MIAMI LAKES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 11, 2012--
Joseph Kissel has been hired by BankUnited to serve as chief information
officer. Kissel comes to BankUnited from Wells Fargo Bank in Phoenix,
Ariz., where he most recently served as a senior vice president and the
bank’s chief technology officer.
“Joe is perfectly suited to lead BankUnited’s information technology
team as we continue to grow and expand to serve our customers and
business clients throughout Florida,” said John Kanas, BankUnited
chairman, president and CEO. “BankUnited is attracting the best and the
brightest in the banking industry, and we continue to deliver the
highest level of banking services to our customers.”
Kissel brings more than 20 years of senior level experience leading
technology and operations in banks, mortgage companies and technology
companies servicing the financial industry. Having served in various
roles, including CIO, CTO, COO and president, he has managed teams of
more than 650 employees, and budgets of more than $100 million.
Kissel earned his MBA from the University of Illinois, and a bachelor’s
degree in computer science from Western Illinois University.
BankUnited (NYSE: BKU), headquartered in Miami Lakes, Fla., provides a
wide range of commercial and consumer banking services to businesses and
consumers in 15 Florida counties through more than 95 branches. For
additional information, call (877) 779-2265 or visit www.BankUnited.com.
Source: BankUnited
For BankUnited
Amy Hoffman, 954-776-1999 ext. 228
ahoffman@piersongrant.com
or
Maria
Pierson, 954-776-1999, ext. 222
mpierson@piersongrant.com
or
Mary
Harris, 305-817-8117
MHarris@BankUnited.com
