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Citizens Financial Group Appoints Christopher Schnirel as Controller and Chief Accounting Officer

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Slice of Finance Team
23 Sep

Key Highlights:

  • Christopher Schnirel named Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, effective October 21, 2024.

  • Schnirel brings over 20 years of experience in financial services leadership.

  • He previously served as Senior Vice President and Assistant Controller at Huntington Bancshares Inc.

  • Schnirel succeeds Jack Read, who left for a role outside banking.

Notable Quote:

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“We are pleased to welcome Chris to Citizens, where he will play a key role in maintaining a high standard of excellence in financial reporting and controls as well as supporting our strategic agenda. He brings great expertise and over 20 years of strong leadership experience in financial services.”

John Woods, Vice Chair and Chief Financial Officer at Citizens Financial Group

Our Take:

This appointment reinforces Citizens Financial Group's commitment to maintaining rigorous financial controls and leadership depth. Christopher Schnirel's extensive background in regulatory reporting and accounting policy positions him well to guide the company in navigating the evolving financial landscape. His leadership at Huntington Bancshares and previous experience at HSBC and PricewaterhouseCoopers will likely bring valuable perspectives to Citizens as it continues to grow both its consumer and commercial banking operations.