Jorge Gonzalez has more than 36 years of banking experience. He joined City National Bank of Florida in 2009 and became the Chief Executive Officer in 2010. He is currently the CEO and Vice Chairman of the Board.

 A native Miamian, he places community, education, health, and culture at the heart of his driving philosophy.

 Jorge has twice been named “Ultimate CEO” by the South Florida Business Journal and recognized among the “Top Ten Leaders” by Hispanic Executive Magazine. He was also honored as “Corporate Citizen of the Year” by the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce.

 Jorge is active in several charity and community organizations. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital System, FIU CasaCuba Board and the Institute of Contemporary Art. He is also a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization. Prior community roles include executive committee positions with United Way, the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Beacon Council, Downtown Development Authority, Museum of Discovery and Science, and the Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority.

 Jorge became a member of The Florida Council of 100 in 2022. The Florida Council of 100 works to improve the quality of life and economic well-being of all Floridians through the relentless pursuit of better, business-driven public policy.

 He earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance and International Business from Florida International University and is a graduate of the Kenan-Flagler Business School Executive Leadership Training program at the University of North Carolina. Jorge is married to Melinda Gonzalez and is the proud father of teenage twins.