ZCG-Backed Affinity Interactive Appoints Scott Butera as President & Chief Executive Officer
Affinity Interactive (“AI” or the “Company”), a leading omni-channel media, online, and gaming operator, today announced the appointment of Scott Butera as President & Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Butera, who most recently led AI’s Sports Information Group (“SIG”) business, brings over 30 years of experience in gaming, hospitality, media, entertainment, and sports to the pivotal role. In his new capacity, Mr. Butera will set strategy and oversee operations of the Company’s diversified portfolio of casinos resorts across Nevada, Missouri, and Iowa. He will also continue to oversee all print and online media platforms, including Daily Racing Form.
PSB Insights Appoints Chief Client Officer
Frank (pictured) will join PSB Insights’ executive team and will be tasked with building on the company’s work and partnerships with clients. Before taking up his new role, Frank had experience working at firms such as Microsoft, American Express and Accenture.
DeNexus Appoints Industry Veteran Isabelle Dumont as Chief Marketing Officer
DeNexus, a provider of cyber risk modelling solutions, has recently appointed industry veteran Isabelle Dumont as its new Chief Marketing Officer. In her new role, Dumont will lead the company’s global marketing initiatives, focusing on enhancing brand awareness, generating demand, and developing effective go-to-market strategies.
Blue Mountain Appoints Global Head of Marketing to Bolster Growth and Secure its Position as the EAM Industry Standard in the Life Sciences Sector
Blue Mountain, the leader in GMP-compliant EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) software for life sciences, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Brown as Global Head of Marketing and its newest addition to the executive team. With 20 years of experience in B2B SaaS marketing and a proven track record of driving growth in highly competitive markets, Jessica brings a wealth of expertise to Blue Mountain. In her previous roles, she has successfully developed and executed strategic marketing initiatives that have propelled companies to new heights of success.
Arvinas Appoints Randy Teel, Ph.D., as Chief Business Officer
Arvinas, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARVN), a clinical-stage biotechnology company creating a new class of drugs based on targeted protein degradation, today announced the appointment of Randy Teel, Ph.D., to the newly created role of Chief Business Officer. Dr. Teel currently serves as Arvinas’ interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and in his new role, he will remain a member of the Executive Committee reporting to Chairperson, President and Chief Executive Officer, John Houston, Ph.D. Dr. Teel will remain in these interim roles at Arvinas while the board of directors continues its search for a permanent Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.
myPOS Appoints Mario Shiliashki as Chief Executive Officer
myPOS, a provider of payments, accounts and card solutions for small merchants and sole traders, has appointed Mario Shiliashki as CEO and will also join the myPOS Board of Directors. Shiliashki brings a global view on payments, having worked across four continents for companies such as PayPal, Mastercard and more recently, PayU, where he successfully managed all stages of Growth, M&A and Exit.
Haleon Appoints Tate & Lyle's Finance Chief as CFO From November
Haleon PLC on Wednesday said it has appointed Tate & Lyle PLC's Dawn Allen as chief financial officer. Weybridge, Surrey-based consumer healthcare company Haleon said Allen will leave her current role as CFO at London-based sweetener and food ingredients supplier Tate & Lyle and join Haleon on October 28, before joining the board and assuming the role of Haleon CFO from November 1.
Traydstream Appoints Stephan Hufnagl as Chief Technology Officer
Traydstream, a leading provider of innovative trade finance solutions, is delighted to announce the appointment of Stephan Hufnagl as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Stephan brings a wealth of experience from his tenure at Microsoft, Google and other engineering companies. His appointment marks a significant milestone in Traydstream’s journey towards technological excellence and innovation.
FloQast Appoints Josh Glover as President and Chief Revenue Officer
FloQast, a Finance and Accounting Operations Platform provider created by accountants for accountants, today announced the appointment of Josh Glover as President and Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Glover brings to FloQast an extensive background in leadership in both civilian and military roles and will be instrumental in driving FloQast’s current momentum both in terms of revenue growth, market expansion, and the development of new solutions to better the lives of accounting and finance professionals. Glover will oversee all go-to-market teams (sales, marketing, business development, and customer success) and will report to FloQast co-founder and CEO Mike Whitmire. As part of the transition, former CRO Ken Sims will assume the title of Chief Business Development Officer, a newly created role dedicated to driving growth for FloQast in both new and existing markets.
PEG Companies Appoints Garett Bjorkman as Co-Chief Executive Officer
PEG Companies ["PEG"], a leading commercial real estate investment firm, today announced the appointment of Garett Bjorkman as Co-Chief Executive Officer alongside Founder and Chief Executive Officer Cameron Gunter. This strategic move underscores PEG's commitment to investing in its organizational infrastructure and asset management platforms as it prepares for its next chapter of growth.
Open Source Database Leader Percona Appoints Liz Warner to Chief Technology Officer
Percona, a leader in enterprise-grade, open source database software, support, and services, today announced the appointment of Liz Warner as its new Chief Technology Officer, to help meet the growing demand to make data simpler, faster, and easier to manage.
Duco Appoints Josh Monroe As Chief Revenue Officer
Duco, the leading enterprise platform for data automation, today announces the appointment of Josh Monroe as Chief Revenue Officer. Based in New York, Josh brings a wealth of experience to the role and reports directly to Michael Chin, Duco’s Chief Executive Officer. Josh will lead Duco’s Revenue organization, overseeing global sales, account management, marketing, customer success, solution engineering, and partnerships as the company continues to outperform competitors and accelerate growth.
Goldshore Appoints Michael Henrichsen as Chief Executive Officer
Goldshore Resources Inc. (TSXV: GSHR / OTC Markets: GSHRF / FSE: 8X00) (“Goldshore” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Henrichsen as Chief Executive Officer, President, and Director of the Company, effective May 1, 2024.
Lucinity Appoints Udi Nessimyan as President and Chief Revenue Officer
Lucinity , a leader in generative AI for financial institutions, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Udi Nessimyan as its new President and Chief Revenue Officer. Udi brings to the role a wealth of experience from his time in AI development at some of the world's most prestigious tech companies, including Sealed.ai, Oracle, and Amazon Web Services.
CureVac Appoints Thaminda Ramanayake as New Chief Business Officer
CureVac N.V. (Nasdaq: CVAC) (“CureVac”), a global biopharmaceutical company developing a new class of transformative medicines based on messenger ribonucleic acid (“mRNA”), today announced that Thaminda Ramanayake has been appointed to the role of Chief Business Officer, effective June 1, 2024.
Zurich North America appoints new Head of Professional Liability and Cyber
Zurich North America has named Kara Higginbotham as its new head of professional liability and cyber for US national accounts. Higginbotham will lead a team of underwriters serving Zurich’s largest corporate and middle-market clients in the United States.
SAP Appoints new Managing Director for Kuwait
Global technology company SAP has announced the appointment of Eng. Sundus Bushahri as Managing Director for its Kuwait operations. With more than 15 years of experience gained at large multinationals and Fortune 500 companies, Bushahri will lead her team in supporting Kuwait’s ambitious digitalization and workforce training agenda, helping companies to leverage the enormous potential of cloud computing and business AI.
MetLife Investment Management Combines Fixed Income, Private Capital Offerings, Names Driscoll to Lead Unified Structure
MetLife Investment Management (MIM), the institutional asset management business of MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), today announced that it has brought together its public fixed income and private capital offerings into a unified structure led by Jude Driscoll, who was named MIM’s global head of Fixed Income and Private Capital.
Mitsubishi Motors Announces Executive Promotion
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announces the promotion of Katherine Knight to the newly created role of Senior Vice President, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer. This new position further aligns key strategic functions within MMNA under Katherine's leadership. She will continue to report to Mark Chaffin, President and Chief Executive Officer.
John Lewis Finance Boss Bérangère Michel To Step Down
Bérangère Michel, the executive director for finance at John Lewis Partnership, has decided to leave the company later this year to explore other professional opportunities.
PayPal Appoints Shaun Khalfan as Chief Information Security Officer
In today’s digital age, where data breaches and cyber threats loom large, the role of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is more critical than ever. PayPal, a global leader in digital payments, has taken a significant step forward in fortifying its cybersecurity posture with the appointment of Shaun Khalfan as its new Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer.
Vectra AI appoints Jeff Reed as Chief Product Officer
Vectra AI, Inc., the leader in hybrid attack detection, investigation, and response, today announced the appointment of Jeff Reed who has taken on the organisation’s newly created role of Chief Product Officer. This latest appointment comes at a time of heightened growth and momentum for the company, following the launch of the Vectra® AI platform last summer, and the launch this year of Vectra MXDR, the industry's first global, 24x7 open MXDR service built to defend against hybrid attacks.
Savills India Appoints Neha Bahl Gujral as Head of Marketing & Comm
Savills India, an international real estate advisory firm, has announced a strategic leadership move with the appointment of Neha Bahl Gujral as the new Head of Marketing & Communications for the brand in India.
Citi Appoints Amit Dhawan as Head of Citi Commercial Bank for Singapore
Citigroup said on Tuesday that it has appointed Amit Dhawan as the head of Citi Commercial Bank for Singapore, effective Monday, according to a statement.
Peapack-Gladstone Bank Appoints new Senior VP, Director of Personal Banking
Bedminster-based Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corp., together with Peapack-Gladstone Bank, on Monday said Kate Sant’Angelo has been elevated to senior vice president, director of personal banking.
Edelman Appoints Simon Jenkins as UK Head of Digital
Edelman, the global communications firm, today announced the appointment of Simon Jenkins as UK head of digital. Simon will build on Edelman’s long-standing focus on building trust, earning attention, and driving action through communications – with storytelling that moves at the speed of social, fuels engagement, and sparks movements in culture. Edelman’s digital campaigns bring together dedicated digital experts with its integrated services across strategy, creative, data and intelligence, and influencer. Notable highlights include the Cannes Grand Prix winning Eternal Run (ASICS), Hellmann’s Mayo Hack (Unilever), Buy Back Friday (IKEA), Wildlife Watch (Samsung) and Dreams Within (Microsoft Xbox).
Barclays Appoints Stephen Pick as Head of M&A EMEA
Barclays today announces the appointment of Stephen Pick as Head of M&A for EMEA; Pier Luigi Colizzi as Chairman of M&A for EMEA; and Asim Mullick as Head of M&A for Financial Sponsors for EMEA. These appointments reinforce Barclays’ commitment to investing in top level talent in order to deliver on the bank’s strategy and financial commitments over the next three years by growing share in M&A across its Financial Sponsor and Corporate client franchises.
Mitel Appoints Bill Dunnion as Chief Information Security Officer
Mitel®, a global leader in business communications, today announced the appointment of Bill Dunnion as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Dunnion will oversee Mitel’s information security strategy, security architecture, and security standards compliance. He will also assess, develop, and implement industry best practices for security across Mitel.
Intel Appoints Hans Chuang & Santosh Viswanathan as Business Leaders for APJ and India
Hans, who is based in Taiwan, will be in charge of Intel’s whole operations in the Asia-Pacific area. As part of its ongoing transformation initiatives, Intel Corporation announced the appointment of new executives for the Sales, Marketing, and Communications Group (SMG) for the India region and the Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) region.
Nestlé Appoints New CEO of Zone Europe
Le Cunff was former CEO of Nespresso, and is taking over Zone Europe as CEO in July. Guillaume Le Cunff, currently CEO at Nespresso, will become the Nestlé CEO Zone Europe on July 1, 2024. He joined Nestlé in 1998, initially leading Internal Audit and Finance functions, before moving to Nespresso in 2007.
Forescout Expands Leadership Team with Seasoned Executives
Forescout Technologies Inc., a global cybersecurity leader, today announced the expansion of its leadership team – Clarissa Horowitz to Chief Marketing Officer and Craig Weimer to Vice President of Sales, Americas. Horowitz and Weimer join recently appointed Duncan MacMurdy, Chief People Officer, and Edward Brown, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, on the leadership team. These appointments underscore the company’s commitment to operational excellence as this group of leaders will advance business-critical functionality to further scale the company during its next phase of growth.
Cellulant Appoints New Executives From Stripe, Interswitch
According to Cellulant's Acting Chief Executive Officer, Peter O'Toole, the company's goal is to establish itself as "a highly sustainable and profitable payments company, renowned for the operational excellence showcased across our three core Business Units: Checkout, Payout, and Banking Solutions."
Verastem Oncology Appoints John Hayslip, M.D., to Chief Medical Officer
Verastem Oncology (Nasdaq: VSTM), a biopharmaceutical company committed to advancing new medicines for patients with cancer, today announced the appointment of John Hayslip, M.D., an accomplished oncologist with deep clinical research, development, and commercialization experience, to chief medical officer where he will lead the Company’s clinical and medical strategy. Dr. Hayslip succeeds Louis J. Denis, M.D., who recently departed the company.
Mirror Biologics, Inc. Appoints Elizabeth Czerepak as Chief Financial Officer and VP Corporate Development
Mirror Biologics, Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company announces the appointment of Elizabeth Adkins Czerepak as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Vice President of Corporate Development effective April 15, 2024. Ms. Czerepak has served as CFO of several biotechnology companies over the last 13 years. She has also led teams that successfully launched public offerings over this time. In addition, she has 10 years of venture capital investment experience as a former Managing Director at Bear Stearns and JPMorgan, and was Founding General Partner of Bear Stearns Health Innoventures L.P. Ms. Czerepak began her career in senior management positions at big pharma, managing finance, strategic planning, business development and commercial launch teams. Notably, she led the global search to partner D2E7 (Humira®), which culminated in BASF Pharma’s sale to Abbott for $6.9 billion and also played a key role in Roche’s acquisition of Syntex for $5.4 billion.
Infinite Reality Appoints Seasoned Marketing Technology Executive Karina Kogan as Chief Marketing Officer
Infinite Reality (“iR” or the “Company”), a leading global provider of cutting-edge virtual, AI-powered immersive experiences, today announced the appointment of Karina Kogan as Chief Marketing Officer. Karina Kogan is an award-winning marketing and technology executive with a track record of fueling transformational growth and digital innovation for traditional and disruptor brands. Prior to Infinite Reality, Karina served as Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer at Pvolve, an omnichannel fitness company that in 2023 announced a strategic partnership with Jennifer Aniston. She has also held senior executive roles as CMO of Oura, SVP & Global Head of Product Marketing at Peloton and SVP of Digital Media and Products at WarnerMedia. She currently sits on the board of directors for Jackpot.com and AIR (Advanced Inhalation Rituals) and is a strategic advisor to a number of early-to-mid stage start-ups.
Evenlode Appoints Rob Harris as Chief Executive
Evenlode, the £5.5bn Oxfordshire-based investment manager, has appointed Rob Harris (pictured) as chief executive with effect from May 7. Co-founder and current Evenlode chief executive Hugh Yarrow will become executive chair while remaining lead manager of the Evenlode Income strategy.
TransUnion Canada Appoints New Chief Revenue Officer
TransUnion (NYSE:TRU), a global information and insights company, announced the promotion of Ashish Khattar to Chief Revenue Officer for its Canadian operations. Khattar, who has been with the company since 2016, will now be responsible for overseeing sales, customer success, and related operations in Canada.
Mitel Appoints Bill Dunnion as Chief Information Security Officer
Mitel®, a global leader in business communications, today announced the appointment of Bill Dunnion as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Dunnion will oversee Mitel’s information security strategy, security architecture, and security standards compliance. He will also assess, develop, and implement industry best practices for security across Mitel.
Creditinfo Appoints Transunion Veteran as New Global Chief Commercial Officer
Creditinfo, a global service provider for credit information and risk management solutions, has today announced the appointment of John Cannon as its Global Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). With over 25 years of experience in finance and credit bureaus, John will spearhead the strategy and execution behind Creditinfo’s solutions and products for all 30 of its credit bureaus, which are spread across four different continents.
DQLabs Appoints Dave Casillo as Chief Revenue Officer to Drive Strategic Growth
DQLabs, a leading SaaS modern data quality platform provider, today announced that Dave Casillo has joined the DQLabs leadership team as its first Chief Revenue Officer. This executive level go-to-market appointment signals the next stage in DQLabs' rapid growth journey.
Versapay Appoints Ed Neumann as Chief Financial Officer
The leading Accounts Receivable Efficiency Suite, Versapay appoints Ed Neumann as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Neumann will be responsible for Versapay’s financial strategies and will lead the charge on building and scaling a high-growth business model for the company.
PROS Holdings Appoints New Chief Revenue Officer
PROS Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NYSE:PRO), a company specializing in AI-powered SaaS solutions, announced the appointment of Todd McNabb as Chief Revenue Officer. McNabb, with over two decades of experience in scaling companies, will report directly to PROS President and CEO Andres Reiner.
Leaf Home Appoints New Chief Human Resources Officer
Leaf Home, a provider of technology-enabled home improvement solutions, has appointed Matt Scagnelli as its chief human resources officer. Scagnelli brings more than two decades of experience in executive leadership to the team. Prior to joining Leaf Home, Scagnelli served as CHRO at MB Aerospace. He also held leadership positions at GE, including head of HR for GE Aviation Engine Services. In his new role, Scagnelli will oversee all aspects of Leaf Home’s people strategy, including talent acquisition, learning and development, compensation and benefits and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Former Xero Australia Head Appointed Everperform CEO
Performance measurement and advisory platform Everperform has announced Will Buckley as its new chief executive officer. With more than 15 years’ experience in the accounting industry, most recently as the manager of Xero’s Australian business, Buckley will prioritise finding and maintaining the right people to leverage the company’s deep-learning capabilities.
General Motors Australia and New Zealand Finds New Marketing Director
General Motors has today announced the appointment of Heath Walker as the new marketing director for GM Australia and New Zealand, effective April 23, 2024. Walker brings a wealth of marketing and communications experience, gained from working across various industries including IT, sporting, and auto – notably Tesla, Nissan and most recently, Scania in Australia.
Sensorium Therapeutics Appoints Sam Rasty as Chief Business Officer
Sensorium Therapeutics (Sensorium), a biotechnology company developing novel, best-in-class medicines to treat a variety of CNS diseases, today announced the appointment of Sam Rasty, Ph.D., as Chief Business Officer. "Sam's expertise will fuel our business development and commercial strategies as we continue to progress our lead programs towards the clinic," said Alexandra Glucksmann, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Sensorium. "Having shepherded product development from discovery to commercialization across pharma and biotech companies of all sizes, he brings deep understanding of the drivers of market dynamics, business development, partnership, and other core activities as we prepare to become a clinical-stage company in early 2025."
Stoke Therapeutics Appoints New CCO for Drug Launch
Stoke Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:STOK), a biotech company focusing on RNA-based treatments for severe diseases, announced Jason Hoitt as their new Chief Commercial Officer. With over two decades of industry experience, Hoitt's role will be pivotal in the global commercial strategy for STK-001, a potential treatment for Dravet syndrome.
OLX Group Appoints Christian Gisy as Its New CEO
Today OLX Group (“OLX”), a global marketplace leader that builds platforms to facilitate trade, announces the appointment of Christian Gisy as CEO. Christian will be responsible for leading the strategy, growth and development of the company’s operations in Europe and South Africa, including for its high-profile brands like OLX, Otomoto, Standvirtual, Property24 and AutoTrader. He will report to Ervin Tu, Interim CEO of Prosus, one of the largest technology investors in the world and the owner of OLX Group.
SurveyMonkey Promotes Priya Gill to Global Head of Marketing
SurveyMonkey, a global leader in online surveys and forms, today announced Priya Gill has been promoted to global head of marketing. In this role, she will lead the company’s marketing strategy and execution across all markets. Gill is an accomplished marketing executive with more than 15 years of experience working in the technology industry at well-known companies including Box, HP, and Boeing. Since joining SurveyMonkey in 2020, she has served in several marketing leadership roles and was most recently vice president of product marketing, web strategy, and global experience.
UBS Celebrates Multiple Members of Staff Promoted to Director Roles
UBS Global Wealth Management has announced that six of their staff have has been promoted to Directorial roles. Helen Ollivro (pictured) has been promoted from Executive Director to Managing Director. She has been with UBS Jersey for 17 years. Helen started her career in financial services in 1996. She joined UBS in 2007 as Associate Director and Client Advisor in Financial Intermediaries and became Head of Financial Intermediaries for Jersey and the UK in 2020. In 2023, Helen won a Gold Award for Women of the Year Jersey 2023 at Citywealth’s Power Women Awards and sits on the Advisory Board of The Diversity Network in Jersey.
Samsung Creates European Services Division Under Newly Promoted SVP Alex Hole
Samsung this morning announced the promotion of Alex Hole to SVP and General Manager of the European Services business. Hole will lead the newly combined services division, which brings together the advertising, partnerships and product units, including Samsung’s gaming and streaming offerings.
Citi Appoints Gabriel Apostol as Head of Global Network Banking for Romania
Citi announced the appointment of Gabriel Apostol as Head of Global Network Banking for Romania. In this role, Gabriel Apostol will lead the growth of Citi’s business serving large and mid-sized multinational companies operating in Romania. He is a member of the country management committee of Citi Romania, supporting the execution of Citi’s overall business strategy.
Atomos Appoints Chief Business Development Officer
Atomos has appointed Eamon Drew as Chief Business Development Officer to head up global sales and business development with immediate effect. Eamon is a veteran with over 25 years' experience in developing and executing worldwide sales strategies across the media and entertainment, professional AV, and photographic industries. Based out of Melbourne, Australia, Drew will work closely with the global teams to develop and expand the global footprint of distributors, resellers, and system integrators. The appointment sees Eamon rejoin the company after nine years.
Deepull Appoints Kimberle Chapin, Md, as Chief Medical Officer and Wade Stevenson as Chief Marketing and Sales Officer
deepull, a medical diagnostics company developing culture-free diagnostic solutions for rapid pathogen identification for sepsis and other acute infections, today announces the appointments of Dr Kimberle Chapin as Chief Medical Officer and Wade Stevenson as Chief Marketing and Sales Officer.
Digicel Appoints Group CFO
Digicel Group has appointed Leopoldo Gutierrez as group chief financial officer, effective May 1. The company said that Mr Gutierrez was an experienced finance executive with 20-plus years in global operations, 15 of them with Latin America operator Tigo in a variety of senior finance roles. He is particularly skilled in managing complexity, driving change, seizing growth opportunities and optimising costs.
Exide Energy Appoints New CIO
Battery storage and solutions company Exide Energy has appointed Karthick Raja S as the chief information officer (CIO). Raja made the announcement on his LinkedIn profile, noting that he will be involved with the digital innovation efforts at the Exide Industries subsidiary.
IG Group Appoints Mark Evans as Head of Corporate Development
IG Group has appointed Mark Evans as the Head of Corporate Development. Evans has served as the Head of Consumer Insights and Strategy at the London-based forex and CFD trading firm for more than six years. Previously, he held the role of Financial Planning and Analysis Manager at the Group.
Qualtrics Appoints Gurdeep Singh Pall as President, AI Strategy
Qualtrics, the leader and creator of the experience management (XM) category, today announced the appointment of Gurdeep Singh Pall as its first-ever President, AI Strategy. Pall will guide the company's AI initiatives as Qualtrics develops powerful, generative, causal and predictive AI innovations powered by the world's largest database of human sentiment. Qualtrics AI seamlessly integrates billions of data points across the customer and employee journey to drive action that personalizes experiences, at scale.
Kroll Appoints Karen Laureano-Rikardsen as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
Kroll, the leading independent global risk and financial advisory solutions firm, announced today the appointment of Karen Laureano-Rikardsen as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer (“CMCO”). As Kroll further expands its presence and client base around the world, Laureano-Rikardsen will spearhead the firm’s comprehensive marketing and communications strategy to support its business objectives and continued growth.
Forcepoint Appoints Naveen Palavalli Chief Marketing Officer
Global security leader Forcepoint today announced the appointment of Naveen Palavalli as Chief Marketing Officer. Reporting to CEO Manny Rivelo, Palavalli will lead global marketing strategy as the company doubles down on its mission to uniquely deliver data security everywhere.
