Banking and Finance

Sedgwick has appointed Neil Gibson as its CEO in the UK. Gibson, who most recently served as COO of Sedgwick’s operations in the UK, New Zealand, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, is also a member of Sedgwick’s global environmental, social, and governance (ESG) committee. In a press release, Sedgwick...

Jeff Rosica is set to step down from his position as CEO and President of Avid in the first half of 2024, concluding a six-year tenure in the role. This decision follows the recent acquisition of the video and audio editing software company by private equity firm STG for £1.1...

Platform.sh has announced key appointments to its executive team. Caroline Leroy has been appointed Chief People Officer, bringing with her extensive experience in HR and CPO roles within financial services, retail technology, and healthcare, including roles at Mastercard and PayFit. In her role as Chief People Officer, Leroy will focus...

Modere has announced the appointment of Greg Gittens as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Bringing more than 25 years of experience in financial strategy and operations management, Mr. Gittens will collaborate closely with the senior executive team to drive growth and enhance gross margins. Expressing his enthusiasm about joining Modere,...

Orsted has announced the immediate departure of its Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Rasmus Errboe, a member of the executive board, will step in as interim CFO after Daniel Lerup's departure. Andrew Brown, a board member, will take over as interim COO, replacing Richard Hunter. Orsted has initiated...

Dr. Martens shoe manufacturer has appointed Giles Wilson as its next Chief Financial Officer, recruiting him from the global spirits company William Grant & Sons, which owns brands such as Glenfiddich Scotch Whisky, The Balvenie Whisky, and Hendrick's Gin. Wilson, an experienced CFO, previously held the position at John Menzies...

Ares Capital has appointed Scott Lem as its Chief Financial Officer, effective February 15, 2024. Lem, currently serving as the company's Chief Accounting Officer, Vice President, and Treasurer, will succeed Penni Roll, the outgoing CFO. Roll, who also holds the CFO position in Ares Management's credit group, plans to step...

Edifecs, Inc. has announced the appointment of Stephen Ayers as its Chief Financial Officer. Ayers, with extensive finance management experience, including leadership roles at Lyric, Change Healthcare, and McKesson Corp., will lead Edifecs' finance team with a primary focus on fostering growth. Earlier this year, Edifecs had also announced key...

City National Bank has appointed seasoned banker Howard Hammond as its CEO, while Kelly Coffey assumes the role of CEO of City National Entertainment. This transition, effective Nov. 27, stems in part from City National's strategic decision to enhance its focus on the entertainment sector, spanning TV, film, music, theater,...

VFS Global has appointed Jose Manuel Aisa Mancho as its Chief Financial Officer, effective from November 1, 2023. In this role, he will report to Zubin Karkaria, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer, and will be based at the organization's global headquarters in Dubai, UAE. VFS Global operates in 149...