Lisa Hunter, executive vice president and chief data officer at Simmons Bank, is retiring after 30 years of leading technology, operations and data capabilities, the bank announced.
During her tenure, Hunter led the implementation of Simmons’ first corporate website and helped introduce several customer-focused innovations, including online banking, treasury management services and e-statements, according to a press release.
“Lisa has had a tremendous impact on Simmons Bank and was ahead of her time in recognizing how technology could make banking more convenient, efficient and accessible,” said Jay Brogdon, president and CEO of Simmons Bank. “Many of the things our customers take for granted today – from online and digital banking to an automated teller line – are innovations Lisa helped bring to life at Simmons. Her career helped guide Simmons through a period of remarkable transformation, leaving a lasting legacy of innovation, collaboration and service that will benefit the organization for years to come.”
As Simmons geographic expansion stretched across six states, Hunter helped standardize operations across the organization, creating a more consistent customer experience. She also contributed to the creation of the bank’s centralized call center and held leadership roles overseeing both operations and technology during periods of significant growth.
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