Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. (b)-(c) On January 27, 2020, Sterling Bancorp, a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sterling National Bank, a national banking association, (the "Bank") announced the promotion of Luis Massiani to President of the Bank effective as of January 27, 2020, having responsibility over all finance, bank operations and consumer banking functions. Mr. Massiani will continue to serve as the Chief Financial Officer of both the Company and the Bank.

This promotion recognizes the dedication and leadership Mr. Massiani, age 42, has demonstrated since joining the organization as Senior Executive Vice President in October 2014 and Chief Financial Officer since December 2012.

Jack Kopnisky, although no longer the President of the Bank effective as of January 27, 2020, remains the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the Chief Executive Officer of the Bank, having served the organization in these capacities since 2011.


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Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.



Exhibit No.                          Description
   99.1       Press Release of Sterling Bancorp, dated January 27, 2020

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