Scott Kingsley ’86

Kingsley named President and CEO of NBTB

NBTB: CEO Succession Plan Announced; Current CFO Scott Kingsley to Step Into CEO Role in May 2024

NBTB announced that current President and CEO John Watt, Jr. will step down as CEO in May 2024. At that time he will continue to serve on the Board and be named Vice Chairman while remaining in an advisory role through the end of the year. Current CFO and long-time upstate NY banking senior executive Scott Kingsley will succeed Watt as President and CEO of NBTB and will be appointed to the Board. Congratulations, Scott!