Capital One announced the appointment of Chris Haskew to lead its middle market commercial banking business in Louisiana. He is responsible for a team of Capital One commercial bankers and administrators who meet the financial needs of corporate and middle market companies headquartered in Louisiana.

Haskew has 23 years of banking experience, all with Capital One and its predecessor banks in Louisiana.  He will relocate to Baton Rouge later this summer.

Haskew most recently served as Regional Manager, North Louisiana Commercial Banking.

“Chris is a proven leader whose extensive industry knowledge will serve middle market commercial banking customers in Louisiana well,” said Robert M. Stuart, Jr., head of Middle Market Commercial Banking for Capital One. “Throughout his career, Chris has distinguished himself as a banker who understands the importance providing clients with innovative products and best-of-class service supported by leading-edge technology. We’re excited about the skill and energy he will bring to this important position and his strong commitment to making a positive difference in the communities of Louisiana.”

“I’m pleased to lead Capital One’s Middle Market Commercial Banking efforts in Louisiana,” said Haskew. “I look forward to fostering the great customer relationships our team has developed and expanding upon this work to provide financial solutions to more middle market companies across the region.”

A native of Chattanooga, TN., Haskew received a bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting from Louisiana State University. He has been active in the communities in which he has lived and worked, serving as Capital One Bank’s North Louisiana Market President and as a board member of the David Toms Foundation, Shreveport Chamber of Commerce, Salvation Army, Shreveport Symphony and Volunteers of America. Haskew also has chaired the Paint Your Heart Out Shreveport event in 2014 and 2015.

Capital One Commercial Banking leverages a relationship-based banking model that seamlessly delivers an array of products and services including loans and deposit accounts, treasury management services, merchant services, investment banking, international services and correspondent banking.