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Management ChangeOct 28, 2026, 03:36 PM

First Financial Bancorp. Appoints Timothy A. Massa to Board of Directors

AI Summary

First Financial Bancorp. announced the appointment of Timothy A. Massa to its Board of Directors, increasing the board's size to eleven members. Mr. Massa, who brings extensive experience in human capital leadership from his tenure at The Kroger Co. and The Procter & Gamble Company, was appointed upon the recommendation of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee and is considered an independent director. He will serve until the 2027 annual meeting and will receive standard non-employee director compensation, including a pro-rated cash retainer and a stock award.

Key Highlights

  • First Financial Bancorp. appointed Timothy A. Massa to its Board of Directors.
  • The Board size was increased from ten to eleven directors to accommodate the new appointment.
  • Mr. Massa brings 37 years of executive human capital leadership experience, including 16 years at Kroger.
  • He retired from Kroger in September 2026 as Executive Vice President and Chief Associate Experience Officer.
  • Mr. Massa will serve until the 2027 annual meeting and will receive pro-rated compensation and a stock award.
  • His appointment was recommended by the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee and he qualifies as an independent director.