Business First Bancshares, Inc. announces the appointment of Zeenat Sidi to its Board of Directors
16 August 2024 - 6:01AM
Zeenat Sidi has been appointed to the board of directors of
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFST) and its banking
subsidiary b1BANK.
Sidi, a C-suite executive in the fintech and consumer banking
and payments industry, has over 25 years of experience in profit
and loss (P&L) leadership, digital transformation, risk
management, operations and strategy in the U.S. and Canada. Most
recently, as loanDepot’s President of Digital Products and
Services, she led the development of multiple products and digital
customer engagement strategies. One product, aimed at increasing
affordability for first-time home buyers, led to industry
recognition by the Wall Street Journal. She has a proven track
record in financial services and the fintech industry, including
senior executive roles in the lending businesses at SoFi and
Capital One, where she built and led profitable, digitally-enabled
businesses. Sidi also has served in executive roles at RBC, FICO
and Experian.
“Zeenat’s expertise in building digital platforms and increasing
customer engagement will add meaningfully to our board’s strong mix
of diverse industry experts,” said Chairman, President and CEO Jude
Melville. “Zeenat will provide valuable insight as we explore new
opportunities, continuing to grow the positive impact we hope to
have on clients’ lives in coming years.”
Sidi earned a Master of Business Administration from Duke
University’s Fuqua School of Business, a Master of Science in
Operations Research from Stanford University, and a Bachelor of
Science from the University of Miami. She has served on the Board
of the Texas Women’s Foundation as an executive committee member
and as Chair of the Audit Committee. In 2022, the Asian American
Business Development Center recognized Sidi as one of the
Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business.
"I am truly honored to join the board of directors at Business
First Bancshares, Inc,” said Zeenat Sidi. “This is an exciting time
for b1BANK, and I look forward to collaborating with the talented
management team and my fellow board members to help drive the
company's growth and deliver long-term value to the bank’s
shareholders and stakeholders."
Chartwell Partners provided executive search services for the
fulfillment of this board position.
About Business First Bancshares,
Inc.
As of June 30, 2024, Business First Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq:
BFST), through its banking subsidiary b1BANK, has $6.7 billion in
assets, $6.1 billion in assets under management through b1BANK’s
affiliate Smith Shellnut Wilson, LLC (SSW) (excludes $0.9 billion
of b1BANK assets managed by SSW) and operates Banking Centers and
Loan Production Offices in markets across Louisiana and the Dallas
and Houston, Texas areas, providing commercial and personal banking
products and services. Commercial banking services include
commercial loans and letters of credit, working capital lines and
equipment financing, and treasury management services. b1BANK was
awarded #1 Best-In-State Bank, Louisiana, by Forbes and Statista,
and is a multiyear winner of American Banker’s “Best Banks to Work
For.” Visit b1BANK.com for more information.
Misty Albrechtb1BANK225.286.7879Misty.Albrecht@b1BANK.com
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