People’s United Bank, N.A., has hired Gregory Russano as Senior Vice President, Regional Manager for People's United Business Capital. Russano will be responsible for a new business team covering New Jersey and Pennsylvania and will be based in Iselin, NJ.

Russano brings more than 25 years of secured lending experience to People’s United Business Capital. His prior roles include various new business development and relationship management positions with Santander Bank, Bank of America and National Bank of Canada. He is an active member of the CFA, TMA and ACG.

Greg received his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Franklin & Marshall College, and an MBA with a concentration in Corporate Finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

“Russano brings a proven track record and an extensive network to People’s United Business Capital, which will support efforts to build and grow the bank’s Asset Based Lending business in the NJ Metro area,” said Mike Maiorino, Executive Vice President of Specialty Lending, People’s United Bank.