Amerant appoints Adrian Rodriguez as permanent EVP and COO

Amerant Bancorp Inc.

Appointment effective May 26, 2026; Rodriguez had served as Interim COO since Nov 10, 2025.
Carlos Iafigliola, formerly COO, became President and CEO on May 18, 2026.
Rodriguez previously EVP Head of Loan Operations since 2022; key role in 2024 Houston franchise sale.
Compensation terms not yet finalized; current pay remains per Nov 17, 2025 filing.

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Role change

Carlos Iafigliola

President and Chief Executive Officer

AMTB · Amerant Bancorp Inc.

Effective: 2026-05-18
Filed: May 29, 2026, 4:30 PM ET

Mr. Rodriguez was initially appointed on an interim basis in connection with the appointment of Carlos Iafigliola, the Company’s then Chief Operating Officer, as Interim Chief Executive Officer effective November 5, 2025, who was subsequently appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the Bank on May 18, 2026.

Role change

Adrian Rodriguez

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

AMTB · Amerant Bancorp Inc.

Effective: 2026-05-26
Filed: May 29, 2026, 4:30 PM ET

On May 26, 2026, Amerant Bancorp Inc. (the “Company”) and its subsidiary, Amerant Bank, N.A. (the “Bank”), appointed Adrian Rodriguez as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective as of May 26, 2026

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.9

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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Mr. Rodriguez was initially appointed on an interim basis in connection with the appointment of Carlos Iafigliola, the Company’s then Chief Operating Officer, as Interim Chief Executive Officer effective November 5, 2025, who was subsequently appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the Bank on May 18, 2026.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Adrian Rodriguez was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Amerant Bancorp Inc..

Action: appointed
Role: Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

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On May 26, 2026, Amerant Bancorp Inc. (the “Company”) and its subsidiary, Amerant Bank, N.A. (the “Bank”), appointed Adrian Rodriguez as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective as of May 26, 2026

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