Huntington Names Brant Standridge President
Huntington elevates Brant Standridge to president, putting him over all revenue-generating businesses while Steve Steinour remains CEO and chairman.
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Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) appointed Brant Standridge as President of Huntington Bancshares and The Huntington National Bank, effective immediately.
In this expanded role, he will oversee all of Huntington's revenue-generating businesses and report to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Steve Steinour, who plans to remain in his current roles for several more years and focus on company strategy and execution. The board and management describe the move as the outcome of a multi-year succession planning process involving third-party experts.
Standridge previously served as President of Consumer & Business Banking at Huntington and earlier held senior leadership roles at Truist and its predecessors.
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- Brant Standridge named President of both Huntington Bancshares and The Huntington National Bank, effective immediately
- New President will oversee all revenue-generating businesses, centralizing leadership of core operations
- Succession move follows a multi-year planning process by the board, CEO and outside experts
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In this expanded role, Standridge will oversee all of Huntington's revenue-generating businesses and report to Steve Steinour, who plans to continue as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Huntington Bancshares Incorporated for several more years. Steinour will remain focused on company strategy and execution.
"Brant is an exceptional leader with deep banking experience, strong operating discipline and a clear focus on delivering for customers and colleagues," Steinour said. "Since joining Huntington, he has played an important role in advancing our growth agenda and strengthening alignment across our businesses. He has been a strong champion of our culture and has helped reinforce the values and purpose of Huntington. In this expanded role, he will be responsible for the continued revenue growth and performance of the bank."
The appointment builds on Standridge's work establishing and leading Huntington's Growth Council, which brings together leaders from across Huntington's revenue-producing businesses to identify and capitalize on long-term growth opportunities. Standridge has also led all integration activity related to Veritex Community Bank and Cadence Bank, including the successful Cadence conversion, the largest in Huntington's history, helping springboard Huntington's growth across
"On behalf of the Board of Directors and all of my Huntington colleagues, I want to congratulate Brant on his new role and thank him for his many contributions to our growth and success over the years," added Steinour.
Standridge has served as President of Consumer & Business Banking since joining Huntington in April 2022. In that role, he oversaw Huntington's consumer, private and business banking units, including branch banking, business banking, community development, consumer finance, insurance, regional banking and wealth management businesses, in addition to all corporate marketing activities.
Prior to joining Huntington, Standridge served as Chief Retail Community Banking Officer at Truist. He assumed that position in December 2019, upon the closing of the merger between BB&T Corporation and SunTrust Banks, Inc. His previous roles at Truist and its predecessors include more than five years as a member of the executive leadership team, with responsibility for a variety of businesses, including retail banking, indirect auto finance, equipment finance, mortgage and commercial mortgage banking. He also served eight years as regional president in
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FAQ
What will Brant Standridge be responsible for in his new role at Huntington?
Brant Standridge will oversee all of Huntington's revenue-generating businesses and report to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Steve Steinour. The company said he will be responsible for the continued revenue growth and performance of the bank.
What recent roles has Brant Standridge held at Huntington?
Since April 2022, Standridge has served as President of Consumer & Business Banking, overseeing consumer, private and business banking units, including branch and business banking, community development, consumer finance, insurance, regional banking, wealth management, and all corporate marketing activities. He also established and led Huntington's Growth Council and led integration activity related to Veritex Community Bank and Cadence Bank, including the Cadence conversion.
What is Brant Standridge’s prior experience before joining Huntington?
Before Huntington, Standridge was Chief Retail Community Banking Officer at Truist, a role he assumed in December 2019 upon the closing of the merger between BB&T Corporation and SunTrust Banks. His previous roles at Truist and its predecessors included more than five years on the executive leadership team with responsibility for retail banking, indirect auto finance, equipment finance, mortgage and commercial mortgage banking, and eight years as regional president in Baltimore, Atlanta and Dallas.
Will Steve Steinour remain in his current leadership roles at Huntington?
Steve Steinour plans to continue as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Huntington Bancshares for several more years. He will remain focused on company strategy and execution while Standridge oversees revenue-generating businesses.