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Renasant Announces Leadership Transition

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Renasant announces the appointment of Kevin D. Chapman as the new Chief Executive Officer effective May 2025 as part of the Company's management succession plan. Chapman, currently serving as President and Chief Operating Officer, will succeed C. Mitchell Waycaster. Waycaster will transition to the role of Executive Vice Chairman. Chapman brings extensive experience in corporate banking and financial services, having served in various roles since joining the company in 2005.
Renasant annuncia la nomina di Kevin D. Chapman come nuovo Amministratore Delegato a partire da maggio 2025, nell'ambito del piano di successione manageriale dell'azienda. Chapman, attualmente Presidente e Direttore Operativo, succederà a C. Mitchell Waycaster. Waycaster assumerà il ruolo di Vice Presidente Esecutivo. Chapman porta con sé una vasta esperienza nel settore bancario e dei servizi finanziari, avendo ricoperto vari ruoli dall'ingresso nella società nel 2005.
Renasant anuncia el nombramiento de Kevin D. Chapman como nuevo Director Ejecutivo, efectivo en mayo de 2025, como parte del plan de sucesión de la dirección de la compañía. Chapman, que actualmente se desempeña como Presidente y Director de Operaciones, sucederá a C. Mitchell Waycaster. Waycaster pasará a ser el Vicepresidente Ejecutivo. Chapman aporta una amplia experiencia en banca corporativa y servicios financieros, habiendo ocupado diversos cargos desde que se unió a la compañía en 2005.
르너산트는 2025년 5월부터 케빈 D. 채프먼을 신임 최고경영자(CEO)로 임명한다고 발표했습니다. 이는 회사의 경영 승계 계획의 일부입니다. 현재 회장 겸 최고운영책임자(COO)로 재직 중인 채프먼은 C. 미첼 웨이캐스터를 계승할 것입니다. 웨이캐스터는 집행부 부회장으로 자리를 옮길 예정입니다. 채프먼은 2005년 회사에 합류한 이래 다양한 역할을 수행하면서 기업 금융 및 금융 서비스 분야에서 풍부한 경험을 쌓아왔습니다.
Renasant annonce la nomination de Kevin D. Chapman au poste de Directeur Général à partir de mai 2025, dans le cadre du plan de succession de la direction de l'entreprise. Chapman, actuellement Président et Directeur des Opérations, succédera à C. Mitchell Waycaster. Waycaster assumera le rôle de Vice-président Exécutif. Chapman apporte une expérience considérable en banque d'entreprise et en services financiers, ayant occupé divers postes depuis son entrée dans la société en 2005.
Renasant gibt die Ernennung von Kevin D. Chapman zum neuen Chief Executive Officer ab Mai 2025 bekannt, im Rahmen des Management-Nachfolgeplans des Unternehmens. Chapman, derzeit Präsident und Chief Operating Officer, wird C. Mitchell Waycaster nachfolgen. Waycaster wird in die Rolle des Executive Vice Chairman wechseln. Chapman bringt umfassende Erfahrung im Bereich des Unternehmensbankings und der Finanzdienstleistungen mit, nachdem er seit seinem Eintritt in das Unternehmen im Jahr 2005 verschiedene Positionen innehatte.
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TUPELO, Miss., April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Renasant Corporation (the “Company”) implemented the next step of the Company’s management succession plan, designating Kevin D. Chapman to become Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Renasant Bank (the “Bank”) effective May 2025. Chapman will retain his current title and duties of President of both the Company and Bank. Over the next year, current Renasant CEO, C. Mitchell Waycaster will work with Chapman on the leadership transition; in May 2025, while stepping down from the CEO position, Waycaster will continue in his role as Executive Vice Chairman of the Company and the Bank.

Chapman has been President and Chief Operating Officer for the Company since May 2023. From October 2011 until he assumed the Chief Operating Officer role, he was the Chief Financial Officer of the Company and the Bank. Prior to that, Chapman served in various capacities since joining the Bank in 2005, including the Chief Strategy Officer and Corporate Accounting Officer. Chapman has also been a director of the Bank since 2018.

"On behalf of the Board of Directors, our employees and our shareholders, and following our Company’s succession plan, we are proud to name Kevin as the next CEO of Renasant,” said Renasant Executive Chairman, E. Robinson McGraw, and Waycaster in a joint statement. “Kevin is a dynamic leader with a keen understanding of both corporate banking strategy and the financial services marketplace. We believe Renasant will be in great hands with Kevin guiding the Company, and we look forward to a bright future under his leadership."

For more information, please visit www.renasantbank.com or Renasant’s IR site at www.renasant.com.

ABOUT RENASANT CORPORATION:

Renasant Corporation is the parent of Renasant Bank, a 120-year-old financial services institution. Renasant has assets of approximately $17.3 billion and operates 193 banking, lending, mortgage, wealth management and insurance offices throughout the Southeast as well as offering factoring and asset-based lending on a nationwide basis.

Contact:For Media:For Financials:
 John S. OxfordJames C. Mabry IV
 Senior Vice PresidentExecutive Vice President
 Chief Marketing OfficerChief Financial Officer
 (662) 680-1219(662) 680-1281
 joxford@renasant.comjim.mabry@renasant.com

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/18d00d2b-5aa5-4b03-a91a-a308a97dc685


FAQ

Who is the new Chief Executive Officer of Renasant and Renasant Bank?

Kevin D. Chapman is the new Chief Executive Officer of Renasant and Renasant Bank, effective May 2025.

What is the current role of C. Mitchell Waycaster in Renasant ?

C. Mitchell Waycaster is the current CEO of Renasant and will transition to the role of Executive Vice Chairman in May 2025.

What positions has Kevin D. Chapman held at Renasant before becoming CEO?

Kevin D. Chapman has served as President, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Strategy Officer, and Corporate Accounting Officer at Renasant

When did Kevin D. Chapman join Renasant Bank?

Kevin D. Chapman joined Renasant Bank in 2005 and has been a director since 2018.

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with perseverance as its watchword, renasant corporation, which stands for constant renaissance, has a rich history of achievement in its journey to becoming one of the south’s most successful companies. a collection of community banks that values its relationships with employees and clients above all else, renasant has found its strength in being a company dedicated to solid leadership, innovation, and community partnership. from its humble beginnings on february 27, 1904 as a makeshift $100,000 bank started in an old lee county, mississippi bakery to its current multi-state 120+ banking, lending, insurance, wealth management and financial services offices, renasant has evolved into a client focused corporation that is stronger than ever.