ConnectOne Bancorp Strengthens Executive Leadership By Appointing Legal Advisor Robert Schwartz to General Counsel

Core Insights - ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. has appointed Robert A. Schwartz as General Counsel effective June 1, 2025, to enhance executive leadership capabilities following its merger with First of Long Island Corporation [1][2] - Schwartz brings extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, securities law, and bank regulatory frameworks, which will be crucial for advising the Board and executive leadership on legal and business risks [2][4] - The appointment is significant as ConnectOne recently achieved nearly $14 billion in assets, indicating a period of growth and expansion for the company [2] Company Overview - ConnectOne Bancorp operates through its subsidiary, ConnectOne Bank, and its fintech subsidiary, BoeFly, Inc., providing a full suite of banking and lending products focused on small to middle-market businesses [5] - BoeFly, Inc. serves as a fintech marketplace connecting borrowers in the franchise space with funding solutions through a network of partner banks [5] - ConnectOne Bancorp is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "CNOB" [5]