Amerant Bancorp (AMTB) Chief Risk Officer Alberto Capriles plans retirement
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Amerant Bancorp Inc. reported that Alberto Capriles plans to retire from his role as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer of the company and its banking subsidiary, Amerant Bank, N.A. His retirement will become effective when a successor is appointed. After the new Chief Risk Officer is in place, Mr. Capriles is expected to remain with Amerant for a period to help with the transition, aiming for an orderly handover of the risk management function.
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Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
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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.
Key Terms
Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Officer, Amerant Bank, N.A., transition
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Senior Executive Vice President financial
"Alberto Capriles notified Amerant Bancorp Inc. of his plan to retire as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer"
Chief Risk Officer financial
"plan to retire as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer of the Company and its subsidiary"
The chief risk officer is the senior executive responsible for identifying, measuring and reducing the major threats that could hurt a company’s finances or reputation, acting like a navigator who watches for storms and steers the business away from them. Investors care because effective risk oversight lowers the chance of surprise losses, legal fines or operational failures, which helps protect shareholder value and makes a company more predictable and trustworthy.
Amerant Bank, N.A. financial
"Chief Risk Officer of the Company and its subsidiary, Amerant Bank, N.A."
transition financial
"we expect Mr. Capriles will continue his employment for a period of time ... to assist, among other things, with the Chief Risk Officer transition"
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): June 24, 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 June 24, 2026, Alberto Capriles notified Amerant Bancorp Inc. (“the Company”) of his plan to retire as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer of the Company and its subsidiary, Amerant Bank, N.A. (the “Bank”) effective on the appointment date of his successor. Following the appointment of a successor, we expect Mr. Capriles will continue his employment for a period of time with the Company and the Bank to assist, among other things, with the Chief Risk Officer transition.
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: June 25, 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 executive change did Amerant Bancorp Inc. (AMTB) disclose in this 8-K?
Amerant Bancorp disclosed that Alberto Capriles plans to retire as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer. His retirement will take effect upon appointment of a successor, and he is expected to stay on for a period to help with the transition.
What is Alberto Capriles’s current role at Amerant Bancorp (AMTB)?
Alberto Capriles currently serves as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer of Amerant Bancorp Inc. and its subsidiary Amerant Bank, N.A. The filing notes he has informed the company of his plan to retire from these positions following selection of a successor.
When will Alberto Capriles’s retirement from Amerant Bancorp become effective?
His retirement will be effective on the appointment date of his successor as Chief Risk Officer. The company explains that timing is tied specifically to when a new Chief Risk Officer is named, rather than a fixed calendar date, to support a smooth leadership transition.
Will Alberto Capriles remain at Amerant Bancorp (AMTB) after his successor is appointed?
Yes. The company expects Alberto Capriles to continue his employment for a period after his successor is appointed. During that time he will assist with the Chief Risk Officer transition and related matters at both Amerant Bancorp Inc. and Amerant Bank, N.A.
Which Amerant Bancorp subsidiary is specifically mentioned in connection with the Chief Risk Officer role?
The subsidiary mentioned is Amerant Bank, N.A. Alberto Capriles serves as Chief Risk Officer for both Amerant Bancorp Inc. and Amerant Bank, N.A., and his planned retirement and transition support apply to both entities according to the disclosure.
Who signed the Amerant Bancorp (AMTB) 8-K reporting this leadership change?
The 8-K was signed on behalf of Amerant Bancorp Inc. by Julio V. Pena. He is identified in the document as Executive Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, acting as the authorized officer for the company’s submission.