 Peoples United Bank, N.A. a subsidiary of Peoples United Financial, Inc. NASDAQ: PBCT today announced that John T. Mast was appointed SVP, Market President for New York. In this role, Mast will be responsible for the Banks New York market, including Long Island, where Peoples United has 68 branch locations, focused on Commercial sales efforts, in addition to oversight of Retail Banking, Wealth Management and Insurance capabilities market-wide. Additionally, Mast and his team will continue to support local communities, investing in programs and services that enhance the quality of life for our local neighborhoods. 