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Employees and Friends of the Bank Also Recognized Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, congratulates Boston’s 100 Most Influential Leaders of Color named to the GK100: Greater Boston’s Most Influential People of Color list, including several employees and board members. The list recognizes diverse individuals and immigrants who are shaping the region as leaders and making positive...

Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, today announced that Jennifer Porter has joined as Senior Vice President of Total Rewards & HR Operations. She brings more than 25 years of total rewards and HRIS experience and replaces Ed Saras, who is retiring. Jen was most recently Vice President, Compensation, Benefits and HRIS at Cotiviti, where she led benefits, compensation, HRIS and...

Eastern Bank Announces Executive Leadership Promotions Kathleen C. Henry and Steven L. Antonakes Promoted to Executive Vice President and Named to the Bank’s Management Committee BOSTON, February 27, 2018 – Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, today announced that Kathleen C. Henry, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, and Steven L. Antonakes, Director of Enterprise Risk Management, have been promoted to...

Eastern Bank Recognized Among the Best for Middle Market Businesses for Second Year in a Row BOSTON, February 7, 2018 – Financial research firm Greenwich Associates recently named Eastern Bank one of the top banks for businesses regionally, bestowing Eastern with three Greenwich Excellence Awards in the categories “Cash Management, Overall Satisfaction,” “Likelihood to Recommend / Net Promoter Score” and “Proactively Provides Advice,” in...

Foundation now accepting Targeted Grant applications through March 2 Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation today announced it will commit $1.5 million to community-based organizations committed to Advancing Women. This year’s focus underscores the Bank’s continued and unwavering commitment to achieving equality for women in the workplace and beyond. Chairman and CEO Bob Rivers is a...

Eastern Bank Board of Directors Elects Deborah Jackson as Lead Director Cambridge College president will be first woman to serve in the role BOSTON, January 9, 2018 – Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, today announced Deborah Jackson will lead its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2018. Jackson is the first woman and 2nd person of color to serve as Eastern’s Lead Director in its 200-year history. She joined...

Eastern Bank Named a Top Place to Work by Boston Globe for 10th Consecutive Year Announcement comes on the heels of Eastern earning top marks in 2018 Corporate Equality Index for fifth consecutive year BOSTON (November 17, 2017) – Eastern Bank has been named one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts in the 10th annual employee-based survey project from The Boston Globe, marking the 10th consecutive year that Eastern has been honored.

Eastern Bank honors Sovanna Pouv with 2017 Community Advocacy Award DRACUT, November 16, 2017 – Eastern Bank recently honored Sovanna Pouv with the bank’s 2017 Community Advocacy Award, which recognizes people who have given their time and talent to address a vital need in their community. Pouv, Executive Director of the Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association, was recognized for his commitment to civic engagement and for being a social...

Eastern Bank honors Maria Vertkin with 2017 Community Advocacy Award CAMBRIDGE, November 16, 2017 – Eastern Bank recently honored Maria Vertkin with the bank’s 2017 Community Advocacy Award, which recognizes people who have given their time and talent to address a vital need in their community. Vertkin, Executive Director of Found in Translation, was recognized for dedicating her professional career to social work and launching a nonprofit...