Executive brings global perspective, regional roots, extensive leadership experience to Hancock Whitney boards

GULFPORT, Miss., April 24, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hancock Whitney Corporation (Nasdaq: HWC) shareholders voted to elect Chevron Corporation executive Albert J. Williams to the board of directors of Hancock Whitney Corporation at the company’s annual shareholder meeting on April 23, 2025.

Hancock Whitney Corporation is the parent company of Hancock Whitney Bank, a full-service financial institution with corporate offices and financial centers serving communities across the greater Gulf South.

Mr. Williams has served with Chevron Corporation for over 30 years, most recently as a corporate officer and Vice President of Corporate Affairs from March 2021 through February 2025. In this role, he oversaw government affairs, public affairs, reputation, and social investment performance. He will be retiring from Chevron Corporation at the end of this month.

"Al is a proven executive with deep roots in our region and a remarkable record of leadership in the U.S. and internationally," said Hancock Whitney Chairman of the Board Jerry L. Levens. "His broad expertise in operations, finance, corporate affairs, and strategy will provide valuable perspectives as we continue to grow and serve our clients and communities in the Gulf South. We are proud to welcome him to the board."

More about Albert Williams

Williams began his Chevron Corporation career in 1991 as an engineer in New Orleans, later as a finance manager for Chevron’s Pascagoula, Mississippi, refinery, and also held various roles in the Houston, Texas, area during his tenure.

Williams served in several other key U.S. and international positions, including as President, Chevron Pipeline Company; Vice President, Chevron Indonesia Heavy Oil Operations; Asset Manager, Chevron Thailand; and General Manager, Finance, Chevron Africa and Latin America Exploration and Production Company.

From 2019 to 2021, Williams served as Managing Director of Chevron Australia, with responsibility for Chevron’s interests and activities in Australia and New Zealand, a position in which he had oversight of Chevron’s financial and operational investment and performance, along with government, partner, and community relations.

Williams holds a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from Mississippi State University and a master’s degree in business administration from Tulane University. Williams serves on the Board of Advisors for University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering, the Mississippi State University Bagley College of Engineering Advisory Board, and the Board Executive Committee of the Atlantic Council. He previously served on the Mississippi State University Foundation Board.

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About Hancock Whitney

Since the late 1800s, Hancock Whitney has embodied core values of Honor & Integrity, Strength & Stability, and Commitment to Service, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility. Hancock Whitney offices and financial centers in Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and Texas offer comprehensive financial products and services, including traditional and online banking; commercial and small business banking; private banking; trust and investment services; healthcare banking; and mortgage services. The company also operates combined loan and deposit production offices in the greater metropolitan areas of Nashville, Tennessee and Atlanta, Georgia. More information is available at www.hancockwhitney.com.

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