COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 18,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwest Bank, a prominent
regional financial services company, is pleased to announce the
appointment of Urich Bowers as its
new chief consumer banking and strategy officer and member of the
bank's executive leadership team. Bowers, a seasoned banking
executive with an impressive track record, succeeds John Golding, who recently departed the bank to
pursue new opportunities. This strategic appointment represents a
significant enhancement in leadership and underscores Northwest
Bank's dedication to transforming its Retail strategy and
accelerating growth in the highly competitive consumer banking
sector.
Urich Bowers brings nearly 25
years of experience in the banking industry to his new role at
Northwest Bank. He joins the bank from PNC Financial Services
Group, where he most recently served as Head of Consumer Products,
Strategy and Innovation. In this position, Bowers oversaw a
portfolio of consumer households with more than $200B in deposits, leading a team responsible for
PNC's consumer checking, savings, time deposits, Virtual Wallet®
and digital experiences. Notably, he holds several patents for the
development of PNC's innovative Low Cash Mode® product, a digital
experience designed to help consumers manage cash shortfalls and
avoid overdraft fees.
Throughout his tenure at PNC, Bowers held various leadership
roles, including Head of Retail Savings, Liquidity and Fee
Businesses; Chief Financial Officer -- Retail Banking; Chief
Financial Officer -- Asset Management Group; SVP, Competitive
Analysis and Planning, as well as positions in performance
measurement, strategic planning, corporate marketing and e-commerce
and affinity businesses.
"We are thrilled to welcome Urich
Bowers to the Northwest Bank team," said Louis J. Torchio, President and CEO of Northwest
Bank. "His extensive experience, proven track record and innovative
approach to consumer banking will be invaluable as we continue to
evolve our retail strategy and deliver exceptional services to our
customers. We are confident that Urich's leadership will drive
growth and success in our consumer banking division."
Bowers will oversee Northwest Bank's Consumer Bank division
consisting of approximately 1,100 employees. This division is
comprised of the bank's network of 131 financial centers across
Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio and Indiana; Northwest Investment Services; trust
division; retail operations, contact center and other core
functions.
Urich Bowers, a Pittsburgh native, earned both his bachelor's
degree and Master of Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh. He will be based in
Northwest Bank's Columbus
headquarters.
As Northwest Bank bids farewell to John
Golding and expresses gratitude for his contributions, the
institution eagerly welcomes Urich
Bowers to its leadership team. With Bowers at the helm of
its Consumer Banking division, Northwest Bank is poised to redefine
its retail strategy, foster innovation and achieve new heights of
success in the ever-evolving financial services landscape.
"I am excited to join Northwest Bank and contribute to the
growth and success of the organization," said Urich Bowers. "I look forward to working with
the talented team at Northwest Bank to deliver innovative and
customer-centric solutions that meet the evolving needs of our
customers."
About Northwest
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Northwest Bancshares, Inc. is
the bank holding company of Northwest Bank. Founded in 1896 and
headquartered in Warren,
Pennsylvania, Northwest Bank is a full-service financial
institution offering a complete line of business and personal
banking products, as well as treasury management solutions and
wealth management services. Northwest currently operates 131
full-service financial centers and eight free standing
drive-through facilities in Pennsylvania, New
York, Ohio and Indiana. Northwest Bancshares, Inc.'s common
stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market ("NWBI").
Additional information regarding Northwest Bancshares, Inc. and
Northwest Bank can be accessed on-line at www.northwest.com.
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