Bryan Jordan, chairman, president and CEO of First Horizon Corp., signed a five-year employment agreement with the company.

“On behalf of the board of directors, I would like to say how pleased we are to secure Bryan’s leadership of the company for five more years,” Colin V. Reed, lead director of First Horizon’s board of directors, said. “Recent events have magnified the strengths and dedication of our seasoned team and the benefits and potential of our client-centric model operating in vibrant markets. We are incredibly excited and confident in Bryan’s ability to build on our current momentum, execute on our strategy and continue to generate value for our shareholders.”

Jordan joined First Horizon as CFO in 2007. In 2008, he was named president and CEO. Under his leadership, the company has grown to be a regional financial company with $85.1 billion in assets serving 12 states across the southern region of the U.S. In 2021, the company completed the merger of equals with IBERIABANK.

“It is a privilege to work alongside an outstanding team that has demonstrated its ability to successfully navigate the challenging operating conditions over the last few years,” Jordan said. “Our performance-oriented culture has helped us remain focused on continuously serving our clients, communities and associates. We remain committed to First Horizon being a top performing bank and leader in the markets we serve.”