Union Bank, the primary subsidiary of San Francisco-based UnionBanCal Corporation, has appointed Dennis Mooradian as executive vice president for the wealth markets division, overseeing units including The Private Bank.

Prior to this appointment, Mooradian was executive vice president for the wealth and institutional management unit of Comerica Incorporated, where he led 1,300 employees in the private banking, institutional, personal trust, and 401(k) industries. He has also worked at Wells Fargo, initially heading the private client service division and later leading the financial consultant advisory group. 

In his new role, Mooradian will be overseeing several of Union Bank's subsidiaries, including The Private Bank, Highmark Capital Management, and UnionBanc Investment Services. He reports directly to John Erickson, vice chairman and chief corporate banking officer.

Union Bank is a full-service commercial bank with 401 banking offices in California, Washington, Oregon, and Texas, as well as two international branches.