Washington Trust Promotes Scott McCaughey to Senior Vice President & Team Leader, Commercial Banking

WESTERLY, R.I., July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Trust ("the Bank") today announced the promotion of Scott McCaughey to Senior Vice President and Team Leader within the Commercial Banking division. In his new role McCaughey, a 30-year banking professional, will oversee the Bank's Commercial & Industrial ("C&I") Lending and Business Banking teams. He will be responsible for implementing the Division's strategic initiatives, enhancing client relationships, and expanding the Bank's C&I and Business Banking portfolios.

McCaughey currently serves on the Advisory Board at Saint Joseph School in West Warwick and has coached soccer and basketball in the Catholic Athletic League for more than 10 years. He holds a bachelor's degree from Stonehill College.

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SOURCE The Washington Trust Company