Executive VP & CEO of Zions Bank, Zions Bancorporation NA
Search every verified Paul Burdiss interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Paul Burdiss, President and CEO of Zions Bank, spoke at the Silicon Slopes event on February 18, 2025, addressing the intersection of trust and technology in banking. He discussed the digital transformation of traditional banking services, including the role of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity and the risks associated with instant money movement. Burdiss described banks' thin operating margins and reliance on leverage, and cautioned that while digital payments are safer than checks, new technologies can introduce new risks. He also highlighted Zions Bank's partnership with Silicon Slopes and its 151-year presence in Utah. At the Crossroads of the World International Trade Summit on May 23, 2024, Burdiss delivered welcome remarks alongside Scott Anderson, Board Chair of Zions Bank. He noted Utah's emergence as a global trade hub and cited data from the Office of the United States Trade Representative showing Utah exported a record $17.4 billion in goods in 2023, an 8% increase from a decade earlier. He emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships, such as the World Trade Center Utah, in supporting small and midsize companies expanding into international markets.
As a veteran financial leader with extensive experience at major institutions like SunTrust Banks and Comerica, Paul Burdiss brings a wealth of knowledge to the rapidly evolving fintech landscape. In this session, Burdiss will explore: The digital transformation of traditional banking services in the era of embedded finance and AI Zions Bank's strategies for partnering with and supporting Utah's burgeoning tech startups The role of regional banks in fostering innovation and economic growth in Silicon Slopes Navigating regulatory challenges while embracing technological advancements in fin…
Scott Anderson, Board Chair, Zions Bank, and Paul Burdiss, President and CEO, Zions Bank, welcome attendees to the Crossroads of the World International Trade Summit May 23, 2024, in Salt Lake City.
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