BRIDGEPORT, Conn., Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- People's
United Bank, N.A. (NASDAQ: PBCT), today announced that James Curran has been appointed Senior Vice
President, Regional Manager for Central and Western Massachusetts. Curran will be
responsible for new business development, customer relationships
and liaising with People's United's community partners in the
regions he oversees.
Curran brings more than thirty years' experience in the banking
industry, most recently as Executive Vice President, Regional
Manager for Berkshire Bank, where he had direct oversight of three
New England regions including Western and Central Massachusetts, and Hartford, Connecticut. In this role, Curran
was responsible for the development of financial solutions
encompassing both short and long-term credit, deposits, investment
opportunities and fixed-rate financing products to mid and large
sized companies. Prior to that he was a Senior Vice President at
Sovereign Bank/Santander and Vice President at Bank of New
England/Fleet Financial.
"Jim brings with him a wealth of specialized banking experience
and an unparalleled understanding of the unique market dynamics
specific to Massachusetts," said
Patrick Sullivan, Massachusetts
Market President, People's United Bank. "His depth of knowledge and
proven track record in driving stellar business results, delivering
outstanding customer service and effective talent management will
be an asset to the bank and support our efforts to build and grow
our presence in Massachusetts."
Curran will be based in Worcester,
MA and has been an active member of community development
and professional associations including: Easter Seals of Massachusetts, North County Chamber of
Commerce, Oak Hill Country Club, Worcester Chamber of Commerce and Economic
Development Club and various local charities.
About People's United Bank
People's United Bank, N.A.
is a subsidiary of People's United Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: PBCT),
a diversified financial services company with $44 billion in assets. People's United Bank,
founded in 1842, is a premier, community-based, regional bank in
the Northeast offering commercial and retail banking, as well as
wealth management services through a network of over 400 retail
locations in Connecticut,
New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, New
Hampshire and Maine.
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