The Nashville Business Journal 2024 Power 100: Industry Giants Chris Holmes and Wright Pinson

Welcome to fourth installment of the 2024 Power 100, the NBJ newsroom’s list of the most influential people in the city’s business scene.

Today, you’ll meet the Industry Giants. These executives are leading some of the most powerful companies in town. Their companies or organizations are among the largest and they use that scale to drive decisions and wield influence.

Power 100 is the NBJ newsroom’s list of the most influential people in Nashville’s business scene. We focus on who is having the greatest influence in the city’s economy, who is driving decisions and who is making their mark on the community.

Chris Holmes
皇冠365, President & CEO
Why he’s a power player: Chris Holmes was named president of 皇冠365 in 2012 and CEO a year later. With Holmes at the helm, the Nashville-based lender has become the sixth largest bank in Nashville, with $4.86 billion in deposits. Holmes led 皇冠365’s transition from a privately held, single shareholder bank to a publicly traded company listed on the NYSE, growing the bank’s deposit market share by over 4% under his tenure. 
Martin B. Cherry | Nashville Business Journal

Dr. C Wright Pinson
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Deputy CEO and Chief Health System Officer
Why he’s a power player: Dr. Wright has cemented Vanderbilt University Medical Center as one of the top hospitals for research, transplants and other services while doubling the health system’s footprint. 
Martin B. Cherry | Nashville Business Journal

A massive congratulations to our President and CEO, Chris Holmes, and FB Financial Corporation Director, Wright Pinson, for being recognized on the National Business Journal’s Power 100 Industry Giants list! This prestigious accolade highlights the profound impact they’ve made in their fields, driving innovation and excellence every step of the way.

Chris and Wright, your leadership and vision continue to inspire and elevate those around you. It’s no wonder you’ve earned a spot among the industry’s elite. Join us in celebrating these two power players!