Regions Financial Announces Dana Nolan to Retire, Tom Speir Named Head of Investor Relations

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After a 37-year career at Regions, Nolan will step down in April.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Regions Financial Corp. (NYSE:RF) on Monday announced Dana Nolan, head of Investor Relations, has decided to retire in April following a distinguished 37-year career with the company. Following Nolan’s retirement, Regions Bank veteran Tom Speir will serve as head of Investor Relations.

Dana Nolan, left, head of Investor Relations for Regions, has decided to retire in April. Regions Bank veteran Tom Speir, right, will succeed Nolan.

Nolan has led Investor Relations for Regions since 2016. She previously served as associate director of Investor Relations beginning in 2010 following leadership roles in the company’s Treasury division. Her Investor Relations experience spans a period marked by significant change in the banking industry. Nolan’s steady leadership and clear, consistent communication served to strengthen investor confidence and enhance Regions’ relationships across the financial community.

“Throughout her tenure, Dana has been a respected advocate for Regions and an essential point of connection for both our leadership team and the investment community,” said John Turner, Chairman, President and CEO of Regions Financial Corp. “By pairing deep business insight with clear, forthright communication, she helped elevate Regions’ credibility with investors and earned broad respect across the industry. We are deeply thankful for her leadership, and we are confident Tom Speir will build continued success on the strong foundation Dana and her team have consistently maintained.”

Speir brings more than two decades of financial experience to the position. He currently leads the company’s Strategy and Corporate Development group, responsibilities he will retain in his new role. After joining Regions in 2009, he served in various leadership roles in Corporate Treasury, including Assistant Treasurer and head of Balance Sheet Management. He was appointed to lead the Strategy and Corporate Development team in 2022. Prior to joining Regions, he served in Wachovia Bank’s Treasury organization as Securitized Products Portfolio Manager. Speir holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management with a Finance concentration from North Carolina State University.

“Tom’s background and leadership in balance sheet management, interest rate risk management, and capital and liquidity management – combined with his experience in developing and executing corporate strategy – will be invaluable as we continue communicating our strong financial performance in a competitive environment,” said Anil Chadha, Regions’ incoming Chief Financial Officer. “His experience will help us clearly articulate how we are driving responsible growth, delivering meaningful performance, and creating long-term value for our shareholders.”

As head of Investor Relations, Speir will oversee all institutional, retail, and fixed-income Investor Relations activities, including investor strategy and outreach, competitive and strategic analysis, and credit rating agency relationship management. In addition, he will continue his overall leadership of the company’s Strategy and Corporate Development group.

“I am honored to step into this role and work with Dana’s strong Investor Relations team to build on the legacy she established throughout her tenure – one that is defined by her unwavering commitment to quality, transparency, and integrity,” Speir said. “I look forward to engaging with investors, analysts, and ratings agencies as we ensure they always have clear, timely insights into our strategy and performance. Maintaining open, consistent communication will remain our top priority as we represent Regions to the investment community.”

Additionally, as part of Chadha’s transition to Chief Financial Officer, Regions announced that Karin Allen has been promoted as Chief Accounting Officer and James Eastman has been named Controller. Allen and Eastman, along with Speir, will report to Chadha.

About Regions Financial Corporation

Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $159 billion in assets, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates approximately 1,250 banking offices and more than 1,750 ATMs. Regions Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.

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