SVP joins Berkshire to lead its new flagship private banking center in downtown Boston

 

 
BOSTON, June 23, 2025 — Berkshire Bank is pleased to announce Paul O’Donnell has joined the bank as senior vice president, private banking center officer, to lead its new flagship private banking center at 1 Post Office Square in Boston.
 
Before joining the Berkshire team, O’Donnell spent 18 years with Boston Private Bank, and then SVB Private and First Citizens Bank as part of acquisitions. At First Citizens, he led its eastern Massachusetts branches with a multibillion-dollar deposit base.
 
A seasoned financial services professional with a specialty in private banking, O’Donnell has experience managing a personal portfolio of private banking clients and supported commercial banking, residential lending, wealth management, as well as personal banking for bank executives and employees.
 
“As a trusted advisor, it’s my goal to deliver the highest level of service with personalized solutions so my clients can rest assured that they have the support they need to succeed on their financial journey,” O’Donnell said. “Throughout my career, I’ve focused on listening closely to clients and understanding what matters most to them. I look forward to continuing that work with the talented team at Berkshire.”
 
The bank’s new 7,000-square-foot private banking center on the marquee corner of Pearl and Milk streets provides a modern, sophisticated, integrated banking experience for clients and prospective clients in the heart of the city’s financial district.
 
A resident of Needham, Massachusetts, O’Donnell has a bachelor’s degree in management and marketing from Northeastern University. He is a member of the Tri-County Regional Chamber's MetroWest Networking Group and volunteers with local community organizations, assisting the elderly and families in need.
 
About Berkshire Bank  
Berkshire Bank is a relationship-driven, community-focused bank that delivers industry-leading financial expertise to clients in New England and New York and is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BHLB), headquartered in Boston. With $12 billion in assets and 83 financial centers, the Bank provides a full suite of tailored banking solutions through its Commercial Banking, Retail Banking, Consumer Lending, Private Banking and Wealth Management divisions. For more than 175 years, Berkshire has delivered strength, stability and trusted advice to empower the financial potential of its clients and communities. Newsweek named Berkshire one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America and one of America’s Best Regional Banks. To learn more, visit BerkshireBank.com and follow Berkshire on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.