Executive Moves
Senior appointments, board changes, and leadership transitions shaping the financial industry.
Standard Bank CEO Sim Tshabalala to Retire by End of 2027 as Successor Search Begins
Standard Bank Group announced that CEO Sim Tshabalala will retire by end-2027, with CFO Arno Daehnke also departing around the same time as a successor search gets under way.
N26 Co-Founder Valentin Stalf Steps Down as CEO and Transitions to Supervisory Board
N26 co-founder Valentin Stalf is stepping down as chief executive and moving to the German digital bank's supervisory board, leaving co-founder Max Tayenthal as sole leader.
PNC Financial Services Group Names Amy Wierenga Chief Risk Officer, Effective September 2025
PNC Financial has appointed Amy Wierenga as Chief Risk Officer, effective 8 September 2025, adding her to the Executive Committee reporting directly to CEO William S. Demchak.
ING Group Appoints Former DNB CFO Ida Lerner as Chief Financial Officer from April 2026
ING Group has named Ida Lerner, previously CFO at DNB since 2021, as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective 1 April 2026, succeeding Tanate Phutrakul.
DNB Appoints Rasmus Figenschou as CFO as Ida Lerner Departs for Role Outside Nordic Region
Norway's DNB has named Rasmus Figenschou as its new CFO, effective 24 October 2025, after incumbent Ida Lerner accepted a role outside the Nordic region.
Bank Mandiri Appoints Riduan as President Director, Replacing Darmawan Junaidi
Bank Mandiri named Riduan as its new President Director in August 2025, replacing Darmawan Junaidi, with Henry Panjaitan appointed as Deputy President Director.
Commercial Bank Qatar Appoints Stephen Moss as Group CEO Following Global Executive Search
Commercial Bank Qatar named Stephen Moss as Group CEO effective 3 August 2025, following a global search. Moss brings over 30 years of international banking experience.
Graham Lee Succeeds Gerrie Fourie as CEO of South Africa's Capitec Bank
Graham Lee took over as Capitec CEO in July 2025, succeeding Gerrie Fourie who led the South African lender for 12 years of sustained growth.
Bank of China Appoints Liu Chenggang as Executive Vice President and Board Secretary
Bank of China has appointed Liu Chenggang as Executive Vice President and Board Secretary, a move announced to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange as part of a senior leadership reshaping.
Commercial Bank Qatar Appoints Stephen Moss as Group CEO Following Joseph Abraham's Resignation
Stephen Moss, former HSBC Regional CEO for the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey, has been appointed Group CEO of Commercial Bank Qatar effective 1 August 2025.
Bank of Ceylon Appoints Y.A. Jayathilaka as Acting General Manager and CEO Following Russel Fonseka's Retirement
Y.A. Jayathilaka has been named Acting General Manager and CEO of Bank of Ceylon after Russel Fonseka retired, taking the helm at Sri Lanka's largest state-owned commercial bank.
Wells Fargo Board Plans to Elevate CEO Charlie Scharf to Chairman with $30 Million Equity Grant
Wells Fargo's Board announced plans to appoint CEO Charlie Scharf as Chairman and awarded him a special $30 million equity package including Restricted Share Rights and Stock Options.