SunTrust Banks, Inc. announced that Ellen M. Fitzsimmons will join the company as general counsel and corporate executive vice president, succeeding Raymond D. Fortin who previously announced his intention to retire following a distinguished 40-year career. Effective January 8, Fitzsimmons will report to SunTrust Chairman and CEO Bill Rogers, and serve as corporate secretary of the SunTrust Board of Directors. Fitzsimmons will oversee all legal affairs of the company and become a member of the SunTrust Executive Council. Fitzsimmons was previously executive vice president of law and public affairs, general counsel and corporate secretary of CSX Corporation, a position held since 2003.