TD Bank appointed Ted Hopkinson head of U.S. corporate and specialty banking, reporting to TD Bank Chief Operating Officer Greg Braca.

Based in Philadelphia, Hopkinson will direct the U.S. strategy for corporate banking, in partnership with TD Securities, as well as commercial real estate, healthcare, equipment finance and asset-based lending.

Hopkinson joined TD Bank Group in 1988 and has held a variety of positions throughout his career in commercial, corporate and investment banking. Most recently, Hopkinson served as head of corporate banking.

Hopkinson’s appointment follows the promotion of Braca to chief operating officer and transition into the CEO role on June 1, 2017.

“Ted brings a wealth of knowledge and I’m confident he will be instrumental as TD continues to expand our corporate and specialty banking business,” Braca said. “Ted’s track record in corporate and specialty lending will enable us to deliver a full suite of unique financing solutions to corporate and specialty banking clients.”

“I’m thrilled to take on this senior leadership role within TD Bank, driving the growth of our corporate and specialty banking businesses, as long-term strategic financial partners to our rapidly expanding portfolio of clients. Each of our businesses within corporate and specialty banking has enormous potential for growth as we can deliver a dedicated suite of products that specifically address client needs,” Hopkinson said.