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Alex Carriles

Joined Simmons First National Corporation: 2019
Age: 61

Professional Experience

Mr. Carriles serves as executive vice president and chief digital officer at Simmons Bank. His oversees Simmons’ digital banking strategy, customer experience through digital channels and customer acquisition through digital tools.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree, Monterrey Institute of Technology in Monterrey, Mexico
  • Master’s degree, IPADE Business School in Mexico City
  • Executive Education and Corporate Management programs, University of Texas at Austin and Wharton Executive Education
  • Graduate of the IESE Business School in Spain

Experience and Qualifications

  • Recognized as a 2022 “Digital Banker of the Year,” American Banker
  • 2013 “Innovators to Watch: 44 Executives Shaping the Future of Banking,” Bank Innovation
  • 2012 “Mobile Banker of the Year,” American Banker
  • Member of the Jack Henry Digital Advisory Council, Datos Insights Executive Retail Banking & Payments Council and the CBA Digital Channels Committee

-The following individuals are executive officers: Jay Brogdon, Daniel Hobbs, Chris Van Steenberg, Jonathan Schneider, Brian Jackson, George Makris, III, Jena Compton, David Garner, Tina Groves, and Brad Yaney.

-The following individuals hold officer positions at Simmons First National Corporation and Simmons Bank: Jay Brogdon, Daniel Hobbs, Chris Van Steenberg, Ed Bilek, Jena Compton, David Garner, Tina Groves, Rodney Hawkins, Ann Madea, and George Makris, III.

-The following individuals hold officer positions at Simmons Bank only: Alex Carriles, Jimmy Crocker, Josh Herron, Lisa Hunter, Josh Jensen, Elizabeth Machen, Chris White and Brad Yaney.