08:30 AM EDT, 06/01/2026 (MT Newswires) -- BCB Bancorp ( BCBP ) has appointed veteran banking executive Thomas O'Brien as president and chief executive officer, effective immediately, the company said Monday.

O'Brien, who has led six banking companies during a 48-year career and most recently served as CEO of Sterling Bank & Trust, was also elected to the boards of BCB Bancorp ( BCBP ) and its subsidiary, BCB Community Bank, the company said.

Chairman Mark Hogan said the leadership change aims to address ongoing operational and credit issues.