Rising banking star, civic leader leaves region

One of the Tampa area's rising business and civic stars, Brian Lamb, an executive with Fifth Third Bank, is leaving the region.

Lamb was named to a new leadership position in Fifth Third's corporate headquarters in Cincinnati: chief corporate responsibility and reputation officer. He will report to Teresa Tanner, chief administrative officer, and oversee the bank's “civic commitments and reputation management,” according to a release.

“We are thrilled to name a leader with Brian's experience and track record to this newly created and key position at Fifth Third,” Tanner says in the statement. “He brings a high degree of personal passion in serving and collaborating with the community. Brian is an outstanding banker who has produced stellar results for both the bank and the community.”