Huntington Bancshares Appoints Brantley J. Standridge as President
HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES INC /MD/
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Filing Summary
Huntington Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ: HBAN) Item 5.02: Officer Appointment & Compensation Update
• Executive: Brantley J. Standridge • New Role: President of Huntington Bancshares Inc. & The Huntington National Bank (effective Sept 8, 2026) • Predecessor: Stephen D. Steinour (retains Chairman & CEO titles) • Compensation Package (Effective Sept 15, 2026):
- Base Salary: Increased to $1,000,000 (from $850,000)
- Annual Incentive Target: Increased to $1,850,000 (from $1,487,500, pro-rated)
- Long-Term Incentive Target: Increased to $4,650,000 (from $2,762,500)
Comprehensive Analysis
Executive Appointment Overview
On September 3, 2026, the Board of Directors of Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (NASDAQ: HBAN) unanimously appointed Brantley J. Standridge as President of the Company and its principal subsidiary, The Huntington National Bank, effective September 8, 2026.
Mr. Standridge succeeds Stephen D. Steinour, who will remain as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and CEO of the Bank.
Executive Background
- Age: 50
- Previous Role at Huntington: Senior Executive Vice President and President of Consumer and Regional Banking (since April 2023); previously SEVP of Consumer and Business Banking (April 2022 – March 2023).
- Prior Experience: Chief Retail Community Banking Officer at Truist Financial Corporation; President of Community Bank Retail and Consumer Finance Businesses at BB&T Corporation.
Revised Compensation Terms (Effective September 15, 2026)
In connection with the promotion, the Joint Human Resources and Compensation Committee approved the following adjustments:
- Annualized Base Salary: Increased from $850,000 to $1,000,000.
- Annual Incentive Plan Target: Increased from $1,487,500 to $1,850,000 (pro-rated for time served as President in 2026).
- Long-Term Incentive Plan Target: Increased from $2,762,500 to $4,650,000.
Significance & Market Impact
This move represents an orderly internal succession progression, formalizing executive leadership distribution under CEO Stephen D. Steinour.
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