Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation and Peapack Private Bank & Trust announced the appointment of Mark Zingale as Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer. Zingale will oversee all legal, regulatory and governance matters for the bank and its subsidiaries, supporting strategic growth and commitment to strong risk management. The appointment signals Peapack Private's focus on navigating complex regulatory environments as it pursues expansion, with Zingale bringing more than two decades of experience advising financial institutions and regulated companies.
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 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. Zingale's appointment reflects the increasing regulatory complexity facing regional banks as they grow their operations, with his experience at both traditional financial institutions and innovative fintech platforms like Revolut providing a unique perspective on evolving regulatory landscapes. The original announcement was published on https://www.newmediawire.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. His appointment demonstrates how regional financial institutions are strengthening their legal and compliance leadership to manage growth amid heightened regulatory scrutiny, particularly as they expand services in competitive markets.
