SunTrust Banks appointed Kevin Blair as corporate treasurer, effective July 1.

Most recently, Blair was head of SunTrust’s commercial specialty segments. In this capacity, he led several businesses for the organization including auto dealer, insurance premium financing and small business administration lending. In addition, he oversaw the development and implementation of additional industry-based specialties within the commercial and business banking line of business. Previously, he served as the head of the GeorgiaNorth Florida region for SunTrust and has held roles in corporate strategy, line management, strategic finance and credit risk management.

Blair will report to SunTrust CFO Aleem Gillani and oversee the company’s liquidity, capital management, investment portfolio and balance sheet strategy.

“Kevin Blair is a 17-year SunTrust veteran — a proven leader with broad experience in both finance and business line management,” said Gillani. “He brings a formidable understanding of how treasury and the business can work together on behalf of clients in today’s changing economic and regulatory environment.”