Executive Moves
Senior appointments, board changes, and leadership transitions shaping the financial industry.
Dr. Biswo Nath Poudel Appointed 18th Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank
Nepal has appointed Dr. Biswo Nath Poudel as the 18th Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank, succeeding Maha Prasad Adhikari who completed his term in office.
Datuk Muzaffar Hisham Appointed Group CEO of Bank Pembangunan Malaysia
Malaysia's Bank Pembangunan named Datuk Muzaffar Hisham as Group CEO effective 18 May 2025, bringing over 20 years of banking experience, most recently as Group CEO of Maybank Islamic.
Anggoro Eko Cahyo Appointed President Director of Bank Syariah Indonesia at 2025 AGM
Bank Syariah Indonesia named Anggoro Eko Cahyo as its new President Director at its annual general meeting, succeeding Hery Gunardi who moved to Bank Rakyat Indonesia.
Olivier Gavalda Takes Over as Crédit Agricole CEO After Annual Shareholder Meeting
Olivier Gavalda took over as CEO of Crédit Agricole S.A. following its 14 May 2025 annual shareholder meeting, succeeding Philippe Brassac who led the French banking group for a decade.
Crédit Agricole SA Appoints Olivier Gavalda as CEO Following Philippe Brassac's Decade in the Role
Olivier Gavalda became CEO of Crédit Agricole SA on 14 May 2025, succeeding Philippe Brassac who stepped down after a decade upon reaching the maximum age limit for the position.
Crédit Agricole CIB Appoints Jean-François Balaÿ as Chief Executive, Succeeding Xavier Musca
Crédit Agricole CIB appointed Jean-François Balaÿ as Chief Executive Officer effective 6 May 2025, succeeding Xavier Musca who had led the corporate and investment bank since September 2022.
Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan Appoints Muhammad Ali Gulfaraz as Chief Executive
Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan named Muhammad Ali Gulfaraz as CEO effective 2 May 2025, bringing over 25 years of corporate and investment banking experience across UK, Europe, and Pakistan.
OTP Bank Names Péter Csányi CEO as Hungary's Largest Lender Separates Chairman and CEO Roles
Péter Csányi became CEO of OTP Bank on 1 May 2025 as the Hungarian lender separated its Chairman and CEO roles, with founder Sándor Csányi remaining Chairman after 33 years.
Maybank Appoints Shafiq Abdul Jabbar as Group Chief Financial Officer
Malaysia's largest bank by assets, Maybank, has named Shafiq Abdul Jabbar as Group CFO, effective 7 July 2025.
Citizens Financial Group Promotes Brendan Coughlin to President as CFO John Woods Departs
Citizens Financial Group elevated Brendan Coughlin to President on April 30, 2025, as CFO John Woods announced his departure from the US regional bank.
Handelsbanken Names Mårten Bjurman as Chief Financial Officer
Svenska Handelsbanken announced the appointment of Mårten Bjurman as Chief Financial Officer, effective no later than 1 September 2025.
Philippine National Bank Appoints Edwin Bautista as President and CEO
Edwin Bautista, former President and CEO of UnionBank, has been named President and CEO of Philippine National Bank effective 29 April 2025.