Synovus Financial Corp. Board of Directors Compensation Policy (Effective April 24, 2024)

Summary

This document outlines the compensation policy for the Board of Directors of Synovus Financial Corp., effective April 24, 2024. Directors receive annual cash retainers for board and committee service, with additional amounts for committee chairs and the lead director. Directors are also granted $110,000 in restricted stock units, which vest after three years or upon reaching retirement age. Additionally, directors may participate in a stock purchase plan with a company match of up to $3,000 per year. The policy details the specific amounts and conditions for each compensation component.

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Exhibit 10.1
SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP.
Board of Directors Compensation
(Effective April 24, 2024)


Cash Compensation
Annual Board Retainer $75,000 
Annual Board Committee Member Retainers:
Audit Committee $15,000 
Risk Committee $15,000 
Compensation and Human Capital Committee $12,500 
Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee $10,000 
Annual Committee Chair Retainers:**
Audit Committee $20,000 
Risk Committee $20,000 
Compensation and Human Capital Committee $17,500 
Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee $15,000 
Annual Lead Director Retainer $40,000 
** Note: The committee chair will receive both an annual committee member retainer and an annual committee chair retainer.

Equity Compensation
An award of $110,000 in restricted stock units, which becomes fully vested and transferable upon the earlier to occur of the (x) completion of three years of service and (y) date the holder reaches retirement age pursuant to the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines.
Director Stock Purchase Plan
Annual maximum company cash contribution per director participant to company-sponsored open market stock purchase plan, with company’s contribution equal to 15% of director participant’s cash contribution, subject to annual maximum contribution limit by director of $20,000 $3,000