Amerant Bancorp appoints Carlos Iafigliola as President and CEO permanently

Amerant Bancorp Inc.

Appointment effective May 18, 2026; Iafigliola had served as Interim CEO since November 2025.
Previously served as COO and CFO; led core conversion, Houston franchise sale, and digital transformation.
Board completed a comprehensive search before making the permanent appointment.
Compensation terms for the CEO role not yet determined; will be disclosed via amendment.

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Carlos Iafigliola

President and Chief Executive Officer

AMTB · Amerant Bancorp Inc.

Effective: 2026-05-18
Filed: May 19, 2026, 4:06 PM ET

on May 18, 2026, the Boards appointed Mr. Iafigliola as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the Bank, effective as of May 18, 2026

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Carlos Iafigliola was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer at Amerant Bancorp Inc..

Action: appointed
Role: President and Chief Executive Officer

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on May 18, 2026, the Boards appointed Mr. Iafigliola as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the Bank, effective as of May 18, 2026

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