Bruce A. Watterson has joined Peapack Private Bank & Trust as a Senior Managing Director and Managing Group Director within the Bank’s Commercial Banking division. His appointment represents a strategic enhancement to the bank's leadership team, drawing on his extensive background in corporate, private, and middle market banking. Watterson will operate from the Bank’s newest location in Garden City, New York, contributing to Peapack Private's expansion in the NY Metro area.
With a career exceeding forty years, Watterson has held significant positions at institutions including Flagstar Bank, CitiGroup Private Bank, National Westminster Bank, Marine Midland Bank, and Mellon Financial Services. His specialization in delivering financial solutions to middle market businesses and high net worth individuals aligns with Peapack Private's client-focused banking philosophy. Watterson holds a degree in Finance and Accounting from Pace University’s Lubin School of Business and is certified as a Certified Cash Manager, alongside holding various NASD licenses.
Watterson's deep engagement in the Long Island community, through participation on multiple committees and boards, reflects a commitment to both banking excellence and community development. His involvement with organizations such as The Energeia Partnership and The Education and Assistance Corp (EAC) demonstrates dedication to societal contributions extending beyond the financial sector. Peapack Private Bank & Trust, a subsidiary of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation, is reinforcing its standing in the financial services industry by recruiting experienced professionals like Watterson. The bank's emphasis on tailored and innovative solutions for wealth management, investment banking, and commercial and personal banking services is poised to gain from Watterson's profound industry knowledge and client service expertise. For more information on Peapack Private Bank & Trust, visit https://www.peapackprivate.com.
