Executive Moves
Senior appointments, board changes, and leadership transitions shaping the financial industry.
China's Ant Group Names Cyril Han as CEO, Eric Jing Remains Executive Chairman
Han Xinyi, known as Cyril Han, became CEO of Ant Group on 1 March 2025, succeeding Eric Jing who continues as Executive Chairman after a year as President.
Société Générale Chief Slawomir Krupa Takes Office as President of the European Banking Federation
Slawomir Krupa, CEO of Société Générale since May 2023, took office as president of the European Banking Federation on 1 March 2025, the industry body representing banking across 32 European countries.
Danske Bank Appoints Cecile Hillary as CFO as Stephan Engels Retires After Nearly Five Years
Cecile Hillary joined Danske Bank as chief financial officer on 1 March 2025, succeeding Stephan Engels who retired after nearly five years at the Danish lender.
DBS Bank India Appoints Rajat Verma as CEO Following Surojit Shome's Retirement
Rajat Verma became CEO of DBS Bank India on 1 March 2025 after RBI approval, succeeding Surojit Shome who retired, and joining DBS's Group Management Committee.
Dr. Soraya Hakuziyaremye Appointed Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda by President Kagame
President Kagame has appointed Dr. Soraya Munyana Hakuziyaremye as Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda, elevating her from Deputy Governor to lead the central bank from 25 February 2025.
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.
Uganda's President Museveni Appoints Michael Atingi-Ego as Bank of Uganda Governor After Three-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 2022.
Société Générale CEO Slawomir Krupa Elected President of European Banking Federation
Slawomir Krupa, CEO of Société Générale, was elected President of the European Banking Federation on 4 February 2025, taking office on 1 March 2025, taking on the industry leadership role alongside his bank duties.
Al Masraf Appoints Fuad Mohamed as Chief Executive Officer
Al Masraf, the UAE's Arab Bank for Investment and Foreign Trade, announced the appointment of Fuad Mohamed as Chief Executive Officer on 3 February 2025.
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.
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.
Santander Names Christiana Riley Chief Executive of Santander US Amid Group Reshuffle
Santander named Christiana Riley as CEO of its US bank on 31 January 2025, succeeding Tim Wennes as part of a wider group reorganisation.