NBT Bancorp of Norwich has annoucned that it’s CEO succession plan unainously approved by the board of directors in January – has been executed. Scott A. Kingsley has succeeded John H. Watt Junior as NBT’s 15th president and CEO. Kingsley was also elected to NBT’s Board of Directors. Watt will continue to serve on the Board and has been named Vice Chairman. NBT also announced the promotion of Joseph R. Stagliano to President of NBT Bank, N.A., the Company’s wholly-owned banking subsidiary, Annette L. Burns to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Shauna M. Hyle to Executive Vice President, Retail Community Banking.