David Bagatelle
David Bagatelle is a Well-Known Banker
Bagatelle is an experienced banking executive with more than three decades of expertise in the financial services sector. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President and President of New York Metro Markets at Sterling National Bank.
He serves as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Signature Securities Group, founded in May 2001 to provide services to privately owned businesses, their owners, managers and staff as well as high net worth individuals.
Early Life and Education
David Bagatelle, a native New Yorker, has spent most of his professional life in the city. He began his banking career at M&T Bank in 1989 and soon after founded Signature Bank which he founded in 2000. Today he leads Sterling National Bank’s rapidly growing metro market in Manhattan.
David Bagatelle is a real estate enthusiast with an impressive portfolio of properties, including the World Trade Center twin towers. He’s also active in his community as part of Sons of the American Legion Post 415 in Saddle Brook, NJ and enjoys travelling to Australia with wife Sharon and children; plus, as director of product development at Sterling National Bank he loves nothing more than having a glass of wine after dinner!
Professional Career
David Bagatelle has more than three decades of banking experience. He was the co-founder and executive vice president of Signature Bank, one of the fastest growing start-up banks in America, as well as serving on the board of directors at Herald National Bank.
He is currently an executive vice president and President of New York Metro Markets at Sterling National Bank, having previously served as founder, President, and CEO of Herald National Bank – a bank which saw its assets increase from $3.3 billion to over $30 billion.
David is a proud native Queens man and graduate of NYU Stern School of Business. He has been employed in the NYC area since 1989. When not at work, David enjoys watching football and baseball games.
Achievement and Honors
David Bagatelle has a distinguished career in New York banking. He was instrumental in setting up Signature Bank and has also held positions with Republic National Bank and Herald National Bank.
David has enjoyed great success in his business ventures, but is even prouder of his involvement with the American Legion Jersey Boys State program where he served as Assistant Director and Dean for many years. His efforts have been recognized with numerous awards and accolades over the years.
One of his greatest achievements was founding the New Jersey Boys State Foundation, a 501(c)3 charitable organization that has raised millions of dollars to benefit ALJBS programs throughout New Jersey. Most impressively, his efforts have had an immense impact on thousands of young men and women throughout the Garden State.
Personal Life
David Bagatelle is an accomplished executive with extensive expertise in the financial industry. His previous employers include Republic National Bank, Signature Bank and Sterling National Bank.
His career has seen him overseeing the company’s business and operations in New York City, in addition to holding various other important roles within the organization.
Furthermore, he founded the New Jersey Boys State Foundation and currently sits on its Board of Trustees.
He has been actively engaged with the American Legion Jersey Boys State program for more than 30 years, holding various positions such as Assistant Director, Dean of the Program, and Political Advisor. Throughout these years he has made significant contributions to its development and growth.
Net Worth
David Bagatelle is a well-known banker with an estimated net worth of $300,021 dollars. He serves as executive vice president of Sterling Bancorp and owns 11,412 shares of this company’s stock.
He is also the founder, chief executive officer, and director of Signature Securities Group – a full service U.S. retail broker-dealer; as well as Signature Bank, which caters to privately owned businesses and high net worth individuals.
He has an extensive background in banking, having served as board member of several banks. Most recently, he worked for CIT Group as president of a middle market bank in the eastern region and Sterling National Bank where he served as executive vice president and president for New York metro markets.