Ostendio Welcomes Renowned Channel Evangelist, Ken Varrone, as Chief Executive Officer
Ostendio, a leading provider of integrated security, compliance, and risk management solutions, today announces the appointment of Ken Varrone as Chief Executive Officer. Varrone, an accomplished and visionary leader, brings 15 years of channel and integrated security and risk management experience to Ostendio. With a proven track record of driving innovation to scale growth for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Varrone's leadership will bolster Ostendio's mission to elevate security programs for MSPs and Managed Service Security Providers (MSSPs) to help them mitigate cybersecurity and associated financial risk, increase operational efficiency, and drive revenue growth.
SecureAuth Appoints Joseph Dhanapal as CEO to Lead Next Chapter of Company Growth
SecureAuth, a leader in next-generation access management and authentication, today announced the appointment of Joseph Dhanapal as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors. Joseph Dhanapal is a security leader with deep strategy, technology and operations experience, and a customer centric approach to innovation. Dhanapal has experience driving growth for organizations ranging from Fortune 500 to private equity portfolio companies. Most recently, Dhanapal served as Vice President, PingOne Advanced Services at Ping Identity, where he was the general manager leading the go to market and operations strategy for Ping’s Advanced cloud solution. Prior to his more than seven years with Ping Identity, Dhanapal held leadership roles at TeleTech, CenturyLink, Qwest and US West.
ThoughtSpot Appoints Ahmed Quadri as Chief Customer Officer to Empower Businesses to Adopt GenAI and Break Free from Legacy BI
ThoughtSpot, the AI-Powered Analytics company, today announced that Ahmed Quadri has joined the company as its Chief Customer Officer. As ThoughtSpot enters its next phase of growth, in this role, Quadri will ensure a world-class experience for ThoughtSpot’s customers as they look to fundamentally transform how they leverage data to make decisions, build products, and realize value from their analytics investments as they spark their own Data Renaissance.
Purple Transform Appoints Michael Shannon as Chief Product Officer
Purple Transform, an innovative developer of AI to improve human outcomes, today announced that it is expanding its leadership, welcoming Michael Shannon as Chief Product Officer/GM North America. Michael will play a pivotal role in leading Purple Transform’s product strategy, innovation, and product development.
BuildOps Welcomes New Chief Product Officer to Spearhead Innovation and Growth
BuildOps, a pioneering provider of all-in-one sales, service, and project management software for commercial contractors, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Michael Chou as Chief Product Officer. This strategic addition to the BuildOps leadership team underscores the company's commitment to empowering the dedicated professionals who drive the construction industry forward, reinforcing its position at the forefront of innovation.
Karbon Announces Executive Appointments: Brett Miller as Chief Finance Officer and Shai Haim as Chief Technology Officer
Karbon, the global leader in accounting practice management software, today announced two key executive appointments with Brett Miller appointed Chief Financial Officer and Shai Haim appointed Chief Technology Officer. “We are thrilled to welcome Brett and Shai to our Executive Leadership team,” said Karbon Chief Executive Officer Mary Delaney. “As we enter the next phase of our growth, we need leaders like Brett and Shai who have the experience to elevate our customer value even further. Their appointments will support our rapidly growing customer base and expanding software platform, and strengthen Karbon’s position as the global accounting practice management leader.”
Connatix Promotes Dor Leitman to Chief Technology Officer
Connatix, the leading video technology company for premium publishers and advertisers, today (April 16th, 2024) commemorated its 10th year of delivering groundbreaking video solutions by announcing the promotion of Dor Leitman to chief technology officer (CTO), ensuring continuous elevation of the company’s technology.
Crossword Cybersecurity Appoints Rose Clark To Succeed Dowd As CFO
Crossword Cybersecurity Plc (CCS.L) said that it has appointed Rose Clark to succeed Mary Dowd as Chief Financial Officer. She has been Chief Financial Officer of several AIM companies, including as Group Finance Director of Jelf Group plc. Rose began her career at KPMG, where she qualified as a Chartered Accountant.
SuccessKPI Appoints Josh Abich as Chief Revenue Officer to Manage AI-Powered Hypergrowth
SuccessKPI, Inc., a cloud-native CCaaS insight provider and a leader of the current 2023 Frost & Sullivan Workforce Optimization (WFO) Radar report, today announced the appointment of Josh Abich as chief revenue officer (CRO) to help the company harness and manage its continuing AI-powered hypergrowth ascent.
Fineqia Appoints Warren Sergeant as New Chief Financial Officer Designate
Fineqia International Inc. (CSE: FNQ) (OTC Pink: FNQQF) (FSE: FNQA) (the "Company" or "Fineqia"), the digital asset and fintech investment business, announces the appointment of Warren Sergeant as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) designate, to lead the company's finance department and support its business strategy.
Brite Payments Appoints Luke Trayfoot Chief Commercial Officer
Brite Payments, a leader in instant bank payments, today announced that Luke Trayfoot has joined the company as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), leading the Stockholm-headquartered fintech’s commercial efforts. The appointment of the former PayPal and Mangopay executive signifies a new phase in Brite’s journey as it accelerates its growth in markets across Europe.
Hazeltree Appoints Paul Gallant as Chief Product Officer
Hazeltree, a leader in active treasury and intelligent operations technology for the alternative asset industry, today announced the appointment of Paul Gallant as its Chief Product Officer (CPO). Paul brings more than 20 years of experience building transformational businesses, delivering technology innovation, and implementing efficient solutions across various asset classes and investment strategies.
Recursion Appoints Najat Khan, PhD, as Chief R&D Officer and Chief Commercial Officer
Recursion (Nasdaq: RXRX), a clinical stage TechBio company leading the space by decoding biology to industrialize drug discovery and development, announced Najat Khan, PhD, will be its Chief R&D Officer and Chief Commercial Officer. Dr. Khan will lead Recursion’s research and development, and build its emerging commercial capabilities. She has also been appointed to Recursion’s Board of Directors.
Cardiawave Appoints Olivier Pierron as Its Chief Executive Officer
Cardiawave SA, a French Medtech company that has developed an innovative Non-Invasive Ultrasound Therapy (NIUT) device for the treatment of severe symptomatic calcific aortic stenosis, is delighted to announce the appointment of Olivier Pierron as its new Chief Executive Officer. With more than 25 years of experience in cardiovascular therapies and a passion for innovation, Olivier Pierron brings to Cardiawave invaluable expertise in the development and international commercialization of new medical technologies at a crucial time in the company’s growth, following the announcement of positive clinical trial results.
BharatPe Appoints Nalin Negi as Full Time CEO
Fintech company BharatPe today announced the elevation of Nalin Negi as its chief executive officer (CEO). Negi, the former chief financial officer of the company, was appointed as the interim CEO in January last year. BharatPe will institute a search for appointment of a new CFO, the company said in a press release.
Nissan Appoints Thierry Sabbagh as Divisional Vice President, President KSA, Middle East - Nissan, INFINITI
Nissan has announced the appointment of Thierry Sabbagh as Divisional Vice President, President KSA, Middle East - Nissan, INFINITI, effective April 1st, 2024. Sabbagh, an accomplished industry veteran, will assume a pivotal role in steering the strategic direction and operational excellence of Nissan and INFINITI brands across the Middle East region. In his new role, Thierry will additionally lead Business Development for the GCC and key markets.
Cellulant Appoints Executives from Stripe, Interswitch to Drive Growth
Cellulant, a pioneering force in payments in Africa, is proud to announce the appointment of several leading executives from esteemed global payment companies to its management team, marking a significant step in its growth plans. Bolstering its leadership team with top-tier talent in technology, compliance, finance, and audit, underscores Cellulant’s commitment to operational excellence and growing its service offerings to enterprise businesses.
Lightshift Energy Appoints Robert Greskowiak as New Chief Commercial Officer
Today, Lightshift Energy, a leader in utility-scale energy storage development, announced that veteran energy industry executive Robert Greskowiak has joined the company as its new Chief Commercial Officer. Greskowiak brings nearly two decades of energy industry and business development expertise to Lightshift. The strategic appointment will deepen the company’s position in its existing markets and accelerate its expansion into new markets as Lightshift continues to bring its diverse, tailored energy storage solutions to communities across the United States.
Green Dot Appoints Renata Caine to Lead BaaS
Green Dot Corporation, a digital bank and FinTech renowned for its seamless banking and payment solutions, has appointed Renata Caine as the General Manager of Banking as a Service (BaaS).
EcoMap Technologies Appoints Ed Schmalzle As VP Of Engineering
EcoMap Technologies, a category-defining ecosystem intelligence AI software company, announced the appointment of Ed Schmalzle as Vice President of Engineering. Schmalzle brings a wide range of experience in technical leadership and decision-making across industries.
Options Appoints Former Fidessa and Colt MarketPrizm Executive, James Hardcastle as VP Head of Sales, APAC
Options Technology, a trailblazer in capital markets infrastructure, today announced the appointment of James Hardcastle as Vice President, Head of Sales, Asia Pacific (APAC).
Linklaters Announces New National Managing Partners for Poland
Linklaters, a leading global law firm, is proud to announce the appointment of Janusz Dzianachowski and Marcin Schulz as the new National Managing Partners for its operations in Poland, effective from 1 April 2024. They succeed Artur Kulawski, who has been at the heart of the firm's growth and success in Poland for the last 12 years.
GTN Appoints Ex-LSEG Bobby Bok as Head of Sales APAC
GTN has announced the appointment of Bobby Bok as its new Head of Sales for the Asia Pacific (APAC) to accelerate the company’s regional growth. In his new role at GTN, Bobby Bok will leverage his deep understanding of the APAC market and proven track record to lead GTN’s sales initiatives across the region. He will focus on strengthening client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and driving revenue growth.
TD Bank Appoints New Head of U.S Consumer Banking
TD Bank has announced the promotion of Matthew Boss to Head of U.S. Consumer Banking. Boss, a seasoned banking professional with nearly a quarter-century of industry experience, will oversee the bank's extensive network of over 1,100 locations, digital sales, U.S. Wealth, and TD Auto Finance sectors. His responsibilities will also encompass retail operations and consumer product teams, which include deposits, credit cards, unsecured and residential lending.
F2 Strategy Appoints Jay Halbert as Chief Financial Officer
F2 Strategy, a leading wealth management technology services company, today announces the hiring of Jay Halbert to the newly created chief financial officer (CFO) position. Halbert will assume a pivotal role in overseeing the entirety of the rapidly growing company’s financial operations, including accounting; financial reporting, planning and analysis; and budgeting and banking relationships.
Apex Group Appoints Yadav as Super Regional Head of Europe
Apex Group has appointed Navita Yadav as the super regional head of Europe, and as a member of the group executive committee. The firm says the move demonstrates its “commitment to driving growth and innovation in the European financial markets.”
Crocs Appoints Terence Reilly as EVP and President of Heydude brand
Crocs, Inc. has announced the appointment of Terence Reilly as incoming executive vice president and president for the Heydude brand. Reilly will join the executive leadership team on April 29 and will report directly to Andrew Rees, the company’s chief executive officer.
Santander Appoints Rico as Global Trade and Working Capital Head
Santander has named Enrique Rico as its new global head of trade and working capital solutions, following last month’s promotion of Mencía Bobo. Madrid-based Rico has spent nearly eight years at Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB), joining in 2016 as vice-president, structured trade and asset mobilisation, before taking up the role of global head of structured trade.
P&G Appoints Neal Reed as Senior Vice President and Managing Director, P&G Australia and New Zealand
The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) has appointed Neal Reed as Senior Vice President and Managing Director, P&G Australia and New Zealand. He succeeds Kumar Venkatasubramanian, who will return to India to lead the P&G India Business.
Julius Baer Appoints New Greater China Singapore Head
The senior figure, who moved to Singapore from Hong Kong in 2020, has also worked at Credit Suisse and HSBC. Julius Baer has appointed Benjamin Sim as group head for Greater China Singapore.
Patrick Hart Joins Meridian Bank as SVP, Commercial Lending
Meridian Bank announced the appointment of Patrick Hart to the position of Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending. As part of the bank’s Chester County team, he’ll partner with commercial and industrial organizations throughout that community. Hart received his undergraduate degree in accounting from Drexel University, followed by an MBA in finance from Drexel. He has spent his entire 25-year banking career in the Greater Philadelphia region, serving with community banks and larger regional institutions. He brings expertise in both the credit and lending areas to his position at Meridian.
Rush Akin Joins RoadFlex as Chief Revenue Officer
RoadFlex, a leading solution provider of fleet expense management, announced that Rush Akin has been named Chief Revenue Officer. With over two decades of fleet technology industry experience, Akin will lead the company’s sales revenue and partnership efforts. He previously served as the SVP of sales for Solera, where he was in charge of overseeing fleet sales and business development in North America. Prior to Solera, Rush was Chief Revenue Officer at Rand McNally, where he led their fleet transportation, mileage, and logistics sales groups.
KBI Biopharma Appoints Jean-Baptiste Agnus As Chief Business Officer
KBI Biopharma, Inc., a JSR Life Sciences company and global cGMP contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), today announced the appointment of Jean-Baptiste (JB) Agnus as Chief Business Officer, solidifying KBI’s Executive Team.
SimCorp Appoints Allen Zimmerman as Head of Americas
SimCorp today announced the appointment of Allen Zimmerman as Managing Director, Head of Americas, effective 15th April. Zimmerman will lead SimCorp in the region, including its analytics business Axioma, with responsibility for defining its strategic direction and realizing SimCorp’s growth aspirations in the Americas. He joins SimCorp from BlackRock where he served as a Managing Director, focused on business development for its investment management technology offering since 2015.
EPIC Appoints Muhtar Bin Suhaili as New Group CEO
Eastern Pacific Industrial Corporation Bhd (EPIC) has appointed Muhtar Bin Suhaili as the new group chief executive officer (CEO) effective April 17. Suhaili has succeeded Encik Ridzuan Ali, whose tenure as CEO is ending on April 16. Suhaili brings more than 20 years of experience in the oil and gas, automotive, commodities, port management, logistics, and renewable energy sectors. In his most recent previous role with the EPIC, Suhaili worked as group chief operating officer.
Eric Gareau Appointed as CEO of Claranova
Claranova (Paris:CLA), a leading global technology company, announces the appointment of Eric Gareau as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr Gareau succeeds Pierre Cesarini, who is leaving the company. Mr. Gareau has been the CEO of Avanquest, Claranova’s software publishing and distribution division, since 2021. He successfully led Avanquest’s transition to a subscription-based sales business model, making it the single-biggest contributor to Claranova’s operating results, and has demonstrated strong leadership skills.
Varroc Appoints Fritz Abraham as CTO for India Operations
Tier 1 supplier Varroc has appointed Fritz Abraham as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for India operations. The company says he will be instrumental in steering the Varroc’s technological vision, driving innovation, and enhancing its competitive edge in the market.
Viatris Appoints Corinne Le Goff as Chief Commercial Officer
Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global healthcare company, today announced that Corinne Le Goff has joined the company as Chief Commercial Officer and will become a member of the company's Executive Leadership Team, effective today. Le Goff is an accomplished biotechnology and pharmaceutical executive with more than 25 years of experience leading and building highly successful teams globally. She is a visionary and entrepreneurial leader with a strong scientific background and experience across multiple markets and therapeutic areas.
Novartis Appoints Beatriz Silveira as Global Security Regional Head for APAC
Swiss pharmaceutical manufacturing company Novartis that focuses on innovative medicine, recently announced the appointment of Beatriz Silveira as its new Global Security Regional Head for the Asia Pacific region. In a recent LinkedIn post, Beatriz showed gratitude for her new role, and wrote, “After incredible years at Citi, where I had the opportunity to learn from some of the brightest minds in cybersecurity and technology, I am delighted to announce that I have joined Novartis as the Global Security Regional Head for APAC! I am thrilled to be part of this exceptional team and eagerly anticipate the exciting journey ahead!”
Terex Corporation Appoints New SVP Corporate Development
Terex Corporation (NYSE: NYSE:TEX), a global manufacturer of materials processing machinery and aerial work platforms, has announced the appointment of R. Mark Cox as its new Senior Vice President Corporate Development. Cox assumes his new role effective immediately, succeeding Randy S. Williamson who is retiring.
Athira Pharma Appoints Javier San Martin, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer
Athira Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATHA), a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small molecules to restore neuronal health and slow neurodegeneration, today announced the appointment of Javier San Martin, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. San Martin brings more than 25 years of drug development experience and a proven track record leading cross-functional product teams to drive global development and commercialization strategies for multiple drugs across large and rare diseases with significant unmet medical need.
Opti Digital Appoints Olly Aulakh as CRO to Lead Ongoing High-Growth Phase
Opti Digital, an advertising technology platform that helps media publishers optimise their revenues, has recently announced the appointment of Olly Aulakh as chief revenue officer (CRO). This decision is part of the company's ongoing expansion strategy, following a solid 33% increase in revenues in 2023.
Axis Canada Appoints Ludwig Nagata to Lead Expansion
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited has revealed plans to enhance its suite of specialty insurance solutions in North America with the introduction of a Canadian Environmental Impairment Liability (EIL) insurance unit. This strategic move will see Ludwig Nagata stepping into the role of Assistant Vice President, Environmental, Canada, to spearhead the initiative.
Applied Therapeutics Appoints Dale Hooks as Chief Commercial Officer
Applied Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: APLT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a pipeline of novel drug candidates against validated molecular targets in indications of high unmet medical need, today announced the appointment of Dale Hooks as Chief Commercial Officer, replacing Adam Hansard, effective immediately. Mr. Hooks joins Applied with over 30 years of biopharmaceutical experience in rare disease marketing and sales, holding various leadership roles. Mr. Hooks will be responsible for leading Applied’s commercial preparations for the potential launch of govorestat for the treatment of Classic Galactosemia and SORD.
News Site Ticker Unveils Global Marketing Director
The Ticker Company appoints Kane Daniel Ricca as global marketing director. Kane’s previous roles include group marketing director of London-based holding company, LAB Group, with accounts including NEOM, Coty and JP Morgan, Principle at Rainmaking Venture Studio, where he spearheaded consumer insight research for Coca-Cola.
IO Biotech Appoints Marjan Shamsaei, PharmD as SVP
IO Biotech (Nasdaq: IOBT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel, immune-modulating therapeutic cancer vaccines based on its T-win platform, today announced that Marjan Shamsaei, PharmD, joined the company as SVP, Commercial Development and Portfolio Lead for IO102-IO103, the company’s lead cancer vaccine candidate currently in a pivotal Phase 3 trial. Ms. Shamsaei joins the company’s executive team, reporting to IO Biotech CEO Mai-Britt Zocca, Ph.D., and is based in the United States.
Smith Appoints Sean Kim to the Position of Vice President, APAC
Smith, a leading global distributor of electronic components and semiconductors, today announces the appointment of Sean Kim to the position of Vice President, APAC. In this role, Sean will help develop business opportunities and provide support to the company's nine offices in the region.
DIH Appoints Anthony Pratt as Vice President of Commercial for the Americas
DIH Holding US, Inc. (“DIH”)(NASDAQ:DHAI), a leading global robotics and virtual reality (“VR”) technology provider in the rehabilitation and human performance industry, today announced the appointment of Mr. Anthony Pratt as Vice President of Commercial for the Americas.
Baker Hill Appoints Sheila Simpson as Chief Human Resources Officer
Baker Hill, a leading financial technology provider in delivering solutions for loan origination, risk management, and analytics, has expanded its executive team with the hire of Sheila Simpson as the company's new Chief Human Resources Officer.
WTW Appoints Neil Harrison as new Global Head of Claims
WTW, a global insurance and reinsurance broker, has announced the appointment of Neil Harrison as the new Global Head of Claims. In his new role, Harrison will report directly to Adam Garrard, WTW’s Global Head of Risk & Broking. He will oversee all aspects of WTW’s claims operations, including aligning claims teams with WTW’s specialised industry practices and enhancing claims services through data and analytics.
Citizens Financial Appoints New Head of Wealth Management
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: NYSE:CFG) has announced the appointment of Paul Casey as Head of Wealth Management, a move that underscores the bank's commitment to expanding its wealth management services. Casey's new role, which he will assume on July 9, will be pivotal in driving growth for Citizens' wealth management segment, following the recent launch of Citizens Private Bank in the fall of 2023.
Laura Cushing Announced as New Chief Human Resources Officer of Pacific Life
Pacific Life today announced Laura Cushing has been hired as the new chief human resources officer (CHRO) of Pacific Life, effective April 23, 2024. She will report to President and CEO Darryl Button and will sit on the company’s management committee.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Names Ben Wyatt as Head of Marine and Chris Frick as Head of Marine Claims
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance today announced that it is expanding its global marine capabilities in the U.S., launching Ocean Marine Insurance, and welcoming Ben Wyatt as Head of Marine, and Chris Frick as Head of Marine Claims, in the U.S.
Smartsheet Appoints Jo Deal as Chief People Officer
Smartsheet (NYSE: SMAR), the enterprise work management platform, today announced the appointment of Jo Deal as Chief People Officer. Deal will be responsible for leading the company’s people & culture team and evolving its people strategies to support the company in its post–$1 billion annualized recurring revenue growth phase.
Transamerica Appoints Robert Carney as Chief Distribution Officer
Transamerica, a leading insurance, retirement and investment company, today announced that Rob Carney has joined the organization as chief distribution officer (CDO) for its Individual Solutions division. The business unit produces and distributes Transamerica’s award-winning life insurance and annuity products and is responsible for the distribution of Transamerica’s mutual funds.
Sephora Appoints Xia Ding as Managing Director of Sephora Greater China
Sephora, the world's leading omni-channel prestige beauty retailer, has appointed Xia Ding as the Managing Director of Greater China. She is based in Shanghai and reports directly to Asia President, Alia Gogi.
Identiv Appoints Kirsten Newquist as IoT President
Identiv, Inc. (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:INVE), a global player in digital security and identification for the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced the appointment of Kirsten Newquist as President, IoT Solutions. Newquist is slated to become CEO following the closure of Identiv's pending transaction with Vitaprotech, a security solutions provider.
Aon Appoints New India Reinsurance CEO
Aon has announced that Shailendra Sapra had been named chief executive of the firm’s Reinsurance Solutions in India and a member of the APAC region’s Reinsurance Executive Committee, effective June 1st, 2024.
Lloyd’s Appoints new Head of Commercial to Support Capital Needs
Lloyds Bank has appointed Linda Weston as its new and first Head of Commercial to drive capital for the UK bank. In the newly created role, Weston will oversee Lloyds’ capital needs and support its wider strategy of boosting the bank’s working capital team.
JP Morgan Private Bank Names New China Head
JP Morgan Private Bank has announced the appointment of a new head for its China operations. Florence Kui, previously with Goldman Sachs, will take over the role at the end of May. She will be based in Hong Kong and report to Harshika Patel, the CEO of JP Morgan's Asia Private Bank and the Hong Kong CEO.
Unisys Appoints Brett Barton as Vice President and Global AI Practice Leader
Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS), a global information technology company, announced the recent appointment of Brett Barton as the vice president and global AI practice leader. Reporting directly to Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Dwayne Allen, Barton’s role will be pivotal in driving the company’s commitment to delivering state-of-the-art AI solutions to its clients.
Levi Taps Burberry Senior Executive Gianluca Flore as New Chief Commercial Officer
Levi Strauss & Co. is pleased to announce the appointment of Gianluca Flore as the new Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Vice President, effective July 29, 2024. Flore joins LS&Co. from Burberry, where he has significantly contributed to the brand’s growth and success over nearly seven years, most recently serving as Chief Commercial Officer.
Profinium, Inc. Appoints New Chief Executive Officer, Joel Staehling
Profinium, Inc. has appointed Joel Staehling as its new Chief Executive Officer. Joel comes to Profinium with an extensive banking background and specializes in building teams that are structured to drive growth and innovation. Profinium inspires a fun environment where innovation thrives, mentoring is essential, and journeys are celebrated – exactly what Joel believes are some of the key ingredients to building successful teams.
