Regions leaders offered high praise for Dana Nolan and her impactful career as she announced her retirement today.
“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.
As head of Investor Relations, Nolan has been a trusted voice for Regions and has helped navigate some of the bank’s – and the industry’s – most significant moments, including the financial crisis, pandemic and multiple challenging economic cycles.
This spring, Nolan will retire after a remarkable 37-year career, including 10 years leading the Investor Relations team.
“By pairing deep business insight with clear, forthright communication, Dana helped elevate Regions’ credibility with investors and earned broad respect across the industry. We are deeply thankful for her leadership,” Turner continued.
Nolan’s insight comes from decades of experience, including more than 20 years in Corporate Treasury. Inside the organization, she is known for her commitment to developing talent, building strong teams and investing time in community leadership. Her service includes roles on the Business Advisory Council for the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Collat School of Business and the board of the Regions Foundation. She previously served on the boards of Birmingham Education Foundation and Momentum.
By pairing deep business insight with clear, forthright communication, Dana helped elevate Regions’ credibility with investors and earned broad respect across the industry.
John Turner, Regions Chairman, President and CEO
“I’ve been incredibly fortunate to spend my career at Regions, working alongside colleagues who care deeply about doing what’s right for our customers, communities and shareholders,” Nolan said. “I’m especially grateful for a dedicated Investor Relations team made up of talented professionals who approach this work with skill, integrity and collaboration. Representing Regions to investors and analysts has been an honor, and I’m proud of the progress we’ve made together. Tom brings a thoughtful, strategic perspective, and I know he’ll continue strengthening the relationships that help tell Regions’ story.”
Tom Speir will assume the role of head of Investor Relations, in addition to his current responsibilities as head of Strategy and Corporate Development. He, too, brings deep banking experience to the position.
Speir joined Regions in 2009 and quickly became known for bringing clarity to complex decisions and fostering collaboration across teams. After serving as Assistant Treasurer and head of Balance Sheet Management, he was appointed to lead Strategy and Corporate Development in 2022. Prior to joining Regions, he held leadership roles in Wachovia’s Treasury organization.
“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 he takes on responsibility for Regions’ investor communications, Speir will oversee all institutional, retail, and fixed‑income investor relations activities, as well as competitive and strategic analysis. He will also manage the company’s relationships with credit rating agencies – a natural complement to his strategy responsibilities.
Our commitment to developing leaders and promoting from within allows us to manage change while maintaining stability and continuity.
Anil Chadha, Regions Chief Financial Officer
“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 to ensure they have clear, timely insights into our strategy, performance and long‑term priorities.”
This transition also highlights the depth of talent within Regions’ Finance organization.
Alongside this change, Karin Allen has been promoted as Chief Accounting Officer, responsible for External Reporting, Accounting Operations and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
James Eastman has been named Controller and will oversee Business Unit Controllers, Corporate Tax and Finance Transformation Execution. Both Allen and Eastman, along with Speir, will report to Chadha.
“Our commitment to developing leaders and promoting from within allows us to manage change while maintaining stability and continuity,” Chadha said. “And as Regions continues to evolve and grow in an increasingly competitive landscape, we remain committed to clear communication, strategic discipline and long‑term value creation – principles that have guided both Dana and Tom in their leadership journeys and that will continue shaping our future success.”
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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