Bryan D. Preston serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Fifth Third Bancorp, a diversified financial services company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. In this critical role, he oversees all aspects of financial planning, reporting, capital management, treasury operations, and investor relations, ensuring the organization's financial health and strategic alignment amid evolving market dynamics. Preston's leadership has been instrumental in strengthening Fifth Third's balance sheet, optimizing capital deployment, and supporting initiatives that enhance profitability and shareholder returns. Preston joined Fifth Third in 2014 as Managing Director of Corporate Development, after serving as Senior Vice President and Treasurer at KeyCorp, where he managed liquidity, funding strategies, and interest rate risk. Prior to KeyCorp, he held treasury and finance roles at National City Bank, building a robust foundation in commercial banking and risk management. His rapid ascent at Fifth Third included promotions to Executive Vice President and Treasurer in 2017, and to CFO in 2020, during which he navigated the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, executed share repurchases, and advanced digital transformation efforts. With over 25 years of experience in financial services, Preston holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Miami University and an MBA from Case Western Reserve University. He is a Certified Public Accountant and has been recognized for his contributions to industry forums on topics like regulatory compliance and sustainable finance. Under his stewardship, Fifth Third has achieved strong credit ratings, expanded its commercial banking footprint, and positioned itself as a resilient leader in the Midwest and Southeast markets.