CINCINNATI, March 13, 2024 /CSRwire/- Carla Cobb, Fifth Third’s director of supplier diversity has been named one of Procurement magazine’s Top 10 Supplier Diversity Leaders influencing and shaping the procurement and supply chain industry. The list comprises supplier diversity leaders focused on increasing the presence of diverse businesses through a commitment of growth, collaboration, and development.

“I commend Carla and the other innovative supplier diversity trailblazers who are touching the lives of diverse business owners everywhere,” said Stephanie A. Smith, senior vice president and chief inclusion officer for Fifth Third Bank. “This recognition is a testament to Carla’s servant leadership and expertise in making a difference in the lives of small businesses and improving the well-being of our communities.”

With more than 30 years of expertise, Cobb is responsible for identifying ways to increase the Bank’s diverse spend and promoting a strong, diverse supplier base across its footprint. She leads Fifth Third’s Supplier Diversity program which is exceeding its 10% spend goal with diverse suppliers as a part of its Six Bold Goals for inclusion and diversity through 2025. The Bank’s supplier diversity program was developed to encourage small diverse businesses certified as owned by minorities, women, veterans, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ people to compete for contracting opportunities

“I’m honored and humbled by this global recognition, and to be listed alongside leaders at some of the largest companies in the world speaks volumes,” Cobb expressed.

The full list of Top Supplier Diversity Leaders is available online. For more information of Fifth Third’s Supplier Diversity initiatives, click here.

About Fifth Third

Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it’s one that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of tech-driven innovation, dedicated people and focused community impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been named among Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies^® for several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust.

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is a federally chartered institution. Fifth Third Bancorp is the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ^® Global Select Market under the symbol "FITB." Investor information and press releases can be viewed at www.53.com. Deposit and credit products provided by Fifth Third Bank, National Association. Member FDIC.

Fifth Third Bancorp

Fifth Third Bancorp

Fifth Third Bancorp is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio and the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank, National Association, a federally chartered institution. As of Dec. 31, 2021, Fifth Third had $211 billion in assets and operated 1,117 full-service banking centers and 2,322 ATMs with Fifth Third branding in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Florida, Tennessee, West Virginia, Georgia and North Carolina. In total, Fifth Third provides its customers with access to approximately 54,000 fee-free ATMs across the United States. Fifth Third operates four main businesses: Commercial Banking, Branch Banking, Consumer Lending and Wealth & Asset Management. Investor information and press releases can be viewed at www.53.com. Fifth Third’s common stock is traded on the Nasdaq® Global Select Market under the symbol “FITB.” Fifth Third Bank was established in 1858. Deposit and Credit products are offered by Fifth Third Bank, National Association. Member FDIC.

Fifth Third’s Purpose is to improve lives and the well-being of its communities by being the One Bank people most value and trust. The Company believes in doing well by doing good and delivering long-term sustainable value to all its stakeholders. Fifth Third is focused on five environmental, social and governance priorities: keeping the customer at the center, demonstrating its commitment to employees, strengthening its communities, promoting inclusion and diversity, and addressing climate change.

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