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Simmons Bank hires David Kennedy as Chief Technology Officer

1. David Kennedy joins Simmons Bank as Chief Technology Officer. 2. Kennedy's expertise includes innovation and infrastructure modernization. 3. Simmons Bank recognized for excellence in service and employee satisfaction. 4. The bank operates 222 branches across multiple states. 5. Simmons has paid cash dividends for 116 consecutive years.

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Why Bullish?

David Kennedy's appointment could enhance operational efficiency, akin to other successful tech leaders boosting bank performance historically.

How important is it?

The strategic shift under Kennedy could lead to improved technological capabilities, impacting SFNC positively.

Why Long Term?

Transformative technology initiatives often take time to bear fruit, affecting performance over the longer term.

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Seasoned technology veteran brings more than 25 years of experience, /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons Bank announced the addition of David Kennedy as executive vice president and chief technology officer. Kennedy will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of technology capabilities to all areas of the bank. He will also play a crucial role in Simmons' technical strategy, including innovation, infrastructure, cost reduction and collaboration to ensure that the technology efforts align with business success. Simmons Bank hires David Kennedy as Chief Technology Officer "David Kennedy joins us with a strong reputation for leading complex technology organizations and delivering impactful change," said Ann Madea, EVP Chief Information Officer. "As we accelerate our technology strategy and enhance the resilience and scalability of our platforms, David's deep understanding and leadership will be instrumental in shaping the next phase of our transformation." Prior to joining Simmons Bank, Kennedy served as executive vice president and chief information officer at a Southeastern, regional bank where he led the direction of all corporate technology and innovation initiatives. His previous experience also includes systems architecture, vendor management and infrastructure modernization. Kennedy holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from Mississippi State University. He also completed educational programs at The Pacific Institute, Harvard Business School, and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He serves as vice president of the board for Old Mountain Arboretum and is a former board member for Acadiana Animal Aid.About Simmons Bank Simmons Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC), a Mid-South based financial holding company that has paid cash dividends for 116 consecutive years. Simmons Bank operates 222 branches in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. Founded in 1903, Simmons Bank offers comprehensive financial solutions delivered with a client-centric approach. In 2024, Simmons Bank was recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Best Regional Banks 2025, by U.S. News & World Report as one of the 2024-2025 Best Companies to Work For in the South and by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Banks 2024 in Tennessee and America's Best-In-State Employers 2024 in Missouri. Additional information about Simmons Bank can be found on our website at simmonsbank.com, by following @Simmons_Bank on X (formerly Twitter) or by visiting our newsroom.SOURCE Simmons Bank WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In

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