Amerant Bancorp Inc - Company Profile
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Executives
Odilon Almeida
Chairman Executive BoardMr. Odilon Almeida is the Chairman of the bank. He also serves as the Operating Partner of and Managing Principal for AJ. Holdings Co. Prior to this, he served as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director at ACI Worldwide. Previously, he also worked with the Western Union Company.
Gerald P. Plush
Chairman; President; Chief Executive Officer Executive BoardMr. Gerald P. Plush has been the Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of the bank since 2022. Prior to this, he served as the Vice-Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer from 2021 to 2022 within the bank. Earlier, he held various roles including Partner at Patriot Financial Partners (“Patriot”), a private equity firm and as the Chief Executive Officer with Verdigris Holdings, Inc.
Carlos Iafigliola
Chief Executive Officer - Interim; Director Executive BoardMr. Carlos Iafigliola has been the Interim Chief Executive Officer and Director of the bank since November 2025. Prior to this, he served as the Chief Operating Officer and Senior Executive Vice President of the bank. Mr. Carlos served as the Chief Financial Officer, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President and Treasury Manager from 2015 to May 2023. He joined the bank in 2004. Prior to joining Amerant, he served in various senior roles in Market Risk at Banco Mercantil, from 2000 to 2004.
Sharymar Calderon
Senior Executive Vice President; Chief Financial Officer Senior ManagementMs. Sharymar Calderon has been the Chief Financial Officer of the bank since 2023 and has been its Senior Executive Vice President since November 2024. Prior to this, she served as the Senior Vice President and Head of Internal Audit within the bank. Earlier, she served as the Senior Vice President and Head of Payment Operations with Ocean Bank.
Mariola Sanchez
Executive Vice President; Chief Administrative Officer Senior ManagementMs. Mariola Sanchez has been the Chief People Officer and Senior Executive Vice President of the bank since June 2022. Earlier, she served as the General Counsel within the bank. Prior to this, she served as the Associate General Counsel with Regions bank.
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