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Provident Bank Appoints Maheshkumar Kandasamy as SVP, Enterprise Architecture Director

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Provident Bank (NYSE:PFS) has appointed Maheshkumar Kandasamy as SVP, Enterprise Architecture Director. In this role, Kandasamy will lead the bank's enterprise and business solutions architecture function, reporting to Satish Harikrishnan, SVP, Technology Services Director.

With over 24 years of experience in technology environments, Kandasamy will focus on aligning technology strategy with business objectives, emphasizing scalability, security, and regulatory compliance. His responsibilities include establishing enterprise architecture practices, driving modernization initiatives, and implementing AI/ML solutions for growth.

Prior to this appointment, Kandasamy served as Director of Core Banking at Teachers Federal Credit Union and previously as Global Delivery Head at Mphasis Corporation.

Provident Bank (NYSE:PFS) ha nominato Maheshkumar Kandasamy come SVP e Direttore dell'Architettura Aziendale. In questo ruolo, Kandasamy guiderà la funzione di architettura aziendale e delle soluzioni di business della banca, riportando a Satish Harikrishnan, SVP e Direttore dei Servizi Tecnologici.

Con oltre 24 anni di esperienza in ambienti tecnologici, Kandasamy si concentrerà sull'allineamento della strategia tecnologica agli obiettivi di business, ponendo particolare attenzione a scalabilità, sicurezza e conformità normativa. Tra le sue responsabilità vi sono l'istituzione delle pratiche di architettura aziendale, la promozione di iniziative di modernizzazione e l'implementazione di soluzioni AI/ML per la crescita.

Prima di questa nomina, Kandasamy ha ricoperto il ruolo di Direttore del Core Banking presso Teachers Federal Credit Union e, precedentemente, quello di Responsabile Globale della Delivery presso Mphasis Corporation.

Provident Bank (NYSE:PFS) ha designado a Maheshkumar Kandasamy como SVP y Director de Arquitectura Empresarial. En este puesto, Kandasamy liderará la función de arquitectura empresarial y soluciones de negocio del banco, reportando a Satish Harikrishnan, SVP y Director de Servicios Tecnológicos.

Con más de 24 años de experiencia en entornos tecnológicos, Kandasamy se enfocará en alinear la estrategia tecnológica con los objetivos del negocio, haciendo énfasis en la escalabilidad, seguridad y cumplimiento normativo. Sus responsabilidades incluyen establecer prácticas de arquitectura empresarial, impulsar iniciativas de modernización e implementar soluciones de IA/ML para el crecimiento.

Antes de este nombramiento, Kandasamy se desempeñó como Director de Core Banking en Teachers Federal Credit Union y anteriormente como Jefe Global de Entrega en Mphasis Corporation.

Provident Bank (NYSE:PFS)Maheshkumar Kandasamy를 SVP 겸 엔터프라이즈 아키텍처 이사로 임명했습니다. 이 역할에서 Kandasamy는 은행의 엔터프라이즈 및 비즈니스 솔루션 아키텍처 기능을 이끌며, Satish Harikrishnan SVP 겸 기술 서비스 이사에게 보고합니다.

24년 이상의 기술 분야 경력을 가진 Kandasamy는 기술 전략을 비즈니스 목표와 일치시키는 데 중점을 두며, 확장성, 보안 및 규제 준수를 강조할 예정입니다. 그의 책임에는 엔터프라이즈 아키텍처 관행 수립, 현대화 이니셔티브 추진, 성장 위한 AI/ML 솔루션 구현이 포함됩니다.

이번 임명 이전에 Kandasamy는 Teachers Federal Credit Union에서 코어 뱅킹 이사로 근무했으며, 이전에는 Mphasis Corporation에서 글로벌 딜리버리 책임자를 역임했습니다.

Provident Bank (NYSE:PFS) a nommé Maheshkumar Kandasamy au poste de SVP, Directeur de l'Architecture d'Entreprise. Dans ce rôle, Kandasamy dirigera la fonction d'architecture d'entreprise et des solutions métier de la banque, en reportant à Satish Harikrishnan, SVP, Directeur des Services Technologiques.

Fort de plus de 24 ans d'expérience dans les environnements technologiques, Kandasamy se concentrera sur l'alignement de la stratégie technologique avec les objectifs commerciaux, en mettant l'accent sur la scalabilité, la sécurité et la conformité réglementaire. Ses responsabilités incluent l'établissement des pratiques d'architecture d'entreprise, la conduite d'initiatives de modernisation et la mise en œuvre de solutions d'IA/ML pour soutenir la croissance.

Avant cette nomination, Kandasamy a occupé le poste de Directeur du Core Banking chez Teachers Federal Credit Union et, auparavant, celui de Responsable mondial de la livraison chez Mphasis Corporation.

