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Bonita Lee
Chief Executive Officer at
HANMI FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Net worth: 6 M $ as of 31/07/2026
Profile
Bonita I.
Lee is currently President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Hanmi Financial Corp.
and Hanmi Bank, positions held since 2019.
Former roles include Director & President-Western Region at Shinhan Bank America in 2009; Chief Credit Officer & Executive Vice President at Nara Bancorp, Inc. in 2008; Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President at Nara Bancorp, Inc. from 2009 to 2011; Chief Credit Officer & Senior Vice President at Nara Bank (Los Angeles, California) from 2005 to 2008; Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President at Nara Bank (Los Angeles, California) from 2009 to 2013; Senior Executive VP at Bank of Hope in 2013; and President, Chief Operating Officer & Executive VP at BBCN Bancorp, Inc. in 2013.
Education includes undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2026 | 203,555 ( 0.68% ) | 6 M $ | 31/07/2026 |
Bonita Lee active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| HANMI FINANCIAL CORPORATION | Chief Executive Officer | 03/05/2019 |
Hanmi Bank
 Hanmi Bank Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered bank | Chief Executive Officer | 01/05/2019 |
Former positions of Bonita Lee
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
BBCN Bancorp, Inc.
 BBCN Bancorp, Inc. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company | President | 08/03/2013 |
Nara Bank (Los Angeles, California)
 Nara Bank (Los Angeles, California) Major BanksFinance Nationally chartered commercial bank | Chief Operating Officer | 17/01/2013 |
Nara Bancorp, Inc.
 Nara Bancorp, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a bank holding company | Chief Operating Officer | 01/12/2011 |
Shinhan Bank America
 Shinhan Bank America Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered commercial bank | Director/Board Member | 01/03/2009 |
Nara Bancorp, Inc.
Nara Bancorp, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a bank holding company | Corporate Officer/Principal | 12/09/2008 |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 8 |
|---|---|
Hanmi Financial Corp.
 Hanmi Financial Corp. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company which provides state chartered banking services | Finance |
Nara Bancorp, Inc.
Nara Bancorp, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a bank holding company | Finance |
Nara Bank (Los Angeles, California)
Nara Bank (Los Angeles, California) Major BanksFinance Nationally chartered commercial bank | Finance |
Bank of Hope
 Bank of Hope Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered commercial bank | Finance |
University of Illinois
 University of Illinois Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Hanmi Bank
Hanmi Bank Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered bank | Finance |
Shinhan Bank America
Shinhan Bank America Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered commercial bank | Finance |
BBCN Bancorp, Inc.
BBCN Bancorp, Inc. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company | Finance |
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