Hunter Hill Named Chief Digital Transformation Officer

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First Horizon Bank has appointed Hunter Hill as Chief Digital Transformation Officer and promoted Tony Adams to New Orleans Market President. Hill, who previously served as New Orleans Market President, will now lead the bank's digital vision and strategy, enhancing capabilities across various business lines. Meanwhile, Adams has been pivotal in expanding the bank's presence in North Louisiana. President and CEO Bryan Jordan emphasized the importance of advancing digital banking to meet evolving client needs. First Horizon Corp. has $87.6 billion in assets as of June 30, 2021.

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• Appointment of Hunter Hill to Chief Digital Transformation Officer enhances focus on digital banking.
• Tony Adams' promotion reflects internal growth and stability within leadership.

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MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Horizon Bank has named Hunter Hill as Chief Digital Transformation Officer and promoted Tony Adams to New Orleans Market President.

Hill joined legacy IBERIABANK in 2009 to grow the bank’s commercial client base in Birmingham, Alabama. In 2014, he became New Orleans Market President. In his new role as Chief Digital Transformation Officer, he will be responsible for creating and driving enterprise digital vision, strategy and thought leadership across all lines of business (Retail, Private Client, Business Banking, Commercial and Specialty LOBs).  The role will also include direct ownership of consumer digital (excluding VirtualBank), treasury management and payments, including strategy, sales, on-boarding and servicing. Hill will also serve on the Company’s Operating Committee and Technology Advisory Board.

Adams joined IBERIABANK in 2001 as one of the original members of the Commercial Banking team in New Orleans. During his tenure, Adams played a lead role in expanding the franchise in North Louisiana and on the Northshore, a rapidly growing area within the Greater New Orleans region. Currently, he serves as Commercial Banking Executive for the New Orleans market.

“We are pleased to announce our enhanced focus on digital banking,” said President and CEO of First Horizon Bryan Jordan said. “One of our top priorities is to advance our digital banking capabilities to efficiently meet the needs and expectations of our clients as technology changes and the innovation within our industry evolves.”

About First Horizon Bank

First Horizon Corp. (NYSE: FHN), with $87.6 billion in assets as of June 30, 2021, is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to strengthening the lives of our associates, clients, shareholders, and communities. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, mortgage, and title insurance services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com.

Contact: Beth Ardoin, Senior Executive Vice President, Director of Communications, 337-521-4701

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FAQ

Who is the new Chief Digital Transformation Officer at First Horizon Bank?

Hunter Hill has been appointed as the Chief Digital Transformation Officer.

What is the role of Hunter Hill at First Horizon Bank?

He will lead the enterprise digital vision and strategy across all business lines.

Who was promoted to New Orleans Market President at First Horizon Bank?

Tony Adams has been promoted to New Orleans Market President.

What is the asset value of First Horizon Corp. as of June 30, 2021?

First Horizon Corp. has $87.6 billion in assets.

What did President and CEO Bryan Jordan say about digital banking?

He emphasized the importance of advancing digital banking capabilities to meet client needs.