Guillaume de Chalendar

Banc of California
EVP, Head of Media & Entertainment Banking

Guillaume de Chalendar, executive vice president and head of media and entertainment banking at Banc of California, has redefined the bank’s entertainment strategy since joining in 2022. Under his leadership, the division has expanded from U.S.-focused film financing into a global, full-service operation with clients across Canada, Australia and the U.K. The bank now offers credit lines up to $200 million and loans in over 30 currencies, serving sectors including film, TV, music rights and live events. With nearly 30 years of experience, from an entertainment law firm in Paris to senior finance roles in London and Los Angeles, de Chalendar previously launched and led Bank Leumi’s media finance practice and held leadership roles at Ingenious Media and Alvarium Investments.