Christopher Kyriakakis serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer of Zions Bancorporation, N.A., the parent company of Zions Bank, where he leads the enterprise-wide risk management function. Responsible for overseeing credit, market, operational, liquidity, and compliance risks, Kyriakakis ensures the organization maintains a robust risk framework aligned with regulatory requirements and strategic objectives. With over 25 years of experience in financial services, he plays a pivotal role in fostering a strong risk culture and supporting sustainable growth amid dynamic economic conditions. Prior to joining Zions in 2018, Kyriakakis held senior leadership positions at KeyBank, including Managing Director and Head of Enterprise Risk Review, where he developed advanced risk assessment methodologies and led teams through complex portfolio reviews. Earlier, at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, he served as Senior Vice President and Head of Operational Risk Management for Global Corporate & Investment Banking, implementing enterprise risk strategies that mitigated significant exposures during volatile market periods. His career also includes expertise in stress testing, model risk management, and regulatory compliance. Kyriakakis holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Utah and a Master of Business Administration from Brigham Young University. Under his leadership at Zions, the company has enhanced its resilience to emerging risks, including cybersecurity threats and economic uncertainties, earning recognition for its proactive risk governance practices.