Banking and Finance

Kirk McDonald, who served as the CEO of GroupM North America for the past three years, is stepping down from his position. This departure was officially confirmed by GroupM on October 30. According to the agency's statement, McDonald has chosen to resign and will leave his role at the end...

Logitech International, a well-known manufacturer of computer components, has officially announced the appointment of Hanneke Faber as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from December 1. This significant development follows an extensive search for a new leader following the departure of former CEO Bracken Darrell, who assumed the position of...

BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) has announced that John Chen, the Executive Chair and CEO of BlackBerry, will retire from the company, effective as of November 4, 2023. This retirement aligns with the terms of Mr. Chen's contract and follows the conclusion of the Project Imperium evaluation. Richard (Dick)...

Lockton, the insurance broker, has named Craig Buckle as the Chief Executive Officer of its New Zealand operations, effective from January 1, 2024. Buckle is set to take over from Peter Lowe, who is retiring at the end of this year. Buckle has been leading the Corporate Risk business division...

MAPFRE, the insurance company, has announced several new appointments as part of its restructuring efforts. These changes include naming Miguel Ángel Rosa as the new Chief Executive Officer of MAPFRE RE, while the current CEO, Eduardo Pérez de Lema, will become the CEO of International Insurance. The International Insurance division...

Dynatronics Corporation has officially appointed Gabe Ellwein as its Chief Financial Officer, effective from October 30, 2023. In his new role, Ellwein will report directly to the company's President and Chief Executive Officer, Brian Baker, and will be responsible for overseeing the company's finance, accounting, and investor relations teams. He...

Planet has announced the appointment of Eric Heurtaux as its new Chief Financial Officer. Planet is a global firm specializing in software, payment, and technology solutions. Founded over 35 years ago, the company has evolved its services, offering an innovative digital commerce platform that prioritizes customer experience. With its headquarters...

Restore (AIM: RST) has announced significant changes to its board of directors as of Monday. Dan Baker has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer and director, effective from the 13th of November. Dan Baker will be taking over from Mike Killick, who served as the interim CFO since...

Opthea Limited (NASDAQ: OPT; ASX: OPT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, has announced a significant change in its executive team. Dr. Megan Baldwin, the current Chief Executive Officer, will transition to the role of founder and Chief Innovation Officer, effective immediately. This strategic shift reflects the company's focus on advancing its...

Piedmont Newton Hospital has introduced Lori Morris as the hospital's new Chief Financial Officer, with her tenure commencing this week. In her role as CFO at Piedmont Newton, Morris will assume responsibility for overseeing the hospital's financial performance, as well as conducting budgeting and forecasting analyses for various specialty care...