Simmons Names David Kennedy as Executive VP & Chief Technology Officer (Super Mover)

Kennedy is vice president of the board of Old Mountain Arboretum in Winona, Mississippi, and is a former board member of Acadiana Animal Aid, an animal welfare organization in Carencro, Louisiana. (Provided)

David Kennedy has been hired by Simmons Bank of Pine Bluff as its new executive vice president and chief technology officer. In this role, Kennedy will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of technology capabilities to all areas of the bank. He will also play a crucial role in Simmons’ technical strategy, including innovation, infrastructure, cost reduction and collaboration, to ensure that the technology efforts align with business success.

“David Kennedy joins us with a strong reputation for leading complex technology organizations and delivering impactful change,” said Ann Madea, executive vice president and chief information officer at Simmons. “As we accelerate our technology strategy and enhance the resilience and scalability of our platforms, David’s deep understanding and leadership will be instrumental in shaping the next phase of our transformation.”

Prior to joining Simmons Bank, Kennedy was executive vice president and chief information officer at Trustmark Bank of Jackson, Mississippi, for more than six years, according to his LinkedIn page. Before that, he was chief technology officer at oil and gas exploration and production company Stone Energy Corp. of Lafayette, Louisiana.

Kennedy holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi.