Peapack Private Appoints Mark Zingale as Chief Legal Officer to Strengthen Regulatory and Governance Framework

Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation and Peapack Private Bank & Trust have 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 the organization's strategic growth and commitment to strong risk management. This appointment signals the bank's focus on strengthening its regulatory compliance framework as it pursues expansion initiatives.

Zingale brings more than two decades of experience advising financial institutions and regulated companies on complex legal and regulatory issues. He joins Peapack Private Bank & Trust from Revolut, where he served as Senior Regulatory Counsel, advising senior leadership on bank and bank-holding-company regulations, supervisory matters, and strategic initiatives across a global digital-banking platform. 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.

Doug Kennedy, President & CEO of Peapack Private Bank & Trust, emphasized the strategic importance of this appointment, stating that Zingale's deep experience across banking regulation, corporate governance and strategic legal advisory will be an invaluable asset to the organization. Kennedy noted that Zingale's background advising large, complex financial institutions and his practical, business-focused approach align well with the bank's client-first culture and long-term growth objectives. This alignment suggests the bank is positioning itself for both organic growth and potential strategic transactions in the competitive financial services landscape.

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. His educational background includes Columbia Law School, where he served as an editor of the law review, and Yale University, where he earned his bachelor's degree. This combination of elite legal training and extensive practical experience positions Zingale to navigate the increasingly complex regulatory environment facing financial institutions.

The appointment comes as Peapack Private Bank & Trust continues to expand its operations, with the parent company Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation reporting total assets of $7.4 billion and assets under management and/or administration of $12.9 billion as of September 30, 2025. The bank's wealth management division offers comprehensive financial, tax, fiduciary and investment advice and solutions to individuals, families, privately held businesses, family offices, and not-for-profit organizations. More information about the bank's services can be found at https://www.peapackprivate.com. Zingale's regulatory expertise will be particularly valuable as the bank navigates evolving compliance requirements while maintaining its client-centric approach to banking.