Zachary Wasserman

Chief Financial Officer & Senior EVice President, Huntington Bancshares

Search every verified Zachary Wasserman interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Zachary Wasserman, CFO and Senior Executive Vice President of Huntington Bancshares, participated in the company’s Q2 FY26 earnings call on July 1, 2026. During the call, he discussed the bank’s financial outlook, noting that the biggest change in the company’s net interest margin outlook relates to deposit costs and the competitive pricing environment. He also highlighted strong performance in fee businesses, reporting that organic fee growth accelerated to 30% year-over-year in the second quarter, up from 18% in the first quarter. Wasserman expressed expectations for sustainable double-digit fee growth in the near term, while noting that long-range planning typically assumes high single-digit to low double-digit growth. The earnings call also covered Huntington’s recent integration of the Cadence franchise, following a successful systems conversion. Management, including Wasserman, indicated that the integration progressed smoothly and that the company remains on track to achieve its financial targets, including an 18% to 19% return on tangible common equity for 2027. Wasserman’s remarks were part of a broader presentation in which executives discussed organic growth, revenue expansion, and the complexity of managing multiple bank integrations while maintaining customer service.