Huntington promotes Brant Standridge to president

Huntington Bancshares Inc. has appointed Brant Standridge as president of the company and its subsidiary, The Huntington National Bank. The promotion, announced Tuesday, follows a multiyear succession planning process conducted by Huntington’s board of directors, chairman and CEO Steve Steinour, and outside advisers. Standridge will oversee all of Huntington’s revenue-generating businesses and report to Steinour, who plans to remain chairman and CEO for several more years. Steinour will continue to focus on the company’s 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 in a statement. “In this expanded role, he will be responsible for the continued revenue growth and performance of the bank.” Standridge joined Huntington in April 2022 as president of consumer and business banking. He oversaw the bank’s consumer, private and business banking operations, including branch banking, business banking, community development, consumer finance, insurance, regional banking and wealth management, as well as corporate marketing. He also established and l...