Metropolitan Bank Holding Names Daniel Dougherty as EVP and CFO

Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. (NYSE: MCB), the parent company of Metropolitan Commercial Bank, has announced the appointment of Daniel F. Dougherty, CFA, as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective November 6, 2023.

This appointment follows the resignation of Greg Sigrist on October 31, 2023. Mr. Dougherty will report directly to Mark R. DeFazio, President and Chief Executive Officer, and in his new role, he will have responsibilities that include overseeing treasury, investor relations, tax, capital planning, accounting, and financial reporting.

Mr. Dougherty also commented on his new role, saying, “I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to continue fostering our entrepreneurial spirit while advancing growth and shareholder value in line with MCB’s strategic initiatives.”

Mark DeFazio, CEO, expressed his satisfaction with the appointment, stating, “I am delighted that we were able to select our new CFO from within MCB’s talented team. Mr. Dougherty possesses a proven track record in driving growth in asset/liability and liquidity management, and he is a skilled leader recognized for forging strategic alliances to align operational decisions with financial objectives.”

Mr. Dougherty joined Metropolitan Commercial Bank in July 2022 as the First Vice President and Treasurer. He brought with him an illustrious 25-year career in banking, having held significant roles at local and national banks. His prior positions include Executive Vice President and Treasurer at Investors Bank, Senior Vice President and Treasurer at Astoria Bank, Senior Vice President and Assistant Treasurer at Israel Discount Bank of New York, and Portfolio Manager positions at North Fork Bancorporation and GreenPoint Financial Corp.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Business from Stony Brook University, a Master of Business Administration degree in Finance from St. John’s University, and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter from the CFA Institute. Mr. Dougherty is also an active member of the CFA Society of New York.

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