Valon Xharra
About Valon Xharra
Valon Xharra serves as the Senior Vice President of Risk Management at City National Bank, bringing extensive experience in global risk management and security consulting. He has held leadership roles at various organizations, including Hillard Heintze and Control Risks, and has a strong academic background in political studies and business strategy.
Current Role at City National Bank
Valon Xharra serves as the Senior Vice President of Risk Management at City National Bank, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing risk management strategies that address operational, reputational, and security risks. His expertise in enterprise risk management supports the bank's commitment to safeguarding its assets and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Previous Experience in Risk Management
Prior to his current role, Valon Xharra held several key positions in risk management. He worked at Hillard Heintze, a Jensen Hughes Company, as Practice Leader for Security Risk and Emergency Management from 2020 to 2022. He also served as Associate Vice President at Guidepost Solutions from 2022 to 2023. His experience includes leadership roles at Control Risks, where he was a Director and Practice Leader from 2014 to 2016, and Senior Manager & Practice Leader from 2011 to 2016.
Educational Background
Valon Xharra has a strong educational foundation in political studies and international security policy. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies from Bard College. He furthered his education with a Master of Arts in International Security Policy from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA). Additionally, he holds an MBA with a focus on Business Strategy from the Questrom School of Business at Boston University.
Experience in Global Risk Management
Valon Xharra has extensive experience in managing complex global investigations and critical threat assessments for high-level executives. He has built successful commercial departments that provide global risk management services tailored for Fortune 500 companies. His previous roles include Senior Vice President at Gavin de Becker & Associates from 2016 to 2020 and Political Analyst at the US Embassy in Kosovo from 1998 to 2002.
Achievements in Security Risk Consulting
Throughout his career, Valon Xharra has specialized in building Enterprise Risk Management programs that focus on operational, reputational, and security risks. His leadership in security risk consulting has contributed to the development of effective strategies for organizations facing various threats. His work has involved collaborating with senior executives to enhance their understanding and management of risk in a global context.