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Amerant Bancorp CEO Jerry Plush steps down; COO Iafigliola named interim CEO; Almeida Chair
Amerant Bancorp Inc.
- Jerry Plush and Board mutually agreed to his departure as CEO effective November 5, 2025.
- Carlos Iafigliola, SEVP & COO (former CFO), appointed Interim CEO effective November 5, 2025.
- Odilon Almeida Jr., previously Lead Independent Director, named Board Chair.
- Board will conduct a search for a permanent CEO, including external candidates and Iafigliola.
- Departure not related to any policy disagreement or ethical/compliance concerns.
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