Kristen Byrd is regional president of PNC Bank, Kentucky. She is responsible for overseeing all aspects of PNC’s operations in Kentucky and southern Indiana markets including Retail Banking, Corporate & Institutional Banking and Private Banking. Byrd is also responsible for sponsorship and philanthropic efforts important to PNC in the region.

Prior to being named to her current role in March 2022, Byrd served as senior vice president and regional banking director of PNC Private Bank®. Since joining the bank in 2002, Byrd has held a variety of roles in retail, business banking, and private banking.

A PNC-Certified women’s business advocate, Byrd was integral to establishing the Louisville chapter of Women Connect, an Employee Business Resource Group designed to support the professional development of female PNC employees.

Byrd serves on the board of trustees for Bellarmine University, the executive committees of Louisville’s Fund for the Arts and Greater Louisville Inc (GLI), Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Louisville Center. She is a member of YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization) Bluegrass Chapter and serves on the advisory board for the University of Louisville College of Business. She is a former board member of Stage One Family Theatre.

Byrd earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Transylvania University and a Master of Business Administration from Bellarmine University. While at Transylvania University, she served as captain of the women’s soccer team.