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Adam Currie appointed to board of directors of First Bank and First Bancorp

By Staff Report, posted 6 months ago
 G. Adam Currie, CEO of First Bank

First Bancorp, the parent company of First Bank, announced that G. Adam Currie, CEO of First Bank, has been appointed to the boards of directors of both First Bank and First Bancorp, effective immediately.

"This appointment reflects the board's confidence in Adam's leadership and vision for First Bank's future," said Chairman and CEO of First Bancorp Richard H. Moore in a press release. "Adam has played a pivotal role in our company's growth and success, and we look forward to his continued contributions at the board level as we execute our long-term strategy."

Currie was named CEO of First Bank in February 2025. Since joining First Bank in 2015, Currie has been instrumental in expanding the Bank's presence across North and South Carolina, driving innovation and strengthening relationships with customers and communities. Currie demonstrates a steadfast commitment to delivering value for shareholders and strong financial performance for the company. Prior to First Bank, Currie held senior leadership roles at PNC Capital Markets and RBC Bank and began his career at Bank of America. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University.

"I am honored to join the boards of First Bank and First Bancorp," said Currie in a press release. "First Bank's legacy of service and commitment to our communities is unmatched, and I look forward to working with my fellow directors to guide the company's continued growth and success."

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