Synovus Financial (NYSE:SNV) is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Columbus, Georgia. Tracing its roots to 1888 with the founding of Columbus Bank and Trust Co., Synovus has grown through strategic mergers and organic expansion to become a prominent regional bank. The company operates through its primary subsidiary, Synovus Bank, offering a full range of banking and financial services to individuals and businesses.
Synovus’s core business activities encompass commercial and consumer banking, mortgage banking, and wealth management. Its commercial banking segment provides lending solutions, treasury management, and industry-specialized financing for small to mid-sized enterprises. The consumer banking division delivers checking and savings accounts, personal loans, home equity lines of credit, and credit card services. Additionally, the company’s mortgage arm offers home purchase and refinance options, while its investment services unit supports financial planning and asset management.
Serving markets across the Southeastern United States, Synovus maintains a network of branch offices and ATM locations in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The bank has expanded its digital footprint with online and mobile banking platforms that enable customers to manage accounts, make payments, and apply for loans remotely. Synovus also deploys automated teller machines and specialized commercial banking centers to meet the diverse needs of retail and corporate clients.
Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Blair, Synovus emphasizes strategic growth, operational efficiency, and customer-centric innovation. The company’s executive team combines extensive banking expertise with a focus on community engagement and technological advancement. Synovus continues to prioritize digital transformation initiatives, risk management best practices, and talent development to strengthen its competitive position in the regional banking sector.
