ConnectOne Bancorp announced a series of executive appointments to help drive its digital strategy. The $7.4 billion-asset company said it had promoted Elizabeth Magennis, its chief lending officer, to president of ConnectOne Bank. In her new role, Magennis, who has been at ConnectOne for 14 years, will oversee the bank's growth and strategic direction. Magennis will report to Frank Sorrentino, the company's chairman, president and CEO. Sorrentino had been the bank's president. ConnectOne also named Michael O'Malley as its chief risk officer, a new position. O'Malley had been director of enterprise risk and strategic initiatives and head of operational risk at OnDeck Capital. Siya Vansia was promoted to chief brand and innovation officer, another new position. Vansia had been ConnectOne's chief brand officer.