General Info

Synovus Financial Corporation is a Columbus, Ga.-based diversified financial services holding company with more than $29 billion in assets. Synovus provides integrated financial services, including banking, financial management, insurance, mortgage and leasing services through 40 banks and other Synovus offices in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Florida and Tennessee. It also provides electronic payment processing through an 81-percent stake in TSYS, one of the world s largest companies for outsourced payment services. FORTUNE magazine has named Synovus one of The 100 Best Companies to Work For and has recognized Synovus in its Hall of Fame for consecutive appearances on the list. Richard E. Anthony has been the chief executive officer of Synovus Financial for more than a year. He has been with the bank and finance company for over 14 years. Anthony earned a BS degree from the University of Alabama, and a MBA from the University of Virginia. Synovus Financial Corporation was established in 1998 and is traded publicly on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol SNV.