In this role, Cronin is responsible for leading the organization’s investor relations efforts, ensuring open and effective communication with current and potential investors. With a focus on long-term growth and stability, Cronin will work to provide a clear understanding of the Bank’s financial performance, strategic direction, and core values, which have been foundational to its success over the years.
“We are confident that Gerry’s expertise in investment strategy and financial reporting will be extremely valuable as we continue to foster long-term relationships with our investors,” said Mark Ruggiero, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Consumer Lending at Rockland Trust. “This new role will help investors develop an even clearer understanding of our financial strategy and our continued commitment to prudent, responsible practices.”
For more than 25 years, Cronin has monitored, analyzed, and forecasted financial trends for mid-to large-cap banks. For the past five years, he served as a senior analyst at Elizabeth Park Capital Management in Boston. Prior to that, he was a senior partner at Maltese Capital Management in New York. Cronin will leverage his sharp understanding of market dynamics and regulatory environments as well as his effective communication skills in this role at Rockland Trust.
Cronin earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Bowdoin College in Maine and his Master of Business Administration in Finance from Boston University Graduate School of Management. He is the proud uncle of eight nieces and nephews, an avid Boston sports fan, and a dedicated supporter of the Jimmy Fund, St. Jude, and Detroit Achievement Academy.
