Certain identified information has been excluded from the exhibit pursuant to Regulation S-K Item 601(b)(10)(iv) because it is both (i) not material and (ii) is the type that the Company customarily treats as private or confidential. EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTEmployment Agreement • May 6th, 2024 • Heritage Commerce Corp • State commercial banks • California
Contract Type FiledMay 6th, 2024 Company Industry JurisdictionThis Employment Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into by and between HERITAGE COMMERCE CORP, a California bank holding company (the “Company”), HERITAGE BANK OF COMMERCE, a California banking corporation (the “Bank”), and CHRIS EDMONDS-WATERS, an individual (the “Executive”) as of April 30, 2024 (the “Effective Date”). This Agreement supersedes any previous employment agreements or other arrangements or understandings between the parties regarding Executive’s employment.