Old National Bank has announced the appointment of John C. Thurston as Corporate Banking Executive and Senior Vice President of Corporate Banking. With an extensive background in the banking industry spanning more than 30 years, Thurston has a proven track record of developing and implementing business strategies, as well as leading teams to grow relationships and deliver strong financial results. In his new role, Thurston will be responsible for leading and overseeing teams within Old Nationals Corporate Banking business segment with a focus on developing and executing strategic initiatives, driving new business, and fostering existing relationships with corporate clients.
Thurston joins Old National Bank after more than 12 years with Bank of the West/BMO as an Area Manager and Managing Director where he led teams across the Rocky Mountain, Midwest, and East Coast regions of the United States. His teams focused on developing relationships and delivering banking solutions to clients within diversified industries, agribusiness, real estate, healthcare, technology, and multi-national corporations. He was also a member of Bank of the Wests Enterprise Leadership Team. Prior to that, Thurston led middle market banking teams at The Private Bank and LaSalle Bank. Thurston holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Notre Dame with a second major in Japanese language. He also holds Series 24, Series 63, and Series 79 licenses.