First Citizens Bank has appointed Holt Chetwood as Regional Executive Vice President for its South Region, according to a company announcement. Chetwood will oversee 55 bank branches across South Carolina and parts of Georgia, including Columbia, Florence, Charleston, Augusta, and Savannah.

The appointment expands Chetwood's role within the bank, where he previously served as Regional Business Executive for the South Region. In his new position, he will lead operations and client service across business banking and branch banking for the region.

Chetwood brings nearly 30 years of banking experience to the role. He joined First Citizens Bank in 2020 after working at Wells Fargo, where he led business and commercial banking teams. At First Citizens, he has supported the growth and development of commercial and business banking operations, overseeing business development, credit administration and sales management.

"With three decades of experience in South Carolina, Holt's leadership is rooted in strong relationships, deep local knowledge and a genuine commitment to the communities we serve," said Shan Teel, Regional Executive Vice President at First Citizens Bank.

Based in Columbia, South Carolina, Chetwood is a graduate of Clemson University. He serves on the boards of the Central SC Alliance, Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce and Columbia Urban League. He has previously served as Chairman of the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce and United Way of the Midlands.

First Citizens Bank operates as a subsidiary of First Citizens BancShares Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA). The company reported more than $200 billion in assets and ranks among the top 20 U.S. financial institutions. The South Region employs over 400 associates supporting clients across Georgia and South Carolina.