Regions Financial Announces Dana Nolan’s Retirement, Appoints Tom Speir as Head of Investor Relations
Dana Nolan, left, head of Investor Relations for Regions, has decided to retire in April. Regions Bank veteran Tom Speir, right, will succeed Nolan • Photo Credit: Regions Financial
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 2, 2026 (FINANCE INTERVIEWS) — Financial services company, Regions Financial Corporation, a company specializing in consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage services, has announced that Dana Nolan will retire as head of Investor Relations in April after a 37-year career with the company. Tom Speir, a longtime Regions executive, will succeed Nolan in the role.
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Nolan has led Investor Relations since 2016. She previously served as associate director of Investor Relations beginning in 2010 and held leadership roles in Regions’ Treasury division.
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“Throughout her tenure, Dana has been a respected advocate for Regions and an essential point of connection for both our leadership team and the investment community. By pairing deep business insight with clear, forthright communication, she helped elevate Regions’ credibility with investors and earned broad respect across the industry. We are deeply thankful for her leadership, and we are confident Tom Speir will build continued success on the strong foundation Dana and her team have consistently maintained,” said John Turner, Chairman, President and CEO of Regions Financial Corp.
Speir currently leads the company’s Strategy and Corporate Development group and will retain those responsibilities. He joined Regions in 2009 and has held roles in Corporate Treasury, including Assistant Treasurer and head of Balance Sheet Management. He was appointed to lead Strategy and Corporate Development in 2022. Prior to Regions, Speir worked in Wachovia Bank’s Treasury organization as Securitized Products Portfolio Manager.
“Tom’s background and leadership in balance sheet management, interest rate risk management, and capital and liquidity management – combined with his experience in developing and executing corporate strategy – will be invaluable as we continue communicating our strong financial performance in a competitive environment. His experience will help us clearly articulate how we are driving responsible growth, delivering meaningful performance, and creating long-term value for our shareholders,” said Anil Chadha, Regions’ incoming Chief Financial Officer.
As head of Investor Relations, Speir will oversee institutional, retail, and fixed-income Investor Relations activities, including investor strategy and outreach, competitive and strategic analysis, and credit rating agency relationship management.
“I am honored to step into this role and work with Dana’s strong Investor Relations team to build on the legacy she established throughout her tenure – one that is defined by her unwavering commitment to quality, transparency, and integrity. I look forward to engaging with investors, analysts, and ratings agencies as we ensure they always have clear, timely insights into our strategy and performance. Maintaining open, consistent communication will remain our top priority as we represent Regions to the investment community,” Speir said.
Regions also announced that Karin Allen has been promoted to Chief Accounting Officer and James Eastman has been named Controller as part of Chadha’s transition to Chief Financial Officer. Allen and Eastman, along with Speir, will report to Chadha.
Regions Financial Corporation has $159 billion in assets and operates approximately 1,250 banking offices and more than 1,750 ATMs through its subsidiary, Regions Bank.
For more information, visit www.regions.com.
Source: Regions Financial Corporation