Datamatics Appoints Dinesh Kumar VK as Executive Vice President and Global Sales Head
Datamatics, a leading global Digital Technologies, Operations, and Experiences Company, today announced that Dinesh Kumar VK has been appointed as Executive Vice President and Global Sales Head. He will be reporting to Rahul Kanodia - Vice Chairman & CEO of Datamatics.
Prelude Therapeutics Finance Officer Departs
Prelude Therapeutics Chief Financial Officer Laurent Chardonnet has stepped down from the post and the life sciences company will now be on the search for his successor. Chardonnet had stepped down from the position on April 8, but he will continue to consult for Prelude until October for an hourly rate of $500. This would provide Prelude a smooth and efficient transition, according to a company representative.
Alterra Group of Companies Welcomes New CFO Amid Growth Phase
Alterra Group of Companies, a prominent real estate developer in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), announces the appointment of Malai Muthu as its new Chief Financial Officer. Muthu succeeds Sharon Gerwitz, who transitions to the role of Vice President of Finance after a distinguished tenure as CFO.
German Firm EOS Group Appoints Dr Eva Griewel as CFO
The EOS Group is about to make changes to its management team: Justus Hecking-Veltman, CFO and Managing Director of EOS Holding GmbH, will leave the company on August 1, 2024, to take on other challenges. His successor will be Dr Eva Griewel, who holds a doctorate in economics.
Insurtech bolt Appoints CFO, Matt More, SaaS Technology Veteran
The insurtech with the country’s largest technology-enabled insurance exchange, bolt appoints CFO, Matt More as CFO for North America. More joins from ThoughtSpot, a leader in enterprise business intelligence SaaS, where he was VP of Finance and Strategy. In this role, he built the Finance and Strategy organization, leading financial planning and analysis, sales finance, strategic finance, and commissions teams, and supported the company’s 5x growth in revenue over the course of his 3.5 year tenure.
Peter Carlson Named DMI Chief Financial Officer
Peter Carlson, formerly vice president of financial planning and analysis at DMI, has been appointed chief financial officer at the McLean, Virginia-based provider of end-to-end digital transformation services. Carlson has over two decades of experience in strategic planning, professional services, mergers and acquisitions, business integration and system transformation, DMI said Thursday.
Token.io Bolsters Executive Team With Key Appointments
Leading account-to-account (A2A) payment infrastructure provider Token.io has announced the appointment of three executives to its senior leadership team, positioning the company for further growth. The company is pleased to welcome Ronnie d'Arienzo as Chief Commercial Officer, Tatiana Okhotina as Chief Financial Officer, and Tim Corke's transition from Chief Customer & Strategy Officer to Chief Operations Officer.
Frontier IP Appoints New Finance Chief
Intellectual property commercialisation specialist Frontier IP announced the appointment of Jo Stent as its new chief financial officer on Friday, effective from 22 April. The AIM-traded firm said Stent is a chartered accountant with almost three decades of experience in senior financial roles across various sectors and regions.
Mexico Pacific Appoints Sarah Bairstow Chief Executive Officer
Mexico Pacific Limited LLC (“Mexico Pacific” or the “Company”), the developer of the Saguaro Energía LNG facility and associated Sierra Madre Pipeline, today announced that Sarah Bairstow, the Company’s President, has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Ms. Bairstow’s appointment follows Ivan Van der Walt’s resignation as CEO to pursue other interests.
Corbion Appoints Masha Vis-Mertens as Chief Human Resources Officer
Corbion announces the appointment of Masha Vis-Mertens as Chief Human Resources Officer and member of the Executive Committee as of 1 May 2024. Masha Vis-Mertens, a Dutch national, joins Corbion from Switzerland where she was most recently Chief Human Resources Officer of Barry Callebaut, a global Cocoa and Chocolate Manufacturer. Over her career, she has lived in various regions and countries and has been a successful leader in HR, Commercial and Supply Chain roles. In her previous positions she gained a wealth of experience in talent development, diversity and inclusion, culture, and organizational transformation that she will be bringing to Corbion.
Aon Names Head of Global Benefits
Aon has appointed Mike Pedel as head of global benefits and will lead the global benefits team. Pedel will join the Human Capital Executive Committee, work out of London, and report to Lambros Lambrou, CEO of Aon’s human capital division. He will oversee Aon’s health solutions for multinational corporations and worldwide wealth teams as part of a larger global benefits team, applying Aon’s experience to address the human capital needs of multinational clients.
M&C Saatchi Group Appoints Rob Doubal and Laurence (Lolly) Thomson to Global Joint CCOS
M&C Saatchi has announced the appointment of Rob Doubal and Laurence Thomson as the UK-listed agency group’s new global joint chief creative officers (CCOs). Known across the industry as Rob and Lolly, the duo joins M&C Saatchi from McCann London, where they held the position of joint CCOs of McCann UK and co-presidents McCann London.
Vanguard Appoints Jon Cleborne as Head of Europe, Succeeding Sean Hagerty
Vanguard, has announced the appointment of Jon Cleborne as the new head of Europe, succeeding Sean Hagerty, who will be relocating to the firm's US headquarters. Cleborne brings extensive experience from his tenure at Vanguard, where he has held various senior roles. His appointment comes at a pivotal time for Vanguard's European operations, as the firm continues to experience significant growth and momentum in the region.
Nyxoah Appoints Dr. Maurits S. Boon, MD as Chief Medical Officer
Nyxoah SA (Euronext Brussels/Nasdaq: NYXH) (“Nyxoah” or the “Company”), a medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative solutions to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), today announced the appointment of Dr. Maurits S. Boon, MD as Chief Medical Officer.
STALICLA Appoints Dr. Thomas Blaettler, MD
STALICLA SA, a Swiss clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on advancing precision medicine for brain diseases, announced today the appointment of Thomas Blaettler, to the position of Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Thomas Blaettler brings a wealth of pharmaceutical development experience and deep insights to help progress STALICLA’s ambitions in CNS conditions. He is a board-certified neurologist with 30 years’ experience in neuroscience, both in clinical residency and within the industry (Novartis, BMS, Roche, Orphazyme, Coave Therapeutics, Vectura Fertin Pharma).
IQ-EQ Appoints Global Head of Real Assets in newly created position
IQ-EQ, the investor services group, has appointed Tamas Mark as its new global head of real assets. In this newly created position, Mark will lead the Group’s global real estate and infrastructure strategy. With over 20 years’ experience in the industry, he has extensive knowledge of managing complex real estate structures holding assets across many property sectors.
Guy Carpenter Appoints New Managing Director for Global Specialties
Marsh McLennan reinsurance specialist business Guy Carpenter has announced the hiring of Richard Chu (pictured above) as managing director for credit, bond & political risk within its global specialties division.
Nuevocor Appoints John Lee as Chief Medical Officer
Nuevocor, a pre-clinical stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing novel medicines to treat cardiomyopathies with aberrant mechanobiology, today announces the appointment of Dr. John Lee, MD, PhD, as its Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Lee is a life science executive with experience spanning from early drug discovery to late-stage clinical development.
Barclays Appoints Rafael Abati as Co-Head of Energy Transition EMEA
A critical element of Barclays’ Investment Banking strategy and net zero ambition is support for clients as they navigate the transition to a low-carbon economy. As part of Barclays’ continued investment in the Energy Transition sector, Rafael Abati has been appointed Co-Head of the Energy Transition Group (ETG) in EMEA, alongside Marie Freier.
Broadridge Names Hope Jarkowski Chief Legal Officer
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR), a global Fintech leader, announced that Hope Jarkowski has been appointed Chief Legal Officer, effective May 6, 2024. Jarkowski succeeds Keir Gumbs, who served as Chief Legal Officer until November 2023.
IBM Appoints New Chief Legal Officer
IBM (NYSE:IBM) has announced the appointment of Anne Robinson as its new Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, effective July 1, 2024. Robinson will be taking over from Michelle Browdy, who has served in the role with distinction and will remain at IBM as a senior advisor to ensure a seamless transition.
Herbert Smith Freehills Appoints Luis Clouet as New Finance Of Counsel
Herbert Smith Freehills has recruited Luis Clouet, a former senior associate in the banking and finance and capital markets department in the New York office of Clifford Chance, as new of counsel to strengthen its banking and finance practice.
FundaMental Pharma Appoints Dr. Dirk Beher as Chief Executive Officer
FundaMental Pharma GmbH (‘FundaMental’ or ‘The Company’), a neuroscience company developing first-in-class small molecule inhibitors for the treatment of a range of neurodegenerative diseases, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Dirk Beher as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Board member. Dr. Beher assumes this role from Dr. Thomas Schulze, who co-founded FundaMental and has been at the helm since its inception. Dr. Schulze will transition to the Board of Directors as part of a carefully planned succession strategy.
Arch Insurance International Appoints Head of Accident and Health
Terry will be responsible for managing the underwriting activities across the Arch A&H portfolio. He will report to Chris Rackliffe, head of contingency, and has been at the firm since 2004. Raeburn joined Arch in 2019 following its acquisition of Barbican and was most recently an underwriter for the company.
Wallbox Appoints Luis Boada as Chief Financial Officer
Wallbox, global provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions in Barcelona, Spain, announced Luis Boada will join the company as chief financial officer effective May 15, 2024. Following a transition period, Wallbox also will propose the appointment of Jordi Lainz as a member of the Board of Directors during the 2024 Annual General Meeting of shareholders.
Goldman Sachs Appoints Investor Relations Head Carey Halio as Global Treasurer
Goldman Sachs has promoted its chief strategy officer and global head of investor relations, Carey Halio, to global treasurer. Halio will also become a member of the bank’s management committee, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said in an internal memo dated Thursday (April 11) seen by PYMNTS.
Seedtag Appoints Kara Ullmann to Lead the US Political Vertical Through Contextual Strategy
Seedtag, the leading contextual advertising company, has appointed Kara Ullmann as Head of Political in the US. In her new role, Kara will be responsible for establishing Seedtag's go-to-market strategy, building key relationships, and leveraging the company's contextual AI capabilities to support political agencies and organizations in achieving their goals.
Xceptor Appoints Strath Lanyon as Chief Client Success Officer
Xceptor, the intelligent automation platform for financial markets, today announced the appointment of Strath Lanyon as its new Chief Client Success Officer (CCSO), effective April 15. Lanyon’s appointment to this newly created role underscores Xceptor's commitment to driving client success and delivering excellent client experiences across its global operations.
Brightcove Appoints John Wagner as Chief Financial Officer
Brightcove (NASDAQ: BCOV), the world's most trusted streaming technology company, today announced John Wagner is joining the company as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective today. Wagner will be responsible for Brightcove's global financial organization, which includes financial operations, planning, accounting, and investor relations.
Grid Dynamics Appoints Industry Veteran Rahul Shah to Lead Business Expansion in India
Grid Dynamics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: GDYN) (Grid Dynamics), a leading provider of technology consulting, platform and product engineering, AI, and advanced analytics services, today proudly announced that Rahul Shah joined the company as Regional Head, India. Rahul's pivotal role centers around revenue growth, fortifying customer relationships, and cultivating top technical talent to match Grid Dynamics' aggressive ramp-up plans in India.
Circles Welcomes Kannan Alagappan as New Chief Technology Officer
Alagappan’s appointment comes at a strategic time for Circles, as the company continues to expand its global footprint in the telco industry and solidify its position as a leader in innovation and customer success.
First Horizon Appoints Tracy Bell as New Chief Investment Officer
First Horizon Corporation (NYSE: NYSE:FHN) announced today the promotion of Tracy Bell to Chief Investment Officer at First Horizon Advisors Inc., the Wealth Management arm of the regional financial services company. Bell, who previously served as Director of Equity Strategies since 2020, will now oversee the investment team and continue to lead the bank's Women & Wealth initiative.
Klaviyo Appoints New Chief People Officer From Stripe
Klaviyo , Inc. (NYSE: NYSE:KVYO), a company specializing in data-driven customer engagement, has announced the appointment of Carmel Galvin as its new Chief People Officer, effective April 15. Galvin will be directly reporting to Andrew Bialecki, the Co-founder and CEO of Klaviyo.
Wowza Appoints Streaming Industry Veteran Chris Drake as New Chief Revenue Officer
Wowza, a Denver-based worldwide leader in live and on-demand streaming adds another industry veteran to its ranks with Chris Drake. As Chief Revenue Officer, Drake will lead Wowza’s global direct and channel sales efforts at a critical time for the company as they continue to extend their platform’s video-on-demand (VOD) capabilities.
Orna Therapeutics Appoints Frank Neumann, M.D., Ph.D., as Chief Medical Officer
Orna Therapeutics, a biotechnology company dedicated to designing and delivering a new class of fully engineered circular RNA therapeutics (oRNA®), today announced that Frank Neumann, M.D., Ph.D., will join the Company as Chief Medical Officer. In addition, Dr. Neumann will join MPM BioImpact, which built and led the launch of Orna, as an Entrepreneur Partner.
Commvault Appoints Ashley Baird as VP, Managing Director of Market Expansion
Commvault, a provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for hybrid cloud organisations, on Thursday named Ashley Baird as its new vice president and managing director of market expansion. Baird will also serve as Chief of Staff to Commvault's President and CEO, Sanjay Mirchandani, according to a release.
Expereo Announces Ben Elms as Chief Executive Officer; Irwin Fouwels becomes Executive Chairman
Expereo, the world leading global intelligent internet company that connects people, places and things anywhere today announces the appointment of Ben Elms as Chief Executive Officer and Irwin Fouwels as Executive Chairman, effective May 1st, 2024.
Pharvaris Appoints New CFO to Bolster Financial Strategy
Pharvaris (NASDAQ:PHVS), a biopharmaceutical company focusing on hereditary angioedema (HAE) treatments, has announced the appointment of David Nassif, J.D., as its new Chief Financial Officer, set to take his position on April 15, 2024. Nassif brings over three decades of financial management expertise to the role, aiming to refine the company's financial strategies and operations.
eClerx Appoints Manish Sharma as Its New Chief Revenue Officer
eClerx Services Ltd (NSE/BSE: ECLERX) "eClerx" has announced the appointment of Manish Sharma as its new Chief Revenue Officer. Manish will play a pivotal role in driving the company's growth agenda while serving as a strategic business partner across the senior management team. He will be based in New York.
DCX Systems Appoints Diwakaraiah N J as CFO
DCX Systems announced that it has been appointed Diwakaraiah N J as the chief financial officer (CFO) and key management personnel (KMP) with effect from 11 April, 2024. Diwakaraiah N J pursued LL.B from Karnataka State Law University, CMA from Institute of Cost Accountants of India, and B.Com from Bangalore University. He has more than 35 years of rich experience in Strategy, planning & goal setting, financial, cost & management accounting, budgeting & budgetary review and control, commercial operations including its legal aspects.
Contentful Appoints Karthik Rau As CEO
Contentful announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Karthik Rau as the new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Steve Sloan, who has served as CEO since 2019. Karthik brings more than 20 years of leadership experience to Contentful as a company founder and seasoned operating executive. Most recently, Karthik served as founder and CEO of SignalFx, a cloud monitoring company focused on DevOps teams that was acquired by Splunk for $1.05 billion. Previously, Karthik held several leadership roles in the industry, including Vice President of Product Management and Worldwide Marketing at VMware during its early growth years. Karthik was one of the principal executives who led the VMware IPO, the largest technology IPO of 2007.
ProPharma Announces Changes to Its Executive Leadership Team
ProPharma, the leading global provider of regulatory, clinical, and compliance services for the life sciences industry and a portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners is pleased to announce that it has welcomed Kirk Wroblewski as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Andrew Shaw as General Counsel. In addition, ProPharma has promoted Zosya Popik to Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), previously the Vice President of Global Marketing.
TELA Bio Appoints Esteemed Surgeon Dr. Howard N. Langstein as Vice President of Medical Affairs
TELA Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: TELA) this week announced the appointment of Howard N. Langstein, MD, FACS, as Vice President of Medical Affairs and Surgeon Strategy. This decision marks a significant milestone for the company, known for its innovative solutions in the field of surgical reconstruction.
Xencor Appoints Bart Cornelissen as Chief Financial Officer
Xencor, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing engineered antibodies for the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases, today announced the appointment of Bart Cornelissen to senior vice president and chief financial officer. Mr. Cornelissen has more than 20 years of experience in corporate financial planning, analysis and transaction support. Before joining Xencor, he was most recently vice president, corporate finance at Seagen Inc., where he was instrumental in the company’s transformation into a global, multi-product organization that generated over $2 billion in annual revenue.
Lexicon Bank Appoints Richard Allen as the New Assistant Vice President, Relationship Manager
Lexicon Bank is delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Allen as the new Assistant Vice President, Relationship Manager. In an exemplary career that has traversed continents and industries, Richard has cultivated a philosophy rooted deeply in the service of business owners. His diverse background in finance, investments, insurance, and medical sales across Canada, Australia, and the United States has given him an unparalleled understanding of global markets and a fervent passion for business development.
Terns Pharmaceuticals Appoints Melita Sun Jung as Chief Business Officer
Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Terns” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: TERN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a portfolio of small-molecule product candidates to address serious diseases, including oncology and obesity, today announced the appointment of Melita Sun Jung as chief business officer, effective April 22, 2024.
Wells Fargo Appoints New Head of Public Affairs
Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced Monday the appointment of Jason M. Rosenberg as Head of Public Affairs, a role in which he will oversee the company's Corporate Communications, Corporate Marketing, Government Relations and Public Policy, Philanthropy and Community Impact, and Sustainability groups. Rosenberg, who will report directly to CEO Charlie Scharf and join the company's Operating Committee, is set to begin his new position on April 15.
SmartBear Names Kevin Foster as Senior Vice President of Growth Marketing
SmartBear, a leading provider of software development and visibility solutions, has welcomed Kevin Foster as Senior Vice President of Growth Marketing. Kevin comes to SmartBear from the startup Highway.ai and brings more than 25 years of experience in marketing for various high-growth tech companies. SmartBear is experiencing worldwide growth both organically and through strategic acquisitions, acquiring 10 companies in just over five years and launching three major products in 2023.
Spryker Appoints New Global Chief Revenue Officer
Spryker, the leading global composable commerce platform for sophisticated use cases in B2B, Enterprise Marketplaces, and IoT Commerce, announced that Dustin Deno will join the Spryker executive team as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Dustin’s strong background in digital commerce sales, US-based network, and focus on artificial intelligence (AI) will enable Spryker to take value based sales execution to the next level.
X1 Appoints Legal Technology Pioneer Rob Lekowski as Chief Revenue Officer
X1®, the global leader in index-in-place data discovery software for legal, compliance, investigations and productivity, today announced the appointment of Rob Lekowski as the company’s new Chief Revenue Officer. As CRO, he will apply his extensive industry expertise to further accelerate growth of X1’s data discovery solutions, expand and enhance value for customers and lead X1’s sales strategy and team.
Wipro Appoints Malay Joshi as Chief Executive Officer for Americas 1 Strategic Market Unit
Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading technology services and consulting company, announced today the appointment of Malay Joshi as Chief Executive Officer of Wipro Americas 1 Strategic Market Unit, effective immediately. Malay succeeds Srini Pallia, who was appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Wipro Limited on April 6. Malay will also join the Wipro Executive Board.
AskBio Names Dr. Mansuo Shannon as Chief Scientific Officer
Asklepios BioPharmaceutical, Inc. (AskBio), a wholly owned and independently operated subsidiary of Bayer AG, has named Mansuo Shannon, PhD as the company’s next Chief Scientific Officer (CSO). Shannon joins AskBio from Prevail Therapeutics, where she also served as CSO. Reporting to Gustavo Pesquin, Chief Executive Officer, Shannon will be a member of AskBio’s Executive Leadership Team and head its R&D organization.
Stratasys Appoints Amir Kleiner as New Chief Operating Officer
Stratasys has appointed Amir Kleiner as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), replacing Yossi Azarzar who is stepping down to pursue family interests. Kleiner has been at Stratasys for 12 years, previously occupying the role of VP of Global Operations before spending three and a half years as the Global VP of Customer Success. In his most recent role, Kleiner is said to have led improvements in customer experience and oversaw an increase in revenues from services to all-time highs.
Pomelo Group Appoints Former Thunes CEO, Steve Vickers as New Chief Executive Officer
Pomelo Group, the Singapore based payment infrastructure platform that enables financial institutions to offer modern payment solutions to their end users, today announced that Steve Vickers, formerly COO of Paysend and CEO of Thunes, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and will join the company’s Board of Directors. Steve Vickers succeeds Vincent Choi, Pomelo Group’s co-founder, who is stepping down as CEO and joins Pomelo’s strategic advisory board.
Cyncly Appoints Anand Krishnan as Chief Executive Officer
Cyncly, a leading global provider of software and content solutions that help make amazing spaces for living, has announced the appointment of Anand Krishnan as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Anand's appointment is the product of a diligent selection process led by the company’s Board of Directors following David Tombre’s decision to retire from his leadership role at Cyncly.
IonQ Welcomes Tech Industry Veteran Stacey Giamalis as New Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
IonQ, a leader in the quantum computing industry, recently announced the appointment of Stacey Giamalis as its new Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary. Giamalis brings extensive experience having served as the chief legal counsel of six companies in a variety of technology sectors over two decades.
Premier Health Announces the Appointment of Bruno Morel as its New CTO
Premier Health of America Inc. (TSXV: PHA) (the “Corporation” or “Premier Health”), a leading Canadian Health tech company, announces the appointment of Bruno Morel as the Corporation’s new Chief Technology Officer, effective immediately. “We are very excited to have Bruno join Premier Health. His hiring follows our recent Canadian expansion and is one of the key catalysts of our technology roadmap. He will be an important member of the Corporation’s senior leadership team as we continue to expand and execute our growth strategy,” said Martin Legault, Chief Executive Officer.
Esri Ireland Appoints Rob Morrison as Head of Technology
Esri Ireland has announced the appointment of Rob Morrison to the newly created role of Head of Technology. In this position, Rob will play a key role in driving business growth for Esri Ireland, who perform Geographic Information Systems, by informing, guiding, shaping, executing & applying the company’s technical strategy and associated roadmaps.
Gain Therapeutics Appoints Gene Mack as Chief Financial Officer
Gain Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: GANX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company leading the discovery and development of the next generation of allosteric small molecule therapies, today announces the appointment of Gene Mack, MBA as its chief financial officer, effective as of April 8, 2024.
Clario Appoints Julia James as Chief Legal and Administrative Officer
Clario, a healthcare research and technology company that delivers the leading endpoint technology solutions for clinical trials, today announced the appointment of Julia James as the company’s Chief Legal and Administrative Officer. This appointment bolsters Clario’s strategic focus on improving the customer experience and differentiating its offerings.
Coupa Appoints Greg Harbor as Chief Partner Officer to Bolster Growth
Coupa Software (NASDAQ:COUP), a company specializing in AI-driven business spend management, today announced the appointment of Greg Harbor as its new Chief Partner Officer. Harbor is tasked with scaling the company's partner ecosystem, aiming to bolster growth and innovation across Coupa's global operations.
Kytopen Announces Appointment of Industry Executive Kevin Gutshall as Chief Commercial Officer
Kytopen Corp., a leader in the development of manufacturing platforms and workflows for advanced therapeutic medicines, today announced the appointment of Kevin Gutshall as Chief Commercial Officer, effective April 1st, 2024. Mr. Gutshall will lead the commercialization and marketing of Kytopen's Flowfect Discover™ and Flowfect Tx™ platforms. He will also being responsible for the development of Kytopen's sales and field application teams.
TScan Therapeutics Appoints Seasoned Hematology and Oncology Expert Chrystal U. Louis, M.D., M.P.H., as Chief Medical Officer
TScan Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TCRX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of T cell receptor (TCR)-engineered T cell therapies (TCR-T) for the treatment of patients with cancer, today announced the appointment of Chrystal U. Louis, M.D., M.P.H., as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Louis has extensive experience in hematology and oncology drug development, with a track record of success in clinical development, medical affairs, and commercialization.
