Regions Financial CAO Dave Keenan to retire; Kate Danella named successor
Regions Financial said Chief Administrative Officer David R. Keenan will retire on January 4, 2027, and will step down from the CAO role on September 1, 2026, to serve as a senior advisor until then. Katherine R. Danella and John T. Jordan take senior executive roles effective the same date, a planned succession that the filing does not tie to any financial results.
Key points
- David R. Keenan has given notice of his intent to retire on January 4, 2027.
- Effective September 1, 2026, Keenan steps down as Chief Administrative Officer and continues as Senior Executive Vice President in a senior advisor role.
- Katherine R. Danella becomes Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, and John T. Jordan becomes Senior Executive Vice President, Head of Consumer Banking Group, both effective September 1, 2026.
- The press release says Chief People Officer Angela Santone will begin reporting directly to Chairman, President, and CEO John Turner.
The filing
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