$211B Cincinnati bank names new Florida executive

Fifth Third Bank has named financial executive Marty McAndrew market president and commercial banking leader for Florida.

The position, according to a statement, is a “new statewide role designed to accelerate the bank’s commercial and middle market growth in both the North and South Florida regions.” McAndrew will lead the middle market banking teams throughout the state, focusing on talent cultivation, business development and the strategic expansion of Fifth Third’s commercial banking footprint in Florida, the bank says. 

McAndrew spent more than 20 years at Wells Fargo in Florida, serving in multiple sales and leadership roles. Most recently, he was commercial banking managing director and Florida market executive at BMO, the release states.

“Marty brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in Florida’s commercial banking landscape,” says Stephanie Green, Fifth Third Bank’s South Florida region president, in the statement. “His leadership will be instrumental in unifying and accelerating our growth strategy across both North and South Florida. I look forward to partnering with Marty as we continue to invest in our people, deepen our client relationships and deliver exceptional value across the state of Florida.”

McAndrew’s announcement comes a few weeks after Cincinnati-based Fifth Third named Scott Daigle North Florida region president, succeeding Cary Putrino, who transitioned into a new role as region chairman for North Florida. Daigle will oversee the strategic direction and growth of Fifth Third’s commercial banking, wealth and asset management and commercial payments businesses across the Tampa Bay, Central Florida and Jacksonville markets, while Putrino will be focused on business development, special projects and brand ambassadorship for the region.

Fifth Third has 187 full-service banking centers and more than 1,500 employees in Florida. Founded in 1858, the bank has $211.92 billion in assets.