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William Rogers

Executive Chair, Truist Financial

Search every verified William Rogers interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. William Rogers, Executive Chairman and CEO of Truist Financial, discussed the company's second-quarter fiscal 2026 results, reporting earnings per share of $1.23 against an estimated $1.08 and revenue of $5.27 billion. On the earnings call, he addressed succession planning, stating it is "the most important work that a board does" and noted the company had been engaged in the process for over a year. He also mentioned that Truist had not provided guidance for fiscal 2027 and emphasized a "continuous search and opportunity to make sure that we're allocating capital in the absolute most efficient way." In earlier appearances, Rogers spoke about the role of artificial intelligence in banking, saying that Truist does not let AI make final decisions due to concerns about biased data and regulatory expectations. He also discussed the importance of physical branches, noting that over 70 percent of client transactions are digital but that branches remain part of the ecosystem. Rogers has repeatedly highlighted the company's purpose-driven approach, including its partnership with Operation Hope and the development of products like Truist One, which he described as an account with no overdraft fees and a negative balance buffer. He has also reflected on the 2019 merger between BB&T and SunTrust, stating that the premise was to create scale for technology investment and that the decision was partly motivated by a desire to "stand for something better."

Recent appearances

  • Truist Finl Q2 FY26 Earnings Call | $TFC | 🔴 WATCH LIVE

    July 17, 2026 · 📺 Benzinga

    Truist Financial Corp (TFC) — Q2 FY26 Earnings Call Live coverage with Benzinga. Q2 FY26 Results EPS: $1.23 (est. $1.08) — inline Revenue: $5.27B (est. $5.23B) — inline Reported: 2026-07-17 Recent Quarters Q1 FY26 (2026-04-17): EPS $1.09 vs est $1.00 · Rev $5.20B vs est $5.17B Q4 FY25 (2026-01-21): EPS $1.12 vs est $1.09 · Rev $5.29B vs est $5.30B Q3 FY25 (2025-10-17): EPS $1.04 vs est $0.99 · Rev $5.24B vs est $5.18B Q2 FY25 (2025-07-18): EPS $0.91 vs est $0.93 · Rev $5.04B vs est $5.01B About Truist Financial Corp Truist Financial is one of the three super-regional banks in the US, with…

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  • Truist Championship, Bill Rogers, Lucas Glover, Steve Smith Sr., Jonathan Stewart & More | 5 Clubs

    May 06, 2026 · 📺 5 Clubs

    Gary Williams opens this edition of 5 Clubs from Quail Hollow Club with a deep look at the Truist Championship, highlighting firm and fast course conditions, the strategic challenge facing players, and the broader significance of the event’s return to Charlotte. He also reflects on the unveiling of Charlie Sifford’s statue and what it represents for the game’s history, while diving into the evolving landscape of professional golf, including Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau’s latest comments and what they signal about the ongoing tension between LIV Golf and the PGA TOUR. Bill Rogers, CEO of Tru…

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  • Tech Talks Business Features Bill Rogers, Chairman and CEO of Truist

    April 30, 2025 · 📺 Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business

    In this Tech Talks Business session, Dean Anuj Mehrotra hosted Bill Rogers, chairman and CEO of Truist where they discussed Truist’s purpose-driven approach and the need for agility and empathy in leadership. Rogers emphasized the importance of AI in enhancing client and community experiences while maintaining strong risk governance to guard against tech’s uncertainties.

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  • In Conversation: Bill Rogers, Chariman & CEO of Truist

    December 14, 2023 · 📺 Operation HOPE

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  • Side by Side with Bill Rogers

    March 21, 2023 · 📺 High Point University

    Leadership plays a large part in moving our society forward. Truist CEO Bill Rogers explains how leadership and personal purpose drive him and his company to go beyond the normal expectations of a financial institution.

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  • WACC CEO Series with Bill Rogers

    December 08, 2022 · 📺 World Affairs Council of Charlotte

    The global economy is riding a sea of uncertainty following Europe's energy crisis and the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. As we head into the midterm elections here in the US, there is nothing more important to Americans than our economy and the effect inflation has on individuals and businesses as the Federal Reserve and the Biden administration attempt to find the right strategies to manage rising costs and fears of a recession in 2023. On November 2nd, we hosted Bill Rogers, Chairman and CEO of Truist for a lunch conversation moderated by Rajnish Bharadwaj, Executive Vice President a…

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  • Jamie Dimon and other bank CEOs get grilled by Congress in second day of hearings — 9/22/22

    September 22, 2022 · 📺 CNBC Television

    The heads of seven of the biggest U.S. banks, including JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon and Citigroup's Jane Fraser, are set to testify Thursday before the Senate's Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. Other witnesses testifying include Citigroup’s Jane Fraser, Bank of America’s Brian Moynihan, Wells Fargo’s Charles Scharf, U.S. Bancorp's Andy Cecere, PNC's William Demchak, and Truist's William Rogers Jr.. » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC Turn to CNBC TV for the latest stock market news and analysis. F…

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  • 2. Truist: How to Lead and Innovate With Purpose

    May 24, 2022 · 📺 StrawberryFrog

    Featuring BILL ROGERS, Chairman and CEO, Truist Financial Corporation Moderator: SCOTT GOODSON, Founder and CEO, StrawberryFrog (Truist Financial Corporation is a sponsor of the Purpose Power Summit) Join Truist chairman and CEO Bill Rogers and StrawberryFrog CEO Scott Goodson as they discuss how purpose is the foundation for all decisions at Truist, one of the nation’s largest financial services companies, and how its activation is driving innovation, culture, and growth. Speakers Bill Rogers - Truist Financial Corporation Scott Goodson - StrawberryFrog

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  • Financial Literacy for All: A Blueprint for Change Bill Rogers, Chief Executive Officer, Truist

    October 22, 2021 · 📺 Operation HOPE

    Hope yeah yeah yeah the dill rogers fan club. I i don't know if i don't know if bono walked in the room or bill rogers when you're a ...

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  • Bill Rogers - Rotary Club of Atlanta - Bill Henagan

    May 21, 2021 · 📺 Rotary Club Of Atlanta

    President and CEO of Truist Financial Corporation, Bill Rogers, is interviewed by member Bill Henagan to discuss leadership, vision, and change in building a team of equals during the merger of SunTrust and BB&T.

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  • Kelly King And Bill Rogers - Rotary Club Of Atlanta - Jenna Kelley

    December 11, 2020 · 📺 Rotary Club Of Atlanta

    Special Guests: CEO Kelly King and COO Bill Rogers of Truist Bank discuss their learnings from the merger of Suntrust and BB&T with Moderator Truist Georgia President Jenna Kelley. https://www.atlantarotary.org/

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  • BB&T CEO Kelly King and SunTrust CEO Bill Rogers on merger

    February 07, 2019 · 📺 CNBC Television

    BB&T CEO Kelly King and SunTrust CEO Bill Rogers sit down with CNBC's "Squawk on the Street" to discuss their recently announced merger. » Subscribe to CNBC: http://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC About CNBC: From 'Wall Street' to 'Main Street' to award winning original documentaries and Reality TV series, CNBC has you covered. Experience special sneak peeks of your favorite shows, exclusive video and more. Connect with CNBC News Online Get the latest news: http://www.cnbc.com/ Find CNBC News on Facebook: http://cnb.cx/LikeCNBC Follow CNBC News on Twitter: http://cnb.cx/FollowCNBC Follow CNBC Ne…

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