Leading in a Shifting Banking Landscape

About this episode

Jim discusses leadership in the evolving banking landscape with Steve Davis, the new Michigan region president for Fifth Third and Comerica.

Jim is joined by Steve Davis, recently named Michigan region president for the combined Fifth Third and Comerica operations. He’s stepping into this role at a moment of real change – leading through a major integration while the banking industry itself continues to evolve. We talk about what it takes to lead in that kind of environment, what this transition means for Michigan businesses, and how the role of regional banks is shifting in today’s economy.

People in this episode

Host: Jim

Guest: Steve Davis

Topics covered

• banking industry
• leadership
• regional banks
• business integration
• economic change

Keywords

• banking
• leadership
• Michigan
• Fifth Third
• Comerica
• business transition
• regional banks

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fifth Third, Comerica

Places: Michigan

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