First Horizon Corporation announced the naming of Martin de Laureal as President of First Horizon Advisors, Inc. the Wealth Management subsidiary of First Horizon, and head of Private Banking for the company.

In his new role, de Laureal's responsibilities include Investment Management, Brokerage, Trust, Financial Planning and Family Office services as well as oversight of the Private Banking team. He most recently served as President of First Horizon Advisors, Inc. Previously, he was President of IBERIABANK Wealth Management with overall responsibility for Iberia Wealth Advisors and Iberia Financial Services. Prior to joining IBERIABANK, de Laureal worked for Scotia Howard Weil for 14 years, serving on Scotiabank's U.S. Management Committee and Operating Committee. He began his career in the Investment Banking department of Wachovia, where he focused on M&A transactions and debt and equity capital raises for both public and private equity backed clients.

"We are thrilled to name Martin head of our Wealth Management business," says Bryan Jordan, Chairman, President, and CEO of First Horizon. "Martin's experience, tenure with the company and client-centric approach will be instrumental in advancing our wealth management and private banking capabilities to deepen client relationships."

de Laureal holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Washington & Lee University.