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Cynthia Day
President & CEO at Citizens Trust Bank
Cynthia N. Day is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Citizens Trust Bank, a position she has held since February 2012. She made history as the first permanently named female CEO in the bank's history. Her career at Citizens Trust Bank began in February 2003 when she joined as Executive Vice President following the acquisition of Citizens Federal Savings Bank of Birmingham, where she had served since 1993 in various leadership roles, including Chief Operating Officer.13
Professional Background and Achievements::
- Education: Day holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting from the University of Alabama.
- Career Progression: She started her career at KPMG, where she worked as an audit manager before transitioning into banking. Over her tenure, she has been recognized for her leadership, achieving record earnings for the bank and maintaining its financial health during challenging economic times.124
- Community Engagement: Day is actively involved in various organizations, serving on the boards of Citizens Bancshares Corporation, Primerica Inc., and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. She is also a member of professional bodies such as the Georgia Society of CPAs and the American Institute of CPAs.124
Recognition:: Cynthia Day has received numerous accolades for her contributions to business and community service, including being named one of Atlanta Magazine's top business leaders and featured in the Atlanta Business Chronicle's "Women Who Mean Business" edition. She was also recognized as one of the "100 Most Influential Georgians" by Georgia Trend magazine in 2017.12
Under her leadership, Citizens Trust Bank has focused on financial empowerment and economic equality, striving to improve the financial lives of individuals and businesses within their community.25