Signature Bank announced on Feb. 16, 2023, that co-founder Joseph J. DePaolo would transition into a senior advisor role during 2023, after 22 years as president and chief executive. Chief Operating Officer Eric R. Howell was named to succeed him as president, effective March 1, 2023, and would also take the chief executive title once DePaolo's transition finished. CoinDesk reported the move on Feb. 16, 2023, framing it as a planned handover.
· Signature Bank says co-founder Joseph DePaolo will hand the presidency to Eric Howell and become an adviser
Joseph DePaolo Steps Down as Signature Bank President
Signature Bank announced on Feb. 16, 2023, that co-founder Joseph J. DePaolo would transition out of the president role into a senior advisor position, with Chief Operating Officer Eric Howell succeeding him.

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