Mike Bracco

Mike is a general management executive, investor, and the former CAO of Bank of the West, where he led the technology, operations, marketing, and human resource functions for the award-winning regional bank. An alumnus of Bain & Company and Bain Capital, Mike’s career has been marked by a history of delivering impact across industries and functions. Some of the highlights include the development of warfare simulations for the Naval Research Laboratory; management of private equity investments in manufacturing, distribution, and healthcare; the launch of a major west coast Internet Service Provider; and providing strategic counsel to CEOs in telecom, insurance, and financial services.

Mike is an active member of the Board of Governors for the Commonwealth Club of California. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Rensselaer, an MBA with distinction from Harvard Business School, and has been awarded a professional certificate in Genetics and Genomics from Stanford University’s Center for Professional Development.