United Community Bank announced veteran commercial banker John Golding as its new Head of Commercial Banking Solutions (CBS).
Golding has more than 25 years of industry experience offering customer-focused solutions to businesses ranging from small to global scale. As Head of CBS, Golding is responsible for managing the growth and revenue of the bank’s seven commercial lending divisions, and Capital Markets, which comprise the CBS group.
“Commercial Banking Solutions is a crucial component of our current success and is key to future growth,” said Rich Bradshaw, Chief Banking Officer. “With a strong background in commercial banking and shared commitment to community investment, John is the right person to help us leverage our talent, identify new opportunities and drive the development of this dynamic team.”
Golding brings a broad scope of experience to United Community Bank. He has served as an Executive Vice President for one of the largest bank holding companies in Charleston, S.C. He spent nearly 20 years as Senior Credit Officer and Senior Relationship Manager at Wachovia Bank. At First Federal, Golding was the EVP of the Commercial Banking Group. Most recently, Golding served as Senior Vice President and Commercial Banking Manager for First Citizens, where he managed the commercial banking team. His expertise includes simultaneously directing a traditional banking business (Treasury Management) and non-traditional banking business (Investment Advisory and Retirement Plan Recordkeeping) for South State Bank.
“I am honored to have the opportunity to join the United Community Bank team,” said Golding. “Experience has led me to believe in a customer-centric approach to solutions that add value for businesses, and this philosophy aligns with United’s way of thinking. I look forward to leading and supporting the bankers in United’s extremely successful Commercial Banking Solutions group.”
United Community Banks, Inc. is a bank holding company headquartered in Blairsville, Ga, with executive offices in Greenville, SC.