First Horizon's CFO recognized for the third consecutive year
Memphis, Tennessee, October 9 /PRNewswire/ — First Horizon Corporation (NYSE: FHN, “First Horizon”) announced that Hope Dmuchowski, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has been named to American Banker’s 2026 list of “Most Influential Women in Banking,” marking her third consecutive year receiving this recognition. The annual award honors female leaders for their contributions to the banking and financial services industry.
Bryan Jordan, Chairman, President, and CEO of First Horizon, said: “This well-deserved recognition reflects Hope’s exceptional leadership and impact across the company—from strengthening our financial position and capital strategy, to modernizing our finance organization and helping shape our Five Flag strategic framework, to establishing clear priorities for the entire organization. Hope has fulfilled the role of Chief Financial Officer with a future-oriented mindset and a strong emphasis on disciplined execution. Her influence extends beyond First Horizon, as she continues to make contributions through community service, mentoring others, and creating opportunities for the next generation of leaders.”
Dmuchowski has long been dedicated to community service, with a particular focus on healthcare, education, economic mobility, and women’s development. She serves on the board of the Baptist Hospital Foundation, the National Advisory Council of The Salvation Army, and the board of 4Word, and is a trustee of St. George’s Independent School. Her leadership has also been recognized by numerous other institutions, including being named a Super Woman in Business by the Memphis Business Journal in 2025, honored as CFO of the Year by the same publication, selected as one of the Top 10 CFOs by CFO Tech Outlook in 2023, and awarded the IR Magazine Prize for “Best Investor Relations Led by Senior Management” (Small to Mid-Cap) in 2023.
American Banker previously included Dmuchowski in its “Most Powerful Women to Watch” list in 2023 and featured her on its “Most Powerful Women in Banking” rankings in 2024 and 2025. She also helped First Horizon earn recognition as a Top Team for Most Influential Women in Banking in 2022 and 2024.
The "Most Influential Women in Banking" conference will take place in New York on October 20–21, 2026, followed by a celebratory dinner on October 22 to honor this year’s winners.
To read Dmuchowski's profile as one of American Banker's Most Influential Women in Banking 2026, click here: AmericanBanker.com.
About First Horizon
As of June 30, 2026, First Horizon Corp. (NYSE: FHN), with assets of $84.4 billion, is a leading regional financial services company dedicated to helping clients, communities, and employees reach their full potential through capital and advisory services. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, its banking subsidiary, First Horizon Bank, operates in 12 states primarily across the southern United States. The company and its subsidiaries offer commercial banking, private banking, retail banking, small business banking, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized by Fortune and Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers and among the top 10 most reputable banks in the United States. For more information, visit www.FirstHorizon.com.