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Valley National Bank Elevates Leadership to Expand South Florida Market Presence
New Leadership Appointments to Support Next Stage of Growth MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Valley National Bank, a New Jersey-based regional bank with $62 billion
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nNew Leadership Appointments to Support Next Stage of Growth\n\n MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nValley National Bank, a New Jersey-based regional bank with $62 billion in assets, is expanding its leadership team to strengthen its presence in the East Florida region.\n\nAly Heimovics joins as Palm Beach County Market President and Head of Corporate and Middle Market Banking, while Jordan Simler continues as Broward County Market President and Head of Corporate and Middle Market Banking. Fernando Mesia has been promoted to Miami-Dade County Market President, Head of Corporate and Middle Market Banking, further solidifying the bank's leadership position for corporate and middle market segments in the South Florida area.\n\nAs of September 30, Valley Bank’s East Florida region has grown its Commercial and Industrial business by 20%, together with significant increases in Core Deposits and Fee Income. The leadership changes support Valley Bank’s continued expansion of its Commercial and Industrial (C&I) business. While this line of business grows, Valley Bank maintains a holistic, relationship-driven banking model that meets the unique needs of businesses across South Florida.\n\n“Our focus on the C&I market, from a Corporate, Middle Market, and Business Banking perspective, paired with a leadership team that understands the local landscape, positions Valley to better serve our clients and grow alongside them,” said Jeff Watts, Chief Banking Officer for Valley Bank’s East Florida Region. “Aly, Jordan and Fernando have extensive experience in South Florida’s rapidly evolving business environment, which is pivotal to enhancing our local market footprint.”\n\nAly Heimovics joins Valley Bank as the Palm Beach County Market President. With 28 years of experience in Corporate and Middle Market and banking, she is known for her strategic approach and deep community involvement. Prior to joining Valley, Aly held senior level positions in Corporate and Middle Market Banking at Fifth Third Bank and Wells Fargo Bank.\n\nFernando Mesia has been promoted to Miami-Dade County Market President. He leads a team of Corporate and Middle Market bankers that specialize in working capital, trade finance, structured finance, and treasury solutions, collaborating with business owners, private equity firms and family offices. Over the past 25 years, Mesia has f...