NEW CANAAN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:BWFG) reported that Gail E. D.
Brathwaite, its Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President,
has tendered her resignation effective December 11, 2015. She has agreed
to a consulting arrangement with Bankwell through June 30, 2016.
Ms. Brathwaite came to Bankwell with 30 + years of experience in the
areas of retail banking, mortgage banking operations, IT, human
resources and M&A. She has played an instrumental part in the Company’s
growth since her arrival in April 2013. She actively assisted the
Company in its initial public offering and merger/acquisitions of The
Wilton Bank and Quinnipiac Bank & Trust Company.
Ms. Brathwaite said; “I am proud of the progress we have accomplished at
Bankwell since my arrival, and I believe the Company is well positioned
for continued success. Thanks to the Board of Directors for the
opportunity to play an important role in Bankwell’s success. A special
thanks to the Bankwell team.”
Christopher Gruseke, Bankwell’s Chief Executive Officer said; “We thank
Gail for the important accomplishments she has made on behalf of
Bankwell. Her thoughtful leadership and mentoring have established a
strong team which will continue to execute and build on her
achievements. We wish Gail great success in all her future endeavors."
About Bankwell Financial Group
Bankwell is a commercial bank that serves the banking and lending needs
of residents and businesses throughout Fairfield and New Haven Counties,
CT. For more information about this press release, interested parties
may contact Christopher R. Gruseke, President and Chief Executive
Officer or Ernest J. Verrico Sr., Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer of Bankwell Financial Group at (203) 652-0166.
For more information, visit www.mybankwell.com.
This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements
about the Company. Forward-looking statements include statements
regarding anticipated future events and can be identified by the fact
that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They
often include words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate,"
"estimate," and "intend" or future or conditional verbs such as "will,"
"would," "should," "could," or "may." Forward-looking statements, by
their nature, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Certain factors
that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected
results include increased competitive pressures, changes in the interest
rate environment, general economic conditions or conditions within the
securities markets, and legislative and regulatory changes that could
adversely affect the business in which the Company and its subsidiaries
are engaged.
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Bankwell Financial Group, Inc.
Christopher R. Gruseke, 203-652-0166
President
and Chief Executive Officer
or
Ernest J. Verrico Sr.,
203-652-0166
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Source: Bankwell Financial Group, Inc.