Truist Financial announced it has hired Kerry Jessani as head of mid-corporate banking. Jessani will build and lead a coverage team focused on delivering industry-based expertise and solutions to private and public companies across the U.S.

Mid-corporate banking will complement the national investment and corporate banking coverage, research, advisory and capital markets expertise of Truist Securities and bolster Truist's commercial banking business which operates in some of the most attractive growth markets in the U.S. The investment in this new team aligns with Truist's overall strategic plan of accelerating growth and improving profitability.

Jessani joins Truist following more than 20 years at JP Morgan, most recently serving as deputy head of specialized industries for its commercial banking unit. In this role, Jessani led and grew a national specialized industries team that serves clients across a variety of sectors, including healthcare, higher education, restaurants and franchises and several industrial segments.

Jessani began her tenure at JP Morgan in investment banking before transitioning to commercial and corporate banking, holding roles of increasing responsibility across a variety of industry coverage and treasury management teams. She began her career at Bear, Stearns & Co. after graduating from Georgetown University.

Jessani will join Truist in February, reporting to Chief Wholesale Banking Officer Kristin Lesher, and serve as a member of the Truist Operating Council.

"Kerry has a track record of success building and growing a national team that delivers industry-specific advice," said Lesher. "Her experience leading teams that provide core banking solutions, including lending, deposits, and payments, in close partnership with investment banking and wealth management teams make her a natural fit for this role."