Ward will be responsible for treasury
solutions, merchant services and commercial card solutions
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 1, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) today
announced J. Christopher Ward has
been hired to lead its Wholesale Payments business including
treasury solutions, merchant services and commercial card
solutions.
Ward will be responsible for developing and delivering
comprehensive and integrated payment capabilities for Truist's
business clients, reporting to Chief Consumer Finance and Payments
Officer Michael Maguire.
"Truist is committed to providing distinctive, secure and
successful experiences for our clients," said Maguire. "We are
thrilled to add Chris' deep subject matter expertise and strong
track record of innovation and leadership to Truist Wholesale
Payments."
Ward brings more than 30 years of payments experience including
leadership roles in product management, strategy, sales, technology
and operations. Prior to joining Truist, Ward spent 10 years at PNC
where he most recently served as executive vice president and head
of data, digital and innovation for treasury management.
"I'm excited to join Truist and even more excited about Truist's
commitment to investments in payments," said Ward. "Payments will
play an increasingly critical role in the future of banking, and I
look forward to leading Truist Wholesale Payments and driving
innovation and transformation for our clients."
About Truist
Truist Financial Corporation is a
purpose-driven financial services company committed to inspiring
and building better lives and communities. Truist has leading
market share in many high-growth markets in the country. The
company offers a wide range of services including retail, small
business and commercial banking; asset management; capital markets;
commercial real estate; corporate and institutional banking;
insurance; mortgage; payments; specialized lending; and wealth
management. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Truist is a top 10 U.S.
commercial bank with total assets of $545 billion as
of June 30, 2022. Truist Bank, Member FDIC. Learn more
at Truist.com.
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