TITLE

Fifth Third CEO on Hard First Year

AUTHOR(S)
Rieker, Matthias
PUB. DATE
April 2008
SOURCE
American Banker;4/15/2008, Vol. 173 Issue 72, p1
SOURCE TYPE
Trade Publication
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
The author reports on the experiences of Kevin T. Kabat on his first year as the chief executive of Fifth Third Bancorp. According to the article, Kabat feels that his first year as chief executive was more difficult than he anticipated. Difficulties which Kabat faced when he took over as chief executive are mentioned, including a deteriorating credit quality.
ACCESSION #
31702280

Tags: KABAT, Kevin T.;  FIFTH Third Bancorp (Company);  BANKING industry;  FINANCIAL services industry;  FINANCIAL institutions

 

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