WesBanco, Inc. (Nasdaq: WSBC), a diversified, multi-state bank holding company, has announced the appointment of Kimberly Griffith as Senior Executive Vice President and Group Head of Human Resources and Facilities.
Griffith, a seasoned HR leader with more than 20 years of experience, had been serving in this position as an interim basis during Anthony Pietranton’s extended leave of absence, ensuring continuity and strong leadership. In this position, she will now permanently oversee the advancement of human resources and facilities management, while also driving talent and recruitment initiatives to support WesBanco’s business growth strategies and improve 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 CEO of 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 aim in providing excellence for our customers, communities, shareholders, and teams, I am confident that her vision and commitment will continue to advance our company strategy and ensure WesBanco’s position as a top employer and industry leader.”
Griffith expressed gratitude for the opportunity to continue working in this position. “I am honored to step into this role and build on the strong foundation laid by my predecessor and mentor, Tony Pietranton,” Griffith told me. “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 an experienced 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 joined WesBanco in 2006, she has played a crucial role in growing the workforce to approximately 2,300 team members. She has led the HR effort through multiple mergers and acquisitions, implemented more efficient HR processes, and formed the company’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council.
Griffith holds a Bachelor of Arts in industrial psychology from West Virginia University and a Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) certification. She is also a board member of the Youth Services System of Upper Ohio Valley and a member of Leadership West Virginia.
About WesBanco, Inc.
WesBanco, Inc., founded in 1870, is a diverse and balanced financial services company that combines large bank capabilities with a community bank feel. Our distinct long-term growth strategies are based on unique sustainable advantages, allowing us to span six states with a significant market share. WesBanco Bank, Inc., the company’s banking subsidiary, operates more than 190 financial centers across Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Our customer-centric service culture, which is based on our ‘Better Banking Pledge’, is focused on developing long-term relationships by pledging to meet all personal and business customer’s 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 for more such news, follow EvolveBPM on Facebook, LinkedIn and X, formerly Twitter.
