Rhinebeck Bancorp Appoints Matthew J. Smith as President and Chief Executive Officer
Rhinebeck Bancorp (NASDAQ:RBKB) has appointed Matthew J. Smith as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 20, 2025. Smith succeeds Michael J. Quinn, who announced his retirement after 40 years of service.
Smith joins from Columbia Financial where he served as Senior Executive VP and COO. His extensive background includes leadership roles at Webster Bank, Sterling National Bank, Bridgewater Associates, and GE Capital. The incoming CEO brings significant expertise in digital banking, product development, and strategic growth initiatives.
Former CEO Quinn will serve as Interim Executive Advisor through year-end to facilitate the leadership transition. Smith will also join the boards of Rhinebeck Bancorp, MHC, Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc., and Rhinebeck Bank.
Rhinebeck Bancorp (NASDAQ:RBKB) ha nominato Matthew J. Smith come nuovo Presidente e Amministratore Delegato, con decorrenza 20 ottobre 2025. Smith prende il posto di Michael J. Quinn, che ha annunciato il ritiro dopo 40 anni di servizio.
Smith arriva da Columbia Financial, dove ricopriva il ruolo di Senior Executive VP e COO. Il suo profilo comprende esperienze di leadership in Webster Bank, Sterling National Bank, Bridgewater Associates e GE Capital. Il nuovo CEO porta una notevole expertise in banca digitale, sviluppo di prodotti e iniziative di crescita strategica.
L’ex CEO Quinn coglierà invece l’opportunità come Interim Executive Advisor fino alla fine dell’anno per facilitare la transizione della leadership. Smith si unirà anche ai consigli di Rhinebeck Bancorp, MHC, Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. e Rhinebeck Bank.
Rhinebeck Bancorp (NASDAQ:RBKB) ha designado a Matthew J. Smith como nuevo Presidente y Director Ejecutivo, con efecto a partir del 20 de octubre de 2025. Smith sucede a Michael J. Quinn, quien anunció su retiro tras 40 años de servicio.
Smith proviene de Columbia Financial, donde se desempeñaba como Senior Executive VP y COO. Su amplia trayectoria incluye puestos de liderazgo en Webster Bank, Sterling National Bank, Bridgewater Associates y GE Capital. El nuevo CEO aporta una gran experiencia en banca digital, desarrollo de productos e iniciativas de crecimiento estratégico.
El ex CEO Quinn ejercerá como Asesor Ejecutivo Interino hasta fin de año para facilitar la transición de liderazgo. Smith también se unirá a las juntas directivas de Rhinebeck Bancorp, MHC, Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. y Rhinebeck Bank.
Rhinebeck Bancorp(NASDAQ:RBKB)가 매튜 J. 스미스를 새 사장 겸 최고경영자로 임명했으며, 임기는 2025년 10월 20일부터 시작됩니다. 스미스는 40년의 근무를 마친 퀸(Michael J. Quinn)의 뒤를 잇습니다.
스미스는 Columbia Financial에서 수석 부사장 겸 COO로 근무했으며, Webster Bank, Sterling National Bank, Bridgewater Associates, GE Capital 등에서의 리더십 경험이 있습니다. 디지털 뱅킹, 상품 개발, 전략적 성장 이니셔티브에 대한 풍부한 전문성을 보유하고 있습니다.
전임 CEO Quinn은 연말까지 Interim Executive Advisor로 남아 리더십 전환을 돕고, 스미스는 Rhinebeck Bancorp, MHC, Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. 및 Rhinebeck Bank 이사회에도 합류합니다.
Rhinebeck Bancorp (NASDAQ:RBKB) a nommé Matthew J. Smith comme nouveau Président-directeur général, à compter du 20 octobre 2025. Smith succède à Michael J. Quinn, qui a annoncé sa retraite après 40 ans de service.
Smith rejoint Columbia Financial, où il était Senior Executive VP et COO. Son parcours comprend des rôles de leadership chez Webster Bank, Sterling National Bank, Bridgewater Associates et GE Capital. Le nouveau PDG apporte une expertise significative en banque digitale, développement de produits et initiatives de croissance stratégique.
L’ancien PDG Quinn occupera le poste de Conseiller Exécutif Intérimaire jusqu’à la fin de l’année pour faciliter la transition de leadership. Smith siégera également aux conseils d’administration de Rhinebeck Bancorp, MHC, Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. et Rhinebeck Bank.
Rhinebeck Bancorp (NASDAQ:RBKB) hat Matthew J. Smith zum neuen Präsidenten und Chief Executive Officer ernannt, mit Wirkung ab 20. Oktober 2025. Smith folgt auf Michael J. Quinn, der nach 40 Jahren im Dienst seinen Rücktritt angekündigt hat.
Smith kommt von Columbia Financial, wo er als Senior Executive VP und COO tätig war. Sein umfangreicher Hintergrund umfasst Führungsrollen bei Webster Bank, Sterling National Bank, Bridgewater Associates und GE Capital. Der künftige CEO bringt erhebliche Expertise in digitaler Bankgeschäft, Produktentwicklung und strategischen Wachstumsinitiativen mit.
Der ehemalige CEO Quinn wird bis zum Jahresende als Interim Executive Advisor fungieren, um den Führungswechsel zu erleichtern. Smith wird zudem den Boards von Rhinebeck Bancorp, MHC, Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. und Rhinebeck Bank beitreten.
قد عيّنت Rhinebeck Bancorp (ناسداك: RBKB) ماثيو ج. سميث رئيسًا تنفيذيًا وم President ومديرًا تنفيذيًا، اعتبارًا من 20 أكتوبر 2025. يحل سميث محل مايكل ج. كوين الذي أعلن تقاعده بعد 40 عامًا من الخدمة.
ينضم سميث من Columbia Financial حيث شغل منصب نائب الرئيس التنفيذي الأول والمدير التنفيذي للعمليات. خبرته الواسعة تشمل أدوار قيادية في Webster Bank و Sterling National Bank و Bridgewater Associates و GE Capital. يجلب المدير التنفيذي القادم خبرة كبيرة في الخدمات المصرفية الرقمية وتطوير المنتجات ومبادرات النمو الاستراتيجي.
سيعمل الرئيس التنفيذي السابق كـمستشار تنفيذي مؤقت حتى نهاية العام لتسهيل انتقال القيادة. سينضم سميث أيضًا إلى مجالس Rhinebeck Bancorp و Rhinebeck Bancorp, MHC و Rhinebeck Bank و Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc.
Rhinebeck Bancorp（纳斯达克代码：RBKB）任命 Matthew J. Smith为新任总裁兼首席执行官，任期自 2025年10月20日起生效。Smith 接替宣布退休的 Michael J. Quinn，后者在任职40年后退休。
Smith 现从 Columbia Financial 赴任，担任高级执行副总裁兼首席运营官。他的丰富背景包括在 Webster Bank、Sterling National Bank、Bridgewater Associates 和 GE Capital 的领导职务。新任CEO在数字银行、产品开发和战略增长举措方面具备丰富经验。
前任CEO Quinn 将担任过渡期的临时执行顾问，直至年底以促成领导层的平稳交接。Smith 还将加入 Rhinebeck Bancorp、MHC、Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. 与 Rhinebeck Bank 的董事会。
- Appointment of experienced executive with strong digital banking and innovation background
- Smooth leadership transition with former CEO staying as advisor through 2025
- New CEO brings diverse experience from major financial institutions
- Departure of long-term CEO with 40 years of experience
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 16, 2025 / Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:RBKB), the holding company of Rhinebeck Bank, has appointed Matthew J. Smith as President and Chief Executive Officer of Rhinebeck Bancorp, MHC, Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc., and Rhinebeck Bank, effective October 20, 2025. Mr. Smith was also appointed as trustee of Rhinebeck Bancorp, MHC and director of Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. and Rhinebeck Bank, effective October 20, 2025.
Mr. Smith replaces former President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael J. Quinn, who, in March 2025, announced that he would retire after 40 years of service. Concurrent with the effectiveness of Mr. Smith's appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Quinn will serve as Interim Executive Advisor through the end of the year to assist in the leadership transition.
Mr. Smith brings a wealth of experience in financial services, with a distinguished career marked by innovation, growth, and leadership. Most recently, Mr. Smith served as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Columbia Financial, Inc. and Columbia Bank in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. His extensive background also includes senior roles as Chief Digital Banking Officer and Head of Enterprise Product, Marketing, and Transformation at Webster Bank in Stamford, Connecticut, and as Chief Product and Marketing Strategy Officer at Sterling National Bank in Montebello, New York. Also notable, Mr. Smith held senior positions at Bridgewater Associates and GE Capital where he led strategic growth initiatives and multiple functions across finance, technology, and operations.
Throughout his career, Mr. Smith has consistently led high-impact initiatives - from designing and launching new products and lines of business, enhancing digital banking platforms, and executing strategic transactions - driving meaningful results for customers, employees, and shareholders alike. His deep expertise in aligning technology, operations, and strategy uniquely positions him to lead Rhinebeck Bank into its next phase of growth and innovation. Mr. Smith has been featured on industry podcasts and has won awards for his work in growth and innovation. In his new role as President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Smith will be responsible for directing strategic operations.
In response to his appointment, Mr. Smith said "I am honored to be selected as Rhinebeck's next President and CEO. Rhinebeck has a rich tradition of exceptional customer service and strong commitment to its communities and shareholders. I look forward to continuing the company's strong legacy, deepening our ties in the community, growing the company and increasing shareholder value."
William C. Irwin, Chairman of the Board of Directors, remarked "The Board of Directors is very pleased to welcome Matt Smith as President and CEO. Mr. Smith has a proven track record, broad and varied experiences in banking and an innovative and entrepreneurial background. We look forward to his leadership as we continue to grow our franchise."
Mr. Smith holds a Master of Business Administration in Corporate Finance and Risk Management from Iona University in New Rochelle, New York and holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from La Salle University.
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About Rhinebeck Bancorp
Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. is a Maryland corporation organized as the mid-tier holding company of Rhinebeck Bank and is the majority-owned subsidiary of Rhinebeck Bancorp, MHC. For more than 160 years, Rhinebeck Bank has been an integral part of the area's economic growth and a driving force for commerce along the Hudson River. Rhinebeck Bank takes pride in being personally involved in local businesses, communities, and charitable organizations. Its ability to be responsive to the needs of customers and community has led its continued growth. For more information about Rhinebeck Bank or any of its products or services, please visit www.RhinebeckBank.com.
CONTACT:
Karen Morgan D'Amelio
General Counsel & Chief Risk Officer/Corporate Secretary
KMorganDAmelio@RhinebeckBank.com
SOURCE: Rhinebeck Bancorp
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