Huntington Bancshares appointed Brantley J. Standridge president effective September 8 and lifted his long-term incentive target to $4,650,000. The change separates the president role from Stephen D. Steinour’s continuing chairman and chief executive positions while setting higher annual salary and incentive targets for Standridge.

Key Highlights

  • Brantley J. Standridge becomes president of Huntington Bancshares and The Huntington National Bank effective September 8.
  • Stephen D. Steinour continues as chairman and chief executive officer of Huntington Bancshares and chief executive officer of the bank.
  • Standridge’s annual incentive target rises to $1,850,000, while his long-term incentive target reaches $4,650,000.

Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (NASDAQ: HBAN) appointed Brantley J. Standridge president effective September 8. In connection with the appointment, his annualized base salary increased from $850,000 to $1,000,000 effective September 15. Standridge also becomes president of The Huntington National Bank, while Stephen D. Steinour retains his chairman and chief executive roles.

Standridge Takes President Role

The board unanimously appointed Standridge on September 3. He assumed the position from Steinour, who remains chairman and chief executive officer of Huntington Bancshares and chief executive officer of The Huntington National Bank. Before joining Huntington, Standridge held Leadership positions at Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) and BB&T Corporation.

Higher Incentive Targets Approved

Standridge’s annual incentive plan target increases from $1,487,500 to $1,850,000, prorated for the period he serves as president during 2026. His long-term incentive plan target rises from $2,762,500 to $4,650,000.