Rich Myers
About Rich Myers
Rich Myers serves as the Head of Financial Management Services Information Technology at Synovus, where he aligns IT resources with business goals and leads a team supporting critical applications. He has extensive experience in financial services, having previously held senior roles at Regions Financial Corporation and Black Knight Financial Services.
Current Role at Synovus
Rich Myers serves as the Head of Financial Management Services Information Technology at Synovus, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he aligns IT resources with the strategic goals of Synovus' Financial Management Services. He leads an IT team that supports over 35 applications essential to the success of the business units within this division. Myers drives IT strategy and champions technology initiatives across the organization, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs.
Previous Experience at Regions Financial Corporation
Prior to his current role, Rich Myers worked at Regions Financial Corporation in various capacities. From 2012 to 2014, he was the Senior Strategic Planning Manager in Commercial Banking. Earlier, from 2001 to 2004, he held multiple roles including SVP of Dealer Financial Services, Commercial Information Officer, and VP, Senior Consultant. His experience at Regions Financial Corporation provided him with a strong foundation in strategic planning and commercial banking.
Experience at Black Knight Financial Services
Rich Myers briefly worked at Black Knight Financial Services as a Service Delivery Executive from 2014 to 2015. In this role, he contributed to service delivery operations, enhancing the efficiency of financial services technology.
Educational Background
Rich Myers holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with a double major in Economics and Computer Science from Vanderbilt University, where he studied from 1982 to 1986. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, completing his studies from 1989 to 1991. His educational background provides a strong analytical and technical foundation for his career in financial services technology.
Achievements in Technology Initiatives
At Synovus, Rich Myers has successfully completed several large-scale technology initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and reducing costs. His leadership in these projects has been instrumental in advancing the technological capabilities of Synovus' Financial Management Services, ensuring that the organization remains competitive in the financial services sector.