Robert Biodrowski Named Head of Market Coverage for Wells Fargo Commercial Banking

September 16, 2026

By Wells Fargo


John Manning, executive vice president and head of Commercial Banking Market Coverage, has announced his retirement after a career spanning more than 40 years in financial services, including more than 30 years with Wells Fargo and will retire at the end of the year. Chicago-based Rob Biodrowski will succeed Manning as head of Commercial Banking Market Coverage, starting in November. Rob currently serves as a division executive for the Midwest within Wells Fargo Commercial Banking and brings more than 20 years of financial services experience spanning commercial and investment banking leadership roles.

 As the head of Wells Fargo's Commercial Banking Market Coverage, Rob will lead more than 2,000 bankers serving clients across the United States and Canada, providing local coverage, developing relationship-focused client strategies and connecting clients to Wells Fargo's full range of banking and financial capabilities. Market Coverage serves companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $25 million to $2 billion across a broad range of industries and sectors. By combining local market knowledge with Wells Fargo's full range of capabilities, our team helps clients achieve their financing, strategic growth, and payments and liquidity objectives.

“It has been a tremendous privilege to work alongside such talented colleagues and serve our clients throughout my career at Wells Fargo. I'm proud of all we've accomplished together and have tremendous confidence in Rob and the leadership team as they continue building on that momentum.” - John Manning, executive vice president and head of Commercial Banking Market Coverage

“I'm honored to take on this role and build upon the strong foundation John and our teams have created. Commercial Banking's success has always been rooted in trusted client relationships, and I look forward to working with our talented bankers across the country as we continue helping companies across the middle market achieve their goals.” - Rob Biodrowski, new head of Commercial Banking Market Coverage