Valley National Bank announced the appointment of Terry M. Keating as Head of Asset-Based Lending (ABL). In this role, Keating will oversee the continued growth and strategic direction of Valley’s ABL platform, which provides flexible financing solutions for middle-market companies across a wide range of industries.

Keating brings more than three decades of experience in commercial finance, specialty lending, growth and organizational development, including 25 years in commercial banking. Most recently, he was Chief Executive Officer of Access Capital leading the specialty asset-based lender through a period of transition and growth. Previously, he was President and CEO of Accord Financial’s U.S. Asset Finance unit, where he helped build and scale the firm’s U.S. lending operations. He spent 18 years with ABN AMRO and its U.S. subsidiary LaSalle Bank, where he started and built a specialty lending division into a $500mln portfolio, with clients nationwide.

“Terry is a seasoned leader with deep expertise in asset-based lending, credit discipline, and client development,” said Gino Martocci, Senior Executive Vice President and President of Commercial Banking for Valley Bank. “His extensive experience and collaborative leadership style make him an ideal fit to lead our ABL business as we continue to expand our commercial lending capabilities.”

Based in New York City, Keating will lead the ABL team in delivering tailored financing structures to support working-capital growth, acquisitions, and recapitalizations for lower- and middle-market businesses. He is an active member of the Secured Finance Network, serving on its Industry Data Committee, DEI Committee, and Mentoring Program, and also serves on the boards of the New York Chapter of SFNet and the New York Institute of Credit.

“I’m honored to join Valley Bank at such a dynamic time,” said Keating. “Valley has built a strong foundation as a relationship-driven commercial bank with a growing national footprint. I look forward to building on that momentum by helping clients access the capital and partnership they need to achieve their goals.”

Keating succeeds John DePledge, who is retiring after a long and distinguished career in asset-based lending. DePledge joined Valley in 2019 and was instrumental in establishing and growing the bank’s ABL platform, building a talented team and strong foundation for continued success.