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BankUnited Opens New Atlanta Corporate Banking Office In Renewed Push to Expand Outside of Florida, New York

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BankUnited has launched a new corporate banking office in Atlanta, expanding its reach beyond its core markets in Florida and New York. The bank has appointed Adam Gordon as the market executive and corporate banking team leader. With $35.8 billion in total assets as of December 31, 2021, the Atlanta office will focus on corporate banking, treasury management, and commercial real estate lending. This expansion is part of BankUnited's strategy to strengthen its presence in the Southeast and cater to middle-market and large companies in the area.

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  • Opening of a new corporate banking office in Atlanta demonstrates strategic expansion.
  • Appointment of Adam Gordon as market executive brings nearly two decades of experience.
  • Focus on corporate banking and treasury management can drive significant growth.
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Gordon hired to lead Atlanta corporate banking team

MIAMI LAKES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BankUnited, N.A., a wholly-owned subsidiary of BankUnited, Inc. (NYSE: BKU), has opened a new corporate banking office in Atlanta, representing a renewed effort to expand outside of its core markets of Florida and New York. Adam Gordon has been hired as market executive and corporate banking team leader; the team will be working from the newly opened Atlanta office, 3500 Lenox Road, Suite 720.

BankUnited has hired Adam Gordon as market executive and corporate banking team leader in Atlanta. A highly regarded executive with nearly two decades of experience, Gordon is tasked with launching BankUnited’s corporate banking practice in the Atlanta metro region. (Photo: Business Wire)

BankUnited has hired Adam Gordon as market executive and corporate banking team leader in Atlanta. A highly regarded executive with nearly two decades of experience, Gordon is tasked with launching BankUnited’s corporate banking practice in the Atlanta metro region. (Photo: Business Wire)

BankUnited is one of the largest independent depository institutions headquartered in Florida, providing individuals, small businesses, middle-market companies, large corporations and institutions throughout Florida and New York with a full range of banking and related services, including corporate and commercial lending, deposit services and treasury management solutions. As of December 31, 2021, BankUnited N.A. has $35.8 billion in total assets.

“As we grow our presence throughout the Southeast, BankUnited is looking forward to delivering our unique brand of relationship-driven banking solutions to middle-market and large companies doing business in the Atlanta metropolitan region,” said Thomas M. Cornish, BankUnited COO. “Starting with a robust corporate banking team, our Atlanta office will serve as a hub for corporate banking and treasury management and commercial real estate lending and will serve as home base for our healthcare banking team.”

A highly regarded executive with nearly two decades of experience, Gordon is tasked with launching BankUnited’s corporate banking practice in the Atlanta metro region.

“We are thrilled to have Adam join us and lead our expansion efforts in Atlanta and the Southeast region,” said Cristina di Mauro, senior executive vice president, corporate and industrial line of business. “Adam has a strong track record for growing new markets and business segments by attracting and developing top talent and cultivating long-term client relationships, which is at the heart of BankUnited’s business.”

An Atlanta resident, Gordon earned his MBA from Georgia State University and his bachelor’s from the University of Maryland.

BankUnited’s Atlanta office is located at 3500 Lenox Road, Suite 720. For more information, visit www.BankUnited.com or call 470-206-9205.

About BankUnited, N.A.

BankUnited, N.A., a national bank headquartered in Miami Lakes, Florida, provides a full range of banking and related services to individual and corporate customers through banking centers in Florida and the New York metropolitan area. BankUnited, N.A. also provides certain commercial lending and deposit products through national platforms. BankUnited, Inc. (NYSE: BKU), with total assets of $35.8 billion at December 31, 2021, is the bank holding company for BankUnited, N.A. For additional information, call (877) 779-2265 or visit www.BankUnited.com. BankUnited can be found on Facebook at facebook.com/BankUnited.Official and on Twitter @BankUnited.

Donna Crump-Butler, (305) 231-6707

dbutler@BankUnited.com

Savannah Whaley, (954) 776-1999, x225

swhaley@piersongrant.com

Source: BankUnited, N.A.

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What is the significance of BankUnited opening a new office in Atlanta?

The opening of the Atlanta office marks BankUnited's expansion beyond Florida and New York, aiming to capture the corporate banking market in the Southeast.

Who is Adam Gordon and what is his role at BankUnited?

Adam Gordon is hired as the market executive and corporate banking team leader in Atlanta, tasked with launching the bank's corporate banking practice.

How much total assets does BankUnited have as of December 31, 2021?

As of December 31, 2021, BankUnited has total assets of $35.8 billion.

What services will the Atlanta office provide?

The Atlanta office will focus on corporate banking, treasury management, and commercial real estate lending.

What are BankUnited's plans for the Southeast region?

BankUnited plans to grow its presence in the Southeast by providing relationship-driven banking solutions to middle-market and large companies.

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