United Community Banks, Inc. filed a Form 8-K with the SEC on August 3, 2026, disclosing the appointment of Carl Carande to its Board of Directors effective August 1, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • New director appointed: Carl Carande was appointed to the Board of Directors of United Community Banks, Inc. effective August 1, 2026.
  • Board size increased: The Board expanded from 12 to 13 directors to accommodate the appointment.
  • Committee assignment: Mr. Carande was appointed as a member of the Board's Risk Committee.
  • Banking Subsidiary role: Mr. Carande was also appointed to the Board of Directors of United Community Bank, the company's wholly-owned banking subsidiary.
  • Career background: Mr. Carande retired in 2025 from KPMG LLP after a 40-year career in financial services and Big Four accounting consulting, most recently serving as KPMG International Head of Global Advisory since 2020.
  • No related party transactions: According to the filing, Mr. Carande has not engaged in any transaction with the company that would be reportable as a related party transaction under Item 404(a) of SEC Regulation S-K.

Details of Carl Carande's Appointment to United Community Banks Board

According to the filing, the Board of Directors of United Community Banks, Inc. (NYSE: UCB) increased its size from 12 to 13 directors and appointed Carl Carande to Fill the vacancy created by that increase. His term as a Board member is set to run until the company's next annual meeting of shareholders. The filing also states that Mr. Carande was simultaneously appointed to the board of United Community Bank, the company's wholly-owned banking subsidiary.

The filing discloses that Mr. Carande has been assigned to the Board's Risk Committee. The company noted that the Board has not yet determined any other Board committees to which Mr. Carande may be appointed. He will participate in the director compensation arrangements generally applicable to non-employee directors, as described in the company's Proxy Statement filed in connection with the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

The filing describes Mr. Carande's professional background as including a 40-year career in financial services and Big Four accounting consulting. He joined KPMG LLP in 2001 and held a number of professional roles before serving as KPMG International Head of Global Advisory starting in 2020, retiring from that firm in 2025. Prior to his time at KPMG, the filing states he served in Leadership capacities at various financial institutions, including as Global Pricing and Analytics Director, Corporate Cash Management , at Bank of America from 1994 to 1997. The filing notes that there are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Carande and other persons pursuant to which he was selected as a director.

What Was Disclosed

United Community Banks, Inc. disclosed the appointment of Carl Carande as a new director effective August 1, 2026, the expansion of its Board to 13 members, his assignment to the Risk Committee, and a summary of his professional background.