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Ira Robbins

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Valley National Bancorp

Search every verified Ira Robbins interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In a 2018 interview on "Caucus: New York," Ira Robbins, then President of Valley National Bank, discussed leadership development and working with Millennials. Robbins stated that a leader has a responsibility to provide employees a path and opportunity to achieve their expectations, adding that any manager not executing this is an "ineffective manager." He described Millennials as wanting leaders to be engaged in their personal lives and to understand what drives them, while still maintaining appropriate separation. Robbins said he believed he could connect with younger professionals due to his relatively young age as a bank president.

Recent appearances

  • Fighting for the Future of Community Banking

    Valley National’s Ira Robbins and WaFd’s Brent Beardall explain why community banks must speak up about systemic inequality in financial services. In this candid exchange, they call out the “silence” that’s putting local institutions — and their communities — at risk.

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  • Valley Bank CEO Ira Robbins on Q3 results, state of regional banks and health of lending business

    Ira Robbins, Valley Bank CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the banks' quarterly earnings results, state of regional banks, health of lending business, state of the consumer, and more. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/42d859g » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC » Watch CNBC on the go with CNBC+: https://www.cnbc.com/WatchCNBCPlus Turn to CNBC TV for the latest stock market news and analysis. From market futures to live price updates CNBC is the leader in busines…

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  • Valley Bank CEO, IRA Robbins at the 2025 Travillian NEXT Forum

    00:00 Welcome. 00:36 Advice for Banks on Service to Customers. 02:03 Baking the Unbankable. 03:16 Make your Voice Heard. 03:48 Why are banks dissapearing? Valley Bank CEO, IRA Robbins at the 2025 Travillian NEXT Forum, talks about the state of the banking industry and how bankers can make a difference in Washington.

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  • Valley National Bank CEO: Demand for loans is 'unbelievable'

    Ira Robbins, Valley National Bank CEO, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the chief executive's thoughts on stablecoins, demand for ...... president dials up his rhetoric on the fed chair here for an exclusive sit down with us is Valley National Bank CEO IRA Robbins.

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  • Innovation Conference: Ira Robbins, CEO of Valley Bank (NASDAQ: VLY)

    Watch our exclusive interview with ⁠Ira Robbins⁠, CEO of ⁠‪@valleynational‬⁠ (NASDAQ: VLY). Ira takes us on a remarkable journey — from answering a job ad in a magazine to leading ‪@valleynational‬ to new heights. Over the past 7 years as CEO, the bank's total assets grew from $20B to over $60B, all while adding just 350 new employees. He shares how he balanced rapid #growth with the bank’s core value of maintaining close #relationships with clients. We discussed the bank's continuous #innovation, from launching ⁠Valley Ventures⁠ , a $100M fund that has invested in over 20 #startups, to navi…

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  • Dean's Roundtable | Ira Robbins '05 | Pace University's Lubin School of Business

    Ira Robbins is CEO of Valley Bank. He joined Valley in 1996 as part of the Management Associate Program and has grown with the company. His 20+ year career at Valley has seen him through several key positions where his invaluable contributions have helped shape Valley's growth and success. As CEO, Ira has led Valley into the future while keeping true to the company's roots as a local bank. Ira earned his BS in Finance and Economics from Susquehanna University, his MBA in Finance from Pace University's Lubin School of Business, and is a graduate of Stonier Graduate School of Banking. He is a Ce…

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  • Valley National Bank CEO on NYCB closure and dealings with regulators

    Ira Robbins, Valley National Bank chairman and CEO, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the chief executive's sentiment after hearing news about New York Community Bank, how Robbins would characterize their interactions with regulators, and more.

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  • Valley National CEO Sees Real Estate Loans in Strong Shape

    Ira Robbins, CEO at Valley National Bank, says, “we have not had to restructure one loan of that whole $2.8 billion” of loans that have repriced or matured in the last year as he discusses the bank’s commercial real estate loan portfolio. For more on this story, please see: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articl... -------- Follow Bloomberg for business news & analysis, up-to-the-minute market data, features, profiles and more: http://www.bloomberg.com Connect with us on... Twitter:   / business   Facebook:   / bloombergbusiness   Instagram:   / bloombergbusiness  

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  • Valley Bank CEO on higher rates, the health of regional banks and commercial loans

    Ira Robbins, Valley Bank CEO, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the company, commercial loans and the state of the consumer. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/2NGeIvi  » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC Turn to CNBC TV for the latest stock market news and analysis. From market futures to live price updates CNBC is the leader in business news worldwide. Connect with CNBC News Online Get the latest news: http://www.cnbc.com/ Follow CNBC on LinkedIn: https://cnb.cx/Li…

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  • Lessons in Leadership: Ira Robbins and Regina Foley

    Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined by Ira Robbins, CEO, Valley Bank, talking about leadership in challenging times and the importance of teamwork, coaching and creating a culture of wellness. Then, Steve and Mary talk with Regina Foley, PhD, MBA, RN, EVP, Chief Transformation Officer and Interim Chief Nurse Executive, Hackensack Meridian Healh about the Sheila Cancro Institute for Nursing Leadership and what more can and should we be doing to reduce physician and nurse burnout. 8/6/23

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  • Valley Bank CEO Ira Robbins on the health of regional banks

    Ira Robbins, Valley Bank CEO, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss Valley Bank's exposure to commercial real estate, the Basel III proposal, and where Robbins has seen the biggest loan growth. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/2NGeIvi  » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC Turn to CNBC TV for the latest stock market news and analysis. From market futures to live price updates CNBC is the leader in business news worldwide. Connect with CNBC News Online Get the latest news…

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  • Valley Bank CEO on SVB aftermath: The speed of money is something banks should watch

    Ira Robbins, Valley Bank CEO, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss regional banks and the fallout and aftermath of SVB.

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