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Huntington Appoints Thompson as Director of Strategy and
Business Segment Performance

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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- April 6, 2009 -- Huntington Bancshares Inc. today announced the appointment of Mark Thompson as senior executive vice president and director of Strategy and Business Segment Performance, effective April 20. In this newly-created role, he will be responsible for the strategic planning with our various business units with the goal of improved financial performance and revenue growth.

“I am excited to have Mark join the Huntington team. His extensive experience leading business areas through transformational periods and driving revenue in various areas of the bank will be invaluable as we look to grow our business,” said Stephen D. Steinour, chairman, president and chief executive officer.

With nearly 25 years of banking experience, Thompson most recently served as executive vice president and deputy CFO of ABN AMRO, a company recently acquired by the Royal Bank of Scotland . During more than 8 years of service with Citizens Financial Group, the U.S. arm of the Royal Bank of Scotland , Thompson’s responsibilities included serving as CFO for one of Citizens’ largest regions and for the company’s Retail and Business Banking segment. Other responsibilities have included the oversight of special merger and acquisition projects and leadership of the Mortgage business. Thompson also previously served in various roles for Lenders Service Inc., Hatfield Phillips Inc., Admiralty Advisors Inc., Commonwealth Mortgage Company Inc. and KPMG Peat Marwick. A graduate of Boston College , he earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science and a master’s degree in finance. Thompson is also a certified public accountant (CPA).

“Huntington has a strong reputation in the industry and the markets it serves,” noted Thompson. “I look forward to the opportunities to work with the team to enhance how we serve our customers and increase value to shareholders.”

 About Huntington

Huntington Bancshares Incorporated is a $55 billion regional bank holding company headquartered in Columbus , Ohio . Huntington has more than 142 years of serving the financial needs of its customers. Huntington ’s banking subsidiary, The Huntington National Bank, provides innovative retail and commercial financial products and services through over 600 regional banking offices in Indiana , Kentucky , Michigan , Ohio , Pennsylvania , and West Virginia . Huntington also offers retail and commercial financial services online at huntington.com; through its technologically advanced, 24-hour telephone bank; and through its network of almost 1,400 ATMs. Selected financial service activities are also conducted in other states including: Auto Finance & Dealer Services offices in Arizona , Florida , Nevada , New Jersey , New York , Tennessee , and Texas ; Private Financial and Capital Markets Group offices in Florida ; and Mortgage Banking offices in Maryland and New Jersey . Huntington Insurance offers retail and commercial insurance agency services in Ohio , Pennsylvania , Michigan , Indiana , and West Virginia . International banking services are made available through the headquarters office in Columbus , a limited purpose office located in the Cayman Islands , and another located in Hong Kong .

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