Valley Bank Welcomes Sanjay Sidhwani as Chief Data & Analytics Officer

In a strategic move to bolster its data-driven capabilities, Valley National Bank, a subsidiary of Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:VLY), proudly announces the appointment of Sanjay Sidhwani as its inaugural Chief Data and Analytics Officer. Sidhwani, a seasoned professional with a rich history in banking and financial services, will be at the helm of the bank's data strategy. His responsibilities will encompass a broad spectrum, including overseeing enterprise data architecture, data platforms and services, data governance, data risk, and promoting data literacy. Furthermore, Sidhwani will be instrumental in enhancing the bank's advanced analytics capabilities, aligning them with the bank's strategic objectives. Russ Barrett, Valley’s Executive Vice President and Chief Transformati