Joseph J. MarcAurele
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

Joseph J. MarcAurele is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board of Directors.

Joe served as President of Citizens Bank from 2001 - 2009, and is a well-known and respected leader within the New England banking industry. During his 16-year tenure at Citizens, he served in various executive positions, including Chairman, President and CEO of Citizens Bank of Rhode Island and Connecticut from 2001-2007. His early banking career included seven years at Fleet Financial Group.

A lifelong Rhode Island resident, Joe has been recognized for his dedication to the local community. He received the “Hometown Hero Award” from the Pawtucket Red Sox and Cox Communications for his leadership in the Striking Out Hunger initiative to benefit the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. He serves on the President's Council of Providence College, chairs the Governor's Workforce Board of Rhode Island, and is a member of the Rhode Island Commodores. He is also on the board of Rhode Island Hospital and the Providence Chamber of Commerce.