Synovus names new members to Orlando advisory board

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 12, 2023 — Synovus has appointed several local business leaders to its Orlando advisory board.

“These respected business leaders are committed to advancing Synovus’ efforts to build a local relationship-focused bank in our region,” said Sean Simpson, Synovus Florida division CEO. “Our Orlando advisory board brings together community and business members who embrace and support our values of superior leadership, trusting relationships and excellence. We look forward to their expertise as we enable those in the region to reach their full potential.”

Synovus’ local advisory boards provide counsel and promote partnerships that enable Synovus to strengthen its local markets while furthering the financial and economic health of individuals, businesses, communities and other stakeholders.

The new Orlando advisory board appointees are:

David Lenox is a partner and founding attorney of Greenspoon Marder in Orlando, with experience in commercial and residential real estate transaction law and litigation involving real estate matters, condominium development and complex commercial litigation.

Russell Goldberg, CPA, CITP is partner-in-charge of the Orlando office of Withum, an advisory tax and audit services company. He has expertise in business planning, mergers and acquisitions, financial planning and technical tax expertise. He serves as a board member to Central Florida Hillel and Jewish Pavilion of Central Florida.

Manoj Naik is director of revenue management for Jasmin Hospitality where he manages strategic initiatives. He is also co-owner of two early childhood centers and is a member of the Primrose Advisory Council.

Synovus Bank, a Georgia-chartered, FDIC-insured bank, provides commercial and consumer banking in addition to a full suite of specialized products and services, including private banking, treasury management, wealth management, mortgage services, premium finance, asset-based lending, structured lending, capital markets and international banking. Synovus has branches in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Florida and Tennessee. Synovus is a Great Place to Work-Certified Company and is on the web at synovus.com, and on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.