Valley Bank’s Learning and Talent Development Team Honored with 2025 Training APEX Award

Valley National Bank recently announced that its Learning and Talent Development team has been recognized as a 2025 Training APEX Award winner by Training Magazine. This award celebrates organizations that demonstrate excellence in employee training and development, highlighting Valley’s commitment to fostering a culture of learning, innovation, and continuous growth.

“This recognition underscores our commitment to investing in our people and providing them with the tools they need to grow and succeed,” said Sabine Salvatore, Head of Talent Development and Enterprise Learning at Valley.

“We remain focused on empowering our associates to reach their full potential,” Salvatore added.

Valley’s Learning and Talent Development team stands out for creating and providing nearly all of its training in-house, ensuring tailored learning experiences that align with the company’s mission and values. This achievement is a testament to the team’s dedication and the engagement of associates across the organization.

“At Valley, learning is at the heart of our success, and we are proud to be acknowledged for our efforts in building a dynamic and supportive learning environment,” commented Valley’s Senior Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer Yvonne Surowiec.

This award reinforces Valley’s dedication to excellence in learning and development, ensuring that its workforce continues to thrive in an ever-evolving industry.

About Valley National Bank

As the principal subsidiary of Valley National Bancorp, Valley National Bank is a regional bank with over $62 billion in assets. Valley is committed to giving people and businesses the power to succeed.

Valley operates many convenient branch locations and commercial banking offices across New Jersey, New York, Florida, Alabama, California and Illinois, and is committed to providing the most convenient service, the latest innovations and an experienced and knowledgeable team dedicated to meeting customer needs.

Helping communities grow and prosper is the heart of Valley’s corporate citizenship philosophy. To learn more about Valley, call our Customer Care Center at 800-522-4100. Member FDIC. Equal Opportunity Lender.