Citizens Bank announced that Robert D. Abraham was hired as an SVP of new business development for Citizens Commercial Banking. Abraham was most recently VP of business development at Freed Maxick ABL Services in New York. Previously, he worked for institutions such as Citibank, LBS Bank, The Bank of New York and Rosenthal & Rosenthal.

He is currently president of the Commercial Finance League and a member of the New York Association of Corporate Growth’s sponsorship committee.

“Bob’s experience and deep network of relationships that he’s cultivated over the years will be instrumental in helping us grow market share and expand the Citizens brand to middle market businesses,” said Anthony Selvaggio, Metro NY Market Manager of Citizens Bank. “We’re excited to have him join our team.”

“The Citizens team has been very effective at bringing great ideas to clients and helping them achieve their strategic and financial goals,” said Abraham. “I’m excited to join Citizens.”