SMBC MANUBANK Executive Named to LA500 List of Most Influential Leaders by Los Angeles Business Journal
LOS ANGELES, June 13, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SMBC MANUBANK executive Kazuhisa Miyagawa was among the honorees selected by the Los Angeles Business Journal (LABJ) to its elite LA500 and announced during a VIP reception Thursday, May 29, at the Jonathan Club.
The annual LA500 recognizes the most consequential executives across a broad spectrum of industries at the forefront of the region's economic vitality and spirit of innovation, as determined by the LABJ's editorial department.
Mr. Miyagawa served as Chairman and CEO of the LA-based commercial bank (formerly Manufacturers Bank) from 2021 until May of this year and was a driving force behind its transformation. In 2023 he achieved his vision of renaming it SMBC MANUBANK to align with the brand strength of parent company Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Group, the global finance organization in which Mr. Miyagawa has served for more than 35 years. He's returning to Tokyo for a new assignment within the organization.
Mr. Miyagawa led the successful 2023 launch of Jenius Bank™, the digital banking division of SMBC MANUBANK, which currently offers high-yield savings accounts and personal loans. The bank surpassed $1B in deposits and loans outstanding all in its first year.
"Mr. Miyagawa deserves this distinction, given the impact he has on SMBC MANUBANK and the business community across Los Angeles," said Chief Banking Officer Hillary Savoie. "Under his leadership, our organization has made tremendous progress refining our product offerings, upgrading our technology, and streamlining processes to create a more seamless client experience."
Mr. Miyagawa is featured in the special LA500 edition published on June 2, 2025.
ABOUT SMBC MANUBANK
SMBC MANUBANK is a wholly owned subsidiary of SMBC Americas Holdings, Inc., a member of SMBC Group—a global leader in finance and innovation. SMBC MANUBANK delivers tailored financial solutions, combined with first-class technology and a client-first service model. Our trusted advisors bring decades of commercial banking experience in diversified industries and specialty banking. SMBC MANUBANK's digital division, Jenius Bank™, offers consumers tools and insights to better manage their personal finances and grow wealth. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, SMBC MANUBANK also has offices in Beverly Hills, Brea, Encino, Glendale, Newport Beach, San Jose, Torrance, and Woodland Hills. For more information, visit www.smbcmanubank.com. Member FDIC.
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