Citizens Bank hired Joseph C. Giampetroni as regional executive for the Midwest with responsibility for corporate banking in the greater Chicago area, Michigan and Ohio.

Giampetroni has extensive banking experience in advising and handling the banking needs of corporate banking clients throughout the Midwest.

Most recently at U.S. Bank, he headed up the Midwest Corporate Banking Division. Prior to that, Giampetroni held senior management roles at Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase where he led teams and managed key client relationships and portfolios in several Midwest geographies.

“The Midwest region represents an area where we have a very attractive opportunity to grow our business,” said Donald H. McCree, vice chairman and head of Commercial Banking at Citizens. “Joe is well-positioned to draw on his experience and network to bring innovative solutions to our clients in the region.”