Brendan Smith-Bentley

Brendan Smith-Bentley is the Head of Internal Communications at Silicon Valley Bank: A Division of First Citizens Bank.13 He has been with Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) for over 23 years, focusing on internal and executive communications throughout his tenure.1

Career at Silicon Valley Bank

Brendan has played a crucial role in shaping SVB's culture and evolution, providing strategic direction for global employee engagement and experience.1 His responsibilities include:

• Partnering closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
• Navigating complex enterprise change
• Nurturing values-driven teams
• Igniting impact through people-centric storytelling

Background and Education

Brendan is an alumnus of Hamline University, where he studied from 1995 to 1999.2 Prior to his current role, he has held positions such as:

• Internal Communications and Video Director at Silicon Valley Bank4
• Marketing Coordinator at eToll

Personal Life

Brendan currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife and two sons.1

Expertise

With his extensive experience in internal communications, Brendan has become a valuable resource in his field. He has been featured as a speaker for Ragan Communications3 and has shared insights on crisis communications, particularly in relation to Silicon Valley Bank's historic bank run.5

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