Banking and Finance

In a surprising move, the head of Macquarie's flourishing commodities business, Nick O'Kane, is set to depart this month after nearly thirty years with the company. O'Kane's tenure was marked by notable achievements, including the transformation of a modest investment in the US energy trading market into Macquarie's largest and...

In the wake of the untimely passing of Herbert Wigwe, CEO of Access Bank, in a devastating helicopter accident, the institution has swiftly announced a transitional leadership arrangement. Access Holdings Plc, the overseeing entity of Access Bank, disclosed that Bolaji Agbede, a seasoned senior founding executive director within the bank,...

Frauscher Sensor Technology, a leading Austria-based provider of axle counting and wheel detection systems, has appointed Alexander P. Knourek as its Chief Financial Officer. As CFO, Knourek will spearhead all financial functions at Frauscher Sensor Technology, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and strategic financial planning. With over 15 years of...

TransferGo has named Simon McFeely as its new Chief Compliance Officer, effective February 2024. Based in the UK, TransferGo sees McFeely's appointment as part of its strategy to spearhead rapid global expansion and strengthen its presence in existing markets. Since its establishment in 2012, TransferGo has provided a digital platform...

Sisse Fjelsted Rasmussen, Chief Financial Officer of Stark Group, has announced her decision to step down later this year to pursue a new career path as a board member and advisor. Stark Group, a prominent business-to-business merchant and distributor of heavy building materials in Europe, maintains a strategic focus on...

Metaco, the cryptocurrency custody firm acquired by Ripple in May 2023, has seen the departure of its CEO, Adrien Treccani, and Chief Product Officer, Peter DeMeo. A Ripple spokesperson confirmed the exits, acknowledging the significant contributions of Treccani and his team in building an industry-leading custody business and integrating it...

Data Zoo has announced the appointment of Charlie Minutella as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective February. Minutella succeeds company founder Tony Fitzgibbon as Data Zoo's CEO, with Fitzgibbon transitioning to the role of Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer. Data Zoo underscores Minutella's background in overseeing compliance, risk, and identity...

European production and distribution powerhouse Newen Studios has named Pierre Branco, the former country manager of Warner Bros Discovery for France, Benelux, and Africa, as its new Chief Executive Officer. Branco will assume his role at Newen Studios in April, succeeding Romain Bessi, who led the company's expansion over a...

Baltic Yachts has announced the appointment of Tom von Bonsdorff as its new Chief Executive Officer. With a distinguished career in management, including notable roles at Volvo and Kesko, Tom von Bonsdorff assumes his new role on February 5th, 2024. Founded in 1973, Baltic Yachts, with over 550 yachts launched, continues...

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has named Burkhard Kübel-Sorger as its new Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 1, 2024. Kübel-Sorger succeeds Soha El-Turky, who served in the same capacity since 2020. A German national, Kübel-Sorger brings a wealth of experience from his 18-year tenure...