Executive Moves
Senior appointments, board changes, and leadership transitions shaping the financial industry.
Itaú Unibanco Appoints Gabriel Amado de Moura as Chief Financial Officer
Itaú Unibanco has named Gabriel Amado de Moura as CFO and member of its Executive Committee, disclosed in a securities filing on 5 July 2024.
CIMB Group Appoints Novan Amirudin as Group CEO and Gurdip Singh Sidhu as Malaysia Bank Chief
CIMB Group installs Novan Amirudin as Group CEO and Gurdip Singh Sidhu as CIMB Bank CEO effective 1 July 2024, succeeding Dato' Abdul Rahman Ahmad.
Rabobank North America Names Willem Boezen as Chief Executive Officer
Willem Boezen takes the helm at Rabobank North America as CEO and Chairman effective 1 July 2024, following regulatory approval of his appointment.
Agricultural Bank of China Appoints Wang Zhiheng as President Following Regulatory Approval
Wang Zhiheng has been approved as President of Agricultural Bank of China by the National Financial Regulatory Administration, effective 28 June 2024.
FBN Holdings Appoints Olusegun Alebiosu as First Bank of Nigeria's Substantive CEO
FBN Holdings has named Olusegun Alebiosu as substantive Managing Director and CEO of First Bank of Nigeria, pending approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
UOB Thailand Appoints Richard Maloney as CEO and Names Vira-Anong C Phutrakul Deputy CEO
UOB Thailand has appointed Richard Maloney as CEO effective 1 July 2024, with Tan Choon Hin returning to Singapore and Vira-Anong C Phutrakul named Deputy CEO.
New York Community Bancorp Names Joseph Otting Executive Chairman Alongside CEO Role
NYCB appointed Joseph Otting as Executive Chairman effective 5 June 2024, consolidating leadership as Alessandro DiNello transitions to a Non-Executive Chairman role.
China Construction Bank Appoints Zhang Yi as President Following Board and NFRA Approval
China Construction Bank has named Zhang Yi as President effective 3 June 2024, following approval by the CCB Board and China's National Financial Regulatory Administration.
Nigeria's Zenith Bank Appoints Adaora Umeoji as First Female Group Managing Director and CEO
Adaora Umeoji took over as Group Managing Director and CEO of Zenith Bank on 1 June 2024, becoming the first woman to lead one of Nigeria's largest commercial banks.
Bank of Communications Appoints Zhang Baojiang as President, Succeeding Liu Zhihong
Bank of Communications disclosed Zhang Baojiang's appointment as President to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in June 2024, as the Chinese state-owned major bank changes its top leadership.
Nedbank Group Names Jason Quinn CEO as Mike Brown Retires After 13 Years
Jason Quinn has succeeded Mike Brown as Nedbank Group CEO following a planned succession process, with Brown retiring after 13 years at the head of the South African banking group.
BNP Paribas Names Anne Pointet Head of Company Engagement and Elevates Elise Hermant to Executive Committee
BNP Paribas has appointed Anne Pointet, 48, as Head of Company Engagement and Executive Committee member, effective 1 July 2024.