Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation and Peapack Private Bank & Trust have announced the addition of Blerina Limaj to their team as Senior Managing Director and Group Director, marking a significant step in strengthening their commercial banking services in New York. Based at the Bank’s Manhattan office on 300 Park Avenue, Limaj is set to lead a team with her profound expertise in commercial real estate, deposit relationship management, and a variety of banking services.
Limaj’s career is distinguished by her leadership roles in commercial banking, including her tenure at Customers Bank as Senior Vice President and Group Director, where she was instrumental in building a team focused on expanding the bank’s deposit base. Her experience also includes a pivotal role at Signature Bank/Flagstar Bank, co-leading a team that managed a portfolio exceeding $3 billion in deposits, showcasing her ability to drive growth and manage substantial financial assets.
With an MBA from New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Finance from Brooklyn College, Limaj’s academic background complements her professional achievements. Her appointment is a testament to Peapack Private’s commitment to enhancing its commercial banking and wealth management services, aiming to provide innovative solutions to its clients.
This strategic hire underscores Peapack Private’s focus on leveraging seasoned professionals to expand its footprint in the competitive New York banking sector. Limaj’s track record of leading high-performing teams and her expertise in treasury and cash management services, trade finance, and commercial lending will be invaluable as the bank seeks to grow its commercial banking division and strengthen its client relationships.
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