Executive Moves
Senior appointments, board changes, and leadership transitions shaping the financial industry.
U.S. Bancorp Restructures Leadership with CFO John Stern Reporting Directly to CEO Andy Cecere
U.S. Bancorp announced that CFO John Stern will report directly to CEO Andy Cecere and that Gunjan Kedia will lead a new payments and money movement structure.
State Street CFO Eric Aboaf to Depart in February 2025 After Eight Years in Role
State Street's Vice Chairman and CFO Eric Aboaf will leave the firm in February 2025 to pursue an opportunity outside banking, triggering a formal successor search.
Absa Group CEO Arrie Rautenbach Steps Down, Charles Russon Named Interim Chief
Arrie Rautenbach has stepped down as Absa Group CEO ahead of an early retirement agreed with the board, with Charles Russon, chief executive of Corporate and Investment Banking, taking over as 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 24 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 on 18 September 2024, after the Annual General Meeting elected a new board, following Eurobank Holdings' acquisition of a majority stake.
CIB Egypt names chairman Hisham Ezz Al-Arab as CEO, Neveen Sabbour becomes first female chair
Commercial International Bank moved Hisham Ezz Al-Arab from non-executive chair to CEO and managing director for three years, succeeding Hussein Abaza, with Neveen Sabbour taking the chair.
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.