Signature Bank Announces Both Executive and Senior Management Appointments

Signature Bank (Nasdaq: SBNY), a New York-based, full-service commercial bank, announced today several management appointments, promotions and transitions, all of which will address its progress to date and future growth and initiatives.

After 21 years of dedicated service, Mark Sigona, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2021. Sigona, a founding member of the executive management team, joined as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He served in this capacity until 2004 at which time he was appointed COO.

Sigona commented on his long-standing tenure at the Bank: “It has been both an honor and a blessing to be part of the Signature Bank family from the very beginning. No words can express my gratitude to Joe, Scott and John, along with the appreciation I will always have for the hard work and dedication of my many colleagues over the course of more than 20 years.”

Eric R. Howell, Senior Executive Vice President-Corporate and Business Development since 2013, will assume the COO role, including his current duties overseeing certain of the Bank’s national businesses and West Coast operations. Howell has been with Signature Bank since its inception, during which time he held roles of increasing responsibility, including Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, after initially joining as Controller.

Peter Quinlan, Executive Vice President and Treasurer, also announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2021. In this capacity, Quinlan managed the Bank’s investment portfolio, interest rate risk and liquidity management functions since 2003. He joined the Bank in 2002 as Investment Manager.

Quinlan added: “Being part of the Signature Bank team for the past two decades has been a privilege. I truly value the guidance provided by Joe, John, Scott and the support from the entire Signature Bank family. The unique business model emphasizing relationship dedication and entrepreneurial spirit will continue to provide the foundation for Signature Bank’s future growth and success.”

Kevin Hickey, Senior Vice President and Chief Risk Officer for the past five years, will return to the Treasury Department as Senior Vice President-Chief Investment Officer and Treasurer. Hickey, a Bank colleague since 2004, began his tenure as Associate Treasurer and assumed the additional title of Senior Vice President several years later. In total, he spent 12 years in the Bank’s Treasury Department.