SunTrust Banks, Inc. announced key leadership appointments to accelerate the execution of the company's strategy. First, Mark Chancy, vice chairman and head of the Consumer Segment, and Beau Cummins, corporate executive vice president and head of the Wholesale Segment, will become co-chief operating officers. They will assume responsibility for Operations supporting their businesses and gain expanded responsibilities.

Chancy will add oversight of Marketing and Data & Analytics and Cummins will add oversight of the SunTrust Efficiency Office and Procurement. Separately, Aleem Gillani, chief financial officer, has announced his plans to retire from the company in the second quarter. He will be succeeded by Allison Dukes, currently head of Commercial Banking, effective March 31, 2018.

Dukes will report to Rogers immediately to begin the transition and join the SunTrust Executive Council.