Citizens Bank has hired Brian K. Peters as regional executive and head of the Southeast. Peters is a 25-year banking industry veteran and former managing director at SunTrust.

“The Southeast region represents an area where we have an attractive opportunity to grow our business,” said Donald H. McCree, vice chairman and head of commercial banking at Citizens. “Brian is a senior leader who brings an impressive track record of establishing and growing Corporate Banking businesses through a thought leadership approach.”

Peters joins Citizens following a successful 20-year career at SunTrust, where he most recently served as Head of National Corporate Banking, leading a geographic expansion that included the opening of seven new offices. He will be based in Atlanta, where he has served clients and the community since 1991.

Citizens is positioned as a strategic and financial partner, offering deep expertise, great ideas and seamless deal execution. The Citizens Commercial Banking approach puts clients first, and offers solutions that help clients make the best decisions throughout the life cycle of their business.