Former Tampa banker has a new role with Fifth Third
June 3, 2019 - Brian Lamb was named head of retail banking for Fifth Third Bank effective at the start of this month. Lamb previously headed wealth and asset management for Cincinnati, Ohio-based Fifth Third (Nasdaq: FITB). In his new position, Lamb is responsible for the bank's retail and securities line of business, which includes about $3.2 billion in revenue, 4 million consumer households and 10,000 employees. It makes up about 45 percent of the bank's revenue. "I’m excited about the opportunity to lead the continued growth and focus on this business for the bank," Lamb told the St. Pete Catalyst. Lamb was president of the bank's Tampa Bay region from 2011 to 2016 and is former chairman of the USF Board of Trustees. He currently serves on the State University System of Florida Board of Governors.