Executive Moves
Senior appointments, board changes, and leadership transitions shaping the financial industry.
Attijariwafa Bank Appoints Rachid Kettani as Deputy CEO for Retail Banking, Succeeding Retired Hassan Bertal
Morocco's Attijariwafa Bank has promoted former CFO Rachid Kettani to Deputy CEO for Retail Banking covering Morocco and Europe, succeeding Hassan Bertal who retired from the position.
Rawbank DRC Appoints Hugues Bosala as Deputy CEO for Business and Development
Rawbank, the DRC's leading bank, has appointed Hugues Bosala as Deputy CEO for Business and Development, following a career of over 15 years at the institution.
Egypt's United Bank Names Tarek Fayed Chief Executive, Succeeding Ashraf El Kady
Tarek Fayed has been confirmed as CEO and Managing Director of The United Bank of Egypt from September 2025, replacing Ashraf El Kady who led the bank since 2016.
Deutsche Bank Appoints Lisa McGeough as Head of Americas and CEO of Deutsche Bank USA
Deutsche Bank named Lisa McGeough as Head of the Americas Region and CEO of Deutsche Bank USA, announced 1 September 2025 subject to regulatory approval.
Standard Bank Group Appoints Joshua Oigara as East Africa Regional Chief Executive
Standard Bank Group has named Joshua Oigara as Regional Chief Executive for East Africa from 1 September 2025, while he retains his role as CEO of Stanbic Bank Kenya.
South Africa's WesBank Names Robert Gwerengwe Chief Executive Officer
WesBank has appointed Robert Gwerengwe as CEO effective 1 September 2025, succeeding Ghana Msibi who moves to lead FNB Business.
Bank of China board approves Liu Chenggang as executive vice president
The BOC Hong Kong vice president and chief financial officer, who joined Bank of China in 1994, will take up the post once his qualifications are approved by the National Financial Regulatory Administration.
Access Holdings Appoints Innocent Ike as Group Managing Director and CEO, Closing 18-Month Interim Period
Access Holdings has named Innocent Ike as substantive GMD and CEO following regulatory approval, ending an 18-month interim period after the death of former Group CEO Herbert Wigwe in 2024.
India's IndusInd Bank Appoints Rajiv Anand as Managing Director and CEO for Three Years
IndusInd Bank has appointed Rajiv Anand as Managing Director and CEO for a three-year term from 25 August 2025, following regulatory approval from the Reserve Bank of India.
EQB Inc. Appoints Chadwick Westlake President and CEO of Canada's Equitable Bank
EQB Inc., parent of Canada's Equitable Bank, has appointed former CFO Chadwick Westlake as President and CEO effective 25 August 2025, concluding a multi-year succession plan.
Mexico Names Ángel Cabrera Mendoza CNBV President, Succeeding Jesús de la Fuente
Mexico's Ministry of Finance announced on 22 August 2025 that Ángel Cabrera Mendoza would become CNBV President on 1 September, replacing Jesús de la Fuente Rodríguez.
Nu Mexico Appoints Armando Herrera as CEO, Succeeding Founding Leader Ivan Canales
Nubank named Armando Herrera as CEO of Nu Mexico effective 2 September 2025, replacing founding member Ivan Canales who stepped back for parental leave.