Santander Bank Names David Harnisch Head of Commercial Banking

BOSTON, Dec. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Santander Bank today announced that it has named David Harnisch Head of Commercial Banking. Harnisch joined Santander in 2017 as the Head of Underwriting, Portfolio Management and Commercial Strategy, and will now be responsible for leading and growing its commercial banking division. Harnisch succeeds Robert Rubino, who recently left the bank.

"David has been instrumental in shaping our commercial banking strategy and in leading the transformation within the division that is now translating into sustainable growth and client impact," said Duke Dayal, President and CEO of Santander Bank. "His broad experience in client management, execution, underwriting and building and leading high-performing teams will help us continue to meet the needs of our clients and grow this business. I look forward to him leading the on-going transformation and momentum in the Commercial Bank."

Prior to joining Santander, Harnisch held a variety of leadership roles in the banking and finance industry, and was Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial Banking Underwriting and Portfolio Management at Citizens Financial Group. He holds a BA in Political Science from Boston College and an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business. 

In 2018, Santander has expanded its Commercial Banking coverage in the U.S. with new bankers in the Southeast, Midwest and Southwest regions of the country. Santander Bank has also added specialized banking, foreign corporate banking, technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) banking, and a family office practice to better serve the unique needs of its clients.

Santander Bank, N.A. is one of the country's largest retail and commercial banks and an active provider of capital, treasury management, risk management and international solutions to thousands of corporate and institutional clients across a wide variety of industries and geographies in the United States. Offering specialty groups of experienced bankers in Asset Based Lending, Government Banking, Auto Finance, Commercial Real Estate Banking, Commercial Equipment & Vehicle Financing, Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT), Healthcare, Transportation & Logistics, Food & Beverage and Consumer Retail, along with experts in Middle Market and Corporate & Investment Banking, Santander earns the loyalty of its commercial banking clients by offering services that help them manage their operating needs, maximize their working capital and grow their business domestically and internationally. The Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Madrid-based Banco Santander, S.A. SAN - one of the most respected banking groups in the world with more than 125 million customers in the U.S., Europe, and Latin America. It is overseen by Santander Holdings USA, Inc., Banco Santander's intermediate holding company in the U.S. For more information on Santander Bank, please visit www.santanderbank.com.

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