Mark Yoon

Mark Yoon is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Commercial Bank of California (CBC), bringing over two decades of financial expertise to the institution. A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Mark has held pivotal leadership positions, including Chief Financial Officer at Hanmi Bank and AmWest Funding Corp. His extensive background in audit and accounting, financial planning and valuation, strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, risk management, and financial structuring has been pivotal in fortifying CBC’s financial foundation.

His expertise in asset liability management, financial planning, management and reporting, strategic planning and implementation, mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and valuation, and financial analysis and performance measurement ensures CBC’s financial resilience. Additionally, his ability to strategically optimize financial conditions and maximize profitability allows CBC to reinvest profits into operations, personnel, technology, and infrastructure, driving continuous transformation in the banking sector for the benefit of all stakeholders – clients, employees, and shareholders. His leadership plays a key role in the bank’s ongoing evolution, aligning with its mission to provide innovative, customer-focused financial solutions.

Beyond his work at CBC, Mark is passionate about educating the next generation of financial professionals. Since 2015, he has served as a part-time lecturer at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona), teaching undergraduate courses in intermediate and advanced accounting, financial reporting and analysis, managerial accounting, and auditing. Through his teaching, he shares real-world insights, mentors students, and helps prepare them for successful careers in finance and accounting.

In addition to his financial leadership and educational contributions, Mark provides clients with valuable insights through his weekly “Economic Reviews,” offering analysis of market trends and economic developments. His commitment to financial stewardship, innovation, and education makes him an essential leader in CBC’s mission to serve its clients and communities with excellence.