A. Michael Smith Joins Peapack Private Bank & Trust as SVP, Chief Audit Executive
Most recently, Smith served as Chief Audit Executive at Nasdaq, where he built a world-class internal audit function and leveraged advanced technologies to manage high-volume transactions across global markets. Prior to that, he was a Partner at PwC, where he led internal audit transformation initiatives through emerging technologies and innovation. His extensive career also includes senior leadership roles at several large financial institutions, and he was also a partner at Deloitte & Touche. Throughout his career, Smith has demonstrated a commitment to elevating internal audit functions to best-in-class standards.
A. Michael is the author of Internal Audit of the Future: The Impact of Technology Innovation, a book that explores how technology is reshaping the audit landscape. He also holds a U.S. patent for a novel approach to auditing crypto assets. He is a graduate of Baylor University with a Bachelor of Business Administration, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
About the Company
Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation is a New Jersey bank holding company with total assets of $7.1 billion and assets under management and/or administration of $11.8 billion as of March 31, 2025. Founded in 1921, Peapack Private Bank & Trust is a commercial bank that offers a client-centric approach to banking, providing high-quality products along with customized and innovative wealth management, investment banking, commercial and personal banking solutions. The Bank's wealth management division offers comprehensive financial, tax, fiduciary and investment advice and solutions to individuals, families, privately held businesses, family offices and not-for-profit organizations, which help them to establish, maintain and expand their legacy. Peapack Private Bank & Trust offers an unparalleled commitment to client service. Visit www.peapackprivate.com for more information.
Contact: Denise Pace-Sanders, Peapack Private Bank & Trust, SVP Managing Principal, Brand and Marketing Director, 500 Hills Drive, Suite 300, Bedminster, NJ 07921, [email protected], (908) 470-3322
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