The Huntington National Bank CHRO Raj Syal to retire, successor announced

The Huntington National Bank has announced the appointment of Sarah Pohmer as Chief Human Resources Officer. Sarah will succeed Raj Syal who will retire on October 1. Sarah’s appointment will come into effect on May 6.

Sarah is joining from JPMorgan Chase where she worked for 24 years, and most recently in the role of Managing Director and head of Human Resources for the Consumer Bank. Before that role, she was Head of Human Resources for Cards and Connected Commerce, and, previously, Head of Human Resources for Business Banking and Staff Functions. 

“Sarah brings a deep understanding of the dynamics of human resources in a financial institution while supporting large and complex businesses on a global scale. She has a natural passion to look out for others and is the ideal leader to take our cultural and colleague experience journey to the next level; she is a very strong addition to the Executive Leadership Team,” said Steinour Huntington's chairman, president, and CEO.

“Together, I am confident we will advance our strong cultural and colleague experience journey to new heights. As a long-time central Ohio resident, I have long admired Huntington as a brand that stands out for serving our colleagues, customers, and communities,” said Sarah.