Regions Bank announced it has named Kate Danella head of Strategic Planning and Corporate Development. In this expanded role, Danella will lead a team responsible for enterprise-wide strategic planning; mergers, acquisitions and divestitures; and corporate development. Danella will report directly to President and CEO John Turner.

“This is an exciting time for our company as we identify opportunities to make banking easier for our customers, operate more effectively and continue to invest in the communities we serve,” said John Turner, Regions President and CEO. “Kate brings a strong background in strategy, customer service, team building and creative thinking to this important role. Under her leadership, Regions will work collaboratively across the company and with external stakeholders to create shared value for our customers, associates, communities and shareholders.”

Danella most recently served as head of Private Wealth Management, a division of the Regions Wealth Management Group serving high-net-worth individuals and families. Tenured wealth executive Leslie Carter-Prall will succeed Danella as head of Private Wealth Management and will report to Bill Ritter, head of Regions Wealth Management. Carter-Prall was most recently Private Wealth Management Central Region Executive.

“We are fortunate to have a seasoned professional like Leslie to lead the Private Wealth Management team,” said Bill Ritter, head of Wealth Management for Regions. “Leslie’s industry experience spans more than 25 years, and her background and strong leadership skills will support our efforts to meet our clients’ unique financial needs through personalized service and local expertise.”