Memphis-based First Horizon National Corp. has named John C.pton to its board of directors.

He also oversees thepany’s Power of One retail sales teams.

“Johnpton brings a wealth of experience managingplex businesses to the First Horizon board, and we’re proud that a native Tennessean has joined our team,” said Mike Rose, chairman of the board for First Horizon. “John’s in charge of dynamic brands and a powerful sales team, and that expertise will be valuable as First Horizon builds on the momentum that has been growing within thepany and we rise to our own challenge to be the country’s most respected regional financial servicespany.”

Previously,pton, 49, served as CEO of PepsiCo North America and president and CEO of Quaker, Tropicana and Gatorade. He is on the executive council of Conservation International and is a member of the U.T. School of Business Administration’s Dean’s Advisory Board.

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