Spring Investments SA Appoints Jackie Ineke as New Chief Investment Officer
Spring Investments SA, a Swiss boutique fixed-income portfolio management company, proudly announces the appointment of Ms. Jackie Ineke as the firm’s Chief Investment Officer. Ms. Ineke brings with her over three decades of unparalleled expertise in European banking credit analysis. Most notably, she served as the head of the European Financial Credit research team at Morgan Stanley from 2000 to 2023, where her outstanding contributions were consistently recognized through prestigious accolades such as being awarded #1 Banking & Financial Services EU fixed income research by Institutional Investors polls for over a decade. Prior to her tenure at Morgan Stanley, Ms. Ineke held key research roles at UBS and SBC and began her career in bank supervision at the Bank of England.
Linnworks Welcomes Stacy Kilgore as Chief Financial Officer
Linnworks, a leading provider of ecommerce inventory and order management software, proudly announces the appointment of Stacy Kilgore as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With a background spanning more than 20 years in technology and finance, Kilgore brings a wealth of industry expertise to his new role.
Adcentrx Therapeutics Appoints Meng Jiang as Chief Financial Officer
Adcentrx Therapeutics ("Adcentrx"), a biotechnology company revolutionizing Antibody-Drug Conjugate (ADC) therapeutics for cancer and other life-threatening diseases, announced today the appointment of Meng Jiang as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Ms. Jiang joins Adcentrx from CBC Group where she was Senior Managing Director and Management Committee Member. She has been a board member of Adcentrx through CBC Group's seed investment in the company in 2021.
Vinod Francis Appointed as Chief Financial Officer of South Indian Bank
The South Indian Bank has appointed Vinod Francis as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Bank said on Sunday. The Board of Directors, which met on April 5, has approved the appointment of Francis, a seasoned professional, as the CFO and the Key Managerial Personnel, it said.
Soulcomms Appoints Ugo Uwajie as Chief Operating Officer
Ugochukwu Uwajeh a seasoned PR and strategic communications consultant has been appointed the Chief Operating Officer of Soulcomms, a statement has said. He takes over from Mojisola Saka who served the organisation for 13 years. Until his recent appointment as Chief Operating Officer, Ugochukwu Uwajeh served as the Group Head, Strategic Communications at the company, where he demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and a deep understanding of the communications landscape.
Royal Bank of Canada Fires CFO Over Undisclosed Relationship
Royal Bank of Canada on Friday said it appointed Katherine Gibson as interim Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately, following the departure of Nadine Ahn. The bank said it became aware of "allegations" against Ahn and launched an investigation that found she violated the bank's code of conduct by having an "undisclosed close personal relationship with another employee which led to preferential treatment of the employee including promotion and compensation increases."
Wipro Appoints Srini Pallia as CEO & Managing Director
Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading technology services and consulting company, today announced the appointment of Srini Pallia as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Company, effective immediately. He succeeds Thierry Delaporte, who, after spearheading a significant transformation at Wipro for the last four years, is stepping down to pursue passions outside the workplace.
Infleqtion Names Matthew Kinsella Chief Executive Officer to Lead Next Phase of Quantum Innovation and Growth
Infleqtion, the world’s leading quantum information company, today announced the appointment of Matthew Kinsella as its new Chief Executive Officer. Kinsella replaces Scott Faris, who has stepped down to focus on quantum industry policy and investments in national security and defense. Kinsella joins from Maverick Ventures, where he served as a senior managing director, and led investments across the technology industry, including Maverick’s investment in Infleqtion. Maverick is one of the company’s earliest investors and Kinsella has served on Infleqtion’s board since June 2018.
Bancorp 34, Inc. Announces Resignation of Chief Executive Officer and Appointment of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Bancorp 34, Inc. (OTCQB: BCTF) (the "Company"), the parent company for Southwest Heritage Bank (the "Bank"), today announced that Jim Crotty has submitted his resignation as Chief Executive Officer and director of the Company and the Bank, effective April 1, 2024. Mr. Crotty served as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the Bank beginning in 2020. Under his leadership, the Company has grown to approximately $1 billion in total assets and recently completed its merger with CBOA Financial, Inc., the parent company of Tucson, Arizona based Commerce Bank of Arizona.
IO Biotech Appoints Faiçal Miyara Chief Business Officer
IO Biotech, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing immune-modulating therapeutic cancer vaccines based on its T-win platform, has appointed Faiçal Miyara, Ph.D., as the company’s chief business officer. Dr. Miyara, who has more than 17 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, will be responsible for global business development activities including strategic partnerships. Dr. Miyara will be based in the U.S., report to IO Biotech’s CEO, Mai-Britt Zocca, Ph.D., and be a member of the company’s executive team, effective immediately.
Teradata Appoints Richard Petley as Chief Revenue Officer
Teradata Corporation (NYSE: TDC) today announced the appointment of Richard Petley as Chief Revenue Officer, effective immediately. Petley was previously Teradata’s EVP, Global Sales, and he succeeds Todd Cione, who is leaving the Company to pursue another professional opportunity.
Tradeshift Appoints Raphael Bres as Chief Product & Technology Officer
Tradeshift has welcomed back Raphael Bres as its new Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO). Bres will now spearhead strategic product innovation and technological transformation across Tradeshift’s portfolio of solutions. Bres will take over the role that Co-founder Gert Sylvest held as interim head of product. It is unclear what Sylvest’s responsibilities will be going forward.
Camden National Bank Appoints Andrew Forbes as Chief Human Resources Officer
Camden National Bank has appointed Andrew Forbes as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In this role, Forbes will lead critical human resources functions, including enabling and cultivating a diverse workforce to serve the financial needs of Camden National’s communities and drive the company’s commitment to being a great place to work.
Vaibhav Garg Appointed As CHRO Of Everest Industries
Everest Industries Limited has announced the appointment of Vaibhav Garg as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) with effect from April 5, 2024. He replaced Sulaksha Shetty. Garg has over 15 years of comprehensive experience in developing HR strategies, collaborating with all levels of management, and creating business impact. Garg started his career with Asian Paints and has worked with Reliance Jio and Tata Sky.
Unisys Appoints Ruchi Kulhari as SVP & CHRO
Unisys, a global technology solutions company, has announced the appointment of of Ruchi Kulhari as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. In this role, Kulhari will report to Peter Altabef, Chair and CEO, Unisys, according to a statement. Kulhari comes with 20 years of experience to Unisys, including senior positions across HR functions at various companies.
Jeannine Befidi Appointed as Coupa Software’s Communications Chief
Jeannine Befidi has recently made several updates to her LinkedIn profile. The most striking update being that she’s the new Chief Communications Officer at Coupa Software. The specific timeline detailing when she assumed the role hasn’t been disclosed. From 2019 to 2021, Befidi played a key role at Thomson Reuters. She had a brief stint at Dayforce, previously known as Ceridian, showcasing her adaptability during corporate rebranding.
UCO Bank Announces Appointment of Mr. Sourav Kumar Dutta as Chief Technology Officer
UCO Bank informed that Bank has appointed Mr. Sourav Kumar Dutta as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for a period of 3 years on contractual basis on March 12,2024. Mr. Sourav Kumar Dutta has joined the Bank on April 5,2024. The brief profile of Mr. Sourav Kumar Dutta is attached as Annexure- I. Brief profile: Mr. Sourav Kumar Dutta, a seasoned professional with over 25 years of diverse experience in IT domains such as Service Management, Enterprise Architecture, AI/ML/DL, Data Governance, Analytics, Digital Transformation, Cloud Migration etc.
New CEO Strengthens Lyras’ Leadership in Sustainable Food Technology
Sustainable food technology company Lyras has appointed Mark Kalhøj Andersen as its new CEO. This decision comes as the Danish company seeks to capitalise on its groundbreaking technology, which offers significant energy and water savings compared to traditional pasteurisation methods. Lyras has garnered international acclaim for its innovative approach to pasteurisation, which uses a process called raslysation. This technique, which employs UV light to effectively deactivate microorganisms in opaque liquids, has captured the attention of food and beverage manufacturers globally.
Eterna Plc Appoints Abiola Lawal as Managing Director/CEO
The Board of Eterna Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Abiola Lukman Lawal as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the company. The Board in a notice to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and the general public noted that the appointment takes effect from 15th April 2024 and is subject to ratification by the Shareholders at the next Annual General Meeting of the Company.
Future Generali India Insurance Company Appoints Ramit Goyal as Chief Distribution Officer
Future Generali India Insurance Company (FGII), announced that it has appointed Ramit Goyal as the Chief Distribution Officer of the organisation, effective April 1, 2024. Ramit takes over from Raghavendra Rao, who superannuated on 31st March, after 14 years of service.
DNA Financial Solutions Appoints CEO
DNA Financial Solutions has appointed Hugh Spillane as CEO. The mortgage, private medical insurance (PMI) and protection insurance adviser stated on its LinkedIn account that Spillane is stepping up to CEO following three years as commercial director. According to the firm, Spillane’s time with the company has been “marked by a significant growth in partnerships, commercialising our finance and insurance businesses, and managing product for our software development team”.
EET Retail Appoints Narayan Bhatra as CEO to Drive Expansion Plans
EET Retail, the retail division of EET Fuels, on Thursday announced the appointment of Narayan Bhatra as its Chief Executive Officer. Bhatra was previously the Chief Retail Officer at Nayara Energy, India's second largest oil and gas company, the company said in a statement.
Assent appoints Tony Farinaro as Chief Revenue Officer
Assent Inc. (Assent), a provider of supply chain sustainability management solutions, today announced the appointment of Tony Farinaro as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and member of the company's management team. Mr. Farinaro will lead Assent's global sales, revenue operations and enablement, regulatory and sustainability teams that work with Assent's clients to deploy product compliance and ESG solutions through the Assent's industry-leading supply chain sustainability platform .
Bedford to Step Down as Partner at Deloitte
Simon Bedford will go down to three days a week as a consultant at the Big Four firm from the end of May. Partners John Cooper and Zoe Davidson will run the Manchester real estate once Bedford’s 16-year tenure ends. Nigel Shilton, managing partner for real assets advisory at Deloitte, confirmed Bedford’s decision.
HSB Canada Appoints Barbara Bellissimo as New President and CEO
HSB Canada today announced the appointment of Barbara Bellissimo as president and chief executive officer, effective April 1, 2024. She replaces John Mulvihill, who has retired after a successful 34-year career with the Toronto-based specialty insurer. Under Mulvihill’s leadership, HSB Canada doubled its revenue, introduced a host of new specialty products, and initiated a significant transformation program.
O-I Glass Appoints Gordon Hardie as Chief Executive Officer
O-I Glass, Inc. (NYSE: O-I) (the “Company” or “O-I”) today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has appointed Gordon J. Hardie, current O-I Board member, as the Company’s next Chief Executive Officer, effective the later of May 15, 2024 or the date Gordon is issued his work-authorized U.S. visa. Gordon will also continue as a member of O-I’s Board, where he has served since 2015. He succeeds Andres Lopez, who previously announced his intention to retire.
Strata Identity Promotes Gerry Gebel to Vice President of Product and Standards
Strata Identity, the Identity Orchestration company, today announced that its Head of Standards, Gerry Gebel, will also serve as the company’s Vice President of Product. For over 20 years, Gerry has provided requirements definition, architecture development and strategic planning for identity management projects with Fortune 500 corporations.
Energy Vault Appoints Michael Beer as Chief Financial Officer
Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NRGV) ("Energy Vault" or the "Company"), a leader in sustainable grid-scale energy storage solutions, announced today the appointment of Michael Beer as Chief Financial Officer. Beer will replace Jan Kees van Gaalen, who has served in the role since November 2022 and plans to retire. The appointment is effective April 15, 2024.
Spotify Appoints Christian Luiga as Chief Financial Officer
Spotify has appointed Christian Luiga as its new chief financial officer. Paul Vogel left last month following an eight-year spell at the streaming giant, including four years as CFO. The announcement of his departure in December came shortly after the company unveiled plans to cut 17% of its workforce.
Cushman & Wakefield Appoints Jessica Francisco as Its First Chief Sustainability Officer
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK), a leading global real estate services firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Francisco as the company’s first chief sustainability officer (CSO). In this new role, Francisco will report to the company’s chief investment & strategy officer.
Verato names Andy Dé as Chief Marketing Officer
Verato, the identity experts for healthcare, today announced the appointment of Andy Dé to the role of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Dé will oversee the company’s go-to-market (GTM) strategy, planning and execution in his role leading the global marketing organization reporting to Clay Ritchey, Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dé has more than 25 years of experience driving healthcare innovation in various enterprise software strategic marketing, product management and innovation roles and is recognized as an industry thought leader for the transformative power of data analytics in healthcare and life sciences.
Cape Fox Corporation Welcomes Senior Vice President of Construction Services
Cape Fox Corporation (CFC) is pleased to announce that Jason Brown has joined the Cape Fox Team as the Senior Vice President of Construction Services. Jason brings over 20 years of experience leading strategic growth in Construction and Infrastructure Modernization. CFC looks forward to working closely with Jason as we expand and grow our construction and engineering services as an industry leader.
Stevanato Group appoints Ugo Gay as Chief Operations Officer
Stevanato Group S.p.A. (NYSE: STVN), a leading global provider of drug containment, drug delivery, and diagnostic solutions to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science industries, today announced the appointment of Ugo Gay as its new Chief Operations Officer (COO).
Turpaz Appoints Martin Stiegler as Chief Commercial Officer of Flavors Europe
Turpaz Industries (TASE: TRPZ), which develops, manufactures, markets and sells both directly and via its subsidiaries fragrances, sweet and savory flavors and specialty fine ingredients, announces today the appointment of Martin Stiegler as Chief Commercial Officer of Flavors Europe.
Digimarc Appoints Accomplished B2B SaaS Legal Executive George Karamanos as Chief Legal Officer
Digimarc Corporation (NASDAQ: DMRC), the pioneer and global leader in digital watermarking technologies, today announced that former ZipHQ Chief Legal Officer and seasoned deal strategy and operations leader George Karamanos has joined the company as Chief Legal Officer (CLO). Karamanos brings proven expertise in supporting the hyper-scale growth of world-class enterprise software businesses.
Altimetrik Appoints Michael Woodall as Chief Growth Officer
Altimetrik, a pure-play digital business services company, has appointed Michael Woodall as Chief Growth Officer of Financial Services. Woodall will focus on identifying new growth and revenue streams in the financial services industry, and will report to Altimetrik’s Chief Executive Officer, Raj Sundaresan.
Acadia Healthcare Appoints Dr. Stephanie Eken as Chief Medical Officer
Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACHC) today announced the appointment of Dr. Stephanie Eken as the Company’s new chief medical officer. Dr. Eken is a psychiatrist with more than two decades of experience across the spectrum of behavioral health.
BellaSeno Appoints Dr. Thomas Lingner as Chief Technology Officer and Inga Freyert as VP Quality and Regulatory Affairs
BellaSeno GmbH, an ISO 13485-certified medtech company developing resorbable scaffolds using additive manufacturing technologies, announced today that Dr. Thomas Lingner was appointed Chief Technology Officer and Inga Freyert was promoted to VP Quality and Regulatory Affairs.
Gera Developments Appoints Anand Basal as Head of Operations
Gera Developments, pioneers of real estate business, and award-winning creators of premium residential and commercial projects in Pune, Goa, and Bengaluru, have announced the appointment of Anand Basal as the new Head of Operations. Basal’s role will focus on leading operations, across liaison, design, planning, costing, procurement and execution functions.
Ninepoint Partners Appoints Christopher Bean as Head of Corporate Development
Ninepoint Partners LP (“Ninepoint”), one of Canada’s leading alternative investment management firms, announced the appointment of Christopher Bean as Managing Director, Head of Corporate Development. In this role, he will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic initiatives to drive growth of the organization.
Kaspersky Names New Managing Director for Europe
Cyber security specialist Kaspersky has announced the promotion of Alfonso Ramirez to the role of managing director for Europe. A seasoned industry veteran, Ramirez brings more than 20 years’ experience to the role, including success in shaping development strategies and driving business growth within the IT business sector.
KBR Appoints New CFO for Sustainable Tech Unit
KBR, Inc. (NYSE: NYSE:KBR), a global provider of professional services and technologies, announced organizational changes within its leadership team, as detailed in a recent SEC filing. Shad E. Evans, who has been serving as the company's Senior Vice President, Finance Operations and Chief Accounting Officer, will transition to the role of Chief Financial Officer for KBR's Sustainable Technology Solutions business segment starting May 1, 2024.
Soluna Appoints John Tunison as Chief Financial Officer
Soluna Holdings, Inc. (“SHI”, “Soluna” or the “Company”), (NASDAQ: SLNH), a developer of green data centers for intensive computing applications including Bitcoin mining and AI, announced the appointment of John Tunison as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). As CFO, Tunison will lead Soluna’s finance and accounting activities with a specific focus on strategy and capital allocation for Soluna’s growing pipeline of data centers co-located with renewable power plants.
VersusGame Appoints Former Hulu Marketing Exec Scott Donaton as Chief Marketing Officer and Elliot Solomon as Vice President of Business Development
Today, VersusGame, the AI-powered interactive content company, announced that it has appointed marketing industry veteran Scott Donaton as Chief Marketing Officer, and Elliot Solomon as Vice President of Business Development. The addition of these strategic leaders to the Versus team comes at a pivotal time for the company, as it continues to accelerate its interactive content offerings via its proprietary AI engine to drive engagement, retention, and incremental value for partners across sports, entertainment, news, search, and social.
Novidea Appoints Jeff Heine as Chief Revenue Officer
Novidea, creator of the cloud-based, data-driven enterprise insurance management platform for brokers, agents, MGAs/MGUs, carriers, and wholesalers, has added Jeff Heine as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Heine will be instrumental in driving global revenue and further aligning Novidea’s sales, marketing, and other revenue-focused functions to achieve the company’s business and growth objectives.
Cortechs.ai Appoints Kyle Frye as New Chief Executive Officer
Cortechs.ai, a leading innovator in AI applications for radiology and the developer of FDA-cleared products for the improved detection of neurodegenerative diseases and cancer, is excited to announce the appointment of Kyle Frye as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Pivotree Strengthens Executive Team with Appointment of Kyle Metcalf to Chief Revenue Officer
Pivotree Inc. (TSXV: PVT) (“Pivotree''), a leading provider of frictionless commerce solutions and services, today announced the appointment of Kyle Metcalf as Chief Revenue Officer, effective April 1st, 2024. In his role as Chief Revenue Officer, Kyle Metcalf will spearhead revenue generation and growth initiatives at Pivotree. He will develop and execute a diversified Go-to-Market strategy to align with Pivotree's vision and goals, while leading and optimizing a variety of functions including sales, marketing, customer success and partnerships.
Paragon Metals Appoints Automotive Industry Veteran Marty Miller as CEO
Paragon Metals, LLC, ("Paragon" or the "Company’) today announced the appointment of Marty Miller to Chief Executive Officer, reporting to the Board of Directors. Mr. Miller replaces Eric Krepps, interim CEO, who will take on the role of Executive Chairman of the Board. Paragon was acquired by Stellex Capital Management in February 2019.
Punchey Inc. Appoints Sylvain Mansier as Chief Executive Officer
Punchey Inc., a leading provider of automation and point-of-sale technology for consumer services businesses, proudly announces Sylvain Mansier as the company's Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. In his new role, Sylvain is poised to drive Punchey's mission to support small businesses in achieving long-term viability and success through cutting-edge technology.
Glassbox Appoints Michelle Suzuki as Chief Marketing Officer
Glassbox, (TASE:GLBX) a leading provider of digital experience analytics for web and mobile applications, announces the appointment of Michelle Suzuki as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Suzuki boasts more than 25 years of experience scaling and transforming high-growth companies globally, bringing a wealth of expertise in data-centric growth marketing to her new role at Glassbox.
Allcargo Group Names Ketan Kulkarni As Chief Growth Officer
Allcargo Group, an Indian-born global logistics conglomerate, has appointed logistics and supply chain industry veteran Ketan Kulkarni as Chief Growth Officer. In this crucial role, he will be closely working with the Chairman’s office to strengthen the overall growth and operational efficiency at Allcargo Group. He will lead the process of stakeholder value creation across multiple businesses through periodic engagement with the respective leadership teams of Allcargo ECU (as per proposed scheme of arrangement, the international supply chain business will be demerged into Allcargo ECU, subject approvals), Allcargo Gati, Allcargo Supply Chain and Allcargo Terminals.
Lupin Appoints Dr. Ranjana Pathak as Chief Quality Officer
Global pharma major Lupin Limited (Lupin) today announced the appointment of Dr. Ranjana Pathakas Chief Quality Officer, succeeding Johnny Mikell who will be retiring from the services of the company. With over three decades of industry experience, Dr. Pathak brings a wealth of expertise and leadership and will oversee all aspects of quality and regulatory compliance for Lupin’s global operations.
Mosaic Biosciences Expands Its Leading Drug Discovery and Development Expertise
Mosaic Biosciences, a drug discovery organization that provides comprehensive protein and antibody therapeutics research expertise to its biotech, biopharma, and academic partners, today announced two strategic leadership additions to its team: Malavi Madireddi, PhD, as Senior Vice President, Drug Discovery, and Scott Glaser, PhD, as Senior Vice President, Biologics Discovery. Both recognized leaders join the company as it grows to meet increased demand for its comprehensive and integrated drug discovery research services.
Paycom Promotes Amy Walker to Lead Sales
Paycom Software, Inc. (NYSE: PAYC) (“Paycom”), a leading provider of comprehensive, cloud-based human capital management software, announced today that Amy Walker, a nearly 14-year Paycom veteran who has overseen its outside sales team as Executive Vice President of Outside Sales since November 2023, will expand her role to now include emerging markets and client relations. As Executive Vice President of Sales, Walker replaces Holly Faurot who is transitioning from Paycom’s Chief Sales Officer to a consulting role for the company, where she will focus on client success.
Mazars Appoints Ryan McLaughlin as Partner
Mazars, a leading audit, tax and advisory firm in the US, today announced that Ryan McLaughlin has joined as an Audit Partner in the Long Island Office. With over 16 years of experience working in accounting, audit and business advisory with both private and publicly held clients, Ryan will contribute to growth across multiple service lines, particularly in the Long Island market.
Guild Appoints Bijal Shah CEO
Guild, the leader in opportunity creation for America’s workforce, today announced that the company’s Board of Directors unanimously appointed Bijal Shah CEO and is adding her to the Board of Directors. Shah has been a trusted leader at Guild over the last six years, playing an instrumental role in driving the company’s growth and market leadership.
Acxiom Appoints new Chief Commercial Officer for Acxiom EMEA
Acxiom, the global leader in customer intelligence at the forefront of AI-enabled, data-driven marketing, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Pym as the new regional leader for EMEA. Operating as Chief Commercial Officer, EMEA, Alex will be responsible for driving the next stage of customer and business success in the region. Alex joins from fellow IPG agency, Huge, where he has previously operated with a similar remit as President, EMEA, as well as most recently serving as Global Chief Growth Officer. With an array of consulting and agency leadership experience in future-focused companies, Alex is a progressive business leader, offering expertise across strategy, digital transformation, client partnership and business development, and a sterling track record in delivering commercial success.
Odyssey Therapeutics Appoints Julie Clauss as Chief Operating Officer and Christopher Butler as SVP, Head of Chemistry
Odyssey Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company pioneering next-generation precision immunomodulators and oncology medicines, today announced the appointment of Julie Clauss, MBA, as chief operating officer and Christopher Butler, Ph.D., as senior vice president (SVP), head of Chemistry. Together, these individuals bring more than 40 years of leadership experience and scientific expertise within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries to Odyssey.
Wiltshire Law Firm Awdry Law Appoint New Managing Partner
Alistair Everett, who has been Managing Partner at Awdry Law since 2020, has recently made the decision to stand-down from the position and hand over to fellow Equity Partner, Alexander David. Alistair will continue at the firm as a member of the Management Board and in leading the firm’s growing Conveyancing department.
