Executive Moves
Senior appointments, board changes, and leadership transitions shaping the financial industry.
Sacombank Appoints Nguyen Duc Thuy as Acting CEO, Replacing Nguyen Thanh Nhung
Vietnam's Sacombank has appointed Nguyen Duc Thuy as Acting CEO, replacing Nguyen Thanh Nhung who had held the acting role since May 2025.
STC Bank Saudi Arabia Confirms Mohammed Al-Fraih as Permanent CEO
Mohammed Al-Fraih has been appointed CEO of STC Bank, after serving as Acting CEO since August 2025.
Banco Santander Brasil Nominates Carlos Muñiz González-Blanch as New CFO and Investor Relations Officer
Banco Santander Brasil has nominated Carlos Muñiz González-Blanch as its new CFO and Investor Relations Officer, succeeding Gustavo Alejo Viviani, who steps down at the end of April 2026.
Zions Bancorporation Names Nate Callister as Next CEO of Zions Bank, Succeeding Retiring Paul Burdiss
Zions Bancorporation has named Nathan Callister as President and CEO of Zions Bank effective 2026, as Paul Burdiss retires on 31 December 2025.
HSBC Kuwait Appoints Ahmed Al Murad as Country CEO, Its First Kuwaiti National in the Role
Ahmed Al Murad has been named Country CEO of HSBC Kuwait, becoming the first Kuwaiti national to lead the bank's operations in the country.
Raiffeisen Bank International Names Michael Höllerer as CEO-Designate to Succeed Johann Strobl
Raiffeisen Bank International's Supervisory Board has appointed Michael Höllerer as CEO-designate, effective 1 July 2026, succeeding Johann Strobl who chose not to extend his contract.
Lloyds Banking Group Appoints Amanda Murphy as CEO of Business and Commercial Banking
Lloyds Banking Group has appointed Amanda Murphy as CEO of Business and Commercial Banking from February 2026, overseeing SME and mid-market clients across the UK.
Arab Banking Corporation Names Brendon Hopkins Acting Group CEO as Sael Al Waary Retires
Sael Al Waary will retire as Group CEO of ABC on 31 January 2026, with CFO Brendon Hopkins stepping up as Acting Group CEO from 1 February.
KB Financial Group recommends Kang Jin-doo as KB Securities co-CEO in affiliate reshuffle
KB Financial Group's recommendation committee named two new affiliate chief executives, for KB Securities' investment banking division and KB Savings Bank, and put forward five incumbents for reappointment.
Japan's MUFG Appoints Junichi Hanzawa as President and Group CEO from April 2026
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group has named Junichi Hanzawa as its next President and Group CEO from April 2026, with incumbent Hironori Kamezawa moving to Chairman.
CAF Re-elects Sergio Díaz-Granados as Executive President for 2026–2031 Term
CAF's Board of Directors re-elected Sergio Díaz-Granados as Executive President on 15 December 2025 for a second five-year term, with plans to double the bank's portfolio by 2031.
United Bank for Africa Appoints Three New Executive Directors Effective January 2026
UBA has named Emmanuel Lamptey, Tosin Adewuyi, and Chidi Okpala as Executive Directors for Digital Banking, Corporate Banking, and UBA Nigeria respectively, effective 1 January 2026.