Andy Harmening '91 Joins Huntington Bancshares as Sr. Executive VP

March 24, 2017

Andy Harmening headshot Andy Harmening, a 1991 graduate of DePauw University, is joining Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (NASDAQ: HBAN) as senior executive vice president, consumer and business banking leader. He comes from Bank of the West, where he was vice chairman, consumer banking. He'll join Huntington in May.

"In his new role, Harmening will also assume responsibility for Huntington's Home Lending businesses and will be responsible for approximately 8,500 colleagues including the bank's branch delivery network of more than 1,000 branches across the bank's eight-state footprint," notes an announcement. "Harmening brings more than 25 years of experience across consumer, small business and commercial banking. Prior to joining Bank of the West in 2005, he spent nine years with U.S. Bank in a succession of increasingly broad roles within the Small Business and Commercial Banking divisions. He began his career with Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati."

"Andy is a widely respected leader with an impressive track record for driving strong results. I'm very pleased to welcome him to Huntington to lead our Consumer and Business Banking growth and outstanding customer service into the future," says Stephen D. Steinour, chairman, CEO and president of Huntington.

"In an industry experiencing change and disruption, Huntington has consistently remained at the forefront of customer service and preference," said Harmening. "This is an exciting time to join the company as it continues to evolve and distinguish its brand. I'm honored to join a bank that believes so strongly in doing right by and looking out for its customers and its communities."