David N. Paikin has joined Brookline Bank in the Commercial Banking Group as a Senior Vice President reporting to Division Executive William MacKenzie. Paik in will be responsible for the management of a new lending office located north of Boston that will focus on commercial and industrial banking clients. The new office will be located in  Wakefield, MA.

“We see great commercial banking opportunities for Brookline Bank in markets north of Boston and we are so pleased to have David take on the important role of expanding our presence there,” said Darryl Fess, President and CEO of Brookline Bank. “He is an established banker in the region and deeply connected in the community. David is a proven leader and relationship builder who will meet the needs of new and existing customers.”

Paikin has over 35 years’ experience in Asset Based Lending. Prior to joining Brookline Bank, Paikin was senior team member and business development executive at leading Boston-area financial institutions. Paikin is a Director and serves on the Loan Review and Loan Committees of the New England Certified Development Company, an organization that provides SBA 504 loans to businesses throughout New England. Additionally, he has been very active in his community serving for ten years on the board of directors of his local synagogue as treasurer, fundraising chair and two terms as president of the congregation. Currently, Paikin serves a corporator at Anna Jacques  Hospital in Newburyport, Mass. and is active with several other non-profits.

Paikin holds a BA in Economics from Clark University.