Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation and Peapack Private Bank & Trust announced the appointment of Mark Zingale as Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer. Zingale will oversee all legal, regulatory, and governance matters for the bank and its subsidiaries, a role critical to supporting the organization's strategic growth and commitment to strong risk management.
This appointment is significant for the financial industry as it demonstrates how established banking institutions are strengthening their leadership teams with professionals who have deep experience in navigating complex regulatory environments. Zingale brings more than two decades of experience advising financial institutions and regulated companies, most recently serving as Senior Regulatory Counsel at Revolut, where he advised senior leadership on bank and bank-holding-company regulations across a global digital-banking platform.
His background includes senior legal roles at major financial institutions including BNY, Wells Fargo, and Citizens Financial Group, as well as the Bank Policy Institute. Earlier in his career, Zingale practiced law at leading firms including Cravath, Swaine & Moore and Latham & Watkins, advising clients on banking, securities, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate finance matters. He is a graduate of Columbia Law School, where he served as an editor of the law review, and Yale University.
"Mark's deep experience across banking regulation, corporate governance and strategic legal advisory will be an invaluable asset to Peapack Private Bank & Trust," said Doug Kennedy, President & CEO. "His background advising large, complex financial institutions and his practical, business-focused approach align well with our client-first culture and long-term growth objectives."
The importance of this appointment extends beyond the bank itself, reflecting broader trends in the financial sector where regulatory compliance and governance have become increasingly critical. For clients and stakeholders, strong legal leadership helps ensure stability and proper risk management, which is essential for maintaining trust in financial institutions. Peapack Private Bank & Trust, a commercial bank founded in 1921, offers banking and wealth management solutions and maintains a client-centric approach. More information about the bank can be found at https://www.peapackprivate.com.
Zingale's appointment comes at a time when financial institutions face evolving regulatory landscapes and increasing complexity in compliance requirements. His experience with both traditional banking institutions and digital platforms like Revolut positions him to address contemporary challenges while maintaining the bank's established standards. The original announcement was published on https://www.newmediawire.com.
