Executive Moves
Senior appointments, board changes, and leadership transitions shaping the financial industry.
Standard Chartered Promotes Nigeria CEO Dalu Ajene to Africa CEO Role
Standard Chartered has promoted Dalu Ajene from his role as Nigeria CEO to the position of Africa CEO, having led the Nigeria business since April 2024.
Lebanon's Bank Audi Elects Sherine R. Audi as Chair After Samir Hanna's Six-Decade Exit
Sherine R. Audi was elected Chair of Bank Audi on 13 January 2026 as Samir Hanna ended a career of more than six decades at the Lebanese lender.
Regions Financial CFO David Turner to Retire, Anil Chadha Named Successor in the United States
Regions Financial has announced CFO David Turner will retire on 31 March 2026 after nearly 40 years in auditing and finance, with Controller Anil Chadha named as his successor.
UBA Ghana Appoints Bernard Gyebi as Managing Director and CEO
Bernard Gyebi has taken the helm at UBA Ghana as Managing Director and CEO, effective 1 January 2026, alongside a new Executive Director appointment.
LOTUS Bank appoints Isiaka Ajani-Lawal as managing director and CEO as founding chief retires
The Nigerian non-interest lender has promoted its executive director for operations and technology to the top job, succeeding founding chief executive Kafilat Araoye.
Kevin Blair Leads Combined Pinnacle Financial Partners After Synovus Merger Closes
Kevin Blair became President and CEO of the newly combined Pinnacle Financial Partners on 1 January 2026 as the Synovus merger completed, with Terry Turner becoming non-executive Chairman.
Canara Bank Names Hardeep Singh Ahluwalia Interim MD and CEO Following K Satyanarayana Raju's Retirement
Canara Bank appointed Executive Director Hardeep Singh Ahluwalia as interim MD and CEO from 1 January 2026 after the superannuation of K Satyanarayana Raju.
HSBC Continental Europe Names Christopher Davies Interim CEO After Andrew Wild's Departure
Christopher Davies, Deputy CEO for six years, takes the helm at HSBC Continental Europe after Andrew Wild stepped down on 31 December for family reasons.
UBS Names Beatriz Martin Group Chief Operating Officer as Mike Dargan Steps Down
Beatriz Martin takes over as UBS Group COO from 1 January 2026, with the Group Technology function now reporting into her role following Mike Dargan's departure.
Singapore's OCBC Installs Tan Teck Long as Group CEO as Helen Wong Retires
Tan Teck Long officially became OCBC Group CEO on 1 January 2026, succeeding Helen Wong, who retired after nearly five years leading one of Singapore's largest banks.
Jay Brogdon Becomes President and CEO of Simmons Bank, Succeeding George Makris Jr.
Jay Brogdon assumed leadership of Simmons Bank and Simmons First National Corporation on 1 January 2026, ending George Makris Jr.'s tenure as the bank's chief executive.
Egypt's President Al-Sisi Reconstitutes CBE Board for One Year, With Hassan Abdallah as Chairman
Presidential Decree No. 733 of 2025 has reconstituted the CBE Board of Directors for one year, with Acting Governor Hassan Abdallah as Chairman.