Valley National Bank Announces New Commercial Banking President and Chief Financial Officer
Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:VLY) has announced two key executive appointments to strengthen its leadership team. Gino Martocci has been named Senior Executive Vice President and President of Commercial Banking, bringing over 30 years of industry experience from his previous role as Head of Commercial and Commercial Real Estate Banking at M&T Bank.
Travis Lan has been promoted to Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Since joining Valley in 2020, Lan has overseen M&A, investor relations, capital raising, and various financial operations. In his new role, he will manage financial reporting, accounting, taxation, corporate treasury, and balance sheet management.
Current Commercial Banking President Joe Chillura will depart the Bank effective June 30, 2025, ensuring a smooth transition to Martocci's leadership.
Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:VLY) ha annunciato due importanti nomine esecutive per rafforzare il suo team dirigenziale. Gino Martocci è stato nominato Vicepresidente Esecutivo Senior e Presidente della Banca Commerciale, portando con sé oltre 30 anni di esperienza nel settore dalla sua precedente posizione di Responsabile della Banca Commerciale e della Banca Immobiliare Commerciale presso M&T Bank.
Travis Lan è stato promosso a Vicepresidente Esecutivo Senior e Direttore Finanziario (CFO). Dalla sua entrata in Valley nel 2020, Lan ha supervisionato fusioni e acquisizioni, relazioni con gli investitori, raccolta di capitali e varie operazioni finanziarie. Nel suo nuovo ruolo, gestirà la reportistica finanziaria, la contabilità, la tassazione, la tesoreria aziendale e la gestione del bilancio.
Il Presidente attuale della Banca Commerciale Joe Chillura lascerà la Banca a partire dal 30 giugno 2025, garantendo una transizione fluida verso la leadership di Martocci.
Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:VLY) ha anunciado dos nombramientos ejecutivos clave para fortalecer su equipo de liderazgo. Gino Martocci ha sido nombrado Vicepresidente Ejecutivo Senior y Presidente de Banca Comercial, aportando más de 30 años de experiencia en la industria desde su puesto anterior como Jefe de Banca Comercial y Banca Inmobiliaria Comercial en M&T Bank.
Travis Lan ha sido ascendido a Vicepresidente Ejecutivo Senior y Director Financiero (CFO). Desde que se unió a Valley en 2020, Lan ha supervisado fusiones y adquisiciones, relaciones con inversores, recaudación de capital y diversas operaciones financieras. En su nuevo rol, gestionará la presentación de informes financieros, la contabilidad, la tributación, la tesorería corporativa y la gestión del balance.
El actual Presidente de Banca Comercial Joe Chillura dejará el Banco a partir del 30 de junio de 2025, asegurando una transición suave hacia el liderazgo de Martocci.
Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:VLY)는 리더십 팀을 강화하기 위해 두 가지 주요 임원 임명을 발표했습니다. 지노 마르토치가 상무 부사장 겸 상업 은행의 사장으로 임명되었으며, M&T 은행에서 상업 및 상업용 부동산 은행의 책임자로서 30년 이상의 산업 경험을 보유하고 있습니다.
트래비스 란은 상무 부사장 겸 최고 재무 책임자(CFO)로 승진했습니다. 2020년 Valley에 합류한 이후, 란은 M&A, 투자자 관계, 자본 조달 및 다양한 재무 운영을 감독해왔습니다. 그의 새로운 역할에서 그는 재무 보고, 회계, 세무, 기업 재무 및 대차대조표 관리를 담당하게 됩니다.
현재 상업 은행의 사장인 조 칠루라는 2025년 6월 30일부로 은행을 떠나며 마르토치의 리더십으로의 원활한 전환을 보장합니다.
Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:VLY) a annoncé deux nominations exécutives clés pour renforcer son équipe de direction. Gino Martocci a été nommé Vice-Président Exécutif Senior et Président de la Banque Commerciale, apportant plus de 30 ans d'expérience dans l'industrie depuis son précédent poste de Responsable de la Banque Commerciale et de la Banque Immobilière Commerciale chez M&T Bank.
Travis Lan a été promu au poste de Vice-Président Exécutif Senior et Directeur Financier (CFO). Depuis son arrivée chez Valley en 2020, Lan a supervisé les fusions et acquisitions, les relations avec les investisseurs, la collecte de fonds et diverses opérations financières. Dans son nouveau rôle, il gérera les rapports financiers, la comptabilité, la fiscalité, la trésorerie d'entreprise et la gestion du bilan.
L'actuel Président de la Banque Commerciale Joe Chillura quittera la Banque à compter du 30 juin 2025, assurant une transition fluide vers la direction de Martocci.
Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:VLY) hat zwei wichtige Ernennungen bekannt gegeben, um sein Führungsteam zu stärken. Gino Martocci wurde zum Senior Executive Vice President und Präsidenten der Commercial Banking ernannt und bringt über 30 Jahre Branchenerfahrung aus seiner vorherigen Rolle als Leiter der Commercial und Commercial Real Estate Banking bei M&T Bank mit.
