COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 24,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Huntington National Bank
(Huntington) announced today the appointment of Donnell White as Chief Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion (DEI) Officer. White will join the bank's Executive
Leadership Team and oversee all DEI initiatives for the
company.
"We are excited to have Donnell lead Huntington's DEI efforts.
He brings rich experience and expertise to this role, and he has a
strong track-record of delivering results," said CEO Steve Steinour. "Huntington has long championed
diversity, equity, and inclusion. I look forward to working
together to build upon our strong culture and commitment to
DEI."
White previously served as Regional Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion Director for Huntington, where he spearheaded several
strategic initiatives that are important to the bank. In his new
role, he will lead Huntington's efforts to foster a culture of
inclusion, advocate for equity, cultivate a sense of belonging for
all colleagues across the company and ensure Huntington is a
leading employer in DEI.
"At Huntington, we are committed to creating a culture of
inclusion, where everyone feels that they belong. I know that
Donnell will bring passion to this role, while also ensuring
accountability to our colleagues and communities," said Chief HR
Officer, Raj Syal.
White is an active member in the community. He serves on the
board of the National Diversity Council and Wayne Metropolitan
Community Action Agency. In addition, White serves on the
Sustainability Leadership Council of Michigan, Grow Michigan Board of Managers,
Wayne State University President's
Community Advisory Group, and the Focus Hope Advisory Group. He is
Board Trustee for Michigan Children's Foundation, the Detroit
Symphony Orchestra, Detroit Public Safety Foundation, and the
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Foundation.
White earned his bachelor's degree in finance from Michigan State University. He is a Certified
Diversity Professional through the National Diversity Council and
The Ohio State University's
Fisher College of Business Executive
Program.
About Huntington
Huntington Bancshares Incorporated is
a $187 billion asset regional bank
holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1866, The
Huntington National Bank and its affiliates provide consumers,
small and middle‐market businesses, corporations, municipalities,
and other organizations with a comprehensive suite of banking,
payments, wealth management, and risk management products and
services. Huntington operates more than 1,000 branches in 11
states, with certain businesses operating in extended
geographies. Visit Huntington.com for more information.
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