Bradley D. Bender serves as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer at Truist Financial Corporation, a leading U.S. financial services company formed by the merger of BB&T and SunTrust. In this pivotal role, he oversees the enterprise risk management framework, directing strategies to mitigate credit, market, operational, liquidity, and compliance risks. Bender ensures Truist's adherence to evolving regulatory standards while supporting sustainable growth and strategic decision-making across the organization's $1.8 trillion asset base. With more than 25 years of experience in financial services risk management, Bender joined BB&T in 2006 as Executive Vice President and Head of Enterprise Risk Management. Previously, he held senior leadership positions at Bank of America and FleetBoston Financial, where he developed expertise in comprehensive risk assessment and governance. His tenure at BB&T saw him rise to Chief Enterprise Risk Officer, during which he implemented advanced risk analytics and fortified the company's resilience amid economic challenges. Bender's most notable achievement was leading risk integration during the 2019 BB&T-SunTrust merger, navigating complex regulatory hurdles to create a unified risk culture at Truist. Under his stewardship, the company has enhanced its risk oversight capabilities, earning accolades for strong governance and proactive risk mitigation. Bender remains dedicated to innovation in risk management, balancing prudent controls with business agility to drive long-term shareholder value.