Boston Private, a leading provider of fully integrated wealth management, trust and private banking services, announced today the appointment of Joy McCune as its new Chief Human Resources Officer. Ms. McCune will be succeeding Martha Higgins to lead Human Resources as a member of the Boston Private management team.

As head of Human Resources, Ms. McCune will continue to strengthen Boston Private’s professional environment and improve the company’s talent-development process, both of which are integral to furthering Boston Private’s ongoing mission to create a performance-driven environment where providing personalized and hands-on wealth management and private banking for clients is a top priority.

With over 20 years of industry experience, Ms. McCune is focused on translating business strategies into human capital strategies. In her career, Ms. McCune has successfully built scalable operating models for greater talent efficiency and capacity, and her deep understanding of the financial services industry will allow her to continue creating and driving mission-critical HR strategies to meet business objectives. At Boston Private, Ms. McCune’s responsibilities will include building superior performance environments, advising and coaching executives, acquiring talent, training and skill building, designing compensation and benefits, building human capital plans, and advising on change management initiatives across the company.

Ms. McCune was previously Chief Human Resources Officer at Boston Financial Data Services, where she led a team of 50 HR professionals supporting 3,000 employees in five locations across the United States. Prior to that, she was Senior Vice President Human Resources at State Street Corporation, where she worked on business transformation, strategic planning, organizational development, M&A integrations, and executive search.

“We are extremely excited for Joy to join our team at Boston Private,” said Clayton Deutsch, CEO of Boston Private. “We’re confident that her proven track record of progressive human resources leadership will continue to enhance the excellent programs we have in place and position Boston Private as a top destination for talent in our industry.”

McCune will report directly to Clayton Deutsch, CEO of Boston Private. She will be based in Boston, Massachusetts.

About Boston Private

Boston Private is a leading provider of fully integrated wealth management, trust and private banking services. For over 30 years, Boston Private has taken a highly personalized approach to serving the complex financial needs of individuals, families, business owners, private partnerships, nonprofits and community partners. Boston Private is also an active provider of financing for affordable housing, first-time homebuyers, economic development, social services, community revitalization and small businesses.

Headquartered in Boston, Boston Private has offices across the U.S. including Boston, San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles, Palm Beach and Naples. Private banking and trust services are provided through Boston Private Bank & Trust Company, a Massachusetts Chartered Trust Company. Wealth management services are provided through Boston Private Wealth LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Adviser and a wholly owned subsidiary of Boston Private Bank & Trust Company.

Boston Private Bank & Trust Company is a subsidiary of Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPFH). For more information, visit www.bostonprivate.com

Private Banking and Trust services are offered through Boston Private Bank & Trust Company, a Massachusetts Chartered Trust Company. Wealth Management services are offered through Boston Private Wealth LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Adviser and wholly owned subsidiary of Boston Private Bank & Trust Company.

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