Huntington Bancshares has named John Augustine, a well-known investment strategist, as chief investment officer its Private Client Group, the firm announced today.

Huntington Bancshares has named John Augustine as chief investment officer within its Private Client Group.

Augustine will be responsible for the investment strategies and activities for the bank’s fiduciary businesses, reporting to Steve Short, director of The Huntington Trust.

Family Wealth Report has contacted the bank asking if the role is new or if he replaces anyone, but has yet to hear back. 

Augustine has nearly 30 years of experience in banking, portfolio management and market strategy. During the last 13 years, he served as chief economic and market strategist at Fifth Third Asset Management, alongside other key roles.

Before joining Fifth Third Bank, Augustine was with IDS Financial Services and Heritage Trust & Asset Management, and Star Bank in Ohio.

Huntington Bancshares Incorporated a $60 billion asset regional bank holding company headquartered in Columbus, OH.