Executive Moves
Senior appointments, board changes, and leadership transitions shaping the financial industry.
Mary Vilakazi Appointed Group CEO of FirstRand, South Africa's Largest Bank by Market Cap
Mary Vilakazi became Group CEO of FirstRand on 1 April 2024, succeeding Alan Pullinger in a transition the bank said exemplified its multi-year succession planning.
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 names Szymon Midera president of the management board, subject to KNF approval
Poland's largest bank completed an open selection procedure, appointing its acting head and three vice-presidents to a new three-year term beginning on 26 March 2024.
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 Branch and Kelvin Ng as Head of Group Global Markets.
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.
South Africa's Ramaphosa Reappoints Kganyago for Third Term as SARB Governor
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reappointed Lesetja Kganyago as Governor of the South African Reserve Bank for a third five-year term, effective 9 November 2024 to 8 November 2029.
Starling Bank appoints OVO Energy chief Raman Bhatia as group CEO
The UK digital bank named the former HSBC digital banking head to succeed interim chief executive John Mountain, with a start expected in early summer 2024 subject to regulatory approval.
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.
New York Community Bancorp Appoints Joseph Otting as President and CEO Amid Stabilisation Effort
New York Community Bancorp named Joseph Otting as its incoming CEO on 6 March 2024 as the parent of Flagstar Bank moved to restore confidence following a period of deposit outflows.
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.
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.
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.