Executive Moves
Senior appointments, board changes, and leadership transitions shaping the financial industry.
Absa Group CEO Arrie Rautenbach Steps Down, Charles Russon Named Interim Chief
Arrie Rautenbach has taken early retirement as Absa Group CEO on health grounds, with Charles Russon, formerly head of Corporate and Investment Banking, appointed Interim Group CEO.
Santander Spain Appoints Ignacio Juliá as CEO, Replacing Ángel Rivera
Banco Santander has installed Ignacio Juliá, formerly CEO of ING for Spain and Portugal, as the new chief executive of Santander Spain, effective 1 October 2024.
Banco Itaú Chile Appoints André Gailey as CEO as Predecessor Gabriel Moura Joins Itaú Unibanco as CFO
André Gailey has taken over as CEO of Banco Itaú Chile effective 1 October 2024, as his predecessor Gabriel Amado de Moura moves to Itaú Unibanco's executive committee as CFO.
SEB Appoints Christoffer Malmer as CFO, Effective 1 October 2024, Succeeding Masih Yazdi
Sweden's SEB appointed Christoffer Malmer as Chief Financial Officer effective 1 October 2024, succeeding Masih Yazdi, who announced his departure on 19 September 2024.
Commerzbank Appoints Bettina Orlopp as CEO, First Woman to Lead the German Bank
Commerzbank appointed CFO Bettina Orlopp as its new Chief Executive Officer on 25 September 2024, making her the first woman to lead the bank in its history.
Michalis Louis Appointed CEO of Cyprus's Hellenic Bank Following Eurobank Stake Acquisition
Michalis Louis was appointed CEO of Hellenic Bank at the Annual General Meeting on 18 September 2024, following Eurobank Holdings' acquisition of a majority stake.
Royal Bank of Canada Confirms Katherine Gibson as Permanent CFO After Worldwide Search
RBC has named Katherine Gibson, a 22-year veteran who served as interim CFO since April, as its permanent Chief Financial Officer effective 12 September 2024.
Westpac Names Anthony Miller Group CEO as Peter King Retires After Five Years
Westpac has appointed Anthony Miller as Group CEO from 16 December 2024, succeeding Peter King, who retires after a 30-year career at the bank.
KBC Group Appoints Bartel Puelinckx as CFO, Replacing Luc Popelier Who Moves to Hamburg Commercial Bank
Bartel Puelinckx became KBC Group CFO on 1 September 2024, succeeding Luc Popelier who left to lead Hamburg Commercial Bank, subject to regulatory approval.
Mary Vilakazi Appointed Group CEO of FirstRand, South Africa's Largest Bank by Market Cap
Mary Vilakazi became Group CEO of FirstRand on 1 September 2024, succeeding Alan Pullinger in a transition the bank said exemplified its multi-year succession planning.
CIB Egypt Reappoints Hisham Ezz Al-Arab as CEO and Executive Board Member
Commercial International Bank Egypt reappointed Hisham Ezz Al-Arab as CEO and Executive Board Member in September 2024, noted at the IIF annual meeting.
Luc Popelier Becomes CEO of Hamburg Commercial Bank, Departing KBC Group as CFO
Luc Popelier took the helm at Hamburg Commercial Bank on 1 September 2024, having resigned as CFO of KBC Group to lead the German lender.