Sunwest Bank Appoints Ben Xiang as Chief Technology and Strategy Officer

Seasoned Technology Executive to Drive Digital Innovation and Client Experience

SANDY, Utah, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunwest Bank proudly announces the appointment of Ben Xiang as its new Chief Technology and Strategy Officer (CTSO). With more than two decades of experience across entrepreneurship, enterprise technology, and corporate strategy, Xiang will guide Sunwest's technology roadmap to enhance our client‑focused digital experience further innovation across the organization and ensure that Sunwest continues to be a leading regional bank.

"We are very excited to welcome Ben Xiang to the Sunwest Bank management team," said Carson Lappetito, President of Sunwest Bank. "Ben has been a member of our board for a decade, and we are thrilled to now have him on the management team and driving innovation forward every day. His depth of technology and AI experience combined with his strategic leadership makes him an invaluable asset for the Bank. We are confident his focus on innovation positions us as a Bank on the forefront of the technology and AI revolution in banking, and we are committed to delivering transformational solutions for our clients."

Xiang joins Sunwest Bank from Veritone, an enterprise AI company, where he served as Senior Vice President of Enterprise AI and Corporate Development and Strategy. In that role, he led product and engineering teams, advanced AI-driven solutions, and guided corporate development initiatives. Previously, Xiang held multiple global executive roles at Ingram Micro, overseeing business units focused on the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Mixed Reality, in addition to strategy and corporate development responsibilities.

Xiang holds a degree in Finance and Management from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

"I'm looking forward to helping Sunwest build great products and deliver a consistently excellent client experience," said Xiang. "Our priorities are clear strategy, thoughtful product development, and disciplined technology management. We'll use data, automation, and modern digital tools—including AI where it clearly adds value—to streamline internal work and make banking simpler, faster, and safer for our clients." 

Xiang's appointment is a key milestone in Sunwest Bank's multi-year modernization initiative, which is enhancing the client journey through innovations such as a unified digital portal, simplified onboarding and document management, and advanced tools for bankers—all backed by strong governance and human oversight.

To learn more about Sunwest Bank, please visit https://www.sunwestbank.com/.

About Sunwest Bank
Founded in 1969, Sunwest Bank is a privately held commercial bank with more than $3.5 Billion in assets. Headquartered in Sandy, UT, with operations in California, Arizona, Idaho, Utah, and Florida; Sunwest is an entrepreneurial business bank with a long tradition of providing excellent service to entrepreneurs, privately held corporations, family offices, small-medium sized business and real estate developers throughout the Western United States. Sunwest Bank is a Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender.

SOURCE Sunwest Bank