Management Change/Compensation - Form 8-K

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On April 25, 2024, Cecil W. "Chip" Knight, Jr., Executive Vice President, Chief Banking Officer of Hancock Whitney Corporation (the "Company") announced his departure from the Company, effective July 5, 2024, in order to pursue other interests. Mr. Knight's Chief Banking Officer responsibilities will be assumed by D. Shane Loper, the Company's Chief Operating Officer and Hancock Whitney Bank's President. The Commercial, Consumer, and Wealth Management business lines will report directly to Mr. Loper.