Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation and Peapack Private Bank & Trust announced the appointment of Mark Zingale as Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer. Based in Bedminster, New Jersey, Zingale will oversee all legal, regulatory, and governance matters for the bank and its subsidiaries. His role is designed to support the organization's strategic growth and commitment to strong risk management.
Zingale brings more than two decades of experience advising financial institutions and regulated companies on complex legal and regulatory issues. He joins Peapack Private 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 previous experience 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.
"Mark's deep experience across banking regulation, corporate governance and strategic legal advisory will be an invaluable asset to Peapack Private Bank & Trust," said Doug Kennedy, President & CEO. "His background advising large, complex financial institutions and his practical, business-focused approach align well with our client-first culture and long-term growth objectives."
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. He is a graduate of Columbia Law School, where he served as an editor of the law review, and Yale University.
The appointment comes as Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation, a New Jersey bank holding company, reports total assets of $7.4 billion and assets under management and/or administration of $12.9 billion as of September 30, 2025. Founded in 1921, Peapack Private Bank & Trust is a commercial bank that offers a client-centric approach to banking, providing high-quality products along with customized and innovative wealth management, investment banking, commercial and personal banking solutions. More information about the bank's services is available at https://www.peapackprivate.com.
For the financial industry, this appointment signals Peapack Private's focus on strengthening its legal and regulatory framework amid expansion. Zingale's extensive background with both traditional banks like Wells Fargo and modern fintech platforms like Revolut provides a unique blend of expertise relevant to today's evolving banking landscape. His experience in mergers, acquisitions, and corporate finance could support potential future strategic transactions or partnerships.
The move underscores the increasing importance of robust legal and compliance leadership in the banking sector, particularly for institutions navigating complex regulatory environments while pursuing growth. For clients and stakeholders, the appointment reinforces Peapack Private's stated commitment to risk management and governance, which are critical factors for trust and stability in financial services. The bank's wealth management division offers comprehensive financial, tax, fiduciary and investment advice to individuals, families, privately held businesses, family offices, and not-for-profit organizations.