Travis Lan wurde zum Senior Executive Vice President und Chief Financial Officer (CFO) befördert. Seit seinem Eintritt bei Valley im Jahr 2020 hat Lan M&A, Investorenbeziehungen, Kapitalbeschaffung und verschiedene Finanzoperationen überwacht. In seiner neuen Rolle wird er das Finanzreporting, die Buchhaltung, die Besteuerung, die Unternehmensfinanzierung und das Management der Bilanz leiten.
Der derzeitige Präsident der Commercial Banking, Joe Chillura, wird die Bank zum 30. Juni 2025 verlassen, um einen reibungslosen Übergang zur Führung von Martocci zu gewährleisten.
- Strategic strengthening of executive team with experienced leaders
- New Commercial Banking President brings 30+ years industry expertise
- Internal promotion of CFO demonstrates strong succession planning
- Planned 4-month transition period ensures operational continuity
- Departure of successful Commercial Banking President who drove Florida growth
NEW YORK, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:VLY), the holding company for Valley National Bank, announced today the appointment of Gino Martocci as Senior Executive Vice President, President of Commercial Banking and Travis Lan as Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (CFO). These strategic appointments reflect the bank's commitment to strengthening its leadership team and executing on its strategic priorities.
New President of Commercial Banking
Gino Martocci brings with him a wealth of commercial banking experience and a proven track record of driving profitable growth through building and managing highly successful banking organizations. With over 30 years in the industry, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a deep understanding of market dynamics. Before joining Valley, Mr. Martocci served as Head of Commercial and Commercial Real Estate Banking for M&T Bank, where he managed all aspects of the bank’s commercial banking businesses. Outside of M&T, he has also served as a member of the Apple Bank Board of Directors, Member-Investment Committee National Real Estate Advisors, and the LFPI Advisory Committee.
In his new role, Mr. Martocci will oversee Valley’s enterprise-wide commercial banking operations, including client relationship management, talent identification and leadership, and the execution of strategic initiatives aimed at expanding Valley’s market presence across its entire national footprint.
"We are thrilled to welcome Gino to our senior leadership team," commented Ira Robbins, CEO of Valley Bank. "His extensive experience, industry expertise, and proven track record are in direct alignment with the long-term vision we have for our commercial bank. I am confident that under his leadership, we are well-positioned to strengthen, optimize, and grow our commercial banking business.”
“I am eager to get started and build on all the momentum Ira and his team have created at Valley,” remarked Mr. Martocci. “What excites me the most are the people who are leading the way forward. Their passion, expertise and commitment to relationship banking have earned Valley recognition as one of the nation’s most respected regional banks, as recently highlighted by Newsweek. I am honored to lead this exceptional team and grow the Valley brand across the communities we serve.”
Joe Chillura, Senior Executive Vice President and current President of Commercial Banking for Valley, has announced that he will depart the Bank effective June 30, 2025. Mr. Chillura is committed to a seamless transition and will actively support the alignment of the commercial banking organization under Mr. Martocci.
“I want to thank Joe for the indelible impact he’s had leading and growing our commercial banking organization over the past seven years. Joe has been instrumental in the organic growth that we have achieved in Florida,” Robbins continued. “Over the coming months, Joe will provide critical support as we transition our commercial banking organization to the next phase of its evolution under Gino’s leadership. We are fortunate that we will continue to benefit from Joe’s leadership, experience and market insight.”
New Chief Financial Officer
Travis Lan has been promoted to Senior Executive Vice President, CFO. Since joining Valley in 2020, Mr. Lan has contributed to the bank’s strategic growth and recent balance sheet transformation. Mr. Lan has also been responsible for M&A, investor relations, capital raising, stress testing, budgeting and management reporting. As Interim CFO, he has had further oversight of the bank’s accounting, treasury, tax, and capital markets departments. Mr. Lan joined Valley from the investment banking department of Keefe, Bruyette & Woods where he specialized in M&A and capital advisory for community and regional banks. Prior to transitioning to investment banking in 2016, Lan spent ten years as an equity research analyst covering community and regional banks for Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Stifel Nicolaus, and Ryan Beck & Co.
As CFO, Mr. Lan will be responsible for overseeing the bank’s key finance and capital markets areas and will work closely with the Board and executive leadership team to define and execute the bank’s strategic initiatives. He will oversee all aspects of financial reporting, accounting, taxation, corporate treasury, balance sheet management, and investor relations.
"We are thrilled to recognize the impact Travis has had on our organization by promoting him to CFO," commented Robbins. "His understanding of our company and culture, expertise in financial management and strategic vision will be critical in guiding our financial decisions and supporting our long-term vision for the future of Valley. I look forward to Travis’ continued impact on the evolution of our organization."
"I'm incredibly honored to step into the CFO role at Valley, a company I have worked closely with in various capacities throughout my career," remarked Mr. Lan. "I am eager to continue working alongside our talented senior leadership team as we achieve our strategic initiatives and create lasting value for our communities, associates, customers and shareholders.”
About Valley National Bank
As the principal subsidiary of Valley National Bancorp, Valley National Bank is a regional bank with over
Contact: Travis Lan
Executive Vice President and
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
(973) 686-5007

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