42 North Private Bank Selects Ritwik Bhattacharya as SVP, Chief Financial Officer

June 2026  -  Smith & Wilkinson and 42 North Private Bank are pleased to congratulate Ritwik Bhattacharya on his appointment as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. 

For this critical leadership role, 42 North Private Bank sought a dynamic and accomplished financial executive who could move beyond traditional controllership to serve as a strategic partner to the CEO, Board, and senior leadership team. The ideal candidate would bring analytical rigor and disciplined financial leadership to support the Bank’s financial strategy, balance sheet management, capital planning, and long-term growth objectives. 

Ritwik brings a strong track record of cross-functional leadership, process improvement, and deep regulatory expertise within the financial services industry. His ability to lead across functions, navigate complex regulatory environments, and bring a strategic perspective to financial operations positioned him well to support 42 North Private Bank’s continued growth and long-term objectives. 

The search and selection of 42 North Private Bank’s Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer was led by Chris Kelley, Senior Partner, Director, Financial Services.  

About 42 North Private Bank 

Headquartered in Canton, MA, 42 North Private is a $175MM bank providing a full suite of private banking solutions for individuals and companies throughout the Northeast.  Whether you are an individual client, a business owner, or an advisor seeking a banking partner, 42 North Private strives to connect with their clients on a genuine human level. Because that’s the only way to truly understand their client’s personal and financial goals. 

Founded in 1854, East Cambridge Savings Bank is a $1.6 billion mutually chartered community bank headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. With 11 branches serving communities throughout Greater Boston, ECSB provides a full range of consumer and commercial banking services while remaining committed to personalized service, financial strength, and long-term community investment. Guided by its mutual governance structure, the Bank prioritizes the needs of its customers, employees, and communities over shareholder returns, supporting sustainable growth while preserving its relationship-driven approach to community banking.

For more than 25 years, Smith & Wilkinson has been a trusted executive search and talent advisory partner. Our Financial Services team serves banks, credit unions, service providers, associations, nonbank lenders, financial technology companies, community and economic development organizations, and government-sponsored enterprises in attracting, promoting, and retaining senior leaders who drive long-term business success.

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