BB&T Corporation Appoints Seven New Directors; Adding Four Seats, Three Members Retire

The Board of Directors of BB&T Corporation BBT announced today that it is matching the membership of the boards of BB&T and Branch Banking and Trust Company, BB&T's largest subsidiary. These moves will be effective Jan.1, 2013. "Matching the membership of our two boards will give BB&T more flexibility and is in line with the structure of many of our peer banks," said Kelly King, BB&T chairman and CEO. "In addition, both boards will benefit from the wealth of talent and experience provided by the new directors."