HTLF CEO Bruce K. Lee to retire by end of 2024; nationwide search underway

HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA INC

Bruce K. Lee, President and CEO, intends to retire by end of 2024 and will remain until successor is chosen.
Board formed search committee; Heidrick & Struggles retained for nationwide search.
Lee will also retire from the Board concurrent with his successor assuming CEO role.
Company will continue executing HTLF 3.0 strategic plan during transition.

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Departed

Bruce K. Lee

Member of the Board of Directors

HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA INC

Filed: February 20, 2024, 6:59 PM ET

Mr. Lee also indicated that concurrent with his successor assuming the role of CEO of the Company, he intends to retire from the Board.

Departed

Bruce K. Lee

President and Chief Executive Officer

HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA INC

Filed: February 20, 2024, 6:59 PM ET

Bruce K. Lee, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), and a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”), informed the Board that he intends to retire by the end of 2024.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Bruce K. Lee departed as Member of the Board of Directors at HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA INC.

Action: retire
Role: Member of the Board of Directors

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Mr. Lee also indicated that concurrent with his successor assuming the role of CEO of the Company, he intends to retire from the Board.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Bruce K. Lee departed as President and Chief Executive Officer at HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA INC.

Action: retire
Role: President and Chief Executive Officer

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Bruce K. Lee, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), and a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”), informed the Board that he intends to retire by the end of 2024.

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