Diane Polnow
About Diane Polnow
Diane Polnow serves as the Senior Vice President of US Sales for Commercial Card & Payments at City National Bank and has been a Course Leader at the American Management Association since 2016. With extensive experience in sales management and leadership development, she has authored a book on sales strategies and is actively involved in volunteer work for children's organizations.
Work at City National Bank
Diane Polnow serves as the Senior Vice President of US Sales for Commercial Card & Payments at City National Bank. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the bank's operations in the Greater Los Angeles Area. In her role, she focuses on driving sales strategies and enhancing payment solutions for commercial clients.
Current Role at American Management Association
Since 2016, Diane Polnow has been a Course Leader at the American Management Association. In this capacity, she specializes in Developing Executive Leadership and Leadership Development for Women. Her work involves designing and delivering training programs aimed at empowering women leaders in various industries.
Previous Experience and Leadership Roles
Diane Polnow has extensive experience in sales and leadership roles across several organizations. She founded Elite Sales Leaders and served as its President from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, she worked at Sprint in various capacities, including B2B Sales Manager and National Account Sales Manager. She also held the position of Director of Business Development at American Express from 2011 to 2015, where she led a team that significantly improved its national ranking.
Education and Expertise
Diane Polnow holds a Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of Santa Monica and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from Arizona State University. Her educational background supports her expertise in leadership development and sales management.
Authorship and Volunteer Work
Diane Polnow authored the book '7 Secrets of Building Elite Sales Teams: Proven Ways to Increase Sales Results – For Sales Managers & Sales Executives'. She is also passionate about volunteer work, particularly for children's organizations, reflecting her commitment to community service.