Banking and Finance

Santander has appointed Petri Nikkilä, formerly with ING, as the new CEO of its digital bank, Openbank, effective May. In his role as CEO, Nikkilä will lead Openbank's operations in existing markets and drive its international expansion. Reporting to Daniel Barriuso, head of retail and commercial banking, and José Luis...

Gallagher Re, the reinsurance broker, has revealed the appointment of Dirk Spenner as Chief Executive Officer International, starting June 1, 2024. Spenner will succeed Tony Melia, who is set to retire after a remarkable tenure of more than 40 years. Spenner's journey began in 1996 at Willis Re, and his...

Gerard Cooper has assumed the role of acting Chief Financial Officer at the Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd (TSTT), effective January 26. Cooper previously served as TSTT's CFO for over six years before transitioning to the position of General Manager of Operations and Administration. Cooper held the CFO...

Siemens' seasoned financial executive, Eva Scherer, renowned for her dedication to sustainability, is now steering her expertise toward Daimler Truck Holding, a prominent player in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, as its Chief Financial Officer. Commencing her role on April 1, Scherer assumes the responsibilities formerly held by Jochen Goetz,...

Amarjyoti Barua, currently the Executive Vice President overseeing group strategy, is slated to assume the role of Group Chief Financial Officer for the Mahindra Group, effective May 17, 2024, as the company revealed today. Amarjyoti Barua became part of the Mahindra Group in May 2023, following a six-year stint at...

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (NYSE: TAK), (TOKYO:4502/NYSE: TAK) has undergone a significant alteration in its executive leadership, marking the departure of Chief Financial Officer Costa Saroukos, effective April 1, 2024, according to a company's press release. Saroukos, opting to return to Australia for family reasons, will continue serving on the...

On February 1st, Cecilie M. Brænd Hekneby officially commenced her role as Chief Financial Officer at Spir Group ASA, the software house specializing in advanced software and services for the public sector. The announcement of her appointment was made public on December 15, 2023. In a subsequent announcement on December...

The Republic of Ireland, a nation with a modest population of 5 million, has faced formidable challenges. Undertaking arduous political reforms, including substantial cuts to public-sector wages and a banking industry overhaul, the island nation successfully revitalized its fiscal well-being, witnessed a surge in employment rates, and experienced a remarkable...

In a recent development, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd has officially lifted the garden leave imposed on its Chief Financial Officer, Mazatul 'Aini Shahar Abdul Malek Shahar. The company communicated this decision through a filing with Bursa Malaysia, stating that the CFO will resume her duties effective from Feb 1, 2024....

Sanofi (EPA: SASY) (NASDAQ: SNY) has announced François-Xavier Roger as its new Chief Financial Officer, who is set to join the Executive Committee on April 1, 2024. Roger, based in Paris, will succeed Jean-Baptiste Chasseloup de Chatillon, who is transitioning to the role of Head of Apprentis d'Auteuil, a charitable...