“As we expand in high-opportunity markets throughout the southeast, we’re investing in talented individuals who have a deep understanding of local economies and prioritize a client-centric approach with proactive financial guidance,” said Synovus Chairman, CEO and President Kevin Blair. “Our relationship managers play a key role in building strong, lasting partnerships and making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.”

Relationship managers bring extensive industry knowledge and proven expertise to help businesses and individuals navigate today’s ever-changing economic landscape. Synovus is investing in top talent as it continues its transformative path to sustainable growth.

Atlanta market additions:

Eric Clark, commercial banker
Clark has nearly 20 years of relationship management experience within the banking industry, working for various banks in the southeast. He joins Synovus from JP Morgan Chase.

Will Clay, wholesale middle market relationship manager
Clay has extensive experience with clients in middle market banking from previous roles at Servis 1^stBank and BB&T.

Robert Mann, commercial banker
Mann brings 25 years of commercial banking experience as a sales and operations executive. A former tax commissioner in Gwinnett County, Georgia, Mann joins Synovus from Bank of America.

The bank’s focus on high-opportunity markets includes Atlanta, Georgia; Birmingham, Alabama; Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and Spartanburg, South Carolina; and Miami, Orlando and Tampa, Florida.

Core relationship-based banking is fundamental to Synovus, and this growth strategy taps into the bank’s existing networks to gain a stronger competitive edge in these markets.