Term 7/24 – 6/30

Hanaa Zahran has over 20 years of banking experience. She has held various leadership roles in global treasury management, advisory sales, business development, relationship management. Hanaa joined U.S. Bank in early 2023 as a Senior Vice President in the Wealth Corporate Investment Banking group. Her mandate includes managing middle markets companies and growing the bank’s balance sheet.

In 2019, she was charged with building out the HSBC’s corporate presence in the San Diego market. Prior to joining HSBC, she served as a Senior Vice President at Pacific Premier Bank, preceded by a 9- year tenure as a Senior Vice President at Bank of America Merrill Lynch managing complex portfolios. Other notable banking roles included MUFG and SVB Financial.

Hanaa earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Alexandria, Egypt. She holds a Certified Treasury Professional designation (CTP) as well as FINRA’s investment banking securities licenses: SIE, 79 & 63.

Her community involvement included work with the Treasury Management Association of San Diego, Business Executives Council, Risk Management Association, Athena, Corporate Directors’s Forum, Chairmen’s Roundtable (CRT), and with the finance, investment and audit committees for the La Jolla Playhouse.

Her time with the Chairmen’s Roundtable was particularly rewarding as it allowed her to deliver insights into the strategic growth challenges faced by small and mid-sized companies. The group delivered free mentoring services from an impressive roster of 40+ current and former CEOs, 15 sponsor firms, and the region’s premier educational and professional organizations. CRT’s collective expertise has helped hundreds of San Diego businesses meet and exceed their professional objectives.

Her most recent efforts have revolved around the Fleet Science Centers STEM Ecosystem initiative, a program designed to bring executives in education, science and business sectors together to allow students greater access to opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math. She is passionate about helping kids gain access to these opportunities and connections.

Hanaa also serves as a mentor for the American Red Cross’ CFO office. In this capacity, she helps senior management mentees to hone in on their financial acumen, budgeting skills, and maximize their units fiscal and operational efficiencies.

Hanaa was drawn to banking by her innate curiosity, love of technology and passion for devising unique solutions. Her knowledge of multiple languages gives her insight into the varied cultures of her clients and breeds compassion & trust.

Hanaa enjoys traveling, reading, hiking, practicing yoga, and spending quality time with family and friends.