Capital Bank Appoints Jay Como as Chief Operating Officer
Rhea-AI Summary
Capital Bancorp (NASDAQ: CBNK) announced that its subsidiary Capital Bank appointed James “Jay” Como III as Chief Operating Officer, effective as the Bank pursues growth across specialized financial services businesses. He will lead enterprise operations, focusing on modernizing processes and expanding the Bank’s use of data, automation and artificial intelligence (AI).
Como previously held senior data and operations roles at T. Rowe Price and Silicon Valley Bank, including Global Head of Data Governance and Market Data and Chief Data Officer of the Finance Data Product Office. According to Capital Bank, his mandate includes simplifying complex processes and building an operating foundation to support faster decision-making and improved customer service.
Positive
- Appointment of experienced COO to lead enterprise operations and modernization
- Focus on data, automation, and AI to improve operational efficiency
- Leadership background at T. Rowe Price and Silicon Valley Bank strengthens data governance and transformation expertise
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10 | Board appointment | Positive | +0.5% | Technology executive appointed to guide digital transformation across bank businesses. |
| Apr 27 | 1Q26 earnings | Positive | -4.6% | Reported growth and higher earnings, but shares declined over the following 24 hours. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent CBNK news produced mixed reactions, with a board appointment followed by a gain and 1Q26 results followed by a decline.
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ROCKVILLE, Md., July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Bank, N.A. (the “Bank”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Capital Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBNK), announced the appointment of James “Jay” Como III as Chief Operating Officer.
Mr. Como joins Capital Bank as the organization continues to grow across a portfolio of specialized financial services businesses. He will lead enterprise operations, with a focus on modernizing critical processes, strengthening coordination across the Bank and using data, automation, and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve how the organization operates.
Mr. Como brings more than two decades of financial services leadership. Most recently, he served as Global Head of Data Governance and Market Data at T. Rowe Price, where he established the enterprise data governance function, advanced the firm’s AI readiness, and introduced AI-enabled tools that materially reduced manual processes. Previously, he served as Chief Data Officer of the Finance Data Product Office at Silicon Valley Bank, leading a multiyear transformation of the bank’s finance data, reporting, and technology capabilities.
“Capital Bank has grown by building specialized businesses that move quickly and remain close to their customers,” said Steve Poynot, President and Chief Executive Officer of Capital Bank. “Jay brings the operating experience, technical depth, and practical judgment to help us strengthen the systems and processes behind that growth. His leadership will be especially important as we expand our use of data, automation, and AI across the organization.”
“Capital Bank has built an entrepreneurial culture and a differentiated group of businesses,” said Mr. Como. “The opportunity is to give those businesses an operating foundation that helps them move faster, make better decisions, and serve customers more effectively. I look forward to helping the Bank simplify complex processes and apply data, technology, and AI to practical business problems.”
Mr. Como holds an MBA from Saint Mary’s College of California, completed the Securities Industry Institute executive program at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Phoenix.
About Capital Bank
Capital Bank has been providing exceptional banking services since its inception in 1999. With over 25 years of experience, we have grown into a publicly traded company with
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