Banking and Finance

William "Bill" Bowman has been appointed as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Specialty Admitted Insurance division at James River Group Holdings, Ltd., reporting to the Company's CEO, Frank D'Orazio. Having joined the company in 2019 as the Senior Vice President overseeing Program Management, Bowman spearheaded the program...

Consilient has announced the appointment of Ajit Tharaken as its new Chief Executive Officer. Tharaken is poised to guide Consilient in revolutionizing the global approach to safeguarding the integrity of the financial system. Founded in 2020, Consilient offers cutting-edge artificial intelligence and analytics for combating and managing financial crime. Consilient's...

Kakao recently appointed its inaugural female CEO, a significant move amidst the necessity for corporate culture and management reform. Observers are closely monitoring the impact of the company's first female leader and the pivotal role she'll play in elevating the organization's trajectory. Meanwhile, Naver has already embraced female leadership in...

The President and CEO of Visit Alexandria, Patricia Washington, has announced her intended retirement effective June 30, 2024, culminating over a decade of steering the destination marketing organization for the City of Alexandria, Virginia. The search for a new President and CEO has commenced. A search task force, led by...

Within every company lies a culture shaped by its systems, structure, and people. However, to transform your culture beyond a company slogan requires internal initiatives that radiate influence across the organization to truly foster an impactful culture. Here's how companies can create a culture that inspires a multi-level philanthropic approach...

Maple Leaf Foods, Inc. (TSX: MFI) has announced Geert Verellen's decision to step down as CFO in the coming year, with David Smales named as his successor effective January 29, 2024. Maple Leaf Foods is a carbon-neutral company that employs approximately 14,000 individuals and conducts business primarily in Canada, Asia, and...

Aramark has announced the retirement plans of Tom Ondrof, the current Chief Financial Officer, effective January 12, 2024. Following his retirement, Ondrof will serve as a strategic advisor until May 2024. Jim Tarangelo, Aramark’s Senior Vice President of Finance and treasurer, has been appointed to succeed Ondrof as the Chief...

Hero MotoCorp (HROM.NS) has announced the appointment of Vivek Anand as its new Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Niranjan Gupta. According to Hero MotoCorp, Anand, a chartered accountant, previously served as the CFO at real estate developer DLF (DLF.NS) for the past four years. Anand's entry into the role follows Gupta's...

Alain Zweibrucker, who has been part of AXA for 25 years, is set to assume the position of Chief Executive Officer for AXA UK & Ireland's retail insurance unit starting January 2, 2024, subject to regulatory approval. Zweibrucker has an extensive background in property & casualty insurance across diverse markets...

Arni Sigurdsson has assumed the position of Chief Executive Officer at Marel with immediate effect. His previous roles within the company include Chief Business Officer and Deputy CEO, with his most recent position being Interim CEO since November. Having been associated with Marel since 2014, Sigurdsson has held pivotal leadership...