Regions Financial Announces Upcoming Retirement of Dave Keenan and New Executive Leadership Appointments

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Regions Financial Corp. on Tuesday announced Chief Administrative Officer Dave Keenan will retire at the end of 2026 following more than two decades of leadership at the company. Kate Danella, currently head of Consumer Banking, will succeed Keenan as Chief Administrative Officer. John Jordan will succeed Danella as head of Consumer Banking, while Chief People Officer Angela Santone will begin reporting directly to Regions Chairman, President, and CEO John Turner. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260811365353/en/Dave Keenan, left, will be succeeded as Regions Chief Administrative Officer by Kate Danella, pictured second from left. John Jordan, pictured third from left, will succeed Danella as head of Consumer Banking for Regions. Chief People Officer Angela Santone, right, will begin reporting directly to Regions Chairman, President, and CEO John Turner. This succession of leadership reflects Regions’ broader leadership development strategy, which has been guided and supported for years by Keenan as part of his focus on teamwork, workplace engagement, and effective business operations. Regions CEO John Turner Discusses Dave Keenan’s Legacy: “Dave’s leadership has strengthened every part of Regions Bank, and his commitment to developing future leaders positions us well for continued growth,” said John Turner, Chairman, President, and CEO of Regions Financial Corp. “His sound judgment and unwavering commitment to doing what is right made Regions a stronger company and a better place to work. The impacts of his service will continue, and in the coming months, we will celebrate his contributions while ensuring a seamless transition.” Dave Keenan Reflects on Over 20 Years at Regions Bank: “It’s never easy to step away from something you love, but the timing is right for me personally, and the bank has excellent talent ready to step up to their next level of leadership,” Keenan said. “Regions Bank has incredible teams guided by world-class leaders, and I know our commitment to customers and communities will only continue to grow stronger.” Among Keenan’s accomplishments at Regions Bank: He has served as Chief Administrative Officer since 2020, overseeing multiple business units, ensuring collaboration, and championing a people-first method of achieving business goals and strengthening w...

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