LEXINGTON, Ky., Dec. 15,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WesBanco, Inc.
(Nasdaq:WSBC), a diversified, multi-state bank holding company,
announced today that its banking subsidiary, WesBanco Bank, Inc.,
has promoted Abdul Muhammad as its
Central Kentucky Market President while maintaining his current
responsibilities as Regional Sales Manager of its Central Kentucky and Southern Indiana markets. In his new
role, Mr. Muhammad will lead and execute the strategic direction of
the market, as well as directly manage all residential
lending-related activities.
WesBanco Promotes Abdul Muhammad as Market
President and Regional Sales Manager
"We are pleased to announce Abdul as our new Market President,"
said Todd F. Clossin, President and
Chief Executive Officer of WesBanco. "In addition to being a
key contributor to the success of our residential lending business,
Abdul has shown the ability to build relationships throughout the
company and the community. He was a key contributor in the
development of WesBanco's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council
and was selected to serve on the Federal Reserve Bank of
Cleveland's Equity and Inclusion
Advisory Council. His strong experience, knowledge, and track
record in strategic leadership and customer collaboration will be
an enormous contribution to our Central
Kentucky market."
Mr. Clossin continued, "For more than 150 years, our commitment
to serving our neighbors and their businesses has never wavered,
and our success is due to the outstanding efforts of our employees
and market leaders. Their efforts allowed us to be recognized
as the only midsize bank in the country to receive top ten honors
for both employee satisfaction and financial success, as well as
being named one of America's most trusted companies."
Mr. Muhammad, a Lexington
resident, has more than 25 years of banking, finance, and sales
experience and a proven track record of consistently leading
significant business growth and the development of high performing
teams. He is a highly effective leader who builds solid
relationships and inspires trust, support, and enthusiasm with
clients, teams, and community leaders. In addition to being
one of eight council members on the Cleveland Fed's Advisory
council providing advice, strategic counsel, and feedback aimed at
improving diversity, equity, inclusion, and opportunity at the
Cleveland Fed and the region it serves, Abdul is heavily involved
in the community. He currently serves on the boards of the
Fayette County Local Development and Urban
League of Lexington-Fayette
County, is Vice President of the Kentucky Mortgage Bankers
Association, and is Board Chair of the Historic Courthouse General
Partner Board. Mr. Muhammad's office is located in WesBanco's
financial center on Vine Street in Lexington, KY.
About WesBanco,
Inc.
Founded in 1870, WesBanco, Inc. (www.wesbanco.com) is a
diversified and balanced financial services company that delivers
large bank capabilities with a community bank feel. Our
distinct long-term growth strategies are built upon unique
sustainable advantages permitting us to span six states with
meaningful market share. Built upon our 'Better Banking
Pledge', our customer-centric service culture is focused on growing
long-term relationships by pledging to serve all personal and
business customer needs efficiently and effectively.
Furthermore, our strong financial performance and employee focus
has earned us recognition by Forbes as both one of America's Best
Banks and Best Midsize Employers – the only midsize bank making the
top ten of both rankings. In addition to a full range of
online and mobile banking options and a full-suite of commercial
products and services, WesBanco provides trust, wealth management,
securities brokerage, and private banking services through our
century-old Trust and Investment Services department, with
approximately $4.6 billion of assets
under management (as of September 30,
2022). WesBanco's banking subsidiary, WesBanco Bank, Inc.,
operates 194 financial centers in the states of Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
Additionally, WesBanco operates an insurance agency, WesBanco
Insurance Services, Inc., and a full-service broker/dealer,
WesBanco Securities, Inc.
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