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# Kevin Blair Leads Combined Pinnacle Financial Partners After Synovus Merger Closes
- URL: https://www.theglobalbanker.com/kevin-blair-ceo-pinnacle-financial-partners-synovus-merger-closes/
- Published: 2026-01-01T17:39:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-02T14:32:25.000Z
- Description: Kevin Blair became President and CEO of the newly combined Pinnacle Financial Partners on 1 January 2026 as the Synovus merger completed, with Terry Turner becoming non-executive Chairman.
- Author: TGB Editorial Team
- Tags: Executive Moves, Americas, #archive

Kevin Blair assumed the roles of President and Chief Executive Officer of the combined Pinnacle Financial Partners on 1 January 2026, the same day the merger between Synovus Financial Corp. and legacy Pinnacle Financial Partners was formally completed. The transaction created a Georgia-incorporated regional banking institution combining two southeastern US banks.

Terry Turner, who co-founded Nashville-headquartered legacy Pinnacle with Rob McCabe, transitioned to the role of non-executive Chairman of the combined company's board. 

#### THE COMBINED BANK

Synovus operated in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee. 

The merged entity is incorporated in Georgia and operates under the Pinnacle Financial Partners name. The combined bank operates under both the Pinnacle and Synovus brands until systems and brand conversion, expected in early 2027, when it consolidates under the Pinnacle brand.