Drew Shambarger
Head of Sales & Lending | Small Business, Truist | Enterprise Sales & Business Development Leader | Leadership, Coverage Strategy & Client Lifecycle | Cross-Functional Transformation
- Role
- EVP & Head of Small Business Sales and Lending Strategy & Execution at Truist
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Drew Shambarger
I’ve spent my career in banking, but at its core, my work has always been about people—teammates, clients, and the communities we serve.I am an enterprise banking leader with experience spanning client segments, markets, and enterprise initiatives, currently leading Truist’s Small Business sales and lending business. In this role, I’m accountable for growth, client outcomes, and end-to-end credit performance across one of the largest small business portfolios in the U.S.My focus is simple: driving performance by aligning people, strategy, and execution. I operate at the intersection of go-to-market, lending, and product—owning the small business lending platform while working across the enterprise to deliver scalable, consistent outcomes for clients and teammates.Over the course of my career, I’ve led across markets and segments—from direct client coverage to large-scale transformation initiatives. These experiences shape how I lead today: with a bias for action, a commitment to building high-performing teams, and a belief that the best results come from clarity, accountability, and shared purpose.Small businesses are the backbone of our communities. I’m passionate about helping them grow—by modernizing how we serve them, expanding access to capital, and enabling teams to deliver at their highest level.
Experience
EVP & Head of Small Business Sales and Lending Strategy & Execution
Feb 2026 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US
Enterprise leader driving Truist Small Business growth through integrated go-to-market, lending, and client lifecycle strategy. Accountable for end-to-end revenue performance, capital efficiency, and market expansion, with ownership of the small business lending product and strategy. Drives full-funnel credit performance by aligning cross-functional leaders across origination, underwriting, fulfillment, and portfolio management to deliver a differentiated client experience at scale.
Education
University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business
BS, Finance and Operations Quality Mgmt
1997 — 2000
The Wharton School
Wharton Leadership Certificate
2013
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