Zachary J. Wasserman is the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Executive Vice President at Huntington Bancshares, a role he has held since November 4, 2019. Before joining Huntington, he was the CFO for Visa in North America, where he contributed...
Zachary J. Wasserman is the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Executive Vice President at Huntington Bancshares, a role he has held since November 4, 2019. Before joining Huntington, he was the CFO for Visa in North America, where he contributed significantly to their financial strategies. His background also includes a significant position at American Express. Wasserman has a strong focus on improving the company's performance, which is reflected in Huntington's growth metrics under his leadership. For instance, the bank has increased its average core deposits and total loans consistently. In terms of compensation, his total earnings have seen a big jump, moving from about $1.6 million in 2019 to around $10.5 million in 2022, driven by performance-based incentives. Intriguingly, he actively participates in the company's stock market activities, selling shares worth millions while holding on to a significant number of shares, which underline his alignment with shareholder interests. Besides his professional accomplishments, Wasserman is also committed to enhancing workplace diversity and inclusion, showing that he values not just financial metrics, but also corporate responsibility.