Executive Moves
Senior appointments, board changes, and leadership transitions shaping the financial industry.
Raymond James names Scott Curtis to lead bank segment as Steve Raney steps back
Raymond James said COO Scott Curtis will lead the Bank Segment when Steve Raney moves to an executive consulting role on 1 January 2027, after 21 years leading the bank business.
Stanbic Bank Kenya confirms Michael Mutiga as chief executive after regulatory approval
Stanbic Bank Kenya confirmed Michael Mutiga as Chief Executive after Central Bank of Kenya approval, succeeding acting CEO Abraham Ongenge.
First Financial Bancorp promotes Jamie Anderson to president, names new chief banking and operating officers
First Financial Bancorp promoted Jamie Anderson to President while retaining his CFO role, and named Mandy Neeley CBO and Malcolm Myers COO.
Avendus Wealth Management names Umang Papneja executive vice chairman and CEO
Avendus Wealth Management appointed Umang Papneja as Executive Vice Chairman and CEO, succeeding Apurva Sahijwani.
AU Small Finance Bank appoints Anil Agarwal to lead commercial and institutional banking
AU Small Finance Bank named Anil Agarwal Senior Executive Group Head for Commercial & Institutional Banking, alongside new CRO Amol Padhye.
Vanquis CEO Ian McLaughlin to step down as John Natalizia prepares for interim role
Vanquis Banking Group chief executive Ian McLaughlin will step down by the end of 2026, for personal reasons, the UK specialist lender said.
Absa Bank Kenya appoints Yusuf Omari managing director and chief executive
Absa Bank Kenya has appointed Yusuf Omari as managing director and chief executive, with effect from 10 September 2026, confirming in the role its chief financial officer since 2009, who had led the bank on an interim basis since 1 July.
African Bank names Keketso Motsoene chief executive of business and commercial division
African Bank appointed Keketso Motsoene, formerly managing executive for commercial growth at Absa Business Banking, as chief executive of its Business and Commercial division, weeks after confirming Zweli Manyathi as group CEO.
HSBC begins search for new group CFO after Pam Kaur signals 2027 departure
HSBC said on Thursday that Group Chief Financial Officer Pam Kaur will leave her role in 2027, no later than the annual general meeting, after just over two years in the post.
HSBC hires former Citi Private Bank executive Hannes Hofmann as global head of family offices
HSBC has appointed former Citi Private Bank executive Hannes Hofmann as global head of family offices in a newly created London role, alongside Cayman Wills as head of its US private bank.
Huntington names Brant Standridge president in move positioning him as Steinour's successor
Huntington Bancshares appointed Brant Standridge president of the $284 billion-asset holding company and its bank subsidiary on 8 September, effective immediately, positioning him to succeed Chairman and Chief Executive Steve Steinour.
BofA assigns three senior bankers to deepen coverage of AI ecosystem clients
Bank of America has assigned senior bankers Gregg Nabhan, Jill Schwartz and Ray Wood to work across industry groups and deepen relationships with clients in what the lender describes as the "AI ecosystem."