James M. Wells III
James M. Wells III | |
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| Born | Template:Birth year and age |
| Education | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| Occupation | Banking executive |
| Years active | 1976–2011 |
| Known for | CEO of SunTrust Banks |
James M. Wells III is a prominent figure in the American banking industry.
Early life
Born around 1948, James M. Wells III completed his higher education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Career
Wells began his professional journey with United Virginia Bank in 1976, a company that later evolved into Crestar and subsequently SunTrust Banks. He advanced through the ranks to become CEO, a position he held until William H. Rogers Jr. took over on June 1, 2011.
Throughout his career, he has held board memberships at several notable institutions, including the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, the Financial Services Roundtable, Visa U.S.A. Inc., as well as Crestar Financial Corporation and Crestar Bank, the latter being acquired by SunTrust in 1998.
In addition to his corporate roles, Wells serves as a trustee for the Georgia Research Alliance and has been involved as a director of Operation HOPE Inc. since November 2010.