Wells Fargo hires Matt Wysong to lead expansion of Technology Banking Group in Colorado

By: InnovatioNews Monday November 3, 2014 Tags: Denver, Gene Sullivan, Matt Wysong, Steve Smith, Wells Fargo

 

DENVER - Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced it has hired Matt Wysong to lead the expansion of its Technology Banking Group in the mountain states with an emphasis on Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada and Idaho.

"The tech industry continues to grow in the mountain states," said Steve Smith, leader of the group's nationwide expansion. "Wells Fargo commercial banking continues to strengthen its ability to serve the technology industry here and is looking for more opportunities."

Based in Palo Alto, the Wells Fargo Banking Group serves technology and life science clients' complex financial needs and has nine banking centers nationwide in U.S. technology clusters, including Denver.

Wysong brings more than 10 years of banking experience to his commercial banking post, Wells Fargo said. He previously worked at Silicon Valley Bank, where he specialized in financing companies in complex growth stages.

"We're thrilled to bring (his) expertise even closer to our customers," said Gene Sullivan, who heads Wells Fargo's commercial banking activities in Colorado.

"Matt's expertise will be a welcome addition to the fast-growing technology segment in our market."