Pinnacle, Synovus announce leadership team ahead of 2026 merger

Pinnacle Financial Partners and Synovus Financial Corp. have announced the executive leadership team for their planned merger, set to close in the first quarter of 2026.

Kevin Blair, who will serve as president and chief executive of the combined company under the Pinnacle brand, will be joined by senior leaders from both institutions, including Rob McCabe as chief banking officer, Jamie Gregory as chief financial officer and Zack Bishop as chief operating officer, according to an Aug. 21 news release. Terry Turner, Pinnacle’s current president and CEO, will become non-executive chairman of the board, with McCabe serving as vice chairman.

The leadership team will oversee the company’s corporate functions and drive growth, technology innovation and client services. Reporting to McCabe, a slate of executives will lead revenue-producing units, including commercial real estate lending, equipment and aircraft finance, consumer banking and wealth management.

The merger combines Pinnacle’s “proven high-growth banking model” with Synovus’ investments in scale and technology,” Blair stated in the release.

The transaction remains subject to regulatory and shareholder approval, as well as customary closing conditions.

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