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Citizens appoints head of commercial banking

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October 9, 2025

Citizens Financial Group Inc. appointed Ted Swimmer as head of commercial banking. He takes over for Don McCree who be retiring at the end of March 2026, according to a press release.

He was previously head of capital markets and advisory and first joined Citizens in 2010 as EVP and head of capital markets.

"I want to thank Don for his significant contributions to Citizens' success and for his strong commitment to a seamless transition. Under Don's leadership, we've built one of the best-positioned Commercial Banks — one with the scale to compete with larger institutions while also delivering personalized advice, solutions and service to clients at every stage of their business life cycle," Bruce Van Saun, chairman and CEO, Citizens Financial Group, said in the release. "Working closely with Don, Ted has built a strong Capital Markets and Advisory business that provides clients with excellent ideas, advice and solutions. He is a highly capable leader who has attracted great talent to Citizens. I look forward to working closely with him as we continue to grow the Commercial Bank and take it to an even higher level."




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