Lester Sussman Email & Phone Number

Pasadena, California, United States

As a member of the Board of Directors at East West Bancorp and East West Bank, I currently chair the Audit Committee and serve as a member of the Risk Oversight and Compensation Committees.

Woodland Hills

As a Senior Practice Director of the Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) practice area for Resources Global Professionals (RGP), provided corporate governance, risk management, internal audit and compliance services to clients globally. A frequent speaker on corporate governance and risk management topics. Also provided leadership for Resources’ financial services industry group for the western region of the United States.

As Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Accounting Officer, was responsible for all aspects of the finance organization for this $900 million public company with operations in media, publishing, technology and licensing.

Miami, New York And Los Angeles

As an audit partner, held several leadership positions, including Partner in Charge of the Financial Services Group for the Pacific Southwest Region, Partner in Charge of the Capital Markets consulting practice for the West Region, Partner in Charge of the Woodland Hills office, National Director of Recruiting and College Relations and President of the Deloitte & Touche Foundation.

Bachelor Of Science, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Beta Alpha Psi, Beta Gamma Sigma Graduated with honors: Magna Cum Laude

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