Executive Moves
Senior appointments, board changes, and leadership transitions shaping the financial industry.
HSBC names Sophie Brucale head of sustainability for Europe
HSBC has promoted Sophie Brucale, a near 20-year veteran of the bank, to lead its sustainability agenda across Europe, moving from her role as head of ESG and reputational risks.
HDFC Bank Chairman Chakraborty Resigns Over Values Clash
HDFC Bank's part-time Chairman Atanu Chakraborty has resigned suddenly, citing internal practices at the bank that clashed with his personal values and ethics.
MobiKwik Names Anis Pathan Chief Risk Officer to Bolster Fraud Controls
MobiKwik, the Gurugram-based digital payments and fintech company, has appointed Anis Pathan as its Chief Risk Officer, a move signaling heightened focus on risk governance amid expansion.
BharatPe Taps Himanshu Verma to Head POS Amid Offline Push
Fintech firm BharatPe has appointed Himanshu Verma as Head of its point-of-sale (POS) business as it expands its offline payments business.
Starling Chair David Sproul to Step Down This Year
David Sproul, chair of Starling Group since October 2021, is to step down in 2026 once a successor has been appointed, the UK digital bank announced on Tuesday.
Wall Street Dealmakers Flee Asia Banks for Corporate Stability
A wave of senior departures is sweeping through the Asia divisions of Wall Street's biggest investment banks, as dealmakers trade the volatile bonus cycles of global finance for the steadier compensation and career trajectories offered by corporate roles at companies building in-house deal teams.
Former Citi CFO Mason Sets His Sights on a CEO Role
Mason, 56, joined Citigroup in 2001 and ran Citi Private Bank and Citi Holdings before becoming chief financial officer in 2019.
Minnesota's B2 Bank Names Climate First Trio to Lead Expansion
Minnesota's B2 Bank has appointed Ryan Jaskiewicz as CEO, Chris Cucci as president, and Chris Van Buskirk as chief credit and risk officer, drawing talent from Florida's Climate First Bank to fuel nationwide growth alongside M1 Finance.
CIB Egypt Reappoints Hisham Ezz Al-Arab as CEO for Three-Year Term and Approves Capital Increase at March 2026 General Assembly
CIB Egypt's Ordinary General Assembly reappointed Hisham Ezz Al-Arab as CEO for March 2026–March 2029 and approved a capital increase from EGP 33.779bn to EGP 34.051bn.
National Bank of Egypt Appoints Sherif El-Beheiry as CEO of UAE Operations
National Bank of Egypt has appointed Sherif El-Beheiry as CEO of its UAE operations, the bank announced in March 2026; El-Beheiry previously led Egypt for Digital Innovation, Banque Misr's digital banking arm.
Nigeria's Lamido Yuguda Approved as Central Bank Deputy Governor by President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu approved Lamido Yuguda's appointment as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria on 11 March 2026, pending Senate confirmation.
African Bank Names Zweli Manyathi Interim Group CEO as Kennedy Bungane Steps Down
Zweli Manyathi was appointed interim Group CEO of African Bank effective 6 March 2026, succeeding Kennedy Bungane who stepped down after five years in the role.