GlobeNewswire Inc | Dec 15, 2020 04:01PM EST

December 15, 2020

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Dec. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bank OZK (Nasdaq: OZK) announced that Jake Shapiro has joined the bank as Managing Director, Digital Banking. Shapiro is an accomplished business transformation leader with expertise in leading-edge technologies and digital banking platforms for international and domestic organizations.

Jakes fintech background, deep technical foundation and leadership in business transformation will help us achieve our vision to lead the industry in digital banking services, stated Carmen McClennon, Chief Retail Banking Officer.

Shapiro brings more than 20 years of experience to Bank OZK, including work at successful technology startups and technology giants. He holds a bachelors degree in Computer Science from Concordia University in Montreal, QC, Canada.

GENERAL INFORMATIONBank OZK (Nasdaq: OZK) is a regional bank providing innovative financial solutions delivered by expert bankers with a relentless pursuit of excellence. Established in 1903, Bank OZK conducts banking operations through more than 250 offices in nine states including Arkansas, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, South Carolina, New York, California and Mississippi and had $26.89 billion in total assets as of September 30, 2020. Bank OZK can be found atwww.ozk.comand onFacebook,TwitterandLinkedInor contacted at (501) 978-2265 or P.O. Box 8811, Little Rock, Arkansas 72231-8811.

The Bank files annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy materials, and other information required by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), copies of which are available electronically at the FDICs website at https://efr.fdic.gov/fcxweb/efr/index.htmland are also available on the Banks investor relations website atir.ozk.com. To receive automated email alerts for these materials please visit https://ir.ozk.com/other/email-notification/default.aspxto sign up.

Media Contact: Susan Blair 501-978-2217Investor Relations Contact: Tim Hicks 501-978-2336

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