Pinnacle Financial Partners and Synovus Financial Corp. announced on August 21, 2025, the expected executive leadership team for their combined company, a key step in preparing for the merger's close in the first quarter of 2026. Kevin Blair, current Synovus CEO, will serve as President and CEO of the combined firm.
The leadership team will draw from both institutions, with Terry Turner, Pinnacle President and CEO, becoming non-executive chairman of the board. Shellie Creson (Synovus CRO) will be Chief Risk Officer, Jamie Gregory (Synovus CFO) will be Chief Financial Officer, Charles Christy (Synovus Chief Banking Officer) will be Chief Banking Officer, Liz Wolverton (Synovus Head of Consumer Banking) will be Chief Consumer Banking Officer, and John Smelcer (Synovus Chief Strategy Officer) will be Chief Strategy Officer.
This announcement provides clarity on the future management structure, aiming to ensure a smooth transition and leverage the strengths of both organizations. Integration Management Office teams from both firms are coordinating decisions to build a unified organization under the Pinnacle brand.
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