ServisFirst Bank has announced the addition of Sameer Singhal, President and CEO of CFD Research, to the ServisFirst Bank Huntsville Advisory Board, effective September 2025.

Singhal is the President and CEO of CFD Research, where he leads the company’s strategic vision and long-term growth. Since joining CFD Research in 2008, he held a variety of leadership roles before becoming CEO in 2016. Under his guidance, the company has continued to fulfill its mission of transforming cutting-edge R&D into real-world solutions that serve the needs of end users in defense, aerospace, energy, life sciences, and beyond.

Prior to CFD Research, Singhal spent seven years at Nitronec Corporation, a venture-backed semiconductor startup in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he helped guide early-stage technologies through to commercial product launch.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Sameer to our advisory board,” states Andy Kattos, Regional CEO of ServisFirst Bank Huntsville. “He brings a unique perspective from the government contracting industry and technology world, and his deep involvement in Huntsville’s business community makes him a fantastic addition to our team. We’re excited to collaborate with him as we continue growing in North Alabama.”

Singhal holds a Bachelor of Science from Georgia Tech and a Master of Science from Stanford University, both in Materials Science and Engineering. He is the author of more than 30 peer-reviewed publications and holds eight issued patents with another eight pending. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Singhal remains deeply engaged in the Huntsville business community, especially through his involvement in the local Chamber of Commerce, where he served as Board Chair in 2024, and the region’s GovCon ecosystem.