Pinnacle Financial Partners, which merged with Synovus Bank earlier this year, named Michael McClanahan as Orlando regional president, effective June 29.
McClanahan’s role is instrumental in building the Pinnacle brand and growing its market share in communities long served by Synovus, further strengthening the firm’s presence in Central Florida as it continues its merger transition.
With more than 40 years of Orlando-based banking leadership experience, McClanahan will mentor and build a local team focused on delivering relationship-driven financial services to companies, entrepreneurs, individuals and families across Central Florida.
“Mike has spent his career in this market, building trust with clients who expect clear guidance and consistent follow-through,” Scott Keith, state head of Greater Florida at Pinnacle, said. “He knows how to grow a bank, and he’s done it by putting experienced people around the table and staying close to clients. His exceptional leadership will translate directly into better outcomes for the people we serve.”
In Central Florida and the Orlando area, McClanahan will lead more than 100 team members in the firm’s 10 offices, including nine full-service locations. Synovus first entered the Orlando market in 2008.
“Pinnacle has built a reputation for putting experienced bankers in a position to really take care of clients, and that’s what drew me here,” McClanahan said. “I’ve spent my career in Orlando, and as the region continues to grow and become more complex, clients need a partner who can keep up with that. We have tremendous opportunity to build something meaningful by bringing together local knowledge, strong relationships and a team that knows how to deliver when it matters.”
Before joining Pinnacle, McClanahan served as Central Florida market president at BankUnited, where he led teams and built long-standing client relationships for more than a decade. Prior to that, he served as an executive vice president at CNLBank and as founder, president and CEO of Orange Bank of Florida, giving him experience across commercial banking, strategic planning and growth leadership. McClanahan earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Florida State University and has remained active in the Central Florida business community throughout his career.
