Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation and Peapack Private Bank & Trust announced the appointment of Mark Zingale as Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, a strategic hire that underscores the organization's commitment to navigating complex regulatory environments while pursuing growth. Zingale will oversee all legal, regulatory and governance matters for the bank and its subsidiaries, bringing more than two decades of experience advising financial institutions and regulated companies. His appointment reflects the increasing regulatory complexity facing regional banks as they expand operations, with his background providing a unique perspective on evolving regulatory landscapes.
Zingale most recently served as Senior Regulatory Counsel at Revolut, the global digital-banking platform, where he advised senior leadership on bank and bank-holding-company regulations, supervisory matters, and strategic initiatives. His extensive background includes senior legal roles at BNY, Wells Fargo, Citizens Financial Group, and the Bank Policy Institute, as well as serving as General Counsel of a publicly traded technology company. 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.
"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 move comes as Peapack Private continues to expand its wealth management and banking services, with the bank holding company reporting total assets of $7.4 billion and assets under management and/or administration of $12.9 billion as of September 30, 2025.
Founded in 1921, Peapack Private Bank & Trust offers a client-centric approach to banking with customized wealth management, investment banking, commercial and personal banking solutions. More information about the bank's services is available at https://www.peapackprivate.com. The bank's wealth management division serves individuals, families, privately held businesses, family offices, and not-for-profit organizations with comprehensive financial, tax, fiduciary and investment advice. Zingale's regulatory expertise will support these operations as the bank continues to develop innovative solutions for its clients while maintaining compliance with banking regulations.
The appointment signals Peapack Private's strategic focus on strengthening its legal and regulatory framework during a period of expansion. Zingale's experience at both traditional financial institutions and innovative fintech platforms like Revolut provides valuable insight into balancing regulatory compliance with business innovation. The original announcement was published on https://www.newmediawire.com. This leadership addition comes at a time when regional banks face increasing regulatory scrutiny and complexity, making Zingale's comprehensive background particularly valuable for Peapack Private's continued growth and service enhancement initiatives.