IRIS Software Group Appoints Neel Lee Chauhan as Chief Product Officer
IRIS Software Group (IRIS), a leading global software provider of accounting, edtech and HCM solutions, today announced the appointment of Neel Lee Chauhan as Chief Product Officer.
IAG Appoints Robert Cutler as Group General Counsel
Mr Cutler joins IAG after a 33-year career with Clayton Utz, which included six years as Chief Executive Partner and Board Member. He was also a Director of the not-for-profit Clayton Utz Foundation.
Sompo Announces Leadership Changes for Asia Pacific Region
Sompo, a leading global provider of commercial and consumer property and casualty (re)insurance, today announced leadership changes to support the further growth of its insurance business in the Asia Pacific region.
Booz Allen Appoints Lisa Bishop as SVP, Patrick Biltgen as VP
Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) has named Lisa Bishop, formerly vice president overseeing analytics support to Department of Defense elements in Europe, as a senior VP and appointed Patrick Biltgen, formerly principal, as a VP.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Names Ingo Lorber Head of Claims for DACH Region
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it has promoted Ingo Lorber to Head of Claims for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH). He was previously Head of Property Claims, Germany.
UBS Private Wealth Management Appoints William Wright and Matthew Hoffman
UBS Private Wealth Management today announced that Private Wealth Advisors William Wright and Matthew Hoffman will be joining the firm in New York City, along with Senior Wealth Strategy Associate Audrey Kaus.
BNP Paribas Names Head of Emerging Market Debt
BNP Paribas Asset Management has promoted Alaa Bushehri to head of emerging market debt. Bushehri has been head of emerging markets corporates for the last 11 years, and has been at the firm for 20 years overall.
Margot Spera Joins Alliant Insurance Services as Senior Vice President in Real Estate Specialty
Margot Spera has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Senior Vice President, Alliant Specialty, within the company’s Real Estate & Hospitality specialty vertical. Spera partners with real estate clients to create short and long-term strategies that minimize risk and beat market expectations.
Wizeline Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Andres Angelani to Chief Executive Officer; Founder Bismarck Lepe Becomes Executive Chairman
Wizeline, a global technology company providing AI-centric software product engineering services, today announced the appointment of Andres Angelani as CEO. Bismarck Lepe, Wizeline’s founder and CEO for the past decade, will move to the role of Executive Chairman.
Table Space Appoints Marketing Veteran Megha Agarwal as Its CMO
Tablespace, India's leading provider of managed office space solutions, recently announced the appointment of Megha Agarwal as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Agarwal will spearhead Tablespace's brand-building, marketing, and growth initiatives as the company enters its next expansion phase.
Sendcloud Appoints New CFO
Sendcloud, the complete shipping platform for e-commerce has announced the appointment of Aliaksei Aneichyk as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He will join the company from April 8th 2024, and will replace Bas Smeulders, Co-founder and CFO. Smeulders will transition to the role of Chief Operating Officer. Aneichyk will be responsible for growing and scaling Sendcloud’s global finance organisation to support the next phase of growth.
Infinigate Group Appoints Marcus Meloni as CEO Europe
The Infinigate Group, the leading technology platform and trusted advisor in Cybersecurity and Cloud, is appointing Marcus Meloni as CEO Europe, joining the Infinigate Executive Management Team. The role of CEO Europe is central to the continued growth of Infinigate’s European business, by galvanising the team to take advantage of the considerable market opportunities, in line with the company’s ambitious targets. Marcus will drive the company strategy across the European territory, supporting the country organisations as they expand their range of services and value proposition.
Intelex Appoints Kristin O’Brien Vice President of Human Resources
Intelex, a global provider of environmental, health, safety and quality management software, has appointed Kristin O’Brien vice president of human resources. In this role, O’Brien will play a part in translating business objectives into talent, organisational and cultural needs. She will contribute to the organisation’s culture of innovation and opportunity, aligning with its growth strategy, help create an engaging workplace that fosters growth and opportunities for employees, and work on its HR transformation strategy to redefine and enhance its employee value proposition.
F5 Welcomes Lyra Schramm as Chief People Officer and Kunal Anand as Chief Technology Officer
F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV) today announced the appointment of Lyra Schramm as Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer (CPO) and Kunal Anand as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Schramm and Anand join F5’s executive leadership team reporting to President and CEO, François Locoh-Donou.
Movado Group Announces Appointment of Debbie Forman-Pavan as President of North America Sales
Movado Group, Inc. (NYSE: MOV) today announced the appointment of Debbie Forman-Pavan to President of North America Sales. In this role, Ms. Forman-Pavan will be responsible for leading all avenues of sales across North America, while increasing revenue growth, and continuing to support the solid foundation of the business. Ms. Forman-Pavan is assuming this role from Alan Chinich, who has announced his retirement after nineteen years with the Company. Mr. Chinich will remain as an advisor to support the transition until his retirement at the beginning of July.
Eureka Forbes Appoints Vikas Jayna as Chief Technology Officer to Drive Innovation
Eureka Forbes Limited, India’s leading health and hygiene brand, proudly announces the appointment of Mr. Vikas Jayna as its Chief Technology Officer. With a wealth of experience , Vikas’s appointment fortifies Eureka Forbes’ commitment to technological innovation, shaping the company’s trajectory towards a dynamic future.
Socomec Greater India Gets Nida Khanam as HR Head
Socomec, a global specialist in low voltage (LV) power management, has roped in Nida Khanam as its new head-HR for Greater India region (India, Srilanka, Bangladesh, Maldives, Bhutan & Nepal). She will step into the shoes of Nisha Gupta Malhotra, who previously held this role, and will now head the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) in the APAC region for the company.
Eficode Appoints Hans Parvikoski as Chief Financial Officer
Hans Parvikoski has been appointed Chief Financial Officer at Eficode. In his new role, he is also a member of the Group Management Team. Hans Parvikoski has a broad finance background in IT services companies, both private-equity-owned and stock-listed. His extensive career as a CFO, spanning over 15 years, has primarily been focused on the IT and technology services sector.
Bioporto Appoints Peter Mørch Eriksen as Permanent Group Chief Executive Officer
BioPorto A/S (BioPorto or Company) (CPH:BIOPOR), an in vitro diagnostics company focused on empowering the early detection of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), announced today the appointment of Peter Mørch Eriksen as permanent Group CEO of BioPorto. Peter Mørch Eriksen was appointed as interim CEO of BioPorto in January 2024.
ORBCOMM Appoints Christian Mezger as Chief Financial Officer
ORBCOMM Inc., a leading global provider of supply chain IoT technology, announced today that Christian Mezger has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With his extensive experience as a global technology executive, Mezger is enthusiastic about the opportunity to help drive team excellence.
Versapay Appoints Gaby Kozakov as Chief Technology Officer
Versapay announced that Gaby Kozakov has been appointed as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Kozakov will be responsible for leveraging innovative technology to build solutions that help scale and evolve Versapay's offerings to meet the demands of customers and the ever-changing office of the CFO in today's digital era. With more than 25 years of experience at the forefront of technological advancement, Kozakov brings deep expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to Versapay.
Microchip Technology Appoints Rich Simoncic as Chief Operating Officer
Microchip Technology Incorporated, a leading provider of smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Rich Simoncic as Chief Operating Officer effective today. In this position, Mr. Simoncic will report to Ganesh Moorthy, who will remain President and CEO.
Sow Good Appoints Brendon Fischer as Interim Chief Financial Officer
Sow Good Inc. (OTCQB: SOWG) ("Sow Good" or “the Company”), a trailblazer in the freeze dried candy and treat industry, announced today that Brendon Fischer has been appointed as the Company’s interim chief financial officer (CFO), following the resignation of the Company’s former CFO, Keith Terreri. Fischer’s appointment is effective as of April 2, 2024.
Ascot Announces Head of U.S. Partnership Engagement & Strategy
Ascot Group today announced the appointment of Dane Lopes as Head of U.S. Partnership Engagement & Strategy, reporting to Matthew Kramer, Chief Executive Officer, Ascot U.S. In this newly created role, Lopes will be responsible for all aspects of the Ascot U.S. distribution and sales strategy in support of the platform’s growth and profitability objectives.
Parry Labs Names Mark Blanco as Chief Growth Officer
Parry Labs LLC., a defense technology company developing next generation mission systems, officially announced the appointment of Mark Blanco as its Chief Growth Officer. Blanco brings with him an extensive achievement record in the defense solutions market, in both the public and private sector. As Parry’s Chief Growth Officer, he will be responsible for driving Parry’s long-term strategy, leading strategic opportunities, and playing a pivotal role in establishing and nurturing customer relationships.
Colin Grayson Joins Greystone as a Managing Director, Lending
Greystone, a leading national commercial real estate finance company, announced that Colin Grayson has joined the firm as a Managing Director for its lending business platforms. Drawing on his nearly 15 years of commercial real estate experience, Mr. Grayson will focus on originating multifamily debt and finance solutions, including Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, HUD, bridge and other proprietary debt products. He is based in Dallas, TX and reports to Vince Mejia, Senior Vice President of Agency Production.
EnerSys Promotes Mark Matthews to President, Specialty Global
EnerSys (NYSE: ENS), the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, today announced the promotion of Mark Matthews to the role of President, Specialty Global. Since joining EnerSys in 2016, Mark has held roles of increasing responsibility, most recently as Senior Vice President, Specialty Global.
UiPath Announces Sebastian Schrötel Joins Product Leadership Team to Lead UiPath Autopilot™ and Developer Experiences
UiPath (NYSE: PATH), a leading enterprise automation and AI software company, today announced Sebastian Schrötel is joining the company as Senior Vice President of Product Management. Schrötel reports to Chief Product Officer Graham Sheldon and will lead the company’s strategy for products including UiPath Autopilot™, UiPath Studio and developer experiences, and UiPath Integration Service.
Gary Pestana Joins Alliant Insurance Services as Managing Director in Real Estate Specialty
Gary Pestana has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Managing Director, Alliant Specialty, within the company’s Real Estate & Hospitality specialty vertical. Based in Charlotte, NC, Pestana provides strategic risk management services to real estate owners, operators and developers nationwide.
Westinghouse Announces Executive Management Appointments
Westinghouse today announced key changes to its leadership team. Effective immediately: Ron Timperio is appointed Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, Global Operations Services. Adam Silverstein is appointed Executive Vice President, Quality, Environment, Health & Safety
CPCS Appoints Erika Witzke as US Director for Freight Planning and Policy
CPCS, an Ottawa, Canada-headquartered management consultancy focusing on the transportation sector, has promoted Erika Witzke to director for freight planning and policy in the US market. Based in Chicago, Witzke is a project manager and professional engineer with 25+ years of experience. In her new role as national director, she will focus on developing tailored plans for state and regional multimodal freight, rail, and truck parking.
Bayer Appoints Sue Ann Pentecost as Vice President, Head of U.S. Pharmaceutical Communications
Bayer today announced Sue Ann Pentecost as the new Vice President, Head of Pharmaceuticals Communications in the United States. She will report directly to Beth Roden, Senior Vice President, Head of Communications for Bayer U.S., and Head of Communications Bayer Consumer Health NA. Pentecost succeeds Lori Moore, who is retiring at the end of May.
Crédit Agricole CIB Appoints Giliane Coeurderoy Senior Country Officer for Brazil
Crédit Agricole CIB today announced the appointment of Giliane Coeurderoy as Senior Country Officer for Brazil. Giliane Coeurderoy will be based in São Paulo and will join the Americas Management Committee. She will also serve on the bank’s Brazil Executive Committee. She will report to Stéphane Ducroizet, Senior Regional Officer for the Americas
Earnix Appoints Craig Campestre as Chief Revenue Officer to Drive Strategic Growth
Earnix, the leading global provider of AI-based SaaS solutions for financial services, today announced the appointment of Craig Campestre as its new Chief Revenue Officer. Campestre has a proven track record leading growth transformation and navigating global markets, with extensive experience spanning both the banking and insurance sectors.
Bank of Singapore Names Dubai Compliance Head, builds Middle East business over 3-5 years
Bank of Singapore, one of Asia's biggest private banks, said on Monday it has appointed Jibu George as its compliance head for its Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) branch in Dubai effective Monday.
Lenovo India Appoints Priya Tikare as Director and Head of HR
Lenovo India, the global technology powerhouse, announced the appointment of Priya Tikare as its director and head of human resources (HR), Lenovo India. Based in Bangalore, she will lead all HR functions for the India business, serving as both the Head of HR and Site HR Leader.
SMBC Appoints Katsufumi Uchida as its New Managing Executive Officer and Co-Head for APAC
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) has appointed Katsufumi Uchida as its new managing executive officer and co-head of the Asia Pacific division. The Singapore-based Uchida has assumed his new role on April 1. He succeeds Yuichi Nishimura who held the role previously and will now join Rajeev Kannan. Uchida, together with Kannan, will lead the division and oversee the bank’s operations in the region.
FPT Appointed Chief Executive Officer for the French Subsidiary
Global leading IT company FPT recently announced the appointment of Christophe Schwanengel as the Chief Executive Officer of FPT France. The newly appointed CEO is entrusted with the mission of strengthening FPT France’s expansion and diversifying its multi-industry clientele. With further enhanced business growth and reputation in France, as well as other French-speaking countries and territories, the move ultimately aims to realize the company’s ambition to become France's top 50 IT company by 2028.
NewtekOne, Inc. Hires Taylor Quinn as Chief Risk Officer
NewtekOne, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NEWT), announced today that it has hired Mr. Taylor Quinn as Senior Vice President, Chief Risk Officer for NewtekOne and Newtek Bank, N.A., effective today. Mr. Quinn comes to the Company as an established financial services executive with close to 15 years of experience in audit, finance, and risk management with a focus in the banking space. Most recently, Taylor was the Senior Vice President, Chief Audit Executive at Amalgamated Bank where he was responsible for independently assisting the audit committee of the board of directors in fulfilling their oversight responsibility by evaluating the design and effectiveness of Amalgamated Bank’s control environment. Further, Taylor developed and integrated audit and risk management frameworks across the enterprise through deployment of technology. Prior to Amalgamated Bank, Taylor worked at KPMG LLP as Audit Senior Manager in banking and capital markets where he worked with the audit, risk and regulatory functions.
Gain Therapeutics Appoints New Chief Medical Officer
Gain Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:GANX), a biotechnology company focused on developing allosteric small molecule therapies, announced Monday the appointment of Jonas Hannestad, M.D., Ph.D., as its Chief Medical Officer, effective since last Sunday. Dr. Hannestad brings over two decades of experience in translational and early clinical development in the central nervous system (CNS) field, with a focus on neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and ALS.
Caliber Appoints Ignacio Martinez Chief Operating Officer
Caliber, (NASDAQ: CWD), a real estate investor, developer, and manager, announced that Ignacio Martinez has been promoted from Senior Vice President, Operations to Chief Operating Officer of the Company, a role previously held by Jennifer Schrader, President and Co-Founder of Caliber.
Peraton Appoints Tom Terjesen as Chief Information Officer
Peraton today announced the appointment of Tom Terjesen as senior vice president and chief information officer (CIO). In this role, he will be responsible for leading Peraton's information technology (IT) organization and its strategy, ensuring proactive and consistent technology support to the growth, financial, employee experience, and operational objectives of the company. Additionally, he will serve as the senior IT advisor to Peraton's executive leadership team.
GFT Technologies Appoints Marco Santos to Group CEO
GFT Technologies has appointed Marco Santos as the new CEO of the digitalization group. The 48-year-old will take office on 1 July 2024 and will initially lead GFT as co-CEO together with Marika Lulay until the end of the year. In addition to his current role, Jochen Ruetz (56), CFO of GFT Technologies SE, will become Deputy CEO as of 1 January 2025.
GE Healthcare Names New Chief Communications Officer
GE HealthCare today announced it appointed Rana Strellis as chief corporate marketing and communications officer. Strellis replaces Danielle Halstrom who transitioned to the same role at the GE HealthCare Foundation two weeks ago. She will drive the company’s corporate brand, reputation and narrative forward internally and externally.
Sinequa Appoints Laurent Fanichet as Vice President, Marketing
Sinequa, a leader in real time big data search and analytics, announced today the appointment of Laurent Fanichet to the company's executive team as Vice President of Marketing. Capitalizing on the unique benefits of the Sinequa offering and its market position within the Fortune Global 2000 companies, Fanichet will drive the overall marketing strategy for the company including field and product marketing, marketing communications as well as brand awareness.
EverCharge Announces Leadership Changes
EverCharge, a leading provider of large-scale electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, and part of SK Group, today announced that Andreas Lips has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), to accelerate EverCharge’s growth in strategic focus areas.
First Resource Bank Appoints Lauren Ranalli as CEO
Today marks a significant milestone for First Resource Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX: FRSB), the holding company for First Resource Bank, as they proudly announced the appointment of Lauren Ranalli as the new President & Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Glenn Marshall who has retired after 19 years of dedicated service to the company. Ranalli, who co-founded the Bank alongside Marshall in 2005, steps into her new role with a wealth of experience and a steadfast commitment to the Bank’s mission and values.
Spectral AI Appoints Jeremiah Sparks as Chief Commercialization Officer
Spectral AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDAI) (“Spectral AI” or the “Company”), an artificial intelligence (AI) company focused on medical diagnostics for faster and more accurate treatment decisions in wound care, today announced the appointment of Jeremiah A. Sparks as Chief Commercialization Officer. Jeremiah has more than 20 years of medical device marketing experience, including global marketing and business strategy. Mr. Sparks will be responsible for both domestic and international product commercialization.
KBI Biopharma Strengthens Quality and Regulatory Affairs Expertise with Appointment of Chief Quality Officer
KBI Biopharma, Inc. (KBI), a JSR Life Sciences company and cGMP contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), today announced the appointment of Peter Carbone as the new Chief Quality Officer, strengthening KBI’s expertise in Quality and Regulatory Affairs.
NewAmsterdam Pharma Announces the Appointment of Juliette Audet as Chief Business Officer
NewAmsterdam Pharma Company N.V. (Nasdaq: NAMS or “NewAmsterdam” or the “Company”), a late-stage, clinical biopharmaceutical company developing oral, non-statin medicines for patients at risk of cardiovascular disease (“CVD”) with elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (“LDL-C”), for whom existing therapies are not sufficiently effective or well-tolerated, today announced the appointment of Juliette Audet as Chief Business Officer (“CBO”), and her simultaneous resignation from the Company’s Board of Directors, both effective April 1, 2024.
Malcolm Harrison Joins Efficio as CPO
Efficio has appointed Malcolm Harrison as its new chief procurement officer. As a global procurement and supply chain consultancy, Harrison’s role with Efficio will see him rank among the company’s senior advisors. Commenting via LinkedIn, Harrison said, “I am delighted to be working with Efficio to support organisations to deliver greater value from their spend with suppliers. Efficio is a great team of people to join. I look forward to the opportunities and challenges ahead, and continuing to enhance the impact of the procurement and supply functions.”
Leye Falade Appointed MD of Brunei LNG
A Nigerian engineer, Leye Falade has been appointed the new Managing Director of Brunei LNG by the oil giant Shell, barely five months after he resumed as Chief Executive of Shell Namibia. According to information provided by Africa oil+gas report, Falade will, in the new role, report to Peter Costello, Executive Vice President of Conventional Oil & Gas.
Investcorp Appoints Mr. Abbas Rizvi as Chief Financial Officer
Investcorp, a leading alternative investment firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Abbas Rizvi as its Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective 1st April 2024. This appointment follows Investcorp’ s current CFO, Mr. Jan Erik Back’s decision to retire.
Tim Haynes Appointed as RealManage's Chief Executive Officer
RealManage, one of the nation’s leading community association management companies, is excited to announce the appointment of Tim Haynes as its new Chief Executive Officer.
MTN Group Appoints Mike Silber, as Group Executive Regulatory
MTN Group has appointed Mike Silber as the Group Executive Regulatory, effective 1 April 2024. He joins MTN Group from Liquid Telecom, where he held the role of Group Chief Regulatory Officer for five years.
Petco Names Interim CEO
Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc.’s Board of Directors has appointed R. Michael “Mike” Mohan to serve as interim chief executive officer of the company, effective March 13, after Ron Coughlin stepped down as CEO, chairman and a member of the board. The board is conducting a search for a permanent CEO, as Coughlin serves as an advisor during the leadership transition.
Brightly Expands Leadership Team
Brightly, a Siemens company and the global leader in intelligent asset management solutions, today announced the appointments of Christine Engle, senior vice president of people & organization, and Nigel Hughes, head of product, to its leadership team to continue the company’s global expansion, supporting clients in managing smart assets, smart buildings and smart cities.
Cadence Bank Announces Simplified Organizational Structure and Expanded Roles for Key Executives
Cadence Bank (NYSE: CADE) today announced changes to its organizational structure, as well as new and increased responsibilities for several key executives, that will build on the company's success, create efficiencies and position it for future growth.
Filippa K Appoints Marie Forssenius as CEO
Scandinavian fashion brand Filippa K has announced the appointment of Marie Forssenius as its new chief executive officer. The move marks a promotion for Forssenius, who had first joined the company as chief financial officer and chief operating officer before becoming acting CEO for the Filippa K Group AB.
Spirit HR Expands in Oklahoma and Florida Markets with New CRO
Spirit HR, a leading professional employer organization (PEO) based in Oklahoma City, announced the appointment of Adam Graham as its chief revenue officer today. Graham has more than 17 years of experience helping business owners and executives with HR outsourcing strategies that maximize workforce productivity and reduce costs. Graham, who previously helped scale one of the U.S.’s leading PEOs attributes his success to his deep industry experience and passion for improving the client experience.
Neil Cole Appointed as Global Chief Underwriting Officer, Marine at AXA XL
Effective April 1, AXA XL promoted Neil Cole to the position of Global Chief Underwriting Officer, Marine. Anne Marie Elder, Global Chief Underwriting Officer, Specialty, commented on the appointment, stating, “With a career spanning over more than two decades, a deep knowledge of our industry and the respect he’s earned over the years, Neil is an ideal candidate to support our regional underwriting teams and drive the profitable development of our marine portfolio.”
Top CBRE Appointment for Julie Ennis
Global real estate advisor, CBRE, has appointed Athlone's Julie Ennis as Head of UK Occupier. In her new role, Julie will be responsible for leading CBRE’s occupier strategies to drive continued growth across all aspects of its occupier business in the UK, maintaining the firm’s market-leading position and expanding its occupier insights to its investor clients.
HarborOne Bank Names Finocchio EVP and CFO
HarborOne Bancorp, the holding company for HarborOne Bank, a Massachusetts-chartered trust company, appointed Stephen W. Finocchio executive vice president and CFO. Finocchio will oversee all finance areas for the company and the bank, including accounting, reporting, treasury and investor relations.
Aionic Digital Appoints Yaron Benjamin and Matt Zeiger to Executive Leadership Team
In a strategic move that underscores its commitment to innovation and leadership in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, Aionic Digital is proud to announce the appointment of Yaron Benjamin, CEO, and Matt Zeiger, COO, to its executive leadership team. These appointments align with Aionic’s vision to drive business transformation through AI-driven solutions, heralding a new era of efficiency for data management, systems integration, customer engagement, and ecommerce.
FinWise Bancorp Appoints Noone President and Hires Wahlman as CFO
FinWise Bancorp, the parent company of FinWise Bank, appointed Jim Noone president and hired Robert Wahlman as CFO, effective immediately. Wahlman will succeed Javvis Jacobson, who will remain with the bank as treasurer. Noone, was already president of FinWise Bank, and was appointed to the president of the parent company by the board of directors. He joined the bank in February 2018 and was named executive vice president and chief credit officer in June of 2018. Noone has more than 20 years of financial services experience, including experience in commercial banking, investment banking and private equity.
Nissan Motor Appoints Dr. Lavanya Wadgaonkar as CVP & Chief Comm Officer
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the following senior management appointment effective as of April 1, 2024: Dr. Lavanya Wadgaonkar, currently Vice President, Nissan Global Communications, will be promoted to Corporate Vice President and Chief Communications Officer. In this role, she will oversee all of Nissan’s communications activities in Japan and globally, elevating trust and reputation at a critical juncture as Nissan launches The Arc, its new business plan to drive value and strengthen competitiveness. She will also continue in her role as the global champion for DEI responsible for actively promoting a diverse, supportive, and inclusive workplace.
