Eastern Bank, a full-service commercial bank headquartered in Boston, announced the appointment of Gregory P. Buscone as a Senior Vice President and Regional Group Head in Commercial Banking.  Buscone will report directly to Jan Miller, Vice Chairman and Chief Commercial Banking Officer.

Prior to joining Eastern, Buscone spent 17 years at Citizens Bank, serving as a Senior Vice President and Market Manager for Massachusetts Middle Market and Specialized Lending.  At Citizens, he managed a group of 30 people with $1.4 billion in middle market loans.

“We’re excited to welcome Greg to Eastern Bank,” said Miller. “Greg’s long-term local experience in commercial banking, coupled with his strong commitment to serving the Greater Boston community, makes him a great cultural fit for Eastern.”

Buscone began his commercial banking career in 1986 at Shawmut Bank.  He brings more than 30 years in financial services experience to Eastern, including roles in retail banking, small business lending, and middle market and specialized lending.

Active in the community, Buscone is on the Board of Directors and Treasurer at Bay Cove Human Services, Board of Directors and Vice Chairman at MassEcon, Board of Overseers at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Board of Directors at Associated Industries of MA, and the Financial Services Committee for the Boston Chamber of Commerce.

Buscone earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from The College of the Holy Cross and his MBA from Northeastern University.  He lives in Medfield with his wife, Megan, and their six children.