First Horizon, the Memphis, Tennessee-headquartered financial services company, has appointed Tyler Craft as its new head of IR, with the position effective at the start of 2025.
With the bank for 14 years, Craft currently holds the role of director of transformation – fintech and emerging technology.
According to a company statement, he has been heavily involved in First Horizon’s fintech initiatives, including robotic process automation, AI and fraud prevention.
Over the years, he has held a variety of roles within the company and had a ‘lead role’ during last year’s investor day. Before joining First Horizon, Craft worked as director of product at Capital Bank.
‘Tyler will do an exceptional job leading our investor relations efforts,’ says Hope Dmuchowski, First Horizon’s CFO, in the statement.
‘His experience in the financial services industry and tenure with our organization make him an invaluable resource to our investors, executive leadership team and our board of directors as we remain focused on delivering long-term shareholder value.’
Craft takes over as IR lead from Natalie Flanders, who will join the company’s risk organization as director of credit and financial risk.
‘Natalie took on this role at a very critical time and has done an exceptional job over the last 18 months re-engaging with investors and strengthening our investor relations strategy,’ adds Dmuchowski.
‘As she has in each role she has served, Natalie will continue to be a tremendous asset to the organization and in her leadership role within our risk management organization.’
Earlier this year, IR Magazine interviewed Dmuchowski as part of its The CFO interview series, where she talked about the bank’s recent M&A activity and managing investor communications through corporate change.
‘One of the most important attributes of an effective IR leader is the ability to understand what is happening in the company, economy and industry and be able to help tell the corporate story, react and answer questions,’ she said.
In 2023, First Horizon received four prizes at the IR Magazine Awards – US, including best overall investor relations (mid-cap) and Best IR by a senior management team (small to mid-cap).
