Webster Bank promoted Debra Drapalla to Boston regional president. She succeeds Paul Mollica, who will be retiring, but will continue to serve as an ambassador for Webster.

Drapalla joined Webster seven years ago in the Middle Market Lending Group in Boston. She was most recently senior vice president, senior relationship manager for Commercial Banking.

“Deb brings more than 30 years of commercial banking experience to the role,” said Christopher Motl, executive vice president, head of Commercial Banking. “She has been a strong contributor to Boston’s success and has been equally involved in the Boston community.”