Amerant Bancorp Inc. announced that Kristy Amaro has been named Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer. A new C-suite position at Amerant, Amaro, who joined the company in 2006, will lead the organization's efforts to further a culture that recognizes and creates opportunities for diverse representation throughout the enterprise. Most recently, Amaro served as People and Organizational Development Manager, working with all organizational levels to develop, promote and deliver learning solutions that develop staff potential and support the organization's business strategy. Prior to joining Amerant, Amaro managed the learning and development function in the luxury hotel industry.