William H. Rogers Jr.

William H. Rogers Jr.
Born	1957/58 Durham, North Carolina, U.S.
Occupation	Banking executive
Years active	1985–present
Known for	Chairman and CEO of Truist Financial Corporation; former chairman and CEO of SunTrust Banks

William H. Rogers Jr. (born 1957/58) is a prominent American executive currently holding the positions of chairman and chief executive officer at Truist Financial Corporation.

Previously, he was the chairman and CEO of SunTrust Banks, headquartered in Atlanta. In December 2019, the merger of equals between SunTrust and BB&T, based in Winston-Salem, resulted in the establishment of Truist. This newly formed institution ranks as the sixth largest bank in the United States and represents the most significant banking merger since the 2008 financial crisis. Following the merger, Rogers assumed the roles of president and COO at Truist, before being promoted to CEO in September 2021.

Early life

Raised in Durham, North Carolina, Rogers completed his undergraduate studies in business administration at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He further advanced his education by obtaining an MBA from Georgia State University.

Career

Rogers started his professional journey at the Trust Company of Georgia, which combined with SunBanks, Inc. in 1985 to create SunTrust Banks. Over time, he held key leadership roles including corporate executive vice president and chief operating officer. He was named president in December 2008, elevated to CEO in June 2011, and took on the chairman role in January 2012, succeeding James M. Wells, III. After Truist's formation, Rogers was appointed president and COO in December 2019 and later ascended to CEO in September 2021.

Other positions

In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Rogers serves on the boards of several organizations such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Operation HOPE, and the Bank Policy Institute. He is also a trustee for Emory University.

External links

• Bill Rogers profile at Bloomberg