Huntington Bancshares Names Brant Standridge President
Standridge takes charge of revenue operations as Steve Steinour remains chief executive, according to company disclosures.
Huntington Bancshares Incorporated announced in a Sept. 8, 2026, news release that Brant Standridge has been appointed president of the bank holding company and The Huntington National Bank, effective immediately 1. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Huntington operates as a $284 billion asset regional bank holding company 1.
Standridge assumes oversight of all revenue-generating operations across the bank and reports to Steve Steinour, who plans to continue as chairman and chief executive officer for several more years to focus on strategy and execution 1. The release did not state a retirement date for Steinour. Standridge previously served as president of consumer and business banking after joining Huntington in April 2022 1.
In a Form 8-K filing published on Sept. 10, 2026 2, Huntington disclosed that its board of directors unanimously appointed Standridge on Sept. 3 2. The filing also detailed executive compensation adjustments effective Sept. 15 2, raising Standridge's annualized base salary from $850,000 to $1 million 2. His annual incentive plan target increased from $1,487,500 to $1,850,000 pro-rated for 2026 2, and his long-term incentive plan target rose from $2,762,500 to $4,650,000 2.
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Huntington Names Brant Standridge President
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Huntington Bancshares Incorporated announced in a Sept. 8, 2026, news release that Brant Standridge has been appointed president of the bank holding company and The Huntington National Bank, effective immediately .
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Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (Nasdaq: HBAN) ("Huntington") today announced that Brant Standridge has been appointed President of Huntington Bancshares Incorporated and its subsidiary, The Huntington National Bank, effective immediately.
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Huntington operates as a $284 billion asset regional bank holding company .
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Huntington Bancshares Incorporated is a $284 billion asset regional bank holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
Standridge assumes oversight of all revenue-generating operations across the bank and reports to Steve Steinour, who plans to continue as chairman and chief executive officer for several more years to focus on strategy and execution .
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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.
Standridge previously served as president of consumer and business banking after joining Huntington in April 2022 .
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Standridge has served as President of Consumer & Business Banking since joining Huntington in April 2022.
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In a Form 8-K filing published on Sept. 10, 2026 , Huntington disclosed that its board of directors unanimously appointed Standridge on Sept. 3 .
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Published on September 10, 2026
In a Form 8-K filing published on Sept. 10, 2026 , Huntington disclosed that its board of directors unanimously appointed Standridge on Sept. 3 .
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On September 3, 2026, the Board of Directors of Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (the “Company”) unanimously appointed Brantley J. Standridge to serve as President of the Company, effective as of September 8, 2026.
The filing also detailed executive compensation adjustments effective Sept. 15 , raising Standridge's annualized base salary from $850,000 to $1 million .
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effective September 15, 2026:
The filing also detailed executive compensation adjustments effective Sept. 15 , raising Standridge's annualized base salary from $850,000 to $1 million .
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Annualized base salary increase from $850,000 to $1,000,000;
His annual incentive plan target increased from $1,487,500 to $1,850,000 pro-rated for 2026 , and his long-term incentive plan target rose from $2,762,500 to $4,650,000 .
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Annual incentive plan target increase from $1,487,500 to $1,850,000 pro-rated for the time that Mr. Standridge serves as President during 2026;
His annual incentive plan target increased from $1,487,500 to $1,850,000 pro-rated for 2026 , and his long-term incentive plan target rose from $2,762,500 to $4,650,000 .
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Long-term incentive plan target increase from $2,762,500 to $4,650,000.