Executive Moves
Senior appointments, board changes, and leadership transitions shaping the financial industry.
Paul Shoukry Assumes CEO Role at Raymond James Financial, Completing Succession from Paul Reilly
Paul Shoukry formally became CEO of Raymond James Financial on 20 February 2025, completing a succession plan outlined in March 2024 and ending Paul Reilly's 15-year tenure.
JPMorgan Chase President Daniel Pinto to Step Down from Operating Role by June 2025
JPMorgan Chase announced that President and COO Daniel Pinto will leave his operating role by 30 June 2025 after more than 30 years at the bank, accelerating CEO succession planning.
Uganda's President Museveni Appoints Michael Atingi-Ego as Bank of Uganda Governor After Four-Year Vacancy
President Museveni appointed Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego as Governor of the Bank of Uganda, filling a position vacant since the death of Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile in January 2021.
Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama Assumes Office as Governor of the Bank of Ghana
Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama has officially taken office as Governor of the Bank of Ghana, nominated by President Mahama after the outgoing governor requested terminal leave.
Santander US Names Christiana Riley as Chief Executive in North American Restructuring
Santander named Christiana Riley as CEO of its US bank in February 2025, succeeding Tim Wennes as part of a broader restructuring of North American operations.
Al Masraf Appoints Fuad Mohamed as Chief Executive Officer Effective February 2025
Al Masraf, the UAE's Arab Bank for Investment and Foreign Trade, announced the appointment of Fuad Mohamed as Chief Executive Officer, effective 3 February 2025.
Raymond Chun Takes the Helm at TD Bank Group as Bharat Masrani Retires
Raymond Chun became Group President and CEO of TD Bank Group on 1 February 2025, succeeding Bharat Masrani who departs after nearly four decades with the bank.
Stefan Bollinger Takes Over as Julius Baer CEO, Bringing Goldman Sachs Pedigree to Swiss Private Bank
Stefan Bollinger assumed the CEO role at Julius Baer by 1 February 2025, having been recruited from Goldman Sachs to lead the Swiss private bank following its Signa-related losses.
Goldman Sachs Appoints New Global Co-Heads Across Investment Banking, Fixed Income and Equities
Goldman Sachs has reshuffled senior leadership across its core divisions, naming new global co-heads for investment banking, fixed income, and elevating Richard Gnodde to Vice Chairman.
TD Bank Group Accelerates CEO Transition as Raymond Chun Appointed Effective 1 February
TD Bank Group has moved forward its planned leadership change, appointing Raymond Chun as Group President and CEO on 1 February, replacing retiring CEO Bharat Masrani.
Ashok Chandra Assumes Charge as MD and CEO of Punjab National Bank
Ashok Chandra took charge as Managing Director and CEO of Punjab National Bank on 16 January 2025, bringing over 33 years of banking industry experience to India's second-largest public sector lender.
Al Hilal Bank Appoints Jamal Al Awadhi as CEO, Succeeding Abdul Shakeel Aidaroos
Jamal Al Awadhi has been appointed CEO of Al Hilal Bank in January 2025, taking over from Abdul Shakeel Aidaroos who departed after a five-year tenure.