First Citizens BancShares lists 10 executives, led by Frank Brown Holding Jr., Chairman & CEO (age 64). Craig Lockwood Nix CPA is the company's Chief Financial Officer (age 53).
In fiscal year 2025 the highest-paid executive was Frank Brown Holding Jr., Chairman & CEO, with total pay of $9.75 million. The 4 executives with reported pay received $26.70 million in all.
The average age of the executives with a known age is 56; the youngest is 45 and the oldest 64.
Titles, ages and pay from company filings; pay for fiscal year 2025.

Chairman & CEO
Vice Chairwoman
President & Director
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Information & Operations Officer
Senior Vice President of Investor Relations
General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Director of Corporate Communications & Brand Marketing
Chief Human Resources Officer
Chief Risk Officer
| Executive | Title | Age | Total pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Brown Holding Jr. | Chairman & CEO | 64 | $9.75 million |
| Hope Holding Bryant | Vice Chairwoman | 62 | $5.97 million |
| Peter McDonald Bristow | President & Director | 59 | $5.94 million |
| Craig Lockwood Nix CPA | Chief Financial Officer | 53 | $5.03 million |
Total pay as reported for the fiscal year; it can include salary, bonus and stock awards.
Frank Brown Holding Jr. (Chairman & CEO), age 64; total pay in fiscal year 2025 was $9.75 million.
Craig Lockwood Nix CPA (Chief Financial Officer), age 53.
Frank Brown Holding Jr., Chairman & CEO, with total pay of $9.75 million in fiscal year 2025.
Frank Brown Holding Jr. (Chairman & CEO), Hope Holding Bryant (Vice Chairwoman), Peter McDonald Bristow (President & Director), Craig Lockwood Nix CPA (Chief Financial Officer) and Gregory L. Smith (Chief Information & Operations Officer), and 5 more.