Bennett Named Executive Director of External Affairs at First Citizens Bank
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RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- First Citizens Bank announced today the appointment of James Bennett as executive director of External Affairs.
In this newly created position, Bennett, a seasoned First Citizens banker, is now responsible for nationwide community engagement as well as strengthening relationships with state and federal government officials, members of Congress, trade groups and other public policy stakeholders. His new position was effective Jan. 1, 2024. He reports to Chairman and CEO Frank B. Holding, Jr.
"We are glad to have James' leadership in this significant, new role at our organization," Holding said. "As First Citizens continues to grow, it's important that we remain a valuable partner to policy and regulatory leaders as part of our ongoing work together to ensure the strength and effectiveness of the
From 2015 to 2023, Bennett served as Mid-South area executive at First Citizens, overseeing commercial, business and retail banking efforts, and leading market development efforts in the
Prior to his duties as Mid-South area executive, from 2002 to 2015, Bennett was executive vice president and director of public affairs for First Citizens Bank –
In 2000, Bennett was named chief executive officer at South Carolina Community Bank (now Optus Bank),
In addition to working closely with elected officials and the South Carolina Bankers Association, he was appointed by the governor of
Bennett grew up in
Kevin Lindler, a former regional banking executive for First Citizens in
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