Amerant Bancorp names Carlos Iafigliola president, CEO

Amerant Bancorp (AMTB) announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Carlos Iafigliola as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 18, 2026. Iafigliola has also been appointed President and CEO of Amerant Bank N.A., the company’s main operating subsidiary. Iafigliola has served as Interim Chief Executive Officer since November 2025. Odilon Almeida, Chair of the Board, commented, “Following a comprehensive search process, the Board determined that Carlos is the right executive to lead Amerant into its next phase of value creation. With more than 20 years at the Company, including serving as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer since Amerant became a public company, Carlos has consistently demonstrated deep knowledge of our business, disciplined execution, and unwavering commitment to our customers, team members, and shareholders. He has also provided strong and effective leadership as Interim Chief Executive Officer. The Board has full confidence in Carlos and his ability to advance our strategic priorities, further strengthen our franchise, and drive sustainable long-term value for our shareholders.”