Orlando Economic Partnership President & CEO Tim Giuliani sits down with Scott Cathcart, President of Truist in Florida, for a conversation that blends career wisdom, economic insight, and a thoughtful look at how companies can help build the cities they call home.
What does it look like when business leadership and civic responsibility come together to shape a stronger, more connected Orlando?
To find out, Orlando Economic Partnership (OEP) President & CEO Tim Giuliani sat down with Scott Cathcart, President of Truist in Florida, for a conversation that blends career wisdom, economic insight, and a thoughtful look at how companies can help build the cities they call home.
In this dynamic episode of The City Playbook podcast, Cathcart recounts his early days in banking and how he discovered that careers rarely follow a straight upward path. Instead, he describes them as a “jungle gym,” where growth often comes from zigzags, unexpected assignments, and being willing to stretch into something new.
Throughout the conversation, Cathcart emphasizes a simple principle that can open doors at any career stage: show up, stay curious, and say yes to challenges that fuel your development.
The episode also explores what Orlando can learn from places like Charlotte, where OEP took the latest Executive Leadership Mission. Examples like Charlottes’ investment in transit and mobility options and more walkable districts that attract talent and support vibrant downtown life as well as Truist’s state-of-the-art Innovation and Technology Center illustrate how community partners and major employers can work together to solve regional challenges.
Another example is Truist’s support of Lift Orlando and its holistic approach to community transformation. Cathcart shares how Truist has invested in this effort, and why multi-sector partnerships are essential to building neighborhoods where families and businesses can thrive.
“Building a strong community and building a strong company are one and the same…”
Scott Cathcart, President of Truist in Florida
Cathcart has a clear philosophy when it comes to regional investment: When leaders invest in people, places, and partnerships, the entire region rises.
Imagine what Orlando would be like if we all shared that philosophy.
