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Robert Sarver

Fiche documentée couvrant 13 controverses, dont « Formation en gestion et certification de CPA » et « Fondation de National Bank of Arizona ».

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Profile No. 4172 · Updated on 25 September 2026

13Documented controversies
10Sources
0Formal charge · all time
0Conviction

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I. Documented controversies

01

février–juin 2023

Cession des Suns/Mercury et sortie de RCD Mallorca

Status not specified

Not yet available in English — French original shown.

La vente de la participation de contrôle dans les Suns/Mercury à Mat et Justin Ishbia est approuvée sur une valorisation d'environ 4 milliards de dollars. Quelques mois plus tard, le groupe d'Andy Kohlberg rachète aussi les actions de Sarver dans RCD Mallorca.

Sources · 2

  1. [1]
    NBA / Associated PressMat Ishbia takes over Suns, works to improve team cultureHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    RCD MallorcaAn open letter to fans — update to ownership structureVery high reliability

Last verified: 19 September 2026

02

2002–2022

CEO puis Executive Chairman de Western Alliance Bancorporation

No legal proceedings

Not yet available in English — French original shown.

Sarver dirige Western Alliance comme CEO de 2002 à 2018 puis comme Executive Chairman jusqu'en 2022, période durant laquelle le groupe atteint plus de 50 milliards de dollars d'actifs.

Legal status — source text
Not applicable

Sources · 2

  1. [1]
    U.S. Securities and Exchange CommissionWestern Alliance 2022 Proxy StatementVery high reliability
  2. [2]
    U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission / Western AllianceWestern Alliance Announces Robert Sarver RetirementVery high reliability

Last verified: 19 September 2026

03

juin 2022

Retraite de Western Alliance

No legal proceedings

Not yet available in English — French original shown.

Sarver quitte ses fonctions d'Executive Chairman et son siège d'administrateur de Western Alliance à l'assemblée annuelle de juin 2022.

Legal status — source text
Not applicable

Sources · 2

  1. [1]
    U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission / Western AllianceWestern Alliance Announces Robert Sarver RetirementVery high reliability
  2. [2]
    U.S. Securities and Exchange CommissionWestern Alliance 2022 Proxy StatementVery high reliability

Last verified: 19 September 2026

04

13 septembre 2022

Enquête NBA : constat de conduite contraire aux normes de travail

Investigation

Not yet available in English — French original shown.

Après 320 entretiens et l'examen de plus de 80 000 documents, l'enquête conclut que Sarver a employé à plusieurs reprises un langage racialement insensible, traité inégalement des employées, fait des commentaires sexuels et eu parfois un comportement physique inapproprié ou intimidant.

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    NBANBA releases findings of independent investigation into Robert Sarver, Phoenix SunsVery high reliability

Last verified: 19 September 2026

05

13 septembre 2022

Suspension d'un an et amende NBA de 10 millions de dollars

Status not specified

Not yet available in English — French original shown.

La NBA suspend Sarver pour un an de toute activité liée aux Suns, Mercury, NBA et WNBA et lui impose l'amende maximale de 10 millions de dollars.

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    NBANBA releases findings of independent investigation into Robert Sarver, Phoenix SunsVery high reliability

Last verified: 19 September 2026

06

21 septembre 2022

Annonce de la mise en vente des Suns et Mercury

No legal proceedings

Not yet available in English — French original shown.

Huit jours après la sanction, Sarver annonce qu'il engage le processus de vente des Suns et Mercury, expliquant qu'il ne veut pas rester une distraction pour les organisations.

Legal status — source text
Not applicable

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    NBARobert Sarver announces intention to sell Suns, MercuryVery high reliability

Last verified: 19 September 2026

07

novembre 2021

Publication d'allégations sur la culture des Suns et ouverture d'une enquête indépendante NBA

Investigation

Not yet available in English — French original shown.

Après un article d'ESPN décrivant des accusations de racisme, misogynie et climat hostile au sein des Suns, la NBA confie une enquête indépendante au cabinet Wachtell Lipton.

Sources · 2

  1. [1]
    NBA / Associated PressNBA: Firm will probe Suns after report of racism, misogynyHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    NBANBA releases findings of independent investigation into Robert Sarver, Phoenix SunsVery high reliability

Last verified: 19 September 2026

08

janvier 2016

Acquisition de RCD Mallorca avec un groupe d'investisseurs

No legal proceedings

Not yet available in English — French original shown.

Sarver mène un groupe comprenant notamment Andy Kohlberg et Steve Nash dans l'acquisition du RCD Mallorca, dont il devient l'actionnaire de référence.

Legal status — source text
Not applicable

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    LaLigaLaLiga, RCD Mallorca and Phoenix Suns hold joint working sessionsVery high reliability

Last verified: 19 September 2026

09

2004

Acquisition des Phoenix Suns et Phoenix Mercury

No legal proceedings

Not yet available in English — French original shown.

Un groupe dirigé par Sarver acquiert les Phoenix Suns pour environ 401 millions de dollars; son contrôle s'étend également aux Phoenix Mercury de la WNBA.

Legal status — source text
Not applicable

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    NBA / Associated PressMat Ishbia takes over Suns, works to improve team cultureHigh reliability

Last verified: 19 September 2026

10

1995–2001

Grossmont Bank, California Bank & Trust et fonctions chez Zions

No legal proceedings

Not yet available in English — French original shown.

Il devient investisseur principal et CEO de GB Bancorporation/Grossmont Bank puis chairman et CEO de California Bank & Trust et executive vice president de Zions Bancorporation.

Legal status — source text
Not applicable

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    U.S. Securities and Exchange CommissionWestern Alliance 2015 Proxy StatementVery high reliability

Last verified: 19 September 2026

11

1994

Vente de National Bank of Arizona à Zions Bancorporation

No legal proceedings

Not yet available in English — French original shown.

Sarver vend National Bank of Arizona à Zions Bancorporation en 1994.

Legal status — source text
Not applicable

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    U.S. Securities and Exchange CommissionWestern Alliance 2015 Proxy StatementVery high reliability

Last verified: 19 September 2026

12

1984

Fondation de National Bank of Arizona

No legal proceedings

Not yet available in English — French original shown.

À 23 ans, Sarver organise et fonde National Bank of Arizona, qu'il développe avant sa vente dix ans plus tard.

Legal status — source text
Not applicable

Sources · 2

  1. [1]
    U.S. Securities and Exchange CommissionWestern Alliance 2015 Proxy StatementVery high reliability
  2. [2]
    American Savings Bank HawaiiRobert SarverHigh reliability

Last verified: 19 September 2026

13

1982–1983

Formation en gestion et certification de CPA

No legal proceedings

Not yet available in English — French original shown.

Sarver obtient un diplôme en business administration à l'University of Arizona puis une qualification de Certified Public Accountant.

Legal status — source text
Not applicable

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    U.S. Securities and Exchange CommissionWestern Alliance 2022 Proxy StatementVery high reliability

Last verified: 19 September 2026

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