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Fifth Third Announces Three New Members to its Board of Directors
CINCINNATI, February 02, 2026--Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) today announced the appointment of Derek J. Kerr, Barbara R. Smith and Michael G. Van de Ven to its Board of Directors, effective February 1, 2026.
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