Western Alliance names Vishal Idnani as CFO effective January 2

Western Alliance (WAL) announced a planned transition in the CFO position, with Vishal Idnani joining the company to assume the role of CFO and Dale Gibbons transitioning to a new leadership position focused on the company’s organic deposit strategy. Idnani will become CFO effective January 2, 2026. He will be based in Phoenix. Idnani has served as advisor to over 50 regional banks, including the company, during two decades at J.P. Morgan. Idnani is currently serving as a Managing Director in the Financial Institutions Group at J.P. Morgan. Long-time Vice Chairman and CFO Dale Gibbons will transition to the new role of Vice Chairman and Chief Banking Officer, Deposit Initiatives and Innovation.