GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Associated Banc-Corp has chosen its next leader.
The company has appointed Andrew J. Harmening president and CEO. He succeeds Philip B. Flynn, who is retiring.
Harmening comes to Associated from Huntington Bank, where he is senior executive vice president of consumer and business banking. At Huntington, he has led the bank’s digital and omni-channel strategy.
Harmening has also worked for Bank of the West, U.S. Bank and Fifth Third Bank.
Associated board chair Jay Williams said in a news release….
“We are delighted to welcome Andy Harmening to Associated as our new president and CEO, and to our Board as a director.” Andy is a highly regarded banking leader with a track record of driving profitable growth and operational excellence, improving customers’ experience and spearheading innovative digital products. With more than 25 years as a consumer, small business and commercial banker, he brings valuable expertise in digital transformation that will help drive Associated’s profitable growth trajectory.”
In his own news release Harmening said he’s ready to go to work…
“I am honored to become the president and CEO of this outstanding financial institution at a time when customer focus and nimble, digitally enabled execution has never been more important. Phil and the entire Associated team have laid the groundwork for a strong path forward, and I look forward to working with Phil to ensure a smooth transition and to accelerate Associated’s progress.”
Harmening is set to take over April 28th.
