Metropolitan Commercial Bank (the “Bank,” “MCB”), a full-service commercial bank headquartered in New York City is excited to announce the appointment of Ali Abedini as its first Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, a move that reinforces the Bank’s commitment to investing in technology to deliver continued financial excellence and innovation.
“We recognize the critical importance of growing our team to lead the development and implementation of cutting-edge technologies to better serve our clients,” said Mark R. DeFazio, Founder, President and CEO at Metropolitan Commercial Bank.
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Ali joins Metropolitan Commercial Bank with over two decades of experience in advanced analytics, machine learning, and responsible AI in highly regulated financial services. The newly appointed Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI and advanced data capabilities into the Bank’s core financial and operational systems.
“We recognize the critical importance of growing our team to lead the development and implementation of cutting-edge technologies to better serve our clients,” said Mark R. DeFazio, Founder, President and CEO at Metropolitan Commercial Bank. “Mr. Abedini’s background and experience will be instrumental in achieving our strategic growth.”
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Prior to joining MCB, Ali Abedini served as Executive Head of Advanced Analytics & AI at TD Bank. Throughout his career, he has spearheadedAI and data-driven initiatives, with a strong focus on personalization and intelligent automation to drive business outcomes.
“I’m honored to join Metropolitan Commercial Bank as its first Chief AI Officer at such a pivotal moment. This organization has developed a well-thought-out growth plan that will benefit from integrating AI into its systems,” commented Ali Abedini, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer. “I’m also excited to work directly with Mark DeFazio, a founder-CEO who brings a rare combination of entrepreneurial mindset and institutional leadership.”
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In addition to elevating Metropolitan Commercial Bank’s client experience, the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer role is strategically designed to strengthen the Bank’s capacity to deliver tailored banking solutions to both clients and partners.
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Source : businesswire