East West Bank

East West Bank is committed to delivering banking products and services of the highest quality and its values serve as a compass for its actions, processes and culture. Employees treat the Bank as their own and proactively support one another in achieving great results. The Bank’s actions reflect its commitment to Absolute Integrity, Customer Alignment, Creativity, Respect & Fairness, Unification, Expertise & Professionalism, and Selflessness. Employees make decisions based on the best interests of the Bank and its customers, with a focus on meeting and exceeding customers’ expectations. At East West Bank, everyone is treated equally and consistently. Employees accept responsibility for their actions truthfully and candidly and are rewarded according to standard measures of merit. East West Bank encourages a collaborative environment with open communication. All employees have opportunities for individual and professional growth and continuously seek to improve their abilities.

Dominic Ng is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of East West Bank. Since joining the Bank in 1991, he has transformed East West from a small savings and loan association with $600 million in assets into a global full-service commercial bank with over $76 billion in assets. Its 3,000+ employees serve more than 550,000 customers. In recognition of its performance, S&P Global Market Intelligence and Bank Director ranked East West as the #1 Best Performing Bank in 2023, a distinction Bank Director reaffirmed for 2024.

For his industry leadership and business achievements, American Banker named Mr. Ng Banker of the Year, recognizing his ability to execute a bold vision while maintaining credit discipline and building East West into one of the nation’s most profitable banks. Among other accolades, he was named Business Person of the Year by the Los Angeles Business Journal and one of Forbes’ 25 Most Notable Chinese Americans.

Mr. Ng’s contributions to culture and social impact have earned him widespread recognition. The Los Angeles Times included him among its L.A. Influential list of 2024. He received the inaugural Wallis Icon Award in 2025, which commended his role in corporate philanthropy and his efforts to strengthen the institutions and communities that shape Los Angeles. He also received the Alexis de Tocqueville Award—United Way Worldwide’s highest honor—for his leadership as a longtime board member and campaign chair for the United Way of Greater Los Angeles, where he led a record-breaking $66 million fundraising campaign in 2000. His innovative approach became a best practice for United Way chapters nationwide.

A respected commentator on banking and finance, Mr. Ng has addressed business, government, academic and civic audiences. His efforts to foster East-West cultural understanding have led to partnerships between East West Bank and institutions such as the Los Angeles County Museum of Art; Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles; The Huntington Library; the Bowers Museum; and The Broad.

His vision and example inspire employees to collaborate and sustain success.

East West Bank’s distinct and unique corporate culture sets it apart from other organizations and forms the foundation of its success. Employees take Pride in Ownership, treating the Bank as their own and striving to overdeliver to ensure shared success. East West Bank fosters a culture centered on achieving Results-Driven Performance through teamwork and support. Employees demonstrate strong, goal-driven performance and are encouraged to set high standards while adopting an Entrepreneurial Mindset to find practical solutions to complex challenges. Accountability is key, with employees taking ownership of problems and their decisions, fostering reliability among team members. The emphasis on Attention to Detail drives analytical and systematic thinking, allowing employees to deeply understand the company's operations. Empowered to create Win-Win Relationships through positive experiences, employees actively listen to customer needs and consistently exceed their expectations.