Eastern Bankshares, Inc. Appoints Marisa J. Harney And Linda M. Williams To Its Board Of Directors - Seite 2

Ms. Harney and Ms. Williams were each appointed by the Board as part of the Company’s director succession process and planning for future director retirements expected at year end 2024 in accordance with the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines. In addition, as previously announced, Denis K. Sheahan, the Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Cambridge Bancorp (“Cambridge”), as well as three non-executive directors from Cambridge, are also expected to join the Company’s Board of Directors in 2024 subject to and in connection with the Company’s planned merger with Cambridge.

About Eastern Bankshares, Inc. and Eastern Bank

Eastern Bankshares, Inc. is the stock holding company for Eastern Bank. Founded in 1818, Boston-based Eastern Bank has more than 120 locations serving communities in eastern Massachusetts, southern and coastal New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. As of September 30, 2023, Eastern Bank had approximately $21 billion in total assets. Eastern provides a full range of banking and wealth management solutions for consumers and businesses of all sizes, and takes pride in its outspoken advocacy and community support that includes $240 million in charitable giving since 1994. An inclusive company, Eastern is comprised of deeply committed professionals who value relationships with their customers, colleagues, and communities. For investor information, visit investor.easternbank.com.

Forward Looking Statements

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