Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. announced the appointment of Frederik F. Erikson as Executive Vice President and General Counsel, effective September 25, 2023. He has joined the Executive Leadership Team and oversees all of the Company?s and Bank?s legal activities.

Mr. Erikson?s extensive commercial and retail banking legal career spans over two decades, primarily cultivated during his tenure at Webster Bank, N.A., based in Waterbury, Connecticut. While at Webster Bank, he held several leadership roles, including Deputy General Counsel for nine years. He earned his Juris Mr. Erikson will succeed Michael A. Guarino, who served as MCB?s Executive Vice President and General Counsel for 15 years.

Mr. Guarino is continuing as Senior Vice President and Senior Counsel until his retirement at the end of 2024.