01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed September 10, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (HBAN) filed a Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 10, 2026, disclosing a leadership change and related compensation actions under Item 5.02.
The Board of Directors unanimously appointed Brantley J. Standridge as President of the Company, effective September 8, 2026, and as President of its wholly owned subsidiary, The Huntington National Bank. He succeeds Stephen D.
Steinour in the President role, while Steinour continues as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank. Standridge, 50, has served as Senior Executive Vice President and President of Consumer and Regional Banking since April 2023, and previously held Senior Executive Vice President of Consumer and Business Banking from April 2022 through March 2023. Before joining Huntington, he was Chief Retail Community Banking Officer at Truist Financial Corporation from December 2019, and earlier served as President of Community Bank Retail and Consumer Finance Businesses at BB&T Corporation starting October 2018.
The Joint Human Resources and Compensation Committee approved compensation increases for Standridge effective September 15, 2026: annualized base salary rising from $850,000 to $1,000,000,a annual incentive plan target rising from $1,487,500 to $1,850,000 (pro-rated for his time as President during 2026), and long-term incentive plan target rising from $2,762,500 to $4,650,000. The filing includes only the Cover Page Interactive Data File as an exhibit.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Brantley J. Standridge appointed President of Huntington Bancshares and The Huntington National Bank, effective September 8, 2026, board approval dated September 3, 2026
- Stephen D. Steinour relinquishes the President role but remains Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and CEO of the Bank
- Standridge previously served as Senior Executive Vice President and President of Consumer and Regional Banking since April 2023
- Annualized base salary increased from $850,000 to $1,000,000, effective September 15, 2026
- Annual incentive plan target increased from $1,487,500 to $1,850,000, pro-rated for 2026 service as President
- Long-term incentive plan target increased from $2,762,500 to $4,650,000
- Standridge's prior experience includes roles at Truist Financial Corporation and BB&T Corporation
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the new President of Huntington Bancshares and when did the appointment take effect?
Brantley J. Standridge was unanimously appointed President by the Board of Directors on September 3, 2026, effective September 8, 2026. He also serves as President of The Huntington National Bank.
Does Stephen D. Steinour remain with the company?
Yes. Stephen D. Steinour continues as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and as Chief Executive Officer of the Bank. He transferred only the President role to Standridge.
What is Standridge's background?
Standridge, 50, has been Senior Executive Vice President and President of Consumer and Regional Banking at Huntington since April 2023. Before that he was Senior Executive Vice President of Consumer and Business Banking at Huntington from April 2022 to March 2023, and Chief Retail Community Banking Officer at Truist Financial Corporation from December 2019. He earlier served as President of Community Bank Retail and Consumer Finance Businesses at BB&T Corporation from October 2018.
How is Standridge's compensation changing with the promotion?
Effective September 15, 2026, his annualized base salary increases from $850,000 to $1,000,000, his annual incentive plan target increases from $1,487,500 to $1,850,000 (pro-rated for 2026 service as President), and his long-term incentive plan target increases from $2,762,500 to $4,650,000.
Does the filing report any financial results or other material events?
No. This filing reports only the executive appointment and related compensation actions. The only exhibit listed is the Cover Page Interactive Data File (Exhibit 104).
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