Mark Freund

Mark Freund is the Managing Director of the Wine Division at Silicon Valley Bank, a Division of First Citizens Bank.13 He combines over 30 years of banking experience with a deep understanding of the wine industry to help his clients succeed in this challenging sector.34

Freund's career in the wine industry banking sector includes:

1. Managing Director at First Republic Bank from February 2017 to May 2023.1
2. Managing Director, Wine Division at Silicon Valley Bank from March 2004 to January 2017.1
3. Senior Relationship Manager at SVB Financial Group from January 2004 to January 2013.1

After the banking crisis in 2023 that affected both Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic Bank, Freund made the decision to return to SVB as Managing Director in its Wine Division.2 In his current role, he focuses on the Napa and Pacific Northwest regions.34

Freund's expertise includes corporate finance, commercial banking, winery finance, mergers and acquisitions, portfolio management, and credit analysis.1 He leverages this knowledge to provide specialized banking solutions and industry insights to wineries, vineyards, and vintner families.4