First Horizon Corporation announced that Mohan Sankararaman, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, was named one of American Banker's Most Innovative People in Finance. The award was presented to Sankararaman in June at the American Banker Digital Banking Conference in Orlando, Florida, where he was a featured speaker alongside Leilani Farol, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer. This recognition highlights the company's focus on digital banking advancements and leadership in the financial sector.

Company Leadership and Recognition

Tammy LoCascio, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for First Horizon, commended Sankararaman for his impact and commitment to innovation in financial services. She stated that the honor reflects both his leadership and the quality of ideas the company's teams bring to the future of digital banking. The award underscores the importance of technological leadership within the regional financial services company.

First Horizon Corporation Overview

First Horizon Corp. operates as a regional financial services company with a significant presence in the southern United States. The company's banking subsidiary, First Horizon Bank, operates in 12 states. First Horizon offers a range of services including commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services.

Key Financial Metrics

The company has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and as a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank.

First Horizon has been recognized by the Dave Thomas Foundation with three honors, including being named one of the Top 100 Best Adoption Friendly Workplaces. The company also received the designation of a Certified Adoption Friendly Workplace and a Certified Foster Friendly Workplace. These awards highlight the financial institution's commitment to supporting employees through various family-building paths.

2026 marks the 14th year First Horizon has earned the Top 100 distinction and the 18th year being recognized as an Adoption Friendly Workplace. This is the first year the company has been named a Certified Foster Friendly Workplace, expanding its recognition in the family support space.

Tanya Hart, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for First Horizon, stated that the company believes supporting associates means recognizing the many paths families take to grow. She added that the honors reflect a long-standing commitment to building a workplace where associates feel support in every season of life.

Company Overview

First Horizon Corp. (NYSE: FHN) reported $84.1 billion in assets as of March 31, 2026. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states concentrated in the southern U.S.

The company offers a range of services including 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.