First International Bank Says Retail Banking Head Ron Grisaro Will Leave

First International Bank announced on Thursday morning, November 12, that Ron Grisaro, a vice president and head of its retail banking division, will leave the group. Grisaro said he had decided to pursue a new direction after about a decade in senior roles at the bank. Grisaro joined the group in 2017 as chief executive of MATAF, its computing arm, before taking responsibility for retail banking. His division oversees the branch network, the service and sales contact center, retail credit and mortgages. Its remit also includes marketing and advertising, payments and services for small businesses. “After about a decade at the First International group, I decided to take a new path,” Grisaro said. He expressed pride in his involvement in the group’s initiatives and the division’s revenue growth, and thanked employees across the division and bank. He also thanked the chief executive, management and board for their trust and cooperation. Chief executive Eli Cohen thanked Grisaro for his contribution to the group. Cohen credited him with advancing significant business and technology initiatives that contributed to its growth. The bank also credited Grisaro with leading modernization and digitization work during his tenure in the retail division.