Synovus Financial Corp. (NYSE: SNV) has announced the appointment of Greg Montana, former Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer at Fidelity National Information Services Inc. (FIS), to its board of directors. The appointment will be effective January 1, 2025, and Montana will serve on the board’s audit and risk committees. This addition brings the Synovus board to a total of 12 directors.
“With Greg’s addition to our board, we continue to cultivate a broad set of skills and deep expertise to drive our strategic vision forward,” said Synovus Chairman, CEO, and President Kevin Blair. “His unparalleled expertise in risk, security, and compliance strengthens our position as a trusted financial institution.”
Montana brings over 25 years of leadership and risk management experience to Synovus. He retired from FIS in April 2023 after an 11-year tenure, during which he led teams responsible for managing risks across cybersecurity, operations, compliance, regulatory matters, ESG initiatives, business continuity, crisis management, and fraud prevention. His work encompassed all business segments, including banking, payments, and capital markets.
In addition to his professional achievements, Montana holds certifications as a Chief Information Security Officer and has served on boards for the Internet Security Alliance and the Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center’s Sheltered Harbor initiative. He currently serves on the board of directors for United Way of Northeast Florida and is an active member and former board chair of Jacksonville Catholic Charities.
Montana earned his MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor’s degree from Boston College.
Synovus Financial Corp., based in Columbus, Georgia, manages approximately $60 billion in assets. The company provides a wide range of financial services, including commercial and consumer banking, wealth management, treasury management, mortgage services, premium finance, asset-based lending, structured lending, capital markets, and international banking. Operating in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee, Synovus is a Great Place to Work-Certified company. Learn more at synovus.com.
