MEMPHIS,
Tenn., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- First
Horizon Corporation (NYSE: FHN or "First Horizon") today announced
the election of Velia
Carboni, 54, to the First Horizon Board of
Directors.
Carboni has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Digital
and Technology Officer of VF Corporation ("VF"), a provider of
branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories, since
2018. At VF, she is responsible for the
integration of digital and technology
capabilities across
all aspects of the company's business, leads
the company's digital strategies and oversees VF's analytics
function.
"We welcome Velia to the Board of Directors. We have seen
firsthand the value of her experience in digital innovation and
strategies, technology, cyber security, customer experience and
data analytics having served as a member of First Horizon's
Technology Advisory Board since its inception in 2019," said
Bryan Jordan, Chairman, President
and Chief Executive Officer of First Horizon. "She will be
instrumental in helping guide the significant investments we are
making in technology and process improvements to remain at the
forefront of our clients' needs."
First Horizon Lead Director Colin
Reed added, "In addition to her digital technology
expertise, Velia brings financial services and public company
experience to our Board at a crucial time as we continue to
transform the company to adapt and excel in a rapidly changing,
highly competitive environment."
Carboni is also a member of the Forbes Technology
Council. Prior to joining VF, Ms. Carboni spent more than 20
years at Fidelity Investments, where she held a series of
leadership roles, most recently
serving as senior vice president of mobile
and emerging platforms for the company's personal
investing/retail division.
About First Horizon
First Horizon Corp. (NYSE: FHN), with $82.5 billion in assets as of September 30,
2023, is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated
to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their
full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in
Memphis, TN, the banking
subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the
southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial,
private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust
management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and
mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one
of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and
a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available
at www.FirstHorizon.com.
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