Provident Bank (NYSE:PFS) hat Maheshkumar Kandasamy zum SVP und Director der Enterprise Architecture ernannt. In dieser Rolle wird Kandasamy die Funktion der Unternehmens- und Geschäftslösungsarchitektur der Bank leiten und direkt an Satish Harikrishnan, SVP und Director der Technology Services, berichten.

Mit über 24 Jahren Erfahrung in technologischen Umgebungen wird Kandasamy sich darauf konzentrieren, die Technologie-Strategie mit den Geschäftszielen in Einklang zu bringen, wobei er besonderen Wert auf Skalierbarkeit, Sicherheit und regulatorische Compliance legt. Zu seinen Aufgaben gehören die Etablierung von Enterprise-Architecture-Praktiken, die Förderung von Modernisierungsinitiativen und die Implementierung von KI/ML-Lösungen für Wachstum.

Vor dieser Ernennung war Kandasamy Direktor für Core Banking bei der Teachers Federal Credit Union und zuvor Global Delivery Head bei der Mphasis Corporation.

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ISELIN, N.J., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution, has announced the appointment of Maheshkumar Kandasamy as SVP, Enterprise Architecture Director. Mr. Kandasamy will provide technical leadership, oversee the bank's enterprise and business solutions architecture function, and play a key role in developing technology strategies. He will report to Satish Harikrishnan, SVP, Technology Services Director.

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In this role, Mr. Kandasamy will be instrumental in ensuring Provident Bank's technology strategy aligns with its overall business strategy, with a strong focus on scalability, security, and regulatory compliance of the bank's systems. He will establish and mature the enterprise architecture practice within the bank, driving strategic initiatives in modernization, AI/ML adoption for sustained growth, and platform resiliency.

“We are thrilled to welcome Maheshkumar Kandasamy to Provident Bank," said Satish Harikrishnan. "His extensive experience in enterprise architecture and his proven leadership in driving technological innovation and strategic alignment will be invaluable as we continue to enhance our technology capabilities and support our business growth."

Mr. Kandasamy brings over 24 years of experience driving innovation, efficiency, and growth in fast-paced technology environments. He has significant expertise in the banking and capital markets industries and has a proven track record of building and scaling high-performance engineering teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions.

"I am excited to join Provident Bank and contribute to its strategic technology initiatives,” said Mr. Kandasamy. “I look forward to leveraging my experience to help drive business growth and enhance customer experience, all while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence within the team."

Prior to joining Provident Bank, Mr. Kandasamy served as Director of Core Banking at Teachers Federal Credit Union, where he headed enterprise applications and was responsible for strategy leadership, technology innovation, product development, risk and regulatory compliance, and vendor management, among other areas. Prior to that, he served as the Global Delivery Head at Mphasis Corporation, for one of its largest banking clients overseeing technology initiatives in Retail, Wholesale Banking & Payments, Commercial Cards, and Merchant Services LOBs.

About Provident Bank
Founded in Jersey City in 1839, Provident Bank is the oldest community-focused financial institution based in New Jersey and is the wholly owned subsidiary of Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE:PFS). With assets of $24.22 billion as of March 31, 2025, Provident Bank offers a wide range of customized financial solutions for businesses and consumers with an exceptional customer experience delivered through its convenient network of more than 140 branches across New Jersey and parts of New York and Pennsylvania, via mobile and online banking, and from its customer contact center. The bank also provides fiduciary and wealth management services through its wholly owned subsidiary, Beacon Trust Company, and insurance services through its wholly owned subsidiary, Provident Protection Plus, Inc. To learn more about Provident Bank, go to www.provident.bank or call our customer contact center at 800.448.7768.

Media Contact:
Keith Buscio - Keith.Buscio@provident.bank
Vested - Providentbank@fullyvested.com

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FAQ

Who is the new SVP, Enterprise Architecture Director at Provident Bank (PFS)?

Maheshkumar Kandasamy has been appointed as SVP, Enterprise Architecture Director at Provident Bank, bringing over 24 years of technology experience.

What will be Maheshkumar Kandasamy's main responsibilities at Provident Bank (PFS)?

Kandasamy will oversee enterprise and business solutions architecture, align technology with business strategy, focus on scalability and security, and drive strategic initiatives in modernization and AI/ML adoption.

Who will Maheshkumar Kandasamy report to at Provident Bank?

Maheshkumar Kandasamy will report to Satish Harikrishnan, who serves as SVP, Technology Services Director at Provident Bank.

What was Maheshkumar Kandasamy's previous role before joining Provident Bank?

Before joining Provident Bank, Kandasamy served as Director of Core Banking at Teachers Federal Credit Union, where he headed enterprise applications and technology innovation.
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