Regions Financial announces retirement of Corporate Banking head Ronnie Smith, appoints Brian Willman

REGIONS FINANCIAL CORP

Ronnie Smith, Senior EVP and Head of Corporate Banking, to retire around Dec 31, 2024 after 43 years.
Brian Willman, head of Commercial Banking, appointed as Senior EVP, Head of Corporate Banking effective upon Smith's retirement.
Nikki Stephenson elevated from head of Credit Products to head of Commercial Banking, reporting to Willman.
Smith began his career in 1981 at Deposit Guaranty National Bank; Willman has 15-year tenure at Regions.

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Appointed

Brian R. Willman

Senior Executive Vice President, Head of Corporate Banking Group

RF · REGIONS FINANCIAL CORP

Effective: 2024-12-31
Filed: August 13, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

The Company has appointed Brian R. Willman to serve as Senior Executive Vice President, Head of Corporate Banking Group of the Company, effective upon Mr. Smith’s retirement.

Departed

Ronald G. Smith

Senior Executive Vice President, Head of Corporate Banking Group

RF · REGIONS FINANCIAL CORP

Effective: 2024-12-31
Successor: Brian R. Willman
Filed: August 13, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

On August 12, 2024, Ronald G. Smith, Senior Executive Vice President, Head of Corporate Banking Group of Regions Financial Corporation (the “Company”), notified the Company of his intent to retire from the Company on or around December 31, 2024.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Brian R. Willman was appointed as Senior Executive Vice President, Head of Corporate Banking Group at REGIONS FINANCIAL CORP.

Action: appointed
Role: Senior Executive Vice President, Head of Corporate Banking Group

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The Company has appointed Brian R. Willman to serve as Senior Executive Vice President, Head of Corporate Banking Group of the Company, effective upon Mr. Smith’s retirement.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Ronald G. Smith departed as Senior Executive Vice President, Head of Corporate Banking Group at REGIONS FINANCIAL CORP.

Action: retire
Role: Senior Executive Vice President, Head of Corporate Banking Group

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On August 12, 2024, Ronald G. Smith, Senior Executive Vice President, Head of Corporate Banking Group of Regions Financial Corporation (the “Company”), notified the Company of his intent to retire from the Company on or around December 31, 2024.

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