California BanCorp, the holding company for California Bank of Commerce, announced the promotion of Vivian Mui from Deputy Chief Credit Officer to Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer. Mui will assume her new role on July 1. She replaces John Lindstedt, who was the bank’s founding Chief Credit Officer and has been serving in the position on an interim basis. Lindstedt will continue to advise the bank as Chief Credit Officer Emeritus.

“Over the past 12 years, Vivian has added tremendous value to the Bank’s credit administration function. She has long been a key member of our leadership team and we look forward to the additional positive impact she will contribute to the success of the Bank and its clients in this new role,” said Steven Shelton, California Bank of Commerce President and Chief Executive Officer.

Stephen Cortese, Chairman of the Bank’s Board of Directors, added, “Vivian is uniquely qualified to continue the credit culture that defines California Bank of Commerce. The Bank has long been known in the market for its high-quality loan portfolio and client base.”

Mui has served in key credit roles since the bank’s founding in 2007. Previously, Mui held various lending and credit administration positions at Mechanics Bank. She holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from University of California, Berkeley and has worked in financial management and commercial banking since 2001.