New Synovus executive Allen Gula Jr. puts focus on growth and expansion, not acquisition

As a banking industry executive, Allen Gula Jr. has followed the plight of Synovus Financial Corp. through the years. He knows the company has struggled mightily with loan losses, an anemic stock price and speculation of being acquired by another bank.

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Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

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