Dunson K. Cheng , Ph.D., has been the Executive Chairman of the Board of Bancorp and Cathay Bank since 2016. He was the Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Bancorp and Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Cathay Bank from 1994 to 2016, and the President of Cathay Bank from 1985 to 2015. Mr. Cheng has over 40 years of banking experience. He also serves on the board of the Foundation of Tsinghua University Center for Advanced Study. He formerly served on the board of directors of the California Bankers Association. Mr. Cheng received a Ph.D. in Physics. He has been a Director of Cathay Bank since 1982 and of Bancorp since its formation in 1990. Mr. Cheng brings to the Board his extensive banking experience, his broad knowledge of the business and operations of Bancorp and Cathay Bank, and his strong management and leadership skills. His tenure as an officer and a director for over 40 years affords the Board valuable insight regarding all aspects of the business and operations of Bancorp and Cathay Bank. Dependent Director Director since 1990 | Age 81 Board Committees: Investment Risk Key Qualification and Expertise: Technology / Systems Leadership Business Operations Finance Risk Management Real Estate Risk Expert