which he applies in his current role.
Career Timeline
Don Nguyen's career in banking spans over a decade, beginning with his role as a Personal Banker at Wells Fargo from 2007 to 2009. He progressed to become a Licensed Premier Banker at Wells Fargo from 2009 to 2012. After that, he worked at Union Bank as a Senior Relationship Banker for two years before moving to Wells Fargo Restaurant Finance as a Portfolio Manager from 2014 to 2019. Since 2019, he has been with City National Bank, where he continues to advance his career.