Unity Bancorp CEO James Hughes to retire March 2027; George Boyan named successor
Unity Bancorp said CEO James A. Hughes will retire effective March 31, 2027, and President George Boyan will become CEO effective April 1, 2027, under a planned succession process. Hughes will remain on the boards of the Company and Unity Bank. The company also amended Hughes' retirement plan, raising his benefit percentage from 60% to 65%, which will produce a one-time pre-tax expense of $769 thousand in the quarter ending September 30, 2026.
Key points
- James A. Hughes retires as CEO effective March 31, 2027, and will continue as a director of the Company and Unity Bank
- George Boyan, President since January 1, 2026, becomes CEO effective April 1, 2027
- SERP amendment raises Hughes' retirement benefit from 60% to 65% of the compensation measure, with a one-time pre-tax expense of $769 thousand in the quarter ending September 30, 2026
The filing
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