Huntington Bancshares Inc. Appoints Brantley Standridge as President

What Happened

• Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (HBAN) filed an 8-K reporting that on September 3, 2026 its Board unanimously appointed Brantley J. Standridge (age 50) as President of the Company and of its bank subsidiary, The Huntington National Bank, effective September 8, 2026. Stephen D. Steinour will remain Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and CEO of the Bank. The filing was dated September 10, 2026.

Key Details

• Appointment effective: September 8, 2026; filing date: September 10, 2026.
• Compensation changes effective September 15, 2026: annual base salary increased from $850,000 to $1,000,000.
• Annual incentive target raised from $1,487,500 to $1,850,000 (will be pro‑rated for 2026 based on time served as President).
• Long‑term incentive target increased from $2,762,500 to $4,650,000.
• Background: Standridge has been Senior EVP and President of Consumer and Regional Banking at Huntington since April 2023; previously held senior retail banking roles at Truist (post‑merger) and BB&T.

Why It Matters

• This is a senior leadership promotion that clarifies Huntington’s management structure: Steinour remains CEO/Chair while Standridge assumes day‑to‑day President responsibilities.
• The pay increases signal the company’s investment in Standridge’s role and responsibilities; the higher short‑ and long‑term incentive targets could align his compensation with company performance goals.
• For investors, the change is operational/management news rather than a financial results disclosure; it may be relevant to assessments of leadership continuity, succession planning, and executive incentives.