First Horizon Announces New Leadership in Louisiana, Texas and Georgia
Rhea-AI Summary
First Horizon (NYSE: FHN) announced leadership promotions effective Jan. 7, 2026 that reassign market and regional presidents across its Gulf States, New Orleans, West (Texas) and Atlanta markets.
Tony Adams is named Gulf States Regional President overseeing Louisiana; Jimmy Dunn is promoted to New Orleans Market President; Matt Phillips becomes Regional President for the West Region, covering Texas; and Alex Morton moves from Birmingham to serve as Atlanta Market President. Management changes emphasize local market leadership and continuity of client-focused banking services, per the company's CEO.
Positive
- Tony Adams named Gulf States Regional President responsible for Louisiana
- Jimmy Dunn promoted to New Orleans Market President
- Matt Phillips appointed Regional President for West Region (Texas)
- Alex Morton appointed Atlanta Market President after leading Birmingham
Negative
- None.
News Market Reaction – FHN
In the Jan 7 session, FHN declined 0.32%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15 | Leadership appointment | Positive | -0.3% | New Charlotte Market President hired to drive client and community growth. |
| Dec 12 | Earnings date notice | Neutral | +0.6% | Announced timing and access details for Q4 and full-year 2025 results. |
| Dec 11 | Employer recognition | Positive | +0.4% | Named a 2025 Forbes Best-in-State Employer for Tennessee. |
| Dec 11 | Employer recognition | Positive | +0.4% | Included in Forbes America’s Best Employers for Women 2025 list. |
| Dec 08 | Leadership promotion | Positive | +0.2% | Triangle Market President promotion to strengthen Mid-Atlantic presence. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent leadership and employer-recognition announcements have generally seen small positive price moves, with one mild divergence on a leadership hire.
Over the past month, First Horizon has focused on leadership appointments and employer-brand recognition. On Dec 8, 2025, a Triangle Market President was named, with a 0.18% next-day move. On Dec 11, 2025, the company received two Forbes accolades, each followed by a 0.38% gain. A new Charlotte Market President was announced on Dec 15, 2025, with a slight -0.25% reaction. An earnings date notice for Q4 and full-year 2025 brought a 0.59% move. Today’s multi-market leadership promotions continue this emphasis on regional leadership strength.
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Manager of First Horizon's Texas Commercial Real Estate Group, Matt Phillips will serve as Regional President of the company's West Region, which includes the state of
Alex Morton, Birmingham Market President, is assuming the role of Atlanta Market President. Under his experienced leadership, the team will continue to capitalize on recent strategic hires and strong business momentum. Over the past eight years, Morton has made significant contributions to Birmingham's growth and performance as market leader.
"Our clients choose First Horizon for our commitment to deliver expertise and tailored banking solutions locally, backed by the strength and scale of our franchise," said Bryan Jordan, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer for First Horizon. "Tony, Jimmy, Matt and Alex are highly experienced leaders who have consistently delivered outstanding results for clients and associates, and I'm confident their leadership will continue to strengthen our franchise and drive sustainable growth."
About First Horizon
First Horizon Corporation (NYSE: FHN), with
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