Cleartrip Appoints Tavleen Bhatia as Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer
Cleartrip, a Flipkart company, has announced the appointment of Tavleen Bhatia as its new Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer (CMRO), effective April 1, 2024. Bhatia has a proven track record of driving growth and innovation in e-commerce. As CMRO, she will spearhead Brand and Performance Marketing initiatives, as well as drive the central planning and growth charter at Cleartrip.
Good Glamm Group Appoints Kamal Lath as Group CFO
The Good Glamm Group, South Asia’s largest DTC beauty & personal care conglomerate announces the appointment of Kamal Lath as Group Chief Financial Officer. A Harvard Business School alumnus, and with over 23 years of extensive experience across diverse industries and global exposure, Kamal brings a wealth of expertise in finance, strategy, and leadership to his new role.
TAB Bank Appoints Justin Hatch as Chief Lending Officer
TAB Bank has appointed Justin Hatch as its Chief Lending Officer, effective immediately. In his new role, Hatch will oversee the lending activities of TAB Bank’s working capital lending products, including asset-based lending, factoring, lending partnerships, lender finance, small ticket A/R financing and the bank’s commercial real estate.
Calico Appoints Michael Lenardo, M.D., as Chief Scientific Officer
Calico Life Sciences LLC (Calico), a biotechnology organization focused on the biology of aging and age-related diseases, and founded by Alphabet and Arthur D. Levinson, Ph.D., today announced the appointment of Michael Lenardo, M.D., as its new Chief Scientific Officer. Dr. Lenardo will join the company in August after completing his term as Co-Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Clinical Genomics Program at the National Institutes of Health.
Bowlero Corp Appoints Zac Sulma as New Chief Sales Officer
Bowlero Corp. (NYSE: BOWL), a leading entity in the location-based entertainment sector, has promoted Zac Sulma to the role of Chief Sales Officer. Mr. Sulma, who has been with the company since 2008, is credited with contributing significantly to the company's same-store sales growth during the fiscal year 2024.
iClick Appoints Ms. Josephine Ngai as Chief Financial Officer
iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited ("iClick" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ICLK), a leading enterprise and marketing cloud platform in China that empowers worldwide brands with full-stack consumer lifecycle solutions, today announced the appointment of Ms. Josephine Ngai Yuk Chun as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective March 31, 2024.
Nuvation Bio Appoints New Chief Commercial Officer
Nuvation Bio Inc. (NYSE:NUVB), a developer of novel oncology therapeutics, has named Colleen Sjogren as its Chief Commercial Officer, a move that aligns with the company's strategic aim to transition into a commercial-stage enterprise by late 2025. With nearly three decades of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, Ms. Sjogren's expertise in commercializing oncology treatments is expected to bolster Nuvation Bio's market readiness.
KORE Appoints New Chief Financial Officer and Director
KORE Mining Ltd. (TSXV: KORE) ("KORE" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Henning as Chief Financial Officer and director of the Company, effective March 28, 2024. Mr. Henning is a Chartered Accountant and the founder and president of Corpfinance Advisors Inc. since 1984. Mr. Henning has expertise and experience in valuating businesses in a broad range of industries. He has assisted companies in financing, public offerings and restructuring. Areas of expertise include retail cannabis, manufacturing, telecommunications, software, biomedical, oil and gas services, and renewable energy industries. Mr. Henning has served as a Chief Financial Officer and director for a number of TSX Venture Exchange and Canadian Securities Exchange-listed companies over the past several years.
Sprinklr Appoints Amitabh Misra as Chief Technology Officer
Sprinklr (NYSE: CXM), the unified customer experience management (Unified-CXM) platform for modern enterprises, announced the appointment of Amitabh Misra as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective April 1, 2024. Misra will lead all R&D teams across the globe including product and engineering at Sprinklr. He joins the Executive Leadership Team to share his passion for innovative technology to help the company grow and scale. He will report directly to Sprinklr Founder and CEO Ragy Thomas.
Zendesk Appoints New Chief Legal Officer – The Start of a Trend?
Shana Simmons is the new Chief Legal Officer at Zendesk, as the CX solutions specialist looks to protect itself against the “complexities” of an AI-influenced marketplace. Simmons will supervise all legal operations at Zendesk, offering guidance on strategic initiatives and directing corporate governance efforts. The new CLO replaces Shanti Ariker, the former General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer at the company, who joined the software supply chain platform provider JFrog last year.
Mythic Therapeutics Appoints George Eliades, Ph.D., as President and Chief Executive Officer
Mythic Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company committed to the development of next-generation antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) therapies for the treatment of a wide range of cancers, announced that George Eliades, Ph.D., has joined the company as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Blumira Appoints Haiyang Li as Vice President of Engineering
Blumira, a leading security and operations platform, today announced tech industry veteran Haiyang Li has joined the company as its vice president of engineering, effective March 18. Li joins the Blumira leadership team with extensive experience driving innovation and delivering mission-critical solutions globally.
Beyeonics Vision Appoints A. Burton Tripathi, PhD, as CEO
Beyeonics Vision Ltd., a pioneering MedTech company in the field of digital surgical platforms for imaging during ophthalmic procedures, announces the appointment of Burton Tripathi, PhD, as its new Chief Executive Officer. This strategic decision marks a pivotal moment for Beyeonics Vision as it reaffirms the commitment to advancing technological breakthroughs in the fields of Ophthalmology and prepares for its next phase of growth.
Hertel Appoints New CEO
Hertel has announced that Hertel Caspian region managing director and former Nacap CEO Victor Aquina will be CEO as of 1 April. He will succeed Paul Broekhuijsen, who will leave the company on the same date. Paul Broekhuijsen joined Hertel in April 2011 as CEO and has led the company through a major reorganisation these last few years.
Amish Patel Joins Sierra Space as Chief Operating Officer
Sierra Space, a leading commercial space-tech company and next generation defense-tech prime building a platform in space to benefit life on Earth and protect the freedom of economic activity in the Orbital Age®, is pleased to announce the appointment of Amish Patel as Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Amish will oversee all aspects of the company’s operations, including purview over Sierra Space’s global supply chain and manufacturing.
DUDigital Global appoints Manoj Dharmani as Chief Executive Officer
DUDigital Global, a provider of digital solutions in the visa services sector announced the appointment of Manoj Dharmani as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Effective from April 2024, Manoj will be responsible for managing all aspects of the company’s operations, including business development, product innovation, and client relations.
Etihad COO Mohammed Al Bulooki Steps Down
Etihad Airways chief operating officer Mohammed Al Bulooki has stepped down from his role, confirms an internal document seen by Skift. The internal memo was signed by Etihad CEO Antonoaldo Neves and shared with staff Thursday evening.
Amundi Names Head of Equity Investment Platform
Barry Glavin was named head of equity investment platform at Amundi, effective immediately. Glavin is based in Dublin. Amundi's assets under management in equities was €467 billion ($515.4 billion) at the end of 2023, including both passive and active management.
Trianz Welcomes Israel Abraham as Vice President of Services for Extrica.ai - The Data to AI Platform
Digital transformation technology & services company Trianz is pleased to announce the appointment of Israel Abraham as Vice President of Extrica Platform Services. Trianz has embarked on a transformative journey, redefining its value proposition with an 'IP Led' model, with a commitment to deliver the fastest time to value, lowest human dependence, and highest ROI. Central to this approach are our hyper-automated platforms, Concierto.Cloud, Extrica.AI, and Pulse, driving industry-leading transformations in cloud, data and analytics, AI, and the digital workplace.
Avison Young Promotes Rick Jenkins to Chief Financial Officer
Avison Young, a Toronto-headquartered commercial real estate services firm, has promoted Rick Jenkins to chief financial officer. Based in the firm’s Chicago office, Jenkins has served as chief accounting officer since 2019 and as global controller since 2016.
Legalsuper Welcomes New CIO
Paul Murray has been named chief investment officer at legalsuper, succeeding Norman Zhang who departed the fund in September last year. He was previously at the Future Fund for two years, where he served as portfolio strategy director and then interim head of alternatives.
KPMG Appoints New Senior Partner for Crown Dependencies
KPMG has appointed a new senior partner for its crown dependencies partnership. Dermot Dempsey, in Guernsey, will succeed Neale Jehan. He will oversee the operating group of companies providing audit, tax and advisory services across the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands.
RSM ‘lifer’ Appointed as New Office Managing Partner in Nottingham
Sheetal Sanghvi, corporate tax partner at leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK, has been appointed as the new office managing partner in Nottingham, effective from 1 April 2023. She will succeed Richard King, who has been office managing partner at RSM Nottingham for ten years.
Mazars Announces New Financial Services Transfer Pricing Partner
Mazars, the international audit, tax and advisory firm, has appointed Jeremy Brown as financial services transfer pricing partner in London. In this newly created role, Brown will be focused on advising financial services clients across insurance, banking and asset management on their global transfer pricing obligations.
JLL Names New Chief Procurement Officer
Real estate management and investment firm JLL has promoted one of its longtime employees to the role of chief procurement officer. Michael Raphael, a 13-year veteran of JLL, has been promoted to the C-suite role from his spot as global head of sourcing solutions, development & mobilization. Effective April 1, Raphael will manage JLL's own corporate indirect spend and the procurement of goods and services on behalf of JLL’s 500-plus clients across 80 countries.
Audi Korea Names New Head, Seeks Business Turnaround
Volkswagen Group Korea on Thursday appointed Steve Cloete to become the next head of Audi Korea as the German automaker looks for a breakthrough to turn around ailing sales in the local market. According to the announcement, Cloete will begin this new post at Audi Korea starting May 1. The new chief has over 27 years of experience in the automotive industry having worked at Hyundai Motor Group in South Africa and BMW Group in Bahrain.
Barclays Appoints David Garner as Global Head of Securitized Products Bond Trading
Barclays today announces the appointment of David Garner as Managing Director and Global Head of Securitized Products Bond Trading. Mr. Garner will join the bank in June and will be based in New York, reporting to Scott Eichel, Global Head of Securitized Products ("SP").
Expedia Group Announces Jochen Koedijk as Chief Marketing Officer and Brad Bentley as Chief Operations Officer of Consumer Business as Jon Gieselman Departs
Expedia Group today announced that Jon Gieselman, president of Expedia Brands, will be leaving Expedia Group effective June 1 after three years leading Expedia's consumer business and marketing division. Going forward, Brad Bentley will oversee the consumer business as Chief Operations Officer and Jochen Koedijk will lead marketing as Chief Marketing Officer, both reporting directly to incoming CEO Ariane Gorin.
JPMorgan Appoints Rita Chan, Alan Ho as China Co-senior Country Officers
JPMorgan (JPM.N), opens new tab has appointed Rita Chan and Alan Ho as co-senior country officers for China, according to a memo reviewed by Reuters on Thursday. The pair will take up their appointments on April 1 and replace the retiring Mark Leung.
Stream Realty Partners Creates CEO Role, Names President To Fill It
Stream Realty Partners President Chris Jackson has been tapped to also serve as the commercial real estate firm's CEO as it continues its expansion across the country. The creation of the CEO position underscores the company's commitment to growth as some brokerage firms cut costs. Jackson said in a statement that the firm will continue to strategically align its business "as our clients' needs shift in the ever-evolving landscape of the commercial real estate industry."
Publicis India Appoints Aman Mannan and Shitu Patil as Joint National Creative Directors
In a bid to strengthen its creative leadership, Publicis India has appointed Aman Mannan and Shitu Patil as joint national creative directors (NCDs). In their new roles, the duo will lead the creative vision for all brands at Publicis India, and report to the MD, Oindrila Roy.
Anton and Thrasher Feature in Senior Management Changes at CIBC Mellon
CIBC Mellon has appointed Catherine Thrasher as chief operations officer and Richard Anton as chief client officer. Thrasher will replace Richard Anton as chief operations officer and will have responsibility for CIBC Mellon’s operations, including custody services, investor recordkeeping, fund administration, pension benefit services, institutional and pension accounting and project management.
Built Appoints Tech Veteran Pat Poels to Lead Engineering
Built, a software platform designed to connect and simplify doing business in real estate, today announced the appointment of technology industry veteran Pat Poels as Senior Vice President of Engineering, effective immediately. Poels joins the executive team and is responsible for setting engineering priorities, driving innovation, ensuring product quality, and collaborating to deliver solutions for lenders, owners, developers, and general contractors within the built environment.
Equitable Appoints Jim Kais as Group Retirement Head
In a strategic move within its leadership ranks, Equitable has announced Jim Kais as the new Head of its Group Retirement business, with the appointment set to take effect on April 1, 2024. Kais, who brings nearly 30 years of industry experience, will take over from Jessica Baehr, who has been appointed President of Equitable Investment Management.
Hummingbird Appoints New Global Sales Manager to Enhance and Extend Global focus
Hummingbird Sensing Technology recently appointed James Adams as their new Global Sales Manager, to extend and improve the company’s worldwide focus and enhance sales support throughout the team. James Adams initially joined Hummingbird as an apprentice back in 2007; he went on to develop his career over the subsequent years. He has rejoined Hummingbird having gained a wealth of experience and knowledge of the gas sensing industry, which will benefit both Hummingbird and its customers.
illumin Appoints Simon Cairns As Chief Executive Officer
illumin Holdings Inc. (TSX: ILLM) (“illumin” or “Company”), a journey advertising technology company that empowers marketers to make smarter decisions about communicating with online consumers, today announced the appointment of Simon Cairns as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 15th.
Neptune Appoints Jeff Piszczek as Vice President of Sales for the Americas
Neptune, a leader in no-code/low-code enterprise application development, has announced the hiring of Jeff Piszczek as its new Vice President of Sales for the Americas. With over two decades of enterprise software sales experience, Jeff is well-equipped to lead Neptune’s sales operations and drive revenue growth in the Americas market. His focus on reducing IT complexity and accelerating time-to-market for custom software solutions aligns perfectly with Neptune’s mission to empower IT departments and drive business results.
Data Protection Leader N2WS Appoints New Chief Revenue Officer to Drive Expansion Strategy
N2WS, a leading provider of data protection solutions for enterprise-grade production environments in the public cloud, proudly announces the appointment of Alon Maimoni as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). He brings a wealth of experience in revenue architecture, marketing, sales, and SaaS leadership, making him an invaluable asset to N2WS as it enters its next phase of growth.
1Kosmos Names Christine Owen Field CTO
1Kosmos, the company that unifies identity proofing and passwordless authentication, today announced the appointment of Christine Owen as the company’s first Field CTO. In this newly created role, Christine will report to the company’s sales organization and provide technical leadership, strategy and customer engagement support. She joins 1Kosmos from Guidehouse, a leading global provider of technology and risk consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets.
Arrive Recommerce Names Kenny Pate Chief Product Officer
Arrive Recommerce (Arrive), the technology company that powers resale for leading brands and retailers, today announces the appointment of SaaS veteran Kenny Pate as Chief Product Officer. With this key hire, the company is doubling down on its talent investment to further accelerate the momentum of its current and future offerings. Arrive powers recommerce for globally recognized retail brands including YETI, Burton, The Citizenry and many more.
Egle Therapeutics Strengthens its Leadership Team with the Appointment of Monica Gostissa, PhD, as Chief Scientific Officer and Reno Winter, PhD, as Chief Technical Officer
Egle Therapeutics, a biotechnology company focused on advancing the next generation of regulatory T cell-focused therapies for oncology and auto-immunity, announced today the appointment of Monica Gostissa, PhD, as Chief Scientific Officer and Reno Winter, PhD, as Chief Technical Officer.
Calian Announces the Appointment of New President of Advanced Technologies
Calian Group Ltd. (TSX: CGY), a diverse products and services company providing innovative healthcare, communications, learning and cybersecurity solutions, is pleased to appoint Valérie Travain-Milone as President, Advanced Technologies (AT). Travain-Milone brings extensive leadership experience across GNSS, telecom, space, cybersecurity and digital services. Known for her purpose-driven approach and passion for technology, she has consistently nurtured teams towards success and growth. Holding an MBA in aerospace and with global experience in the Pacific, Europe and North America, her visionary leadership in per past role as CEO of Atos Canada fuelled the company’s expansion and accelerated revenue growth.
Tide Appoints UK/Europe CEO Ahead of Launch in Germany
Business financial platform Tide has appointed George Schmidt as CEO UK/Europe, reporting to CEO Oliver Prill. Schmidt joined Tide in 2017, rising to the role of SVP, acquisition marketing, and has played a key role in Tide’s growth in the UK, which now serves over 575,000 SMEs – more than 10% of the market.
Celigo Appoints Rod Hamlin as SVP of Partnerships and Corporate Development
Celigo, the leading integration platform as a service (iPaaS) for business and IT users, today announced the appointment of Rod Hamlin as Senior Vice President of Partnerships and Corporate Development. Hamlin brings to Celigo a proven track record of cultivating strategic partnerships, fostering channel development, and expanding global alliances.
Corpay Cross-Border Appoints Oliver Morris as new Head of Institutional Fund Services, EMEA
Corpay (NYSE: CPAY), a global leader in corporate payments, is pleased to announce that Corpay’s Cross-Border business has appointed private equity and fund administration industry veteran Oliver (Oli) Morris as their new Head of Institutional Fund Services, EMEA. In this newly created role, Oli will be accountable for collaborating with the executive and regional team members to develop and implement a comprehensive go to market strategy, along with establishing the operational and product roadmaps to effectively service and grow Corpay’s business within the institutional fund services segment across the EMEA region.
Cushman & Wakefield Appoints New CEO for Australia & New Zealand
Cushman & Wakefield, a global leader in real estate services, is proud to announce the appointment of Noral Wild as the new CEO for Australia & New Zealand, effective 1 April 2024. With over 28 years of experience in commercial real estate, Noral will oversee a team of 1,750 employees across 17 offices, marking the next phase of the firm’s growth.
eClerx Appoints Karolina Kocalevski as its New Chief Marketing Officer
eClerx Services Ltd (ECLX:IN) "eClerx" has announced the appointment of Karolina Kocalevski as its new Chief Marketing Officer. In her role, Karolina will serve as the chief brand ambassador for the company and will be responsible for the overall development and execution of the global brand, marketing, and PR strategy. Her role will be instrumental in elevating the company's brand positioning and accelerating growth initiatives. She will be based in New York City.
Carbon Re Appoints New CEO
Carbon Re has appointed experienced entrepreneur Josh Vernon as its new CEO. Carbon Re is an industrial AI company that is focussed on decarbonising energy intensive industries such as cement, steel and glass. Josh Vernon has relocated from Sydney, Australia, to join Carbon Re in London. His most recent role was with Humanforce, Australia’s leading provider of HR/HCM tools to frontline workers. Josh joined Humanforce following the sale of Earnd, where he was co-founder and CEO. Earnd, Australia’s first employee financial well-being platform, was founded in 2019 and acquired by Greensill Capital in 2020. During Josh’s time at Greensill, the team at Earnd grew from 12 to over 100 and the customer base expanded to include 100s of 1000s of employees from the world’s best brands including Bupa, Tesco, NHS, Pizza Hut, JD Sports and many others.
Chegg Appoints Deena Bahri as Chief Marketing Officer
Chegg, Inc. (NYSE: CHGG), the leading student-first connected learning platform, today announced the appointment of Deena Bahri as Chief Marketing Officer, effective March 27, 2024. During her 20-year career, Ms. Bahri has held key marketing positions at innovative tech-driven brands including Birchbox, Gilt Groupe, and Reebok. She was most recently Chief Marketing Officer of leading current culture marketplace StockX, where she led the global marketing and merchandising teams.
Ally Financial Appoints Michael Rhodes as New CEO
Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: NYSE:ALLY), a leader in digital financial services, has named Michael G. Rhodes as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 29, 2024. Rhodes will also join the company's board of directors on the same date. Rhodes, with over a quarter-century of experience in consumer banking, is joining Ally from Discover Financial Services (NYSE:DFS) where he served as CEO and a board member. He has a strong track record in implementing digital, data, and technology strategies. His previous roles include positions at TD Bank, Bank of America (NYSE:BAC), and MBNA America Bank, showcasing his extensive background in retail and consumer banking.
UBS Rescued the Head of Research who Left Exane 15 Months ago
UBS has hired Paul Schneider, the former deputy head of research at Exane. Schneider announced today that he's joining the Swiss bank's London office in the possibly less illustrious role of 'research product management.'
SLMG Group Appoints Costin Mandrea As CEO
SLMG Group has announced today the appointment of Costin Mandrea as Chief Executive Officer of Coca-Cola SLMG operations. With over 25 years of rich experience in the beverage industry, Mandrea brings a wealth of expertise and strategic vision to his new role.
BearingPoint Elects Stefan Penthin to Be the Next Managing Partner of the Global Firm
With, as planned, the final term of its current Managing Partner coming to an end, the partnership of the independent management and technology consultancy, BearingPoint, has elected Stefan Penthin to be its next Managing Partner, effective September 1, 2024. He will succeed Kiumars Hamidian, who successfully headed the business since his appointment in 2018, and did not stand for re-election after two terms in office as planned. The new Managing Partner was elected by the BearingPoint Partners in a collaborative process based on the principle of One Partner - One Vote.
Gensol Engineering Appoints CEO for Middle East Solar EPC Business
Gensol Engineering Ltd, a solar EPC and electric mobility solutions provider, has appointed Kapil K Nirmal as the chief executive officer (CEO) for its solar EPC operations in the Middle East region. Nirmal has over 18 years of experience in business development, new market establishments, and implementation of key projects. He has held key positions with top organisations like Emirates Electrical Engineering, Al Rostamani Group, Siraj Power Contracting, and Amplus Energy Solutions.
Alexandre Sorel Appointed CEO of Stellantis Financial Services Europe & South America
tellantis announces the appointment of Alexandre Sorel as the Chief Executive Officer of Stellantis Financial Services for Europe and South America, effective April 1, 2024. He replaces Remy Bayle, who has decided to retire after a 38-year career with the Company.
Guy Carpenter Announces Leadership Appointments in Pacific Division
Risk and reinsurance specialist Guy Carpenter has unveiled the appointment of Ben Savill as CEO for its Pacific division, slated to take effect on April 1.
Synthego Announces CEO Transition to Focus on Enabling CRISPR Therapeutics
Synthego Corporation, a leading provider of genome engineering solutions, announced that Paul Dabrowski will step down as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Craig Christianson has been appointed Chief Executive Officer following an extensive search process. Mr. Dabrowski, a co-founder of the company, will continue his role as a Board Director and advisor. Additionally, the company announces the divestiture of the Eclipse Cell Engineering platform as EditCo Bio, Inc., enabling Synthego's unique focus on therapeutic applications of CRISPR.
Sedgwick Names Chief Operating Officer in the UK
Claims management and loss adjusting specialist firm Sedgwick has announced the appointment of Peter Farrelly as its chief operating officer for the UK sector. With a career spanning over three decades in the industry, Farrelly ascends to this position after a tenure as managing director for Sedgwick’s commercial claims services in the UK since 2019.
Saudi National Bank Appoints Tareq Al Sadhan as New CEO
The Saudi National Bank has officially announced on Wednesday the appointment of Tareq Abdulrahman Al Sadhan as its Chief Executive Officer, with the appointment set to take effect from May 1, 2024. This strategic move comes after receiving a Non-Objection from The Saudi Central Bank, marking a significant milestone in the bank's leadership trajectory.
Transgene Appoints Lucie Larguier as Chief Financial Officer and Christelle Schwoerer as Chief Human Resources Officer
Transgene (Euronext Paris: TNG), a biotech company that designs and develops virus-based immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lucie Larguier as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. Formerly VP, Corporate Communication and Investor Relations at Transgene, in her new role as CFO, Lucie Larguier will be responsible for all aspects of the Company’s financial strategy, management and operations to ensure efficient delivery of Transgene’s innovative immunotherapy pipeline. Lucie succeeds Arnaud Dubarry who has stepped down to pursue other opportunities.
Investcorp Capital Appoints Rohit Nanda as Chief Financial Officer
Investcorp Capital, an investor in private markets and provider of capital financing services in the alternative investments space, has announced Rohit Nanda's appointment as the company's Chief Financial Officer. Before his appointment, Rohit was the Head of Operations and Head of Investment Structuring and Business Support in Asia at Investcorp, where he led end-to-end financial business support for the organization and owned processes across the investment cycle.
MannKind Announces CFO Transition
MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq: MNKD), a company focused on the development and commercialization of inhaled therapeutic products and devices for patients with endocrine and orphan lung diseases, announced today that Steven B. Binder will retire from his position as Chief Financial Officer, effective April 22, 2024. Mr. Binder plans to remain at MannKind through the end of the year as Executive Vice President, Special Projects.
Telkom Appoints Sello Mmakau as Chief Digital Officer
Momentum Corporate chief information and digital officer Sello Mmakau is joining telecommunications firm Telkom as its group chief digital officer, from 1 April. Mmakau has held various executive and senior management roles in organisations such as Momentum Corporate, Afrocentric (Sanlam Group), Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), Financial Sector Conduct Authority, Sasol and the Department of Home Affairs.
Deloitte South West and Wales appoints new senior partner
Deloitte has appointed a new practice senior partner for the South West and Wales to lead a combined team of more than 2,300 people. Consulting partner, vice chair, and elected member of the Deloitte North & South Europe Board, Dave Tansley, will take over the role from Lizzie Hill, who is relocating to Deloitte Cambridge.
InnoSIGN Appoints Eric Lindquist Chief Executive Officer
InnoSIGN a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on democratizing precision medicine through its proprietary cell signaling pathway technology, today announced the appointment of Eric Lindquist as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Eric will succeed Paul van de Wiel, PhD, co-founder and previous CEO, who will remain as Chief Operating Officer and Board observer.
Inversion6 Welcomes Tom Siu as New Chief Information Security Officer
Inversion6, a cybersecurity company, announces today that longtime Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Tom Siu, has joined their CISO practice. As a part of the team, he will collaborate directly with the firm's clients to develop and manage their cybersecurity programs.
SurveyMonkey Promotes Strategic AI, Communications, and Engineering Leaders as Business Momentum Grows
SurveyMonkey, a global leader in online surveys and forms, has announced the promotions of three executives: Jing Huang is vice president, artificial intelligence and machine learning; Katie Miserany is senior vice president and chief communications officer; and Craik Pyke is vice president, infrastructure and security engineering. With these appointments, SurveyMonkey celebrates gender equality at both the C-suite and vice president levels—a rarified achievement in the technology industry that reflects the company’s longstanding commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Miserany joins a bench of women leaders in the c-suite at SurveyMonkey that includes Becky Cantieri, CPO; Robin Ducot, CTO; and Michelle Leung, senior vice president, general counsel and secretary.
HSBC Kuwait appoints new Head of Human Resources
Bedour Al Dhamkhi has been appointed Head of Human Resources for HSBC in Kuwait. Bedour brings 11 years’ experience in the Kuwaiti banking sector to the role and has demonstrated her leadership, expertise and commitment to a supportive, inclusive workplace.
Jerry Smith and Tim Trifilo join Alvarez & Marsal Tax
Jerry Smith and Tim Trifilo have joined Alvarez & Marsal Tax, the tax advisory affiliate of consulting firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), as US-based managing directors. Based in Atlanta, Smith brings over 30 years of experience advising companies and partnerships on federal and international tax aspects of acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and financings. He has represented Fortune 500 companies in relation to IRS controversies, including providing support at the audit level and at IRS appeals.
UnitedLex Continues Executive Team Expansion with Chief Operating Officer and EVP, Corporate & Commercial Services Appointments
UnitedLex, a leading data and professional services company specializing in litigation, intellectual property, contracts, compliance, and legal operations, today announces the hiring of two legal industry veterans to the executive team: John Ritter joins as Chief Operating Officer (COO), overseeing daily operations for the company, and Amy Hinzmann assumes the role of Executive Vice President, Corporate & Commercial Services.
Nordis Technologies Appoints Mark Seltzer as Chief Financial Officer
Nordis Technologies, an ACA International member company based in Coral Springs, Florida, has named Mark Seltzer as its new chief financial officer. As part of the executive leadership team, Seltzer is responsible for the company’s financial planning and analysis as well as all financial and accounting operations and procurement activities.
ThinkAnalytics Appoints New Business Development Head
AI specialist ThinkAnalytics appointed Josh Wiggins as SVP business development, strategy, and partnerships with a remit to spearhead go-to-market strategy and business development across both direct business and partnerships. Wiggins was most recently global industry sales leader for the Media & Entertainment Business Unit at AWS, and has a strong background in the content supply chain, AI/machine learning, and metadata.
Houlihan Lokey Expands Financial Sponsors Coverage Capabilities with Experienced Hire
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today that Val Shapiro has joined the firm’s Financial Sponsors Group as a Managing Director to support and expand the team’s credit coverage efforts, focusing on alternative asset managers, hedge funds, credit funds, and collateralized loan obligations. She is based in New York.
Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp Names First Director of DEI and Talent Development
Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has appointed Iveliz Crespo as its first Director of DEI and Talent Development, reaffirming its dedication to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the legal profession. "We are thrilled to welcome Iveliz to Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp as our first Director of DEI and Talent Development," said Greg Hessinger, Chair of MSK. "With an extensive background and dedication to advancing DEI, I am confident that Iveliz will play a pivotal role in driving positive change within our firm and beyond."
Anthony Alexander Named as Vice President, Operations and Delivery at Monarch
Monarch Professional Services Group (Monarch), a Core10 division providing implementation and customer success services for leading financial service SaaS platforms, today announced Anthony Alexander has been named as Vice President, Operations and Delivery. In this role, Alexander will manage Monarch’s day-to-day operations to execute its strategic objectives and vision.
End. Appoints Steve Crease as New COO
Streetwear retailer End. has appointed Yoox Net-a-Porter (YNAP) veteran Steve Crease as its new chief operating officer. Crease served at the luxury retail group for over 20 years in a variety of increasingly senior positions, the most recent being global director of operations for the luxury division, a role he held for over seven years.
Fintech Tide Appoints UK and Europe CEO
Fintech company Tide has appointed a UK and Europe CEO as the company prioritises expansion into international regions. George Schmidt, a former SVP of acquisition marketing at Tide, has been named CEO of UK/Europe, reporting to Tide chief executive Oliver Prill.
Laverock Therapeutics Announces Appointment of Ali Elsley as Finance Director and Expansion of Team
Laverock Therapeutics, a gene-silencing company with a uniquely powerful technology for the development of programmable advanced therapies to tackle major diseases, today announces the appointment of Ali Elsley as Finance Director.
Sun Life Financial Appoints Timothy Deacon as CFO, Driving Financial Leadership
Sun Life Financial (SLF.TO), a leading Canadian life insurer, has announced the appointment of Timothy Deacon as its Chief Financial Officer, effective April 8. Deacon, a seasoned industry veteran with over two decades of experience in asset management and insurance, joins Sun Life from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, where he served as CFO.
Fulcrum Digital Appoints ex-Wipro Exec as CFO
US-based IT services and digital solution engineering company, Fulcrum Digital announced the appointment of Sathish Raghunathan as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Raghunathan has over two decades of experience, with expertise in financial leadership and transformative growth in the IT sector. He has played key roles in guiding companies through mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. He has previously worked with Wipro, Ensono, and Kin + Carta, where he played key roles in shaping financial strategies amidst evolving market dynamics.
Glean Appoints Tamar Yehoshua as President, Product and Technology to Accelerate Delivery of Enterprise AI Platform
Glean, the AI-powered work assistant making waves among CIOs under pressure to quickly and securely deploy generative AI in the enterprise, announced Tamar Yehoshua as the company’s first President of Product and Technology, effective March 11. Yehoshua is an industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience, including as VP of the Google Search Experience team and as Chief Product Officer at Slack during its period of hyper-growth. She will oversee all of research and development, including global engineering, product, design, and data science, as Glean enters a period of rapid growth
VAST Data Appoints Rick Scurfield to Executive Leadership Team as Chief Revenue Officer
VAST Data, the AI data platform company, today named Rick Scurfield as its Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). This strategic hire marks a significant step in the company’s mission to bring to market the only data platform built for the AI era. In this new role, Scurfield is poised to help VAST enable organizations around the world to make their data more meaningful, unlocking radical intelligence and utility.
Everest Group Promotes Jim Williamson
Everest Group announced that Jim Williamson has been promoted to lead Everest’s reinsurance and insurance businesses.” “Jim is an excellent executive, a multi-faceted operator, and consummate underwriter with a record of building best in class businesses,” said Juan C. Andrade, Everest President & CEO. “Jim has been a valuable partner in driving Everest’s transformation to the world class company we are today. As we continue to expand, diversify and scale Everest’s global platform, Jim’s diverse Property & Casualty experience spanning multiple lines of business, functions, and geographies is ideal to lead our global portfolio in Everest’s next chapter.”
Appointment of Chief Executive Officer
Smiths Group plc (“Smiths” or “the Group”), announces that the Board has appointed Roland Carter as the Group’s Chief Executive Officer and as a Director of Smiths. Roland will take on his new responsibilities with immediate effect.
Code42 Appoints Dennis Dayman as Chief Information Security Officer
Code42 Software, Inc., the leader in data loss and insider threat protection, today announced the appointment of Dennis Dayman as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). In the CISO role, Dayman is responsible for leading global risk and compliance, security operations, incident response, and external and internal threat management and investigations.
Microsoft Appoints Pavan Davuluri as New Surface and Windows Chief
Microsoft has confirmed the appointment of Pavan Davuluri as the new leader for its Windows and Surface divisions. This decision follows the departure of Panos Panay last year, causing a split between the Windows and Surface units.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Appoints Chres Lee to Head of Transactional Liability in Canada
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it has expanded its global Transactional Liability team, welcoming Chres Lee as Head of Transactional Liability in Canada.
MS Amlin Appoints Sam Phibbs as Head of Catastrophe Research
MS Amlin, the Lloyd’s global re/insurer, has announced the appointment of Sam Phibbs as its new Head of Catastrophe Research, reporting to Head of Risk Analytics, Jessica Turner. Phibbs’ remit in the new role will include overseeing the syndicate’s catastrophe modelling capabilities across all perils, from hurricanes and flooding to wildfire and terrorism.
JP Morgan Appoints New Global co-Heads of Sales and Research
JP Morgan has named Scott Hamilton and Claudia Jury co-heads of sales and research, replacing Marc Badrichani, the TRADE understands. According to an internal memo, they will have global responsibility for sales and research.
Linklaters Appoints New Global Practice Head of Antitrust
Linklaters has recently announced the appointment of Bernd Meyring as its new Global Practice Head of Antitrust & Foreign Investment. Meyring, a partner based in the firm’s Brussels office, brings with him extensive experience and expertise in merger-control, competition, foreign investment, competition litigation, and cartel work, further reinforcing the firm’s Tier 1 standing in this field.
Marks & Spencer Appoints Hugo Boss’ Head of Design to Head Menswear
British department store Marks & Spencer has announced the appointment of Callum Briggs as its new head of menswear design, a role he will take up from June. Briggs joins the company from Hugo Boss, where he had been for over three years, first as senior menswear designer for Boss Outerwear and Leather, then most recently as head of design.
WingoCase® Appoints Tyler Smith as New CEO
WingoCase®, an innovative accessory manufacturer in the Wireless Device Industry, is delighted to announce the appointment of Tyler Smith as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). WingoCase welcomes Tyler Smith as its new CEO, as current CEO Steve Elwell has decided to change his role to President and remain on the board of directors. Elwell's shift will enable him to dedicate more time on his passion for enhancing Bend's community and his focus on bringing a first-class ice area and recreation facility to the community. This strategic leadership change signals an exciting future for WingoCase, focusing on sustained growth and ongoing innovation.
Cellebrite Appoints David Gee as Chief Marketing Officer
Cellebrite DI Ltd (Nasdaq: CLBT), a global leader in Digital Investigative solutions for the public and private sectors, today announced the appointment of David Gee as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Mr. Gee brings more than 25 years of global sales and marketing expertise and will serve as a member of Cellebrite’s executive leadership team, reporting directly to CEO Yossi Carmil. He will oversee Cellebrite’s global marketing strategy and execution to help the Company capitalize on the major growth opportunities ahead in the digital investigations marketplace.
AVEO Oncology Appoints Edgar E. Braendle, MD, PhD as Chief Medical Officer
AVEO Oncology, an LG Chem company, today announced the appointment of Edgar E. Braendle, MD, PhD as AVEO Oncology’s new Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Braendle is a life sciences executive with experience spanning from early drug discovery to the launch of small molecules, biologics, radiopharmaceuticals, gene and cell therapies, and medical device development.
Nectar Services Corp. Appoints John Dalton as Chief Financial Officer
Nectar Services Corp., a global leader in delivering actionable digital experience insights for the cloud collaboration and contact center markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of John Dalton as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Dalton brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of financial and operational leadership to Nectar Services Corp., having successfully driven growth and efficiency at companies across a variety of industries.
Lowenstein Sandler Appoints Michael R. Caplan as Chief Operating Officer
Widely recognized for his innovative and entrepreneurial leadership across the professional services industry, Caplan will work closely with firm leadership to provide executive oversight of the firm’s business, financial, and administrative operations, with a particular focus on building strategic partnerships and leveraging technology solutions to drive optimal return on investment.
Géraldine Périchon Appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Getlink Group
Géraldine Périchon, Chief Financial Officer for the Getlink Group (Paris:GET) since September 2020 and member of the Executive Committee, has been appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer. In addition to the responsibility of the Group's Administrative and Financial Department, bringing together the finance, legal, information technology, capital markets, mergers & acquisitions and CSR functions, Geraldine Périchon will second Yann Leriche, CEO of Getlink, in his management of the Group, to accelerate its performance, growth and value creation strategy.
PwC Australia Announces New Chief People Officer
PwC Australia has today announced Karen Lonergan as its new Chief People Officer, as the firm continues to implement the commitments it made to enhance its culture, governance and accountability. With more than 25 years of experience, Karen has worked for a diverse range of sectors, leading people, culture and engagement teams at a number of iconic Australian organisations. She has implemented transformational programs across a range of business stages and cycles, helping to position large corporations for growth and long-term success.
Lilium Names Johan Malmqvist as Chief Financial Officer
Lilium N.V. (Nasdaq: LILM), developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) jet, today announced they have appointed Johan Malmqvist as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective April 1, 2024. Johan Malmqvist brings more than 25 years of experience as a CFO of global public and private companies across a variety of sectors and geographies.
Open Lending Announces Leadership Change
Open Lending Corporation (Nasdaq: LPRO) (the “Company” or “Open Lending”), an industry trailblazer in lending enablement and risk analytics solutions for financial institutions, today announced that Keith Jezek is stepping down as Open Lending’s CEO and as a member of its Board of Directors (the “Board”). Effective immediately, the Board has appointed Chuck Jehl, Chief Financial Officer, as Chief Operating Officer and Interim Chief Executive Officer in an expanded role. Mr. Jezek will remain available to the Company to advise in leadership transition matters, and the Board has initiated a comprehensive process to identify a permanent Chief Executive Officer. In addition to serving as Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Jehl will remain the Company’s Chief Financial Officer during this process.
Aptean Strengthens Executive Leadership Team with Appointment of Volker Rosendahl as Senior Vice President and General Manager for DACH Region
Today, Aptean, a global provider of mission-critical enterprise software solutions, announced the appointment of Volker Rosendahl as Senior Vice President & General Manager for Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH region). In this pivotal role, Rosendahl will be spearheading overall business operations and ensuring customer success across the DACH territories. His responsibilities will encompass strategic oversight of regional sales, marketing, services and support.
PracticeLink Announces Appointment of Christy Bray Ricks as Chief Strategic Officer
AAPPR -- PracticeLink, the nation’s most trusted physician recruitment resource and home of the most widely used online physician job board, is pleased to announce the appointment of Christy Bray Ricks as its Chief Strategic Officer (CSO) and a member of its senior leadership team, effective April 1, 2024.
Waaree Solar Americas Inc. Appoints Mr. Gordon Brinser as Chief Operating Officer
Waaree Solar Americas Inc., India's largest manufacturer of solar PV modules with the largest aggregate installed capacity of 12 GW, as of June 30, 2023 (Source: CRISIL Report), is pleased to announce appointment of Mr. Gordon Brinser as new Chief Operating Officer. He has extensive experience and has been working towards advancing US manufacturing capabilities.
Elektrobit appoints Manoj Karwa as Chief Revenue Officer, Americas
Elektrobit today announced the appointment of Manoj Karwa as Chief Revenue Officer, Americas. In this position, Karwa will oversee all revenue-generating activities in the Americas, strategically positioning the company's vision into scalable, long-term profitable growth.
Supernal Appoints David McBride Chief Technology Officer
Supernal LLC – Hyundai Motor Group's Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company – today announced the appointment of David McBride as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). McBride will lead Supernal's technology strategy and vehicle development, reporting to CEO, Jaiwon Shin.
Poseida Therapeutics Appoints Syed Rizvi, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer
Poseida Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PSTX), a clinical-stage cell and gene therapy company advancing a new class of treatments for patients with cancer and rare diseases, today announced the appointment of Syed Rizvi, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer effective April 1, 2024. Dr. Rizvi is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience across all stages of drug development, including clinical strategy, execution, and commercialization.
ParkPoint Appoints Eng. Mohsen Mulla as General Manager for Bahrain and Saudi Arabia
ParkPoint, a renowned leader in car park services, announced the appointment of Eng. Mohsen Mulla as the General Manager for the Kingdom of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, a decision rooted in his extensive expertise and remarkable achievements in corporate leadership and business development within the GCC region.
Startup Stability AI CEO Emad Mostaque Steps Down
Stability AI Chief Executive Officer Emad Mostaque has resigned from the British artificial intelligence startup — a move that follows quarrels with investors and waves of senior staff departures. Chief Operating Officer Shan Shan Wong and Chief Technology Officer Christian Laforte will serve as interim co-CEOs, the startup said in a blog post late Friday. Mostaque is also leaving the company’s board.
Maesa Onboards Patricia Huet As CHRO
Maesa, the beauty incubator in the mass market and a portfolio company of Bain, has appointed Patricia Huet as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In her new role, Huet will be responsible for overseeing global human resources management at Maesa, with a focus on enhancing employee engagement and contributing to the company's ongoing expansion. This appointment aligns with Maesa's commitment to diverse and mission-driven leadership under CEO Piyush Jain.
Angel One Appoints Zameer Kochar as Chief Marketing Officer
Angel One has appointed Zameer Kochar as chief marketing officer. Kochar joins the financial services firm from IPL team Rajasthan Royals, where he played a pivotal role in reshaping the Rajasthan Royals' brand identity and spearheading innovative initiatives during his tenure.
Savills Announces New Head of France
Savills has announced that Boris Cappelle has left his role as Chairman & CEO Savills France. Cappelle has led the business since 2019 and was previously head of the investment team having originally joined the company in 2008.
DLA Piper Strengthens Insurance Yeam with Carl Hotton as New M&A Partner
DLA Piper, a global law firm, has just announced the appointment of Carl Hotton as a new mergers and acquisitions (M&A) partner in its insurance team. In his new role, Hotton will primarily focus on advising leading international insurance market clients on intricate and significant transactional matters. Additionally, he will provide counsel to financial institutions and technology clients on M&A and corporate transactions.
LVMH Names Stephane Bianchi New Group MD
Bianchi, who joined the luxury-goods giant in 2018, succeeds Toni Belloni, who will become president of the company’s business in Italy. In a statement, LVMH said Belloni, who had been MD since 2001, had decided to “relinquish his duties” in the role and as chairman of the company’s executive committee.
Wipro Promotes over 30 Senior Executives to SVP, VP Roles
Wipro has promoted six employees to senior vice president (SVP) roles and 25 others to vice president (VP) roles, the IT services firm informed its employees in an internal memo. Among those elevated include Wipro’s chief delivery officer Ajit Mahale, healthcare portfolio leader Anuj Kumar, Canada country head Kim Watson, Europe cloud sales head Srinivasaa HG, Satish Y, head of its cloud arm FullStride Cloud Services’ strategy and execution unit, and consulting unit Capco’s chief financial officer Benjamin Simon.
Kristina Shampanier Joins BRG as Managing Director in Los Angeles
Kristina Shampanier, PhD, has joined Berkeley Research Group (BRG) as a Los Angeles-based managing director in the economics, disputes, and investigations business line. Shampanier brings over 15 years of consulting experience, with expertise in consumer behavior, causal interference, survey and experiment design, and other marketing research methods. She has extensive experience conducting and evaluating lab, field, and online studies, and has worked on cases in false advertisement, product defect, trademark, trade dress, and patent infringement.
Veramed Appoints Karen Curran as Chief Strategy Officer
Specialist Biometrics CRO, Veramed, today announced the appointment of Karen Curran as Chief Strategy Officer at Veramed. Karen joins during a period of substantial global growth for the company. With over 25 years in the industry, Karen brings a wealth of experience to her new role. As Chief Strategy Officer, she will work closely with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to establish innovative data management, statistics, and statistical programming partnerships.
JPMorgan Chase Appoints Michelle Herrick as Deputy Head of CRE
JPMorgan Chase officially has a new deputy in town. Michelle Herrick was just named deputy head of commercial real estate within the bank’s commercial banking business, Commercial Observer has learned.
Nvidia Appoints Andy Grant as EMEA Director of Supercomputing, Higher Education, and AI
Nvidia recently appointed Andy Grant as Director, Supercomputing, Higher Education, and AI for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). With over 25 years of high-performance computing (HPC) experience, Grant brings a wealth of knowledge and a track record of success in the industry.
Standard Chartered Bank Appoints Tanuj Kapilashrami as Chief Strategy and Talent Officer
Standard Chartered Bank has named Tanuj Kapilashrami as the Bank’s Chief Strategy and Talent Officer with effect from April 1. In her current role. Tanuj is serving the bank as the global chief human resources officer.
Chemours Announces Appointment of Denise Dignam as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company
The Chemours Company (“Chemours”) (NYSE: CC), a global chemistry company with leading market positions in Titanium Technologies, Thermal & Specialized Solutions, and Advanced Performance Materials, today announced the appointment of Denise Dignam, current Interim Chief Executive Officer, to the positions of President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.
Twilio Strengthens Leadership with Key Appointments in Cloud Communications
Twilio, the well-known cloud communications platform, has recently augmented their leadership team with two significant appointments. Thomas Wyatt has been announced as the President of Segment, and Inbal Shani as Chief Product Officer of the Twilio Communications business unit. This comes as part of the firm's ongoing efforts to blend the capabilities of communications, data, and AI to add value for their clientele.
Charles B. Ammann Joins Ionic Digital as Chief Legal Officer
Ionic Digital Inc., a leading innovator in the bitcoin mining industry, today announced the appointment of Charles B. Ammann as Chief Legal Officer. With over 25 years of experience in legal and corporate governance, Mr. Ammann brings a wealth of expertise to Ionic Digital's executive team.
Arkose Labs Taps Security Industry Veteran Patrick Kehoe as Chief Marketing Officer
Arkose Labs, the global leader in bot management and account security, today announced the appointment of Patrick Kehoe to CMO. In this role, Kehoe will oversee the strategic direction of the brand, content marketing, demand generation, product marketing, and digital marketing. With his proven track record as an innovative marketer and growth driver, Kehoe is expected to propel Arkose Labs into its next phase of global market leadership in the cybersecurity sector. Kehoe sits on the company’s executive leadership team and reports directly to Founder and CEO Kevin Gosschalk.
Innovative Solutions & Support (ISSC) Appoints Jeffrey DiGiovanni as CFO
Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISSC) today announces that it has appointed Jeffrey DiGiovanni to the position of Chief Financial Officer, effective as of April 8, 2024.
Edelman Appoints Nia Pratiwi as Managing Director for Indonesia
Global integrated communications firm, Edelman appointed Nia Pratiwi as managing director for its operations in Indonesia, poised to partner with the firm’s clients to navigate and enhance their organisational and brand reputations in today’s increasingly complex environment, signifying a strategic step towards growth and expansion.
J.S. Held Promotes John Peiserich to Head of EHS Practice
J.S. Held, a technical and forensic advisory firm, has promoted John Peiserich to EVP and head of the environmental, health, and safety (EHS) practice. Based in Little Rock, AR, Peiserich has 30+ years of experience in environmental law and regulatory compliance. In his new role, he will lead a team of experts providing services in environmental investigations, due diligence, impact assessment, and permitting, as well as in health and human safety, among other areas.
Papa Johns CEO Stepping Down after 5 years
Papa Johns announced its president and CEO, Rob Lynch, is leaving the company to take another CEO position. The company’s board appointed Ravi Thanawala, the company’s current chief financial officer, as interim CEO effective March 21, 2024.
Telstra Promotes Shailin Sehgal to Lead Networks and Technology
Telstra has appointed Shailin Sehgal as its new global head of networks and technology following the departure of Nikos Katinakis last year. Sehgal first joined Telstra as executive vice president of network applications and cloud in June 2019.
Ashurst Grows Disputes & Investigations Practice with Senior Commercial Litigation Hire
Global law firm Ashurst has hired senior commercial litigation partner Angela Pearsall as part of an ongoing investment into the firm’s Disputes & Investigations offering. An expert in large-scale commercial litigation and class actions as well as contentious regulatory investigations, Angela will play a key role in Ashurst’s plans to grow the firm’s global Disputes & Investigations practice.
Deutsche Bank Hires Tony Kerrison as Head of Group Technology Infrastructure
Deutsche Bank today announced that it has hired Tony Kerrison to be Head of Group Technology Infrastructure and Head of Technology, Data and Innovation Americas, effective May 1, 2024. He will be based in New York and report to Bernd Leukert, Chief Technology, Data and Innovation Officer and Member of the Management Board. In his regional role, he will have an additional reporting line into Stefan Simon, Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Americas.
SentinelOne Appoints New Chief Business Officer
In a recent update, cybersecurity firm SentinelOne , Inc. (NYNYSE:SE: S) has announced a significant change in its executive team. As of Sunday, the company's Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Narayanan Vats Srivatsan, has transitioned to the role of Chief Business Officer. This move introduces a newly created position within the company, signaling a strategic shift in SentinelOne's approach to growth and partnerships.
Avison Young Promotes Martin Jepil to Chief Information Officer
Avison Young, a Toronto-headquartered commercial real estate services firm, has promoted Martin Jepil to chief information officer. Based in Toronto, Jepil has over 20 years of experience in IT leadership. He joined Avison Young in 2021 as principal and global vice president of enterprise architecture.
Nectar Appoints Gonzalez as Senior VP of People & Culture
Nectar, a leading provider of employee recognition and rewards software for fostering exceptional company culture, proudly announces the appointment of Cassidy Gonzalez as Senior Vice President of People & Culture.
Christine Halvorsen is Appointed as Public Sector CTO at Okta
Okta, the San Francisco-based leader in cloud-based identity management, announced the appointment of Christine Halvorsen as its first Chief Technology Officer for the public sector. This significant hire underscores Okta’s commitment to assisting federal, state, and local government agencies in modernizing their services, streamlining processes, and bolstering security through zero-trust adoption.
Northern Trust Names Gary Paulin Head of International Enterprise Client Solutions
Northern Trust (NASDAQ: NTRS) today announced it has appointed Gary Paulin to the newly created role of Head of International Enterprise Client Solutions. Paulin will focus on strengthening relationships with key Northern Trust clients across Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific at the highest levels of their organisations, creating synergies and facilitating access to the bank’s asset servicing and asset management solutions.
ATFX Hires Graham Morris as Head of Compliance for Australia
Leading global multi-asset broker ATFX has announced that Graham Morris has been appointed as Head of Compliance for ATFX’s operations in Australia. Graham is set to bring a vast reservoir of compliance expertise and industry knowledge to the firm, which will be instrumental in enhancing ATFX’s regulatory frameworks and overseeing compliance matters within the Australian financial market.
Progility Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Strengthens Leadership with Appointment of Julian Wheatland as CEO
Progility Technologies Pvt. Ltd., announced the appointment of Mr. Julian Wheatland as Chief Executive Officer (CEO); Mr Wheatland is relocating from London to Mumbai to take up this position. With a rich experience spanning three decades in technology, finance, and management, Julians strategic foresight and leadership prowess are poised to propel the companys growth initiatives forward, positioning Progility as a frontrunner in enterprise technology innovation.
Capstreet-backed Informativ Names Scott Rosenberg as Chief Financial Officer
Informativ (“Informativ” or the “Company”), a provider of compliance solutions, credit reporting and data enrichment to automotive dealers, lenders, and other end markets, today announced that Scott Rosenberg has joined the Company as Chief Financial Officer. Informativ is backed by Capstreet, a Houston-based lower middle market private equity firm.
Viz.ai Names Michael Herring as Chief Financial Officer
Viz.ai, the leader in AI-powered disease detection and intelligent care coordination, has named financial leader Michael Herring as chief financial officer (CFO). Mr. Herring will report to CEO Chris Mansi, leading financial strategies and overseeing the global financial organization, including planning, treasury, tax, reporting and investor relations.
GXO Appoints Kristine Kubacki as Chief Strategy Officer
GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, today announced the appointment of Kristine Kubacki as Chief Strategy Officer, effective April 1. Kubacki will be responsible for identifying and evaluating growth and market expansion opportunities, helping set long-term strategy, advising on capital structure and capital allocation, and developing and articulating GXO’s corporate strategy for delivering outstanding value and performance to shareholders and the investment community. The role will report to CFO Baris Oran.
Renibus Announces Leadership Transition
Renibus Therapeutics® ("Renibus"), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focusing on the prevention and treatment of cardio-renal and metabolic diseases, today announced a transition in its leadership structure. As part of this change, Frank Stonebanks, former co-CEO, has left the company to pursue new opportunities. Renibus wishes Mr. Stonebanks the best in his future endeavors. Jeffrey Keyser, RPh, JD, PhD, co-founder and former co-CEO, has been appointed President and CEO of Renibus.
Southern States Bancshares Announces Retirement of COO Jack Swift
Southern States Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SSBK) (“Southern States” or the “Company”), the holding company for Southern States Bank, an Alabama state-chartered commercial bank (the “Bank”), today announced the retirement of Chief Operating Officer Jack Swift, effective May 31, 2024.
BestEx Research Appoints Sandra Delmore Managing Director of Client Success to Drive Enhanced Client Experience and Satisfaction
BestEx Research Group LLC, a provider of high-performance algorithmic execution and measurement solutions for equities, futures, and foreign exchange trading, today announced the appointment of Sandra Delmore as Managing Director of Client Success. Sandra is tasked with enhancing all aspects of customer experience including onboarding, engagement, soliciting and acting on feedback, and issue resolution, contributing to the experience and satisfaction in using the BestEx Research execution platform across asset classes.
Nozomi Networks Appoints Kevin Isaac as Chief Revenue Officer
Nozomi Networks Inc., the worldwide leader in OT and IoT security, today announced that Kevin Isaac has been appointed Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) for the company. In this new role, Mr. Isaac will be responsible for all aspects related to revenue growth and sales strategy worldwide, supporting the rapidly growing demand for Nozomi Networks' category-defining solutions to defend critical infrastructure.
Arcadia Elevates Paul Mulé To Chief Financial Officer
Arcadia, a global utility data and community solar platform, is pleased to announce the promotion of Paul Mulé to the position of Chief Financial Officer. In this vital role, Mr. Mulé has also joined the company’s executive leadership team. Approaching 20 years of experience, including 4 years with Arcadia, Mulé brings a comprehensive background in finance, accounting, M&A and capital markets, including a proven track record of facilitating public offerings of over 150 companies in his time at J.P. Morgan. Mulé will lead Arcadia’s global finance and accounting organizations, including strategic finance, FP&A, corporate development, IT, investor relations and corporate sustainability. He will report directly to Kiran Bhatraju, Founder and CEO of Arcadia.
BenevolentAI Appoints New Chief Technology Officer
BenevolentAI (“BenevolentAI” or the “Company”) (Euronext Amsterdam: BAI), a leader in applying advanced AI to accelerate biopharma drug discovery, today announces that the current Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Dr. Daniel Neil, is leaving the Company at the beginning of April after 7 years at BenevolentAI to relocate to be nearer his family. The Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. James Malone as BenevolentAI’s new Chief Technology Officer. James will join at the beginning of April and will be based out of the UK, reporting into BenevolentAI’s CEO, Dr. Joerg Moeller.
Gaurav Sabharwal Appointed as Brown-Forman’s Managing Director for India & South Asia
The Brown-Forman Corporation, renowned for its ownership of the spirit brand Jack Daniel’s, has named Gaurav Sabharwal as the new Managing Director for its India & South Asia operations. Boasting over twenty years of experience in the beverage and consumer goods sectors, Sabharwal brings a wealth of knowledge to his new position. His background is particularly strong in the alcoholic beverage sector, where he has worked across a variety of Asian markets including the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. His career includes over fourteen years at Pernod Ricard, where he undertook several leadership positions focusing on strategic and transformational initiatives, as well as country and business leadership in locations such as India, Singapore, and Dubai. Prior to joining Brown-Forman, he held multiple commercial leadership roles at Diageo.
GOZOOP Group Appoints Priyanka Sharma as Group Director
GOZOOP Group, a leading global integrated independent marketing group, recently announced the appointment of Priyanka Sharma as Group Director - Brand Communications. Based out of the group’s Mumbai headquarters, she will report to Mohit Ahuja, President, GOZOOP Group.
Burlington Stores Appoints New Chief Accounting Officer
Burlington Stores, Inc. (NYSE: NYSE:BURL), a nationally recognized off-price retailer, announced a transition in its financial leadership, as per the latest 8K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Jeffrey Laub, the current Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, will retire effective May 3, 2024. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Laub will step down from his role on April 27, 2024.
Former Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot joins Charles River Associates
Lori Lightfoot, former mayor of Chicago, has joined consulting firm Charles River Associates (CRA) as a senior consultant in the forensic services practice. Based in Chicago and New York, Lightfoot will join a team of professionals who advise clients on matters relating to fraud, misconduct, and regulatory compliance.
Viracta Therapeutics CFO and COO Dan Chevallard resigns
In a recent 8K filing with the SEC, Viracta Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VIRX) announced the resignation of Dan Chevallard, the company's Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, effective today. Mr. Chevallard has decided to step down from his roles to seek other opportunities.
Sabre Reveals EMEA Leadership Appointments to Propel Regional Expansion
A new vice president of operations and strategy, EMEA and managing director, Middle East In a strategic move to accelerate its growth and expansion across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) regions, Sabre Corporation has unveiled two leadership appointments.
Five New Partners at Slaughter and May
Slaughter and May today announces the appointment of the following five new partners, with effect from 1 May 2024:
Allianz Partners Names Ariane Koelbli as new Global Head of People and Culture
Allianz Partners, a world leader in insurance and assistance services, has announced the appointment of Ariane Koelbli as its new Global Head of People and Culture, effective February 1st 2024. In this role, Ariane is responsible for defining global HR strategy and implementing initiatives to support its growth ambitions, with a focus on company culture, talent development and change management.
Citi Names New Head of Family Office Group in the Americas
Richard Weintraub is joining Citi Private Bank to lead its Family Office Group in the Americas, leaders of the bank said in a memo to employees Wednesday seen by Institutional Investor.
Hiscox Appoints Leigh Hellrung as Chief Operating Officer in the US
Hiscox, the specialist global insurer, has announced the appointment of Leigh Hellrung to Chief Operating Officer in the US. Hellrung will serve on the Hiscox US Leadership Team and will report to Kevin Kerridge, CEO of Hiscox USA.
Bench Accounting Appoints Todd Daum as Chief Revenue Officer
Bench Accounting, North America's largest bookkeeping service for small businesses, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Todd Daum as its new Chief Revenue Officer. With a vibrant career marked by leadership roles at some of the world's most innovative and successful companies, Todd is set to drive Bench's revenue strategies to new levels.
BCG Names Kelly Newton as New Zealand Co-Managing Partner
Strategy consulting giant BCG has welcomed former US west coast industrial goods leader Kelly Newton as its new co-managing partner in Auckland, with Kelly to serve alongside Phillip Benedetti. Having relaunched in New Zealand in 2022, Boston Consulting Group’s Auckland office has now officially welcomed Kelly Newton from the strategy firm’s US branch as co-managing partner.
UBS Appoints Jack Collings as Head of APAC Sustainability and Climate Risk
Investment banking group UBS has appointed Jack Collings as head of sustainability and climate risk, for Asia Pacific. Collings moves into the role after almost two years as head of sustainability risk at Credit Suisse, which UBS acquired a year ago. He will be based in Singapore.
Alistair Brannan Takes Leadership of EY UK Pensions Practice
Big Four firm EY has appointed a new head of its UK life and pensions wing. Alistair Brannan takes on the role having spent eight years with the firm. The UK’s life and pensions sector is undergoing significant transformation, at present, driven by evolving customer needs and expectations, developments in technology, and ongoing regulatory reform. At the same time, many companies are moving to de-risk their portfolios, with UK pensions consultants expecting 2024 to be another record-breaking year for the pensions risk transfer market – having hit an estimated £50 billion in deals in 2023.
Ericsson Appoints Andres Vicente Head of Market Area South East Asia, Oceania & India
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announces the appointment of Andres Vicente as its new Head of Market Area South East Asia, Oceania & India and Senior Vice President. Mr. Vicente who is currently Head of Ericsson’s Customer Unit Iberia within Market Area Europe & Latin America, will replace Nunzio Mirtillo whose retirement was announced in October 2023. Mr. Vicente will take up his new position on May 1, 2024, and will be based in Singapore.
Paynetics Appoints Hana Rolles as UK CEO
Paynetics, one of Europe’s leading providers of embedded finance, has appointed Hana Rolles as UK Chief Executive Officer (CEO). After serving as Chief Revenue Officer since September 2023, Hana, who has played a crucial role in driving revenue and cultivating strategic partnerships, will now spearhead the business as it enters its next growth phase. Hana brings over two decades of payment experience to Paynetics, holding prominent leadership roles with Visa, the Vodafone Group and McKinsey & Company. Hana’s expertise includes managing commercial and product teams while crafting go-to-market strategies for new payment launches in regions spanning Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. Appoints Dennis Easter as CEO
Paul Wellborn, chairman of the board and president of Wellborn Cabinet, announced that the board of directors has appointed Dennis Easter as CEO. The board believes that as a seasoned executive with over two decades of leadership experience across diverse industries, Dennis is the ideal CEO to lead Wellborn’s next phase of growth and success.
3M Announces New CEO
On March 12, 3M announced that William M. "Bill" Brown is appointed chief executive officer, effective May 1, 2024. He succeeds Michael Roman, who is appointed to the role of Executive Chairman of the 3M Board of Directors, also effective May 1, 2024. "Bill's strong track record as a CEO for a global technology company makes him the right leader for 3M," says Roman. "He brings a wealth of experience in strategic leadership, innovation, and operational excellence to 3M. I look forward to working with him to build on our momentum in my new role as executive chairman."
White Cap Appoints Tracy Rosser As Chief Supply Chain Officer
White Cap, the leading distributor of specialty construction supplies and safety products for professional contractors, has welcomed Tracy Rosser to the new role of Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) at White Cap. In this role, Tracy will maximize investments in White Cap’s transformational supply chain initiatives and lead the supply chain strategy for the company.
Portfolio BI Announce Appointment of Jonathan White as CEO
Portfolio BI, a world leader in investment management solutions to the alternative asset community, today announced that Jonathan White has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. The decision to introduce fresh leadership is in line with the Supervisory Board’s commitment to innovation to drive long-term value and support growth. Jeremy Siegel has agreed to step down as CEO following a successful five-year tenure, building a strong foundation for an ambitious new chapter.
Andela Appoints Kishore Rachapudi as Chief Revenue Officer
Andela®, the world's largest private marketplace for on-demand digital talent, has appointed Kishore Rachapudi as chief revenue officer to help spearhead growth initiatives as Andela fulfills its mission to match brilliant digital talent located anywhere with opportunities everywhere.
Simpson Thacher Adds Two Leading Finance and Credit Partners in London
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP announced today that Paul Hibbert and Emma Serginson will join the Firm’s London office as Partners, where they will focus on financing and credit matters across the infrastructure sector, among other areas. “Paul and Emma each have substantial market knowledge and tremendous experience developing creative financing solutions,” said Alden Millard, Chair of Simpson Thacher’s Executive Committee. “Their addition to the team deepens our bench of substantial talent and adds firepower to our infrastructure offering. We are delighted to welcome them to Simpson Thacher.”
Smashburger® Appoints Denise Nelsen as Chief Executive Officer
Smashburger®, a leading fast-casual better burger brand, has recently announced the appointment of Denise Nelsen as its new Chief Executive Officer, the company's first female CEO. Under this new leadership, Smashburger is primed to further drive culinary innovation to enhance the guest experience, while expanding its industry footprint.
Quantix Appoints New Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Quantix, North America's leading supply chain services company to the chemical industry, announced today it has named Jason Bates as its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Bates brings deep transportation and logistics industry expertise to Quantix, along with expansive work across senior financial, operational and board level positions.
FMC Corporation Appoints Executive Leaders for North America and Latin America
FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC), an agricultural sciences company, today announced Darren Dillenbeck, president, FMC U.S.A., has been elected vice president and president of FMC North America. The company also announced that Renato Guimarães will join FMC as vice president and president of FMC Latin America. Both appointments are effective April 1.
Cohiba Minerals Limited (ASX:CHK) Appoints CEO and Non-Executive Director
Cohiba Minerals Limited (ASX:CHK) (OTCMKTS:CHKMF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Faheem Ahmed as Chief Executive Officer and Mr Jamie Larmont as Non-executive Director of the Company effective immediately. Mr. Ahmed holds a Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Project Management and has over 7 years of experience in project evaluation, asset management, data analysis, lifecycle cost analysis and risk modelling including projects in the fields of infrastructure, mining, health and transport.
Michael Cooke Joins Qlarant as Chief Strategy and Growth Officer
Qlarant is proud to announce the addition of Mr. Michael O. Cooke as Chief Strategy and Growth Officer (CGSO). This is a new position for the nationally-recognized leader in health care quality improvement, program integrity, and technology solutions. “Michael brings extensive experience to Qlarant, and more importantly, is a great fit for what we want to accomplish over the next 10 years. We have found a CGSO that matches our vision for the future,” said Qlarant CEO, Dr. Ron Forsythe, Jr. “Michael will spearhead the growth and strategic direction for Qlarant, and identify areas of opportunity in new and existing markets.” Cooke will provide oversight of Qlarant’s, business development, marketing, technology, and new product development functions.
SpartanNash Welcomes Nicole Zube as SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Food solutions company SpartanNash (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SPTN) today announced Nicole Zube as its new Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, effective immediately. Zube joins SpartanNash from Kellogg Company, where she most recently served as Head of HR – U.S. Commercial.
Prudential Appoints Chief Technology & Operations Officer
Prudential plc (‘Prudential’, the ‘Company’ or the ‘Group’) announces the appointment of Anette Bronder to the newly created position of Chief Technology & Operations Officer. Ms Bronder will report to Chief Executive Officer, Anil Wadhwani, and will join the Group Executive Committee on 1 May, based in Hong Kong.
Raymond James Financial Names Paul Shoukry President and CEO Successor, Announces Additional Key Leadership Changes
The Raymond James Financial (NYSE: RJF) Board of Directors announced today that as part of its multi-year succession planning process, effective immediately, CFO Paul Shoukry is appointed president of Raymond James Financial. It’s expected that he will become the firm’s CEO sometime during fiscal 2025, following a transition period. Once the planned succession process is complete, Shoukry would become only the fourth chief executive in the company’s history, and current Chair and CEO Paul Reilly would remain on the board as executive chair. Shoukry will retain his current responsibilities until he transitions to the CEO role.
Walmart Names New Neighborhood Market Division Head
Walmart is tapping Kyle Kinnard to become senior vice president of its Neighborhood Market business unit, the retailer’s Executive Vice President of Store Operations Cedric Clark wrote on LinkedIn last week.
HawkEye 360 Welcomes Jamal Ware as New Vice President of Government Affairs & Public Policy
HawkEye 360 Inc., the global leader in radio frequency (RF) data analytics, is thrilled to announce Jamal Ware's appointment as the new Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy. In his new role, Ware will be instrumental in representing and advocating for HawkEye 360's innovative programs and legislative initiatives on Capitol Hill, liaising with member offices and committees, and engaging with political leadership in the Executive Branch.
Ashutosh Gupta, India Head of LinkedIn, Steps Down
Acknowledging Gupta’s invaluable contributions, a LinkedIn spokesperson remarked, “We thank Ashutosh for his decade of dedicated service and wish him all the best for the future. As we continue to grow and scale our business in this strategic market, our APAC and India leadership teams will lean in as we finalize the appointment of a new country manager for India.”
Microsoft Hires DeepMind Co-founder Mustafa Suleyman to Head new consumer AI division
Microsoft has hired the co-founder of Alphabet’s DeepMind, Mustafa Suleyman, to head its newly formed organisation called Microsoft AI, the tech giant said on Tuesday.
MS Amlin Names Martin Burke as permanent CUO
MS Amlin, the Lloyd’s global insurer and reinsurer, has announced that Martin Burke has been appointed as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) on a permanent basis. Burke took up the role as interim CUO in October last year, having previously served in several senior roles since joining the business in 2012.
The Standard Hires James Gilligan, Lauren Davi and Mathew Nesbitt as Regional Vice Presidents in Retirement Plans
The Standard welcomes three new regional vice presidents in Retirement Plans — James Gilligan, Lauren Davi and Mathew Nesbitt. Each has in-depth knowledge of the retirement plans industry and embodies the company’s customer-centric values.
Northern Trust Appoints Smith as COO of Global Fund Services
Northern Trust has appointed Paul Smith as chief operating officer of global fund services for the firm’s UK division. He will enter his new position on 1 June and will succeed Terri Van Praagh, who has been with the firm since 2011.
Lumio Expands Builder Program With the Addition of Griffen Merrill as Vice President of New Home Builds
Lumio, a leader in personalized renewable energy, announced today the appointment of Griffen Merrill as vice president of new home builds as it expands additional routes to market. Merrill is well-versed in originating and developing B2B partnerships in the solar renewable energy industry and brings his wealth of experience to Lumio's program.
Lockton Announces Three New Additions to Leadership Team in India
Independent insurance broker Lockton has strengthened its business growth in the Indian market with the appointment of three new members, Mukul Bhatia, Irfan Shirwani, and Prasanna Hunur. Bhatia, who has over two decades of experience in insurance distribution, channel management, and business development, has been appointed Managing Director of Lockton in India.
Alliant Insurance Services Strengthens New York Surety Team, Hires Lou Spina
Alliant Insurance Services has hired Lou Spina as Senior Vice President, Alliant Specialty, bolstering the company’s New York-based surety team. The surety industry veteran brings more than 36 years of experience and will service Alliant’s surety clients along the East Coast.
RightData Bolsters Its Leadership Team, Poises for Rapid Growth
RightData, the Data Products Company and leading provider of data product software solutions for modern data integration and trusted data quality, today announced several promotions and new appointments to the leadership team.
SugarCRM Appoints Industry Veteran Paul Farrell to the Role of Chief Product Officer
SugarCRM, provider of the award-winning AI-driven sales automation platform, today announced the appointment of Paul Farrell to the role of Chief Product Officer to lