Chapman Becomes Chief Executive Officer of Renasant
Renasant Corporation (RNST) has announced a significant leadership transition as Kevin D. Chapman officially assumes the role of Chief Executive Officer and President of both Renasant Corporation and Renasant Bank. The previous CEO, C. Mitchell Waycaster, will continue serving as Executive Vice Chairman, focusing on strategic planning, investor relations, mergers and acquisitions, and providing board level oversight.
Board Chairman E. Robinson McGraw expressed full confidence in Chapman's leadership capabilities, citing his proven track record and vision for the company's future growth. This transition follows the company's previously announced succession plan.
Renasant Corporation (RNST) ha annunciato un importante cambiamento nella leadership con Kevin D. Chapman che assume ufficialmente il ruolo di Amministratore Delegato e Presidente sia di Renasant Corporation che di Renasant Bank. L'ex CEO, C. Mitchell Waycaster, continuerà a ricoprire la carica di Vice Presidente Esecutivo, concentrandosi sulla pianificazione strategica, le relazioni con gli investitori, fusioni e acquisizioni e fornendo supervisione a livello di consiglio.
Il Presidente del Consiglio, E. Robinson McGraw, ha espresso piena fiducia nelle capacità di leadership di Chapman, sottolineando il suo comprovato curriculum e la sua visione per la crescita futura dell'azienda. Questa transizione segue il piano di successione precedentemente annunciato dalla società.
Renasant Corporation (RNST) ha anunciado una importante transición en su liderazgo, ya que Kevin D. Chapman asume oficialmente el cargo de Director Ejecutivo y Presidente tanto de Renasant Corporation como de Renasant Bank. El anterior CEO, C. Mitchell Waycaster, continuará desempeñándose como Vicepresidente Ejecutivo, enfocándose en la planificación estratégica, las relaciones con inversores, fusiones y adquisiciones, y brindando supervisión a nivel de junta directiva.
El Presidente del Consejo, E. Robinson McGraw, expresó plena confianza en las capacidades de liderazgo de Chapman, citando su historial comprobado y su visión para el crecimiento futuro de la empresa. Esta transición sigue el plan de sucesión previamente anunciado por la compañía.
Renasant Corporation (RNST)는 중대한 리더십 변화를 발표했습니다. Kevin D. Chapman이 Renasant Corporation과 Renasant Bank의 최고경영자(CEO) 및 사장 역할을 공식적으로 맡았습니다. 전 CEO인 C. Mitchell Waycaster는 전략 기획, 투자자 관계, 인수합병, 이사회 수준의 감독에 집중하며 집행 부회장으로 계속 근무할 예정입니다.
이사회 의장 E. Robinson McGraw는 Chapman의 입증된 역량과 회사의 미래 성장 비전을 언급하며 그의 리더십에 전폭적인 신뢰를 표명했습니다. 이번 변화는 회사가 이전에 발표한 승계 계획에 따른 것입니다.
Renasant Corporation (RNST) a annoncé une transition importante dans sa direction, Kevin D. Chapman assumant officiellement les fonctions de Directeur Général et Président à la fois de Renasant Corporation et de Renasant Bank. L'ancien PDG, C. Mitchell Waycaster, continuera à servir en tant que Vice-Président Exécutif, se concentrant sur la planification stratégique, les relations avec les investisseurs, les fusions et acquisitions, ainsi que la supervision au niveau du conseil d'administration.
Le Président du Conseil, E. Robinson McGraw, a exprimé une confiance totale dans les capacités de leadership de Chapman, citant son parcours éprouvé et sa vision pour la croissance future de l'entreprise. Cette transition s'inscrit dans le cadre du plan de succession précédemment annoncé par la société.
Renasant Corporation (RNST) hat einen bedeutenden Führungswechsel bekannt gegeben, da Kevin D. Chapman offiziell die Rolle des Chief Executive Officer und Präsidenten sowohl von Renasant Corporation als auch von Renasant Bank übernimmt. Der vorherige CEO, C. Mitchell Waycaster, wird weiterhin als Executive Vice Chairman tätig sein und sich auf strategische Planung, Investorenbeziehungen, Fusionen und Übernahmen sowie die Aufsicht auf Vorstandsebene konzentrieren.
Der Vorstandsvorsitzende E. Robinson McGraw äußerte volles Vertrauen in Chapmans Führungsqualitäten und verwies auf dessen nachgewiesene Erfolgsbilanz sowie seine Vision für das zukünftige Wachstum des Unternehmens. Dieser Übergang folgt dem zuvor angekündigten Nachfolgeplan des Unternehmens.
- Smooth leadership transition following a planned succession strategy
- Previous CEO remains involved in key strategic roles as Executive Vice Chairman
- New CEO Kevin Chapman brings proven track record to the position
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TUPELO, Miss., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Renasant Corporation (the “Company”) announced that Kevin D. Chapman has officially assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer and President of both the Company and Renasant Bank (the “Bank”). C. Mitchell Waycaster, immediate past Renasant CEO, will continue as Executive Vice Chairman for both the Company and the Bank. As Executive Vice Chairman, Waycaster will continue to be involved in strategic planning, investor relations, mergers and acquisitions, and providing guidance and board level oversight for the Company.
"As previously announced with our company’s succession plan, it is with full confidence and great enthusiasm that the Board and I pass the leadership torch to Kevin Chapman as our new CEO," said E. Robinson McGraw, Chairman of the Board of the Company and the Bank. "We are in exceptionally capable hands under Kevin’s leadership, and we are confident that his proven track record and vision will guide Renasant to even greater success. On behalf of our shareholders, board, and employees, we congratulate Kevin on this well-deserved promotion and look forward to supporting him as he leads Renasant into the future."
About Kevin D. Chapman: Chapman has been President since May 2023 and Chief Operating Officer for the Company since May 2018. Prior to his current role, Chapman held several different roles including Chief Financial Officer, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller.
Chapman has worked in the financial services industry for more than 25 years with experience that includes initial public offerings, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, capital raises, investor relations and corporate strategy. Prior to Renasant, he served as Corporate Controller for a large regional bank and as an accountant with Ernst and Young in Birmingham, Alabama.
Chapman received his M.B.A. and B.S. in Accounting from Troy University. He is a licensed C.P.A. in the state of Alabama. Chapman is involved in many community and non-profit organizations and has served as a board or committee member of the Community Development Foundation of Tupelo, the Health Care Foundation of North Mississippi, North Mississippi Medical Center, Yocona Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America, United Way of Northeast Mississippi, and the North Mississippi Symphony Orchestra.
Chapman has served as a past board member of Mississippi Bankers Association and
Mississippi Young Bankers. Additionally, he has served on various committees for the American Bankers Association.
ABOUT RENASANT CORPORATION:
Renasant Corporation is the parent of Renasant Bank, a 121-year-old financial services institution. As of April 1, 2025, Renasant has assets of approximately
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