Executive Moves
Senior appointments, board changes, and leadership transitions shaping the financial industry.
National Bank of Bahrain Appoints Husain Almohri as Group Chief Executive for Markets and Client Solutions
NBB named Husain Almohri, a 25-year banking veteran, as Group Chief Executive – Markets & Client Solutions, effective 4 January 2026.
Hodge Bank Appoints Scott Hill as Chief Technology Officer
Hodge Bank has appointed Scott Hill, previously chief information officer at Target Group, as chief technology officer to lead its technology vision and delivery.
BNP Paribas Appoints Nicolas Otton to Lead BGL BNP Paribas in Luxembourg from January 2026
BNP Paribas has named Nicolas Otton as Chairman of the Executive Committee at BGL BNP Paribas and Head of BNP Paribas in Luxembourg, effective 1 January 2026.
CIBC Names Harry Culham President and CEO as Victor Dodig Retires After Eleven Years
Harry Culham took over as President and CEO of CIBC on 1 November 2025, completing a planned succession from Victor Dodig, who led Canada's fifth-largest bank since 2014.
Monzo Appoints Diana Layfield as Group CEO as TS Anil Prepares to Depart
UK challenger bank Monzo has named former Google and Standard Chartered executive Diana Layfield as its new Group CEO, replacing TS Anil after nearly six years at the helm.
ICBC Appoints Duan Hongtao as Executive Director Following NFRA Approval
China's ICBC has added Duan Hongtao to its board of directors after ICBC announced on 30 October 2025 that the National Financial Regulatory Administration had approved his qualification.
ING Appoints DNB's Ida Lerner as Chief Financial Officer, Effective April 2026
ING has named Ida Lerner, former CFO of Norwegian bank DNB, as its next Chief Financial Officer, with her tenure set to begin on 1 April 2026 following ECB approval.
UBS Creates Chief AI Officer Role, Appointing Daniele Magazzeni from January 2026
UBS named Daniele Magazzeni as its first-ever Chief AI Officer effective January 2026, as Mike Dargan moves to group chief technology officer in a leadership reshuffle.
Aunoy Banerjee Takes Office as Citizens Financial Group CFO, Succeeding John Woods
Citizens Financial Group named Aunoy Banerjee, a former Barclays executive, as its new Chief Financial Officer effective 24 October 2025, succeeding John Woods.
ING Names Ljiljana Čortan Head of Wholesale Banking to Succeed Andrew Bester
ING announced CRO Ljiljana Čortan will succeed Andrew Bester as Head of Wholesale Banking, subject to regulatory approval, no later than the April 2026 AGM.
Citigroup board elects CEO Jane Fraser as chair and grants her a $25 million equity award
Citi's board named chief executive Jane Fraser as chair, moved John Dugan to lead independent director and granted Fraser a one-time award of $25 million in restricted stock plus stock options.
HSBC UK Appoints David Lindberg as Chief Executive, Succeeding Ian Stuart
HSBC appointed David Lindberg, former head of retail banking at NatWest Group, as CEO of its UK ring-fenced bank, replacing Ian Stuart who moves to a new group role.