REGIONS FINANCIAL CORP 8-K

What Happened
Regions Financial Corporation filed an 8-K on January 12, 2026, announcing that Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer David J. Turner, Jr. will retire effective March 31, 2026. The company named Anil D. Chadha (age 47) to succeed Turner as Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer effective upon Turner’s retirement.

Key Details

• Filing date: January 12, 2026; Turner’s retirement effective March 31, 2026.
• Successor: Anil D. Chadha, current Controller (since Dec 2021) and head of Corporate Finance (since Dec 2023).
• Background: Chadha has worked at Regions since 2011 in roles including Head of Risk Shared Services & Analytics and Assistant Treasurer; prior experience at Ally Financial, Wachovia/Wells Fargo, and Capital One.
• Disclosures: No family relationships or related-party transactions between Chadha and the company; compensation terms for Turner and Chadha will be disclosed later once approved. A press release dated January 12, 2026 was attached to the filing.

Why It Matters
A CFO transition is material for investors because it affects financial leadership and continuity in reporting, capital planning, and investor communications. Regions promoted an internal candidate with finance and treasury experience, which suggests continuity in the finance function. Investors should watch for the later disclosure of any compensation arrangements and any statements from management about strategic or financial priorities under the new CFO.