• Eastern Bankshares elected Peter K. Markell lead independent director, effective January 1, 2027, succeeding Deborah C. Jackson.
• Markell previously served as Mass General Brigham’s executive vice president of administration and finance, chief financial officer and treasurer.
• Jackson will step down as lead director January 1, 2027, ahead of her planned board retirement at year-end 2027.
• Director and Chair Emeritus Richard E. Holbrook will retire from the company’s and Eastern Bank’s boards effective December 31, 2026.
• Director Luis A. Borgen will resign effective December 31, 2026, to devote more time to personal and professional commitments.

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