BB&T named Chris Henson president of both BB&T Corporation and Branch Banking and Trust Company.

As president and chief operating officer, Henson oversees many of BB&T’s core businesses including Data and Technology Services; Deposit, Payment and Operations Services; Enterprise Digital Strategy; Enterprise Marketing, Sales and Experience Group; Financial Services; Human Systems; Legal; Insurance Services; Mortgage and BB&T’s Specialized Lending subsidiaries.

In 2017, he will also oversee BB&T’s Community Banking division, following the retirement of Ricky Brown. Henson will continue to report to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Kelly S. King.

“Chris has served BB&T in an outstanding way in a variety of roles,” King said. “I am pleased the board is recognizing Chris’ exceptional leadership and nearly 32 years of outstanding performance with this well-deserved promotion.”

Named to BB&T’s executive management team in 2004, Henson assumed the role of chief financial officer in 2005 and has served in his current role as chief operating officer since January 2009.

Henson previously held several leadership positions within the Community Banking group. His roles included city executive in Wilson and Greensboro, NC; regional president of the Hampton Roads (VA) and Atlanta regions and Georgia state president.