Executive Moves
Senior appointments, board changes, and leadership transitions shaping the financial industry.
UOB Appoints Adaline Zheng as Hong Kong CEO and Kelvin Ng as Head of Group Global Markets
UOB has named Adaline Zheng as CEO of UOB Hong Kong and Kelvin Ng as Head of Group Global Markets, reshaping its senior leadership across Greater China and its markets division.
Saudi National Bank Names Tareq Al Sadhan as CEO in Leadership Reshuffle
SNB, Saudi Arabia's largest bank by assets, appointed Tareq Abdulrahman Al Sadhan as chief executive effective 1 May 2024, with regulatory clearance secured.
PKO Bank Polski Reappoints Szymon Midera as Chief Executive for New Three-Year Term
PKO Bank Polski's supervisory board has reappointed Szymon Midera as CEO for a new three-year term from 26 March 2024, maintaining continuity at Poland's largest bank by assets.
Spain's Bankinter Appoints Gloria Ortiz as Chief Executive Following AGM Approval
Gloria Ortiz Portero has become CEO of Spain's Bankinter following shareholder approval at the AGM, succeeding María Dolores Dancausa who moves to non-executive Chair.
New York Community Bancorp Appoints Joseph Otting as President and CEO Amid Stabilisation Effort
New York Community Bancorp named Joseph Otting as President and CEO on 7 March 2024 as the parent of Flagstar Bank moved to restore confidence following a period of significant deposit outflows.
Discover Financial Services Appoints Michael G. Rhodes as CEO and President
Michael G. Rhodes officially became CEO and President of Discover Financial Services on 6 March 2024, succeeding John Owen who had served as interim chief since August 2023.
Gulf International Bank Appoints Khaled Abbas CEO for Saudi Arabia and Sara Abdulhadi CEO for Bahrain
Gulf International Bank has named Khaled Abbas as CEO for its Saudi Arabian operations and Sara Abdulhadi as CEO for Bahrain, effective 3 March 2024.
Starling Bank Appoints Raman Bhatia as Permanent Group CEO to Lead Next Phase of Growth
Raman Bhatia, previously CEO of OVO Energy, has been named permanent Group CEO of Starling Bank as the UK digital lender targets continued expansion.
Muhammad Nassir Salim Appointed President and CEO of Pakistan's Habib Bank Limited
Muhammad Nassir Salim took over as President and CEO of Habib Bank Limited in March 2024, succeeding Muhammad Aurangzeb who left to serve as Pakistan's Federal Finance Minister.
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Names Mohamed Abdelbary Acting Group CEO Following CFO Tenure
Mohamed Abdelbary has been appointed Acting Group CEO of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, stepping up from his role as Group CFO, which he has held since 2020.
NatWest Group's Paul Thwaite Confirmed as Permanent CEO After Seven Months as Interim
Paul Thwaite has been formally confirmed as permanent Chief Executive of NatWest Group on 16 February 2024, ending his tenure as interim CEO that began in July 2023.
Access Holdings Nigeria Appoints Bolaji Agbede Acting Group CEO After Death of Herbert Wigwe
Access Holdings has appointed Bolaji Agbede as Acting Group CEO after the death of Herbert Wigwe in a helicopter crash in the United States on 9 February 2024.