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Robert H. Dewey serves as Director of Corporate Banking responsible for larger commercial banking relationships throughout The South Financial Group’s markets. Mr. Dewey joined The South Financial Group in August 2006 as Executive Vice President - Corporate Banking for Mercantile Bank, its Florida banking subsidiary, to direct the growth of deposits, loans, and commercial services fee income for the newly-established Florida corporate banking strategy.
Prior to joining The South Financial Group, Mr. Dewey served as President of SouthTrust’s Corporate Banking Division, where he directed a ten-state operation, which included approximately 100 relationship managers, a $15 billion loan portfolio, and leading cash management services. At SouthTrust, he was responsible for specialized lending and international banking and served as the Chairman for Strategic Planning.
Dewey began his banking career with South Carolina National Bank in 1972. After holding various commercial and international banking roles, he joined Barnett Bank where he served as Director of Corporate Banking from 1990 to 1997. After Barnett Bank’s acquisition by Bank of America, Dewey joined SouthTrust Bank and served in various capacities including EVPCorporate Banking Division, Director-Enterprise Banks, and President-Corporate Banking Division. Following the November 2004 acquisition of SouthTrust by Wachovia, Dewey served as the merger transition leader for the Corporate Banking Division.
Mr. Dewey earned a bachelor's degree from The Citadel in Charleston and an M.A. in finance from Webster College.
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