Mark C. Smith

Mark C. Smith is an experienced banking executive with a strong focus on high-net-worth client services. Currently serving as Executive Vice President and Director of the Premier Private Client Group at SouthState Bank since 2022, Mark C. Smith oversees the strategy for delivering comprehensive financial solutions to affluent clients. Prior to this role, Mark C. Smith held the position of Executive Vice President and Director of Private Wealth Management at Hancock Whitney, where responsibilities included managing the high-net-worth business line across multiple states. Mark C. Smith's earlier experience includes serving as Executive Vice President and Global Wealth Market Executive at BBVA in the USA, and Senior Vice President at Regions Bank, where a diverse set of roles spanned retail banking, business banking, and product development. Mark C. Smith holds a BS in Marketing from Auburn University and an MBA from UAB, with additional education from Louisiana State University, Texas McCombs School of Business, and Georgia State University.