Devon Bray Joins Hancock Whitney as Business Banking & SBA Director

Hancock Whitney Corporation is the parent company of Hancock Whitney Bank, a full-service financial institution with corporate offices and financial centers serving communities across the greater Gulf South.

As Hancock Whitney Director of Business Banking and SBA, Bray leads and partners across the organization to advance a cohesive business banking strategy, strengthening client relationships, accelerating digital capabilities, and shaping initiatives that enable business clients to grow and succeed. Bray will report directly to Hancock Whitney Chief Banking Officer Emory Mayfield.

“As we continue to execute on our organic growth strategy, Devon will play a critical role in aligning our teams around our clients’ needs,” said Hancock Whitney Chief Banking Officer Emory Mayfield. “With the experience and expertise needed to drive this vision forward, Devon’s leadership position reinforces our focus on relationship-driven banking and sustainable growth.”

Prior to joining Hancock Whitney as executive vice president, Bray held senior leadership roles at Union Bank and U.S. Bank, where she led small business programs and regional small business banking initiatives.

About Hancock Whitney

Since the late 1800s, Hancock Whitney has embodied core values of Honor & Integrity, Strength & Stability, and Commitment to Service, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility. Hancock Whitney offices and financial centers in Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and Texas offer comprehensive financial products and services, including traditional and online banking; commercial and small business banking; private banking; trust and investment services; healthcare banking; and mortgage services. The company also operates combined loan and deposit production offices in the greater metropolitan areas of Nashville, Tennessee, and Atlanta, Georgia. More information is available at www.hancockwhitney.com.

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