Huntington Bank Taps BNY’s Senthil Kumar as New Chief Risk Officer
Event summary
- Senthil Kumar joins Huntington Bank as Chief Risk Officer on February 16, 2026, succeeding Helga Houston, who transitions to Senior Executive Advisor.
- Kumar brings 25 years of risk leadership experience, most recently as Chief Risk Officer at BNY.
- He previously held senior risk roles at Citigroup and Samba Financial Group.
- Kumar will report directly to CEO Steve Steinour and join the executive leadership team.
The big picture
Huntington Bank’s appointment of Senthil Kumar as Chief Risk Officer underscores its commitment to strengthening risk governance amid a period of growth. With $279 billion in assets and operations across 21 states, the move reflects broader industry trends toward robust risk management in regional banking. Kumar’s extensive experience in global risk leadership positions Huntington to navigate evolving regulatory and market challenges.
What we're watching
- Risk Management Evolution
- How Kumar’s experience at BNY and Citigroup will shape Huntington’s risk framework amid regulatory scrutiny.
- Strategic Growth Alignment
- Whether Kumar’s appointment signals Huntington’s focus on scaling risk capabilities during expansion.
- Leadership Dynamics
- The impact of Helga Houston’s transition to Senior Executive Advisor on strategic initiatives.
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