Daniel Hobbs
Joined Simmons First National Corporation: 2023
Age: 50
Professional Experience
Mr. Hobbs brings extensive experience in the financial services industry, with a long, successful track record of execution and results. He most recently served as executive vice president and head of finance for a Southeastern bank with more than $150 billion in assets, leading a finance team that provided financial leadership for all aspects of the bank's lines of business – consumer, corporate and wealth – as well as support groups, strategic insights and analytics, and financial systems. He also served as a key member of the senior leadership team that developed strategies designed to drive growth, improve efficiency and navigate the current economic and operating environment. During his 16-year tenure, Hobbs also served as CFO for the consumer bank and in a variety of other capacities with finance responsibilities for operations and technology, digital, marketing, procurement and corporate real estate. Prior to his career in the financial services industry, Hobbs served in a multitude of financial leadership positions including, director of financial planning and decision support at Saks, Incorporated.
Education
- Bachelor of Science degree (accounting), University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Graduated with honors from the CBA Executive Banking School
Experience and Qualifications
- Serves as a faculty member at the CBA Executive Banking School