JORGE GONZALEZ
VICE CHAIRMAN & CEO, CITY NATIONAL BANK OF FLORIDA, MIAMI
City National Bank is the second-largest Florida-based bank and one of the 100 largest banks in the nation. Gonzalez, a native Miamian, joined the bank in 2009 and became CEO in 2010. He's active in several nonprofits, serving on the board of directors of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital System, FIU CasaCuba and the Institute of Contemporary Art. He became a member of The Florida Council of 100 in 2022.
EDUCATION: Florida International University (BS)
IF I WERE GOVERNOR: If we are going to ensure our state’s growth trajectory remains on track, then we must prioritize education at all levels and in every community. This is mission-critical to our economic future and the quality of life that makes Florida so attractive to businesses and families.
MENTOR: My father taught me the importance of setting clear priorities, including family, hard work, and surrounding myself with good people.
READING: Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity, by Bill Gifford and Peter Attia
WHAT I’VE LEARNED: Mindset is what separates the best from the rest.
