SAN JOSE, Calif., June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bridge Capital Holdings (NASDAQ:BBNK), whose sole subsidiary is Bridge Bank, National Association, one of the fastest-growing full-service business banks in the nation, announced today that export-import finance expert Jeannie Kao has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Manager of its International Banking Group. Ms. Kao joined the Bank in 2004 as a Senior Vice President.
"Since joining the bank two years ago, Jeannie has built out a complete platform of international banking products and services for our clients," said Timothy W. Boothe, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Bridge Bank. "Bridge Bank can now compete for all aspects of a company's banking and cash management relationship, including international funds transfers, foreign exchange services, and Export-Import financing."
Bridge Bank's International Banking Group provides a full complement of international banking products and services, including letters of credit, foreign exchange, global cash management, as well as financing products for export-related receivables and inventory. Bridge Bank is designated as a High-Plus Delegated Authority Lender with the Export-Import Bank of the United States.
"At Bridge Bank, I was handed a rare opportunity to build an international banking platform from the ground up," said Ms. Kao. "Bridge Bank's commitment to providing the best international banking solutions to its business clients is significant and will help those clients who depend on overseas sales to stay ahead in an increasingly competitive marketplace."
Prior to joining Bridge Bank, Ms. Kao was at Silicon Valley Bank where she was Senior Vice President Manager of International Credit Products in their International Division. In that capacity, she grew the bank's EXIM Working Capital portfolio from insignificant participation to a number one ranking in the nation for fiscal year 2003 in both the number of deals and total commitment amount.
Previous to Silicon Valley Bank, Ms. Kao held several increasingly responsible positions in financial services, including relationship manager with Silicon Valley Bank's Pac Rim Group and Financial Consultant at Merrill Lynch. She started her banking career with General Bank of California in 1994.
Ms. Kao has two masters' degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Ill -- one in finance and one in applied mathematics. She has a Bachelor of Science in Finance from National Taiwan University in Taipei, Taiwan.
Ms. Kao is fluent in both Mandarin and Taiwanese. She is a resident of Cupertino.
Bridge Bank, headquartered in Silicon Valley, now has ten offices throughout California and the nation. The Bank operates two full service regional commercial banking offices in San Jose and Palo Alto, commercial business offices in Sacramento and the East Bay city of Pleasanton, technology banking business offices in Irvine, CA, Dallas, TX, and Reston VA, a construction business office in Redwood City, and Small Business Administration business offices in Los Angeles and San Diego.
About Bridge Capital Holdings
Bridge Capital Holdings is the holding company for Bridge Bank, National Association. Bridge Capital Holdings was formed on October 1, 2004 and is listed on The NASDAQ Stock Market under the trading symbol BBNK. Visit Bridge Capital Holdings on the web at www.bridgecapitalholdings.com.
About Bridge Bank, N.A.
Bridge Bank, N.A. Bridge Bank, N.A. is Silicon Valley's full-service professional business bank. The bank is dedicated to meeting the financial needs of small, middle market, and emerging technology businesses. Bridge Bank provides its clients with a comprehensive package of business banking solutions delivered through experienced, professional bankers. Visit Bridge Bank on the web at www.bridgebank.com.
Forward Looking Statements
Certain matters discussed in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are subject to the safe harbors created by that Act. Forward- looking statements describe future plans, strategies, and expectations, and are based on currently available information, expectations, assumptions, projections, and management's judgment about the Bank, the banking industry and general economic conditions. These forward looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed, suggested or implied by the forward looking statements.
These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: (1) competitive pressures in the banking industry; (2) changes in interest rate environment; (3) general economic conditions, nationally, regionally, and in operating markets; (4) changes in the regulatory environment; (5) changes in business conditions and inflation; (6) changes in securities markets; (7) future credit loss experience; (8) the ability to satisfy requirements related to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and other regulation on internal control; (9) civil disturbances or terrorist threats or acts, or apprehension about the possible future occurrences of acts of this type; and (10) the involvement of the United States in war or other hostilities.
The reader should refer to the more complete discussion of such risks in Bridge Capital Holdings reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q on file with the SEC.
CONTACT: Daniel P. Myers of Bridge Bank, N.A., 408.556.8301, or dan.myers@bridgebank.com, or Thomas A. Sa of Bridge Bank, N.A., 408.556.8308, or tom.sa@bridgebank.com
Source: Bridge Capital Holdings
