Updated Jul 16, 2026
HAIRSTON JOHN M is a corporate insider tracked by InsiderAlpha. No SEC Form 4 filings recorded in the last 90 days. Lifetime open-market sales: $5.75M.

John M Hairston is an American banking executive who serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hancock Whitney Corporation, a Gulfport, Mississippi-based bank holding company. The most recent SEC filing dated March 2, 2026 lists Hairston in the roles of President and Chief Executive Officer (President & CEO) of Hancock Whitney. Hancock Whitney operates across the Gulf Coast with a full spectrum of personal banking, commercial banking, and wealth management services. In his role, Hairston is responsible for the firm’s strategic direction, regulatory compliance, and overall financial performance.
| Role | President & CEO, Director |
|---|---|
| Notability | 60/100 |
| Links | Wikipedia |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Code | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-02 | HWC | HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP | A — Grant or award | 20.4K | $69.94 | $1.43M |
| 2026-02-10 | HWC | HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP | S — Open-market sale | 26.5K | $72.81 | $1.93M |
| 2026-02-10 | HWC | HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP | S — Open-market sale | 37.0K | $74.36 | $2.75M |
| 2026-02-03 | HWC | HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP | F — Tax withholding / forfeiture | 7.8K | $68.80 | $535K |
| 2026-02-03 | HWC | HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP | F — Tax withholding / forfeiture | 19.8K | $68.80 | $1.36M |
| 2026-02-03 | HWC | HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP | A — Grant or award | 45.5K | $68.80 | $3.13M |
| 2025-07-28 | HWC | HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP | G — Bona-fide gift | 593 | $0.00 | |
| 2024-11-08 | HWC | HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP | S — Open-market sale | 18.0K | $59.44 | $1.07M |
John M Hairston is an American banking executive who serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hancock Whitney Corporation, a Gulfport, Mississippi-based bank holding company. The most recent SEC filing dated March 2, 2026 lists Hairston in the roles of President and Chief Executive Officer (President & CEO) of Hancock Whitney. Hancock Whitney operates across the Gulf …
Recorded transactions: 0 open-market purchases () and 3 open-market sales ($5.75M) across all tracked filings.
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