Heritage Commerce names Seth Fonti CFO

Heritage Commerce (HTBK) announced the appointment of Seth Fonti as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company and the Bank, effective July 24, 2025. Fonti brings more than two decades of financial and strategic leadership experience across global and domestic banking institutions. Most recently, he served as Managing Director and Head of Strategy, Corporate Development, and Strategic Finance for MUFG Americas Holding Corporation, the regional arm of one of the world’s top ten global banks. In this role, he developed and led transformative initiatives across strategy, enterprise-wide financial planning, organizational effectiveness, balance sheet optimization, risk management, and capital planning, positioning him well to add immediate value to the Heritage team. “Seth is a forward-thinking and trusted financial leader with an impressive record of driving growth, increasing efficiency, and leading through complex transformations,” said Clay Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer of Heritage Bank of Commerce. “His depth of experience and integrity-based approach make him an excellent fit for Heritage as we continue our focus on sustainable growth and strong financial performance.”