Metropolitan Commercial Bank appoints first chief AI officer

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August 7, 2025

Metropolitan Commercial Bank, based in NYC, has appointed Ali Abedini as its first chief AI officer. In this role, he will work with multiple teams to integrate AI and data tools into the bank’s core systems, according to a press release.

Prior to joining MCB, Abedini served as executive head of advanced analytics and AI at TD Bank.

“I’m honored to join Metropolitan Commercial Bank as its first chief AI officer at such a pivotal moment. This organization has developed a well-thought-out growth plan that will benefit from integrating AI into its systems,” Abedini said in the release. “I’m also excited to work directly with Mark DeFazio, a founder-CEO who brings a rare combination of entrepreneurial mindset and institutional leadership.”