Massachusetts-based PeoplesBank has named a new president and chief financial officer, while its CEO has added a chairman title.
CEO Tom Senecal has also been named chairman of the bank. He is dropping his president title, which is being taken over by Brian Canina, who is also chief operating officer.
Also, Hayes Murray has been promoted to executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer.
Senecal said the leadership changes come at a time when PeoplesBank has surpassed $4 billion in assets, with more than 300 employees and 20 banking centers in Connecticut and Massachusetts.
That growth is expected to continue. The Board of Directors recently approved plans to open banking centers in Glastonbury and Avon, as the bank looks for other opportunities to expand.
In his new role, Senecal will spend more time planning and managing growth and revenue activities, according to an announcement. He joined PeoplesBank in 2009 and has served as executive vice president, chief operating officer and chief financial officer.
Canina will take on the new responsibilities of human resources, marketing and corporate responsibility in his expanded role. He is a graduate of Bryant University and formerly served as a certified public accountant.
Murray has more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry and earned a master’s degree in accounting from Western New England University. He joined PeoplesBank in 2021.
