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Lori Wright (Beador)

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Sr. EVP/Deputy CFO at Pacific Premier Bank
📍 Irvine, California, United States

Lori Wright is a seasoned finance executive, recently the SEVP and Deputy CFO at Pacific Premier Bank. She specializes in strategic growth and M&A, having guided her previous banks asset growth from under $4B to over $23B through four acquisitions. She holds a CPA and an MBA from Washington State University.

Described by colleagues as inspiring and loyal, she is passionate about intentional leadership and building strong business relationships across all organizational levels. She values critical thinking, resourcefulness, and collaboration in a team environment.

She recently earned a certification in "Generate AI for Business Transformation," highlighting her focus on future-forward financial strategies.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Sr. EVP/Deputy CFO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Irvine, California, United States
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Banking M&A
She was a key executive in navigating four major acquisitions and the eventual successful sale of Pacific Premier Bank to Columbia Bank.
Strategic Growth
Her career has focused on executing strategic decisions that led to significant growth, expanding her bank's assets from under $4 billion to over $23 billion.
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Career

Work history

8-2020
Sr. EVP/Deputy CFO
Pacific Premier Bank
8-2016
EVP/CAO
Pacific Premier Bank
7-2014 - 8-2016
SVP, Controller
California Republic Bank
11-2012 - 7-2014
SVP, Controller
San Diego County Credit Union
6-2007 - 11-2012
CFO
Solarity Credit Union
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Education
MBA
Washington State University
BS
Central Washington University
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