First National Bank appoints Regional Market Executive for South Carolina

First National Bank, the largest subsidiary of F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB), announced that it has hired Leonard “Len” L. Hutchison, III, as Regional Market Executive and President of the Bank’s Charleston and South Carolina markets.

In his new role, Hutchison is responsible for leading the development and execution of FNB’s Corporate Banking strategy in the metropolitan Charleston area and South Carolina. He also oversees the integration of FNB’s cross-functional business model in the region, which is based on collaboration between business units and designed to deliver a seamless client experience.

Hutchison brings nearly 40 years of financial services experience to FNB, having recently served as Market President for Wells Fargo. There, he oversaw all business banking activity along the South Carolina coastal region. Hutchison received his Master of Business Administration degree from The Citadel and Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management degree from Clemson University. A longtime resident of Mount Pleasant, SC, he maintains deep ties in the community, serving on local boards such as the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, Trident CEO Council, Trident Technical College Foundation, Southeastern Wildlife Exposition and Junior League of Charleston Advisory Board.

FNB entered South Carolina through its acquisition of Yadkin Financial in 2017 and announced its retail, commercial and wealth management expansion in Charleston and the surrounding area in June 2018.