Greg Carmichael

Greg Carmichael brings extensive experience to the Board of Directors of City National Bank and serves as its executive chair.

Prior to joining City National, Greg was executive chair of the Board of Directors of Fifth Third Bancorp, one of the nation’s largest commercial banks and the ninth-largest U.S.-based consumer bank (approximately $220 billion in assets). During his time at Fifth Third, he oversaw significant growth in assets and built a reputation for a strong focus on customers and leading-edge innovation. He has a deep background in both technology and operations. Greg became chief executive officer (CEO) at Fifth Third in 2015, followed by CEO and chairman in 2018 and executive chair in 2022. Prior to CEO, Greg was appointed President in 2011 and named chief operating officer (COO) in 2006. Prior to 2006, Greg was chief information officer (CIO) at Fifth Third Bank.

Greg also served as corporate vice president and global CIO of Emerson Electric (1999-2003) and division vice president and CIO of Emerson Power Transmission (1996-1999). From 1985-1996, he held various information technology and leadership roles at General Electric.

Shortly after joining City National, Greg was named by American Banker as one of the “24 people who will change banking in 2024.”

Active in the community, Greg was the campaign chair of the United Way of Greater Cincinnati, board of trustees member for Bethesda Inc. and board of trustees member for the Cincinnati Museum Center.

Greg is currently serving on the boards of Encompass Health, Hauser Private Equity, Dragonfly Corporation and the Fischer Homes Group.

Greg holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Dayton and a master’s of science from Central Michigan University.