American Banker Names Fifth Third Commercial Payments Leaders to Annual Most Powerful Women in Banking Lists

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fifth Third Bank (Nasdaq: FITB) is pleased to announce that Bridgit Chayt, head of commercial payments, has again been named to American Banker’s list of Most Powerful Women in Banking. Jessica Rohrkemper, director commercial payments and treasury management support services, has been named to the publication’s The Most Powerful Women in Banking NEXT list.

This marks the third consecutive year that Chayt has been honored on the Most Powerful Women in Banking list and Rohrkemper’s debut on the Most Powerful Women in Banking NEXT list. Awardees, executives and emerging trailblazers will convene for American Banker’s Most Powerful Women in Banking Conference Oct. 21-22, with marquee events honoring award winners.

"Bridgit and Jessie are driving transformative change in Commercial Payments,” said Tim Spence, chairman, CEO and president of Fifth Third. “Through bold leadership and a relentless focus on innovation, they are reshaping how businesses engage with the payments ecosystem. Their vision and execution continue to set new standards for the industry, making them truly deserving of this recognition."

Fifth Third is currently the sixth largest Commercial Payments provider by revenue. The Bank processed $17 trillion in payments volume in 2024 and enjoys top five market share in six payment categories, including: second in coin and currency revenue and retail lockbox remittances, third in wholesale lockbox remittances and total ACH originations, and fifth in account reconciliations*.

Fifth Third’s Commercial Payments Services offer innovative products and solutions to help clients achieve financial goals better, faster and with more control and efficiency. Recent strategic acquisitions—including Big Data Healthcare, Rize Money, Inc. and DTS Connex—have expanded the Bank’s payment technology solutions in healthcare, embedded finance and cash logistics software.

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.

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is a federally chartered institution. Fifth Third Bancorp is the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank, and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ® Global Select Market under the symbol "FITB." Investor information and press releases can be viewed at www.53.com.

* 2023 Cash Management Services Survey administered by EY.