Wendy Northington
About Wendy Northington
Wendy Northington serves as the Group Executive of Wholesale Bank at Synovus Financial Corporation, where she has worked since 2018. With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, she has held various leadership roles, including Director of Learning and Development and Regional Retail Manager.
Current Role at Synovus
Wendy Northington serves as the Group Executive Wholesale Bank at Synovus, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she oversees the implementation of strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing revenue growth, profitability, and efficiency within the Wholesale Bank division. Her responsibilities include providing analytical support and consulting to facilitate executive decision-making in response to changing priorities.
Previous Positions at Synovus
Wendy Northington has held multiple positions at Synovus Financial Corporation. She worked as a Banking Senior Manager in Sales Operations from 2011 to 2012, and as Director of Learning and Development from 2012 to 2018. Prior to these roles, she was the Regional Retail Manager from 2001 to 2011 and served as Manager of Sales Training from 1996 to 1998. Additionally, she was the Director of the Fixed Annuity Program from 1998 to 2001.
Education and Expertise
Wendy Northington holds a Master of Science degree in Human Resource Management from Troy State University, which she completed from 1991 to 1993. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Huntingdon College, studying from 1985 to 1989. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in operations, strategy, banking, leadership development, and sales management.
Background in Financial Services
Wendy Northington has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, with more than 10 years in senior-level roles. Before joining Synovus, she worked at First Union as a Branch Manager from 1989 to 1996. Her diverse experience encompasses various aspects of banking, including operations, strategy, and leadership development.