Hancock Whitney

Hancock Whitney Corporation is a regional financial services company with a history dating back to 1899. Originally founded as Hancock County Bank in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, it has grown into a significant banking institution in the Gulf South, headquartered in Gulfport, Mississippi. The company serves Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, focusing on helping individuals and businesses achieve their financial goals while supporting local communities. Hancock Whitney offers a wide range of banking and financial services, including personal banking products like checking and savings accounts, mortgages, and credit cards. For businesses, it provides commercial loans, treasury management, and merchant services. The bank also specializes in wealth management, offering investment advisory and retirement planning services. With a strong emphasis on community reinvestment, Hancock Whitney is dedicated to fostering local economic development and building long-term relationships with its customers.

Banking Gulfport, United States Founded 1899 ~2,454 employees NASDAQ: HWC

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Employees
2,454
+1.9% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$828K
Revenue ~$2B
Stock
HWC
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
6%
Tech: 6.7%
H1B sponsor
NA
Open jobs
84
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Hancock Whitney went from 2,382 employees in Jul 2023 to 2,454 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 116 people joined, 55 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other1,593
Finance259
Sales203
Operations144
Engineering102
Success60
Marketing50
HR29

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.