Metropolitan Commercial Bank Appoints Ali Abedini as its first Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer

Over 20 years of Innovation to Drive Business Growth Through Technology

Metropolitan Commercial Bank (the "Bank," "MCB"), a full-service commercial bank headquartered in New York City is excited to announce the appointment of Ali Abedini as its first Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, a move that reinforces the Bank's commitment to investing in technology to deliver continued financial excellence and innovation.

Ali joins Metropolitan Commercial Bank with over two decades of experience in advanced analytics, machine learning, and responsible AI in highly regulated financial services. The newly appointed Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI and advanced data capabilities into the Bank's core financial and operational systems.

"We recognize the critical importance of growing our team to lead the development and implementation of cutting-edge technologies to better serve our clients," said Mark R. DeFazio, Founder, President and CEO at Metropolitan Commercial Bank. "Mr. Abedini's background and experience will be instrumental in achieving our strategic growth."

Prior to joining MCB, Ali Abedini served as Executive Head of Advanced Analytics & AI at TD Bank. Throughout his career, he has spearheaded AI and data-driven initiatives, with a strong focus on personalization and intelligent automation to drive business outcomes.

"I'm honored to join Metropolitan Commercial Bank as its first Chief AI Officer at such a pivotal moment. This organization has developed a well-thought-out growth plan that will benefit from integrating AI into its systems," commented Ali Abedini, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer. "I'm also excited to work directly with Mark DeFazio, a founder-CEO who brings a rare combination of entrepreneurial mindset and institutional leadership."

In addition to elevating Metropolitan Commercial Bank's client experience, the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer role is strategically designed to strengthen the Bank's capacity to deliver tailored banking solutions to both clients and partners.

About Metropolitan Commercial Bank

Metropolitan Commercial Bank (the "Bank") is a New York City based full-service commercial bank. The Bank provides a broad range of business, commercial and personal banking products and services to individuals, small businesses, private and public middle-market and corporate enterprises and institutions, municipalities and local government entities.

Metropolitan Commercial Bank provides specialized banking services for the EB-5 and E-2 communities. The Bank combines deep industry expertise with tailored financial products to ensure a smooth, secure and efficient journey from initial investment to project completion.

Metropolitan Commercial Bank was named one of Newsweek's Best Regional Banks in 2024 and 2025. The Bank was ranked by Independent Community Bankers of America among the top ten successful loan producers for 2024 by loan category and asset size for commercial banks with more than $1 billion in assets. Kroll affirmed a BBB+ (investment grade) deposit rating on January 29, 2025. For the fourth time, MCB has earned a place in the Piper Sandler Bank Sm-All Stars Class of 2024.

Metropolitan Commercial Bank operates banking centers and private client offices in Manhattan and Boro Park, Brooklyn in New York City, and Great Neck on Long Island in New York State.

The Bank is a New York State chartered commercial bank, a member of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and an equal housing lender. The parent company of Metropolitan Commercial Bank is Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. (NYSE:MCB) (the "Company").

To learn more about the Bank visit: mcbankny.com

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