Northwest Bancshares Announces Leadership Transition

Northwest Bancshares, Inc. has announced a leadership transition in its board of directors, effective 2026, with Timothy B. Fannin stepping down as Board Chair and Timothy M. Hunter succeeding him. Fannin joined the board in 2013 and has served as Non-Executive Chairman since 2022, while Hunter joined in 2015 and was appointed Vice Chair in 2023. Hunter brings extensive business experience to the role, having served as President and Chief Executive Officer of McInnes Rolled Rings and holding various board positions.

Key Takeaways:

• Timothy B. Fannin, who joined the board in 2013, is stepping down as Board Chair in 2026, and Timothy M. Hunter has been appointed to succeed him.
• Hunter has been a member of the board since 2015 and was appointed Vice Chair in 2023.
• Hunter brings over 20 years of business experience to the role, having served as President and Chief Executive Officer of McInnes Rolled Rings.
• Hunter holds various board positions, including past Chairman of the Manufacturer and Business Association and the Erie Community Foundation.
• Hunter is a CPA and graduated from Villanova University with a bachelor's in accounting.

Statistics:

• Northwest Bancshares operates 130 full-service financial centers and eleven free-standing drive-up facilities in Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, and Indiana.
• The company has a history dating back to 1896 and has grown to become a full-service financial institution offering a complete line of business and personal banking products.
• Northwest Bancshares' common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market ("NWBI").

Sources:

• "Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Announces Leadership Transition" (PRNewswire, May 12, 2025)
• About Northwest Bancshares, Inc. section of the press release ( variance in source format )
• Northwest Bancshares, Inc. official website link provided in the press release.