TUPELO, Miss., Aug. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- BancorpSouth Bank (NYSE: BXS) announced today that Ty Lambert has been tapped as its new chief data analytics officer.
In the new role, he will oversee the company's data analytics operations, providing strategic guidance on data insights and driving data-related business change across the organization.
"Ty's deep understanding of our key objectives, the banking industry and the economic conditions across our footprint make him an excellent choice to lead our efforts to leverage data assets and drive business transformation," said BancorpSouth Chairman and CEO Dan Rollins. "His work to define and execute a data strategy will be crucial as we continue to grow and deliver great customer experiences."
Since joining BancorpSouth as an accountant in 2006, Lambert has held a variety of management positions, including his most recent role as senior vice president and director of treasury analytics. He will continue to have an active role in balance sheet management, credit risk management, capital stress testing and corporate planning for the bank. Prior to joining BancorpSouth, he was an investment portfolio manager.
Lambert earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Mississippi State University in Starkville and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Mississippi in Oxford.
He currently serves as an adviser to the Center for Financial Professionals and previously served on the American Banker's advisory board for stress testing.
About BancorpSouth Bank
BancorpSouth Bank (NYSE: BXS) is headquartered in Tupelo, Mississippi, with approximately $17 billion in assets. BancorpSouth operates approximately 280 full-service branch locations as well as additional mortgage, insurance and loan production offices in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee and Texas, including an insurance location in Illinois. BancorpSouth is committed to a culture of respect, diversity and inclusion in both its workplace and communities. To learn more, visit our Community Commitment page at www.bancorpsouth.com. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@MyBXS); or connect with us through LinkedIn.
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