Regions Bank appoints head of corporate banking, commercial banking

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Regions Bank announced that Ronnie Smith will retire as head of the corporate banking group. Brian Willam, head of commercial banking, will succeed Smith in this role while Nikki Stephenson, head of credit products, will take over commercial banking, according to a press release.

Smith first began his career in 1981 at Deposit Guaranty National Bank, which would become a part of Regions in the following years. Wilman meanwhile first joined Regions in 2009 as a community banking executive and Stephenson joined Regions' capital markets division in 2008.

"Ronnie's leadership and integrity exemplify how we serve our customers. He leads by example, taking the time to understand what's most important to business clients – and then guiding our teams in developing tailored financial solutions to help clients reach their goals," John Turner, chairman, president and CEO of Regions Financial Corp., said in the release. "As a member of Ronnie's team, Brian Willman shares in Regions' commitment to superior service. Brian's ability to build strong teams and his experience helping business owners and managers achieve success will ensure our Corporate Banking Group remains well positioned to continue exceeding the expectations of the businesses we serve."

"Our customer-centric approach enables Regions to serve as a steady, trusted source of quality financial guidance and customized insights," Stephenson said in the release. "Clients recognize they are getting more value as we deliver a broad range of experience, coupled with consistent innovations that make banking more convenient and more intuitive. Our teams are working hand-in-hand with customers to meet complex financial needs today, while helping position those clients for even greater success tomorrow."

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