Wayne Akins
About Wayne Akins
Wayne Akins serves as the Chief Community Banking Officer at Synovus, where he has worked since 2018. He oversees private wealth management and consumer lending teams and has extensive experience in banking, including previous roles as President & CEO of Sea Island Bank and Chief Retail Banking Officer at Synovus.
Work at Synovus
Wayne Akins has been serving as the Chief Community Banking Officer at Synovus since 2018. In this role, he oversees the private wealth management and consumer lending teams. His responsibilities also include banking and card risk management. Prior to his current position, he held the role of Chief Retail Banking Officer at Synovus from 2014 to 2018. Akins has a long history with Synovus, having started his career there in 1988 as a Commercial Lender.
Education and Expertise
Wayne Akins holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Georgia. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from the same institution. Additionally, he studied at the University of Virginia, where he completed the Consumer Banking Association Graduate School of Bank Management. His educational background supports his extensive experience in banking and finance.
Background
Wayne Akins began his banking career in 1988 at Synovus as a Commercial Lender. He later served as the President and CEO of Sea Island Bank from 1997 to 2014, accumulating 17 years of experience in that role. After his tenure at Sea Island Bank, he returned to Synovus, where he worked as Chief Retail Banking Officer before becoming the Chief Community Banking Officer.
Achievements
During his time at Synovus, Wayne Akins has played a significant role in various banking operations, particularly in consumer lending and wealth management. His leadership has contributed to the development and management of banking services that cater to community needs. His long-standing career in banking reflects a commitment to the industry and the communities served by Synovus.