Synovus accelerates growth in Atlanta with addition of new talent | SNV Stock News

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Jun 05, 2025
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  • Synovus aims to boost growth by hiring 20%-30% more relationship managers in the next three years.
  • The bank is focusing on major markets in the Southeast, including Atlanta and Miami.
  • New hires include experienced bankers from prominent institutions like JP Morgan Chase and Bank of America.

Synovus (SNV, Financial) is ramping up its expansion efforts by increasing its hiring of relationship managers between 20% and 30% over the next three years. This initiative underscores Synovus’ commitment to personalized, relationship-driven banking, particularly in high-opportunity markets across the Southeast United States.

The company has strategically added experienced bankers to its Atlanta team, including Eric Clark, who comes with nearly two decades of relationship management experience from JP Morgan Chase; Will Clay, with a robust background in middle market banking from Servis 1st Bank and BB&T; and Robert Mann, a seasoned commercial banker with 25 years of experience, joining from Bank of America.

Synovus's targeted market expansion includes key locations such as Atlanta, Georgia; Birmingham, Alabama; Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, and Spartanburg, South Carolina; and Miami, Orlando, and Tampa, Florida. This strategy aims to leverage the bank’s existing networks, providing a stronger competitive advantage in these regional markets.

As a Georgia-chartered, FDIC-insured bank, Synovus continues to provide a wide array of banking services, including commercial and consumer banking, wealth services, and more. The bank, recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified Company, remains focused on sustainable growth through strategic talent acquisition and market expansion.

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