First Horizon Chief Financial Officer Recognized for Third Consecutive Year
Memphis, Tennessee, October 9th / PRNewswire / -- First Horizon Corporation ( NYSE : FHN, hereinafter referred to as “First Horizon”) announced that the company's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Hope Dmuchowski, has been selected for the 2026 “Most Influential Women in Banking” list by American Banker. This is her third consecutive year of receiving this recognition. The annual award aims to honor the contributions made by female leaders to the banking and financial services industry.
First Horizon Chairman, President, and CEO Bryan Jordan stated: "This well-deserved recognition reflects the outstanding leadership and influence that Hope has demonstrated throughout the company. From strengthening our financial position and capital strategy, to driving the modernization of the financial organization and helping to shape our Five Flag strategic framework, to establishing clear priorities for the entire organization, Hope fulfills her role as Chief Financial Officer in a forward-thinking manner and places great emphasis on disciplined execution. Her influence extends far beyond First Horizon; she also continues to make contributions by serving the community, guiding others, and creating opportunities for the next generation of leaders."
Dmuchowski has been committed to community services for a long time, with a particular focus on healthcare, education, economic mobility, and women's development. She serves as a member of the board of directors for Baptist Hospital Foundation, a member of the Salvation Army's National Advisory Committee, and a member of the board of directors for 4Word. She also acts as the trustee for George's Independent School. Her leadership has been recognized by several other organizations, including being named one of the Super Women in Business for 2025 by Memphis Business Journal, being honored as the Chief Financial Officer of the Year by that media outlet, and in 2023, she was listed among the Top Ten Chief Financial Officers by CFO Tech Outlook. In addition, she received the "Best Investor Relations Led by Senior Management Team" (for small to medium market capitalization) award from IR Magazine in 2023.
American Banker previously included Dmuchowski in the “The Most Powerful Women to Watch” list in 2023, and listed her in the “The Most Powerful Women in Banking” list in 2024 and 2025. She also helped First Horizon to receive recognition as “The Most Influential Women’s Top Team in Banking” in 2022 and 2024.
The "Most Influential Women in Banking" conference will be held in New York from October 20th to 21st, 2026, followed by a celebration dinner on October 22nd to honor this year's winners.
For more information on Dmuchowski as one of the "Most Influential Women in Banking" in 2026, please click: AmericanBanker.com.
About First Horizon
As of June 30, 2026, First Horizon Corp. ( NYSE : FHN ) has an asset size of 84.4 billion US dollars and is a leading regional financial services company dedicated to helping customers, communities, and employees unleash their full potential through capital and consulting. The company's headquarters are located in Memphis, Tennessee, and its banking subsidiary, First Horizon Bank, operates in 12 states primarily in the southern United States. The company and its subsidiaries provide services such as commercial banking, private banking, retail banking, small business banking, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking. First Horizon has been rated as one of the best employers in the United States by Fortune and Forbes, and has also been named one of the top ten most reputable banks in the country. For more information, please visit www.FirstHorizon.com.
