BEDMINSTER, NJ--(Marketwired - Jul 28, 2015) - Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: PGC) and Peapack-Gladstone Bank announce the appointment of Philip Portantino to the position of Executive Vice President, Director of Human Capital. Mr. Portantino will oversee both the bank's human resources and training functions, building upon the bank's record of continued growth, success and strategic objectives. He will provide additional concentration on the expansion and development of the employee talent base and human capital organization and management.
Mr. Portantino brings to the bank 33 years of human resources experience, much of it in the financial services industry, with expertise in organizational development, performance management, employee engagement, direction and compensation. He has a proven track record in building strong leadership teams in various industries, is a specialist in talent acquisition and a leader in employee administration and motivation.
Mr. Portantino most recently served as Vice President, Human Resources and Real Estate, the Americas at Cegedim in Bedminster, NJ where he was instrumental in reorganizing major business lines and building upon business operations and units to increase profitability and support expansion and growth. Prior to his tenure at Cegedim, Mr. Portantino held key leadership roles at Summit Bank in Princeton, NJ as Deputy Director, Organizational Development and Director of Human Resources Initiatives and Training.
A resident of Washington Township, NJ, Mr. Portantino holds an MBA from Monmouth University and Bachelor of Arts Degree from Villanova University.
About Peapack-Gladstone Bank
Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation is a New Jersey bank holding company with total asset of $2.88 billion as of March 31, 2015. Founded in 1921, Peapack-Gladstone Bank is a commercial bank that provides innovative private banking services to businesses, non-profits and consumers, which help them to establish, maintain and expand their legacy. Through its private banking locations in Bedminster, Morristown, Princeton and Teaneck, its wealth management division, and its branch network and online platforms, Peapack-Gladstone Bank offers an unparalleled commitment to client service
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