Adrian Rodriguez becomes Amerant Bancorp (AMTB) Executive VP and COO
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Amerant Bancorp Inc. appointed Adrian Rodriguez as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the company and Amerant Bank, N.A., effective May 26, 2026. He had been serving as Interim COO since November 10, 2025.
Rodriguez, age 42, previously served as Executive Vice President and Head of Loan Operations since 2022 and, before that, as Senior Vice President and Internal Controls Manager from 2019 to 2022. He has more than 13 years of banking management experience and five years in public accounting. Compensation terms for his new role are not yet finalized, and his pay currently remains as disclosed in the November 17, 2025 amendment.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Effective date: May 26, 2026
Age: 42 years
Banking management experience: More than 13 years
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Effective date
May 26, 2026
Start date as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Age
42 years
Age of Adrian Rodriguez at time of appointment
Banking management experience
More than 13 years
Management experience in the banking industry
Public accounting experience
5 years
Prior experience auditing financial institutions
Interim COO start
November 10, 2025
Date first appointed as Interim Chief Operating Officer
Head of Loan Operations since
2022
Start year as Executive Vice President and Head of Loan Operations
Internal Controls Manager period
2019-2022
Tenure as Senior Vice President and Internal Controls Manager
Key Terms
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, SOX compliance framework, third-party vendor risk management, +1 more
5 terms
Executive Vice President financial
"appointed Adrian Rodriguez as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer"
An executive vice president is a high-ranking leader within a company who oversees major parts of its operations or strategies. Think of them as senior managers responsible for important areas, similar to a vice principal in a school hierarchy. Their role matters to investors because they help guide the company's success and decision-making at the top level.
Chief Operating Officer financial
"appointed Adrian Rodriguez as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer"
A chief operating officer (COO) is a senior executive responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of a company, ensuring that all parts of the organization work smoothly and efficiently. They often act like a company's operational quarterback, translating strategic plans into practical actions. For investors, the COO's effectiveness can influence a company's performance and stability, making them an important figure in assessing the company's management strength.
SOX compliance framework financial
"served as Senior Vice President and Internal Controls Manager, overseeing the Company’s SOX compliance framework"
third-party vendor risk management financial
"overseeing the Company’s SOX compliance framework and third-party vendor risk management"
initial public offering financial
"the Company’s initial public offering in 2018"
An initial public offering (IPO) is when a private company first sells its shares to the public and becomes a stock-listed company. It matters because it allows the company to raise money from a wide range of investors, helping it grow, while giving early shareholders a way to sell some of their ownership.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 26, 2026
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On May 26, 2026, Amerant Bancorp Inc. (the “Company”) and its subsidiary, Amerant Bank, N.A. (the “Bank”), appointed Adrian Rodriguez as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective as of May 26, 2026 (the “Effective Date”). Mr. Rodriguez had been serving as Interim Chief Operating Officer since November 10, 2025, as previously disclosed in an amendment to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on November 17, 2025. Mr. Rodriguez was initially appointed on an interim basis in connection with the appointment of Carlos Iafigliola, the Company’s then Chief Operating Officer, as Interim Chief Executive Officer effective November 5, 2025, who was subsequently appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the Bank on May 18, 2026.
Mr. Rodriguez, age 42, was appointed Interim Chief Operating Officer on November 10, 2025, having previously served, since 2022, as Executive Vice President and Head of Loan Operations, and in such role was responsible for managing loan and credit operations, including legal documentation and closings, servicing, loan accounting, and regulatory compliance. From 2019 to 2022, Mr. Rodriguez served as Senior Vice President and Internal Controls Manager, overseeing the Company’s SOX compliance framework and third-party vendor risk management. He played a key role in the sale of the Houston franchise in 2024, the transition to a new core banking platform in 2023, and the Company’s initial public offering in 2018. Mr. Rodriguez has more than 13 years of management experience in the banking industry and previously spent five years in public accounting, focusing on audits of financial institutions. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in 2007 and an MBA in 2010, both from Florida International University.
There are no family relationships between Mr. Rodriguez and any director or executive officer of the Company, and the Company has not entered into any transactions with Mr. Rodriguez that are reportable pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Rodriguez and any other persons pursuant to which he was appointed as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
In connection with Mr. Rodriguez’s appointment, the material terms of his compensation in connection with his service as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer have not yet been determined. Once such terms are determined and approved by the Compensation Committee the Company will file an amendment to this Current Report on Form 8-K to disclose such information. In the meantime, Mr. Rodriguez's compensation remains the same as was reported in the Form 8-K/A filed on November 17, 2025.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Date: May 29, 2026 | Amerant Bancorp Inc. | |||||||||||||
| By: | /s/ Julio V. Pena | |||||||||||||
| Name: Julio V. Pena | ||||||||||||||
| Title: Executive Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | ||||||||||||||
FAQ
What did Amerant Bancorp (AMTB) announce regarding its Chief Operating Officer?
Amerant Bancorp appointed Adrian Rodriguez as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer effective May 26, 2026. He had been Interim COO since November 10, 2025, and now holds the role on a permanent basis for both the company and Amerant Bank, N.A.
What is Adrian Rodriguez’s background at Amerant Bancorp (AMTB)?
Adrian Rodriguez served as Executive Vice President and Head of Loan Operations since 2022, managing loan and credit operations. From 2019 to 2022, he was Senior Vice President and Internal Controls Manager, overseeing SOX compliance and third-party vendor risk management for Amerant Bancorp.
How much experience does Amerant Bancorp’s new COO, Adrian Rodriguez, have?
Adrian Rodriguez has more than 13 years of management experience in the banking industry and five years in public accounting. His public accounting work focused on audits of financial institutions, complementing his operational and internal controls roles at Amerant Bancorp.
Have Amerant Bancorp (AMTB) and Adrian Rodriguez agreed on new COO compensation terms?
Material compensation terms for Adrian Rodriguez’s new role as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer have not yet been determined. Until the Compensation Committee approves new terms, his compensation remains as reported in the Form 8-K/A filed on November 17, 2025.
What major projects has Adrian Rodriguez contributed to at Amerant Bancorp (AMTB)?
Adrian Rodriguez played key roles in several initiatives, including the sale of Amerant’s Houston franchise in 2024, the transition to a new core banking platform in 2023, and the company’s initial public offering in 2018, highlighting his involvement in strategic and operational projects.