Gail E. D. Brathwaite has joined BNC Financial Group as executive vice president and chief operating officer. BNC is the holding company that owns The Bank of New Canaan, The Bank of Fairfield and Stamford First Bank.
Bathwaite had been executive vice president and chief operating officer of NewAlliance Bank, where she was instrumental in the operational transformation from a mutual bank to a New York Stock Exchange listed public company. She led the integration efforts in the company’s initial public offering, simultaneous acquisitions of two banks, and four subsequent acquisitions.
She most recently held the position of president and CEO for GEDB LLC, a consulting company.
Her banking career began at Dime Savings Bank of New York, where she held various positions, including senior vice president.
