First Republic Bank, a leading private bank and wealth management company, announced that Shilla Kim-Parker, CEO & Co-Founder of online retailer Thrilling, has been named to First Republic Bank’s Board of Directors effective today.

Kim-Parker, is an entrepreneur and executive whose background includes leadership, operations and digital strategy roles for Disney’s Television Group, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and J.P. Morgan. In 2018, she co-founded Thrilling, a venture capital-backed digital marketplace that connects nearly 1,000 vintage boutiques across the U.S. with shoppers around the world. Kim-Parker is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Business School.

Kim-Parker said: “First Republic is an exemplary, service-driven organization that cares deeply about its clients, colleagues and communities. I’m honored to be joining a company that each day truly demonstrates its values and commitment to all of its stakeholders.”

George G.C. Parker, Acting Chairman, said: “Shilla is a dynamic and experienced leader who shares First Republic’s values. Her digital media experience and entrepreneurial background are a terrific complement to the Board, as we continue to focus on strategies that attract and retain our next generation of clients."