Amerant Bancorp Inc. Appoints Carlos Iafigliola as President and Chief Executive Officer
Carlos Iafigliola, President and Chief Executive Officer, Amerant Bancorp Inc. • Photo Credit: Amerant Bancorp Inc.
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CORAL GABLES, Fla., May 19, 2026 (BUSINESS WATCH GLOBAL) — Bank holding company Amerant Bancorp Inc. has appointed Carlos Iafigliola as President and Chief Executive Officer.
Iafigliola has also been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Amerant Bank, N.A., the company’s primary operating subsidiary. He previously served as Interim Chief Executive Officer since November 2025.
“Following a comprehensive search process, the Board determined that Carlos is the right executive to lead Amerant into its next phase of value creation. With more than 20 years at the Company, including serving as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer since Amerant became a public company, Carlos has consistently demonstrated deep knowledge of our business, disciplined execution, and unwavering commitment to our customers, team members, and shareholders. He has also provided strong and effective leadership as Interim Chief Executive Officer. The Board has full confidence in Carlos and his ability to advance our strategic priorities, further strengthen our franchise, and drive sustainable long-term value for our shareholders,” said Odilon Almeida, Chair of the Board.
“I am honored by the Board’s confidence and grateful for the opportunity to continue leading Amerant. Together with the Board, senior management, and the entire Amerant team, we remain focused on executing our strategic plan and building a stronger, more efficient company that delivers profitable growth. Guided by our disciplined, phased roadmap to stabilize, optimize, and grow the Company, I believe we are well positioned to deliver exceptional service to our customers and solid long-term financial performance,” said Carlos Iafigliola.
Iafigliola brings nearly 30 years of experience in financial services. Prior to his interim CEO role, he served as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, where he led initiatives including the bank’s core conversion, the sale of its Houston franchise, and operational streamlining efforts. He also oversaw loan and deposit operations, treasury management, technology and digital services, project management and branch expansion.
From 2020 to 2023, Iafigliola served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Earlier in his career at Amerant, he held roles including Treasury Manager and Asset & Liability Manager.
Amerant Bancorp Inc., headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida, operates 23 banking centers across Florida and provides deposit, credit and wealth management services through Amerant Bank, N.A., and Amerant Investments, Inc.
Source: Amerant Bancorp Inc.
