First Horizon Welcomes Lang Wiseman to the Company

Core Insights - First Horizon Corporation has appointed Lang Wiseman as Deputy General Counsel, effective November 1, 2024, transitioning to General Counsel on January 1, 2025, succeeding Charles Tuggle who will retire in 2025 after 16 years of service [1][2] Company Overview - First Horizon Corporation, as of September 30, 2024, has $82.6 billion in assets and operates as a leading regional financial services company headquartered in Memphis, TN, with operations in 12 states across the southern U.S. [4] - The company offers a range of services including commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking [4] - First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and is listed as a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank [4] Leadership Transition - Lang Wiseman brings extensive experience from his previous role at Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C., where he represented clients across various sectors, equipping him with insights into regulatory challenges and strategic litigation [1][2] - Bryan Jordan, President, Chairman, and CEO of First Horizon, expressed confidence in Wiseman's strategic mindset as crucial for navigating the dynamic political and regulatory environment [2] - Charles Tuggle's contributions to the company's growth and success were acknowledged, highlighting his leadership of the legal team and support across the organization [2] Professional Background of Lang Wiseman - Wiseman's academic background includes a basketball scholarship at the University of Tennessee and graduation from Harvard Law School [2] - His professional experience includes serving as Deputy Governor and Chief Counsel under Governor Bill Lee from 2019 to 2021, and he has held various prestigious roles including counsel to the U.S. Senate Governmental Affairs Committee [2][3] - Wiseman is actively involved in civic and nonprofit leadership roles, including serving as Chairman of the Governor's Council for Judicial Appointments and on the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees [3]