Meet our team in Sarasota

Sean Simpson began his career with Synovus in 2003 as group retail manager/executive in Sarasota, Florida. Since then, he’s held various roles within Synovus, including community/regional executive for Florida’s West Coast, regional chief operating and administrative officer for the same market, group executive for business banking at the company’s headquarters, and group executive for the retail branch network across the entire Synovus footprint. In 2019, during the Florida Community Bank acquisition, Sean was named Division CEO for the newly expanded Central and South Florida markets.

As Division CEO, Sean is responsible for the Community Banking operation for the Florida Division. He leads a talented team of professionals in executing the bank’s strategy across the Florida footprint for the areas of Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, and Private Wealth Management. Sean is devoted to supporting valued initiatives in all of Synovus’s business interests, which are designed to drive growth in our local markets, reduce expenses, and increase shareholder value.

Sean earned his bachelor’s degree in finance from Auburn University, and he holds an MBA from the University of Florida. In his free time, Sean enjoys spending time with his family and relaxing on Florida’s beautiful beaches.