WHEELING, W.Va., July 8, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- WesBanco, Inc. (Nasdaq: WSBC), a diversified,
multi-state bank holding company, announced today the appointment
of Kimberly Griffith as Senior
Executive Vice President and Group Head, Human Resources and
Facilities.
Griffith, a WesBanco veteran, most recently served in this role
on an interim basis during Anthony
Pietranton's extended leave of absence, ensuring continuity
and strong leadership. In this permanent role, she will continue to
advance the highest standards of human resources and facilities
management and drive talent and recruitment initiatives that
support business growth strategies and enhanced employee
experience.
"At WesBanco, we recognize that our people are our greatest
asset, and we are committed to investing in them," said
Jeff Jackson, President and Chief
Executive Officer, WesBanco. "Kim's leadership and dedication to
building a high-performance workforce and fostering a positive work
culture have been instrumental in our growth and success over the
past two decades. As we seek to deliver excellence for our
customers, communities, shareholders and teams, I am confident her
vision and commitment will continue to advance our company strategy
and ensure WesBanco remains a top employer and a leader in our
industry."
"I am honored to step into this role and build on the strong
foundation laid by my predecessor and mentor, Tony Pietranton," said Griffith. "Across our
markets, our people make the difference, so it is with a deep sense
of responsibility and commitment that I carry forward his legacy,
striving to continually enhance our workplace culture and support
our talented team in achieving our shared goals."
Griffith is a seasoned HR leader with more than 20 years of
experience and a proven record of success in developing and
executing HR initiatives across all bank business lines and
functions. Since joining WesBanco in 2006, she has been
instrumental in growing the workforce to approximately 2,300 team
members, leading the HR effort through multiple mergers and
acquisitions, implementing more efficient HR processes and forming
the company's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council.
Griffith holds a Bachelor of Arts in industrial psychology with
a minor in business from West Virginia
University and a Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR)
certification. She is a board member of the Youth Services System
of Upper Ohio Valley and a member of Leadership West Virginia.
About WesBanco, Inc.
Founded in 1870, WesBanco, Inc.
is a diversified and balanced financial services company that
delivers large bank capabilities with a community bank feel. Our
distinct long-term growth strategies are built upon unique
sustainable advantages permitting us to span six states with
meaningful market share. The company's banking subsidiary, WesBanco
Bank, Inc., operates more than 190 financial centers in the states
of Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Built upon our 'Better Banking
Pledge', our customer-centric service culture is focused on growing
long-term relationships by pledging to serve all personal and
business customer needs efficiently and effectively. In addition to
a full range of online and mobile banking options and a full-suite
of commercial products and services, the company provides trust,
wealth management, securities brokerage, and private banking
services through its century-old Trust and Investment Services
department, with approximately $5.6
billion of assets under management (as of March 31, 2024). The company also offers
insurance and brokerage services through its affiliates and
subsidiaries. Learn more at www.wesbanco.com and follow us on
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