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Alex Carriles

Joined Simmons First National Corporation: 2019
Age: 58

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

-The following individuals are executive officers: George Makris, Jr., Bob Fehlman, Jay Brogdon, Steve Massanelli, Daniel Hobbs, Jena Compton, David Garner, Ann Madea, George Makris, III, Chad Rawls, and Brad Yaney.

-The following individuals hold officer positions at Simmons First National Corporation and Simmons Bank: George Makris, Jr., Bob Fehlman, Jay Brogdon, Steve Massanelli, Daniel Hobbs, 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, Josh Herron, Lisa Hunter, Elizabeth Machen, Chad Rawls, Brad Yaney and Steve Wade.