Executive Moves
Senior appointments, board changes, and leadership transitions shaping the financial industry.
Kuwait Finance House Appoints Khaled AlShamlan as Group CEO Following Central Bank Approval
Khaled AlShamlan has been appointed Group CEO of Kuwait Finance House, effective 11 January 2025, after receiving approval from the Central Bank of Kuwait.
ABN AMRO Names Marguerite Bérard as CEO-Designate to Succeed Robert Swaak at April AGM
ABN AMRO announced Marguerite Bérard as CEO-designate on 10 January 2025, with her appointment subject to shareholder approval at the April 2025 general meeting.
Kuwait Finance House Appoints Ahmad Al-Hammad as Acting Group Chief HR and Transformation Officer
Kuwait Finance House has named Ahmad Hamad Al-Hammad as Acting Group Chief HR and Transformation Officer, effective 6 January 2025.
KB Kookmin Bank Inaugurates Lee Hwan-ju as CEO in South Korea Leadership Renewal
Lee Hwan-ju was inaugurated as CEO of KB Kookmin Bank on 2 January 2025, emphasising customer trust as South Korean banks undertook broad leadership changes.
Hana Bank Appoints Lee Ho-seoung as CEO in South Korea's Governance-Driven Succession
Lee Ho-seoung was inaugurated as CEO of Hana Bank on 2 January 2025, receiving the bank's banner and traditional fountain pen from outgoing head Lee Seung-lyul.
Rick Wurster Becomes President and CEO of Charles Schwab on 1 January 2025, Succeeding Walt Bettinger
Rick Wurster assumed the roles of President and CEO of Charles Schwab on 1 January 2025, completing a multi-year succession plan as Walt Bettinger retired after 16 years leading the firm.
Natixis Names Kallala and Setbon to Lead CIB and Asset Management as New Structure Takes Effect
Mohamed Kallala and Philippe Setbon stepped into senior leadership roles at Natixis on 1 January 2025, following Stéphanie Paix's departure for health reasons.
BBVA Names Luisa Gómez Bravo as Group CFO as Rafael Salinas Departs After Three Decades
Luisa Gómez Bravo became CFO of BBVA Group in 2025, moving from her role as Global Head of Corporate and Investment Banking as Rafael Salinas concluded a 30-year career.
Dennis Mbingo Takes Charge as CEO of FNB Mozambique on 1 January 2025, Succeeding Peter Blenkinsop
Dennis Mbingo became Managing Director and CEO of FNB Mozambique on 1 January 2025, succeeding Peter Blenkinsop who retired after four and a half years leading the bank.
HSBC MENAT Names Suleman Selim Kervanci as Regional CEO While AlGhannam Leads Saudi Operations
Suleman Selim Kervanci took over as CEO of HSBC Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye in January 2025, with Faris AlGhannam remaining head of HSBC Saudi Arabia.
Philippines: Ana Maria Aboitiz-Delgado Takes the Helm at Union Bank as Its First Female CEO
Ana Maria Aboitiz-Delgado became President and CEO of Union Bank of the Philippines on 1 January 2025, the first woman to lead the institution.
Axis Bank's Amitabh Chaudhry Begins New Three-Year Term as MD and CEO from 1 January 2025
Amitabh Chaudhry's reappointment as Axis Bank MD and CEO, approved by the RBI and the board in October 2024, took effect on 1 January 2025 for a further three-year term.