Banking and Finance

The CEO of the Olinger Group, Jude Olinger, has disclosed his decision to step down from his position after a successful tenure spanning three decades. Olinger intends to explore new opportunities outside the market research (MR) industry. As his successor, Michael Vasquez, who assumed the role of EVP of Client...

According to a press release on Wednesday, PayPal announced the appointment of Isabel Cruz as its new Chief People Officer, among several recent hires. Cruz is set to commence her role with the company on November 27, as PayPal strengthens its executive team subsequent to the installment of its new...

KMD Brands has announced interim arrangements following the planned departure of Group CFO Chris Kinraid on December 8, 2023. KMD Brands oversees Kathmandu, Rip Curl, and Oboz Footwear. Ben Washington, Deputy CFO, will temporarily cover the financial and investor aspects of the group CFO role. Meanwhile, Lachlan Farran, Chief Commercial...

Manuel Sansigre has been appointed as the global Chief Financial Officer of Penguin Random House, succeeding James Johnston, who is retiring after 33 years at the company. Additionally, Divya Sawhney, previously Head of Global Strategy, has been promoted to Chief Strategy Officer. Sansigre will assume his new position on January...

Advance Auto Parts announced the appointment of Ryan Grimsland, a veteran from Lowe’s, as its new CFO. Grimsland, with nearly two decades of experience at Lowe’s, will assume the CFO position at Advance Auto effective Nov. 27, according to a company statement. Tony Iskander, who has been serving as interim...

Keith Meier has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately, taking charge of Assurant's global finance and technology divisions. Meier, reporting directly to Assurant President and CEO Keith Demmings, brings with him a 25-year tenure at Assurant, marked by leadership roles in various global business units, starting his career...

Palace Capital PLC, the London-based commercial real estate investor, announced the departure of Chief Financial Officer Matthew Simpson as part of a cash-saving initiative. Following Simpson's departure, the financial operations of Palace Capital will be overseen by its financial controller and financial planning analyst. Executive Chair Steven Owen will provide...

Jeff Shepherd has assumed the role of CFO at Subway, bringing with him nearly three decades of financial expertise. He takes over from Ben Wells, who joined the chain back in December 2019 and is set to retire at the year's end. Wells will continue supporting the company until the...

Primo Water Corporation (NYSE: PRMW) (TSX: PRMW), a provider of drinking water in North America and Europe, has announced the appointment of Robbert Rietbroek as the Chief Executive Officer and a new addition to the Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2024. This appointment follows Tom Harrington's decision to retire,...

FreshBooks, the accounting software company, announced the departure of President Mark Girvan and CEO Don Epperson, appointing Mara Reiff, the Chief Customer Officer, and Wayne Jackson, the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, as interim co-CEOs. FreshBooks founder and board Chair Mike McDerment mentioned that the firm is actively seeking a...