Fifth Third Bank, National Association, Names Scott Daigle as North Florida President, Cary Putrino as Region Chairman

TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fifth Third Bank, National Association, (Nasdaq: FITB) has announced Scott Daigle as North Florida region president. Daigle succeeds Cary Putrino, who has transitioned into a new role as region chairman in North Florida. Putrino will focus on business development, special projects and brand ambassadorship.

“Cary has exemplified what strong regional leadership looks like—building trusted relationships, fostering deep community engagement and consistently prioritizing client success,” said Tom Partridge, group regional president. “As he transitions to new responsibilities, Cary has been instrumental in helping identify Scott as a strong leader who will elevate our impact across North Florida.”

As North Florida region president, Daigle oversees the strategic direction and growth of Fifth Third’s commercial banking, wealth and asset management and commercial payments businesses across key markets including Tampa Bay, Sarasota, Orlando, North Central Florida and Jacksonville.

“I am honored to step into this role and collaborate with our talented team to continue advancing our growth strategy and delivering exceptional service to our clients. Together, we will remain focused on supporting the financial goals of our customers and making a meaningful impact in the North Florida region,” said Daigle.

With 30 years of banking and commercial lending experience, Daigle has held various leadership positions and has extensive experience in advising companies with expansion, acquisitions and general working capital needs. Prior to joining Fifth Third, he served as the North Florida commercial market president at TD Bank.

Daigle holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Radford University and serves on the executive board of the Tampa Bay Chamber and the board of Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside.

“Scott brings a wealth of experience in leading high-performing teams and serving clients with excellence,” said Partridge. “His leadership, insight and energy will be instrumental to accelerate our growth across the region.”

Fifth Third has 97 full-service banking centers and nearly 700 employees across North Florida. In March of this year, J.D. Power named Fifth Third Bank No. 1 for Retail Banking Customer Satisfaction in Florida for the second year in a row as part of its 2025 U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction Study^SM. The Study also noted that customers rated Fifth Third No. 1 for account offerings and value.

About Fifth Third

Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it’s one that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of tech-driven innovation, dedicated people and focused community impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been named among Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies^® for several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust.

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