CINCINNATI—Fifth Third Bank (NYSE: FITB) is pleased to announce that 20 of its female leaders have been named 2026 Most Powerful Women in Banking honorees by American Banker. The annual lists highlight standout accomplishments of female executives in banking and finance, and the Bank’s 2026 honorees are:
Most Powerful Women in Banking
- Bridgit Chayt, EVP, Head of Commercial Payments and Treasury Management
Most Powerful Team in Banking
Enterprise leaders
- Megan Burkhart, EVP, Head of Integration (Chief Human Resources Officer effective Oct. 1)
- Bridgit Chayt, EVP, Head of Commercial Payments and Treasury Management
- Liz Osborne, EVP, Chief Audit Executive
- Nancy Pinckney, EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer (Advisor effective Oct. 1)
- Melissa Stevens, EVP, Chief Marketing Officer
Full team
- Liz Andrews-Bock, SVP, Senior Director of Software Engineering
- Keri Beach, EVP, Head of Commercial Credit Delivery
- Holly Flowers, SVP, Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
- Sarai Green, SVP, Senior Director, WA&M Front Line Risk & Operational Excellence
- Liz Jukic, SVP, Head of Enterprise Program Management Office
- Carrie Lichter, SVP, Head of Enterprise and Non-Financial Risk
- Jodi Melton, SVP, Director, Consumer Banking Sales & Service Effectiveness
- Phenise Poole, SVP, Deputy General Counsel
- Mary Ellen Reilly, SVP, Managing Director of Fiduciary Services
- Andrea Schaefer, SVP, Director, Human Capital Business Controls & Strategic Projects
- Jennifer Hendricks Sullivan, SVP, Chief Communications Officer
- Janelle Tucker, SVP, Director, Customer Experience
- DeeDee Wiele, SVP, Director of Strategy & Relationship Management
- Sallie Willingham, SVP, Bancorp Controller
Most Powerful Women in Banking: Next
- Karen Arrabal, SVP, Director of Financial Crimes Investigations
“Twenty of our colleagues were named to American Banker's Most Powerful Women 2026 lists,” said Tim Spence, chairman, CEO and president of Fifth Third. “These leaders have helped shape our company through a period of significant growth and change while delivering for customers, teammates and communities. They lead with excellence, earn trust and represent the very best of our industry. On behalf of the Bank, congratulations to each of them.”
For more than 20 years, American Banker has recognized the leading women in banking. Through a rigorous nomination process, the publication selects and recognizes top-performing female executives in banking. Awardees, executives and emerging trailblazers will convene for American Banker’s Most Powerful Women in Banking Conference Oct. 20-21, with marquee events honoring award winners.
About Fifth Third
Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it’s one that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of tech-driven innovation, dedicated people and focused community impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been named among Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® for several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust.
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