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Juan Esterripa Appointed Head of Commercial Banking at Amerant Bank

Amerant Bank, a community bank headquartered in Coral Gables, named Juan Esterripa to serve as Senior Executive Vice President, Head of Commercial Banking. Esterripa will manage multiple business sectors, including commercial banking, commercial real estate, syndications, specialty finance, and treasury management. He will also promote business development across the bank and drive profitable growth.

“We are pleased to welcome Juan to Amerant as a member of our executive team,” Jerry Plush says, Chairman and CEO of Amerant Bank. “He is a well-recognized leader in the banking community here in Miami, with a proven track record of success.”

Esterripa is a seasoned banking professional with significant experience in commercial real estate and commercial banking. His expertise and industry knowledge has brought considerable value to the organizations with which he has worked, all while his insights and strategic vision have helped drive growth and profitability. Esterripa brings a wealth of professional expertise, having served in executive positions at City National Bank of Florida, Bci Financial Group; BankUnited; and Stonegate Bank, among others.

“I am delighted to be joining an organization with so much momentum and potential for growth,” Esterripa says. “Amerant’s commitment to excellence and innovation aligns with my professional goals, and I am excited to be a part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team.”

For more information about Amerant Bank, visit amerantbank.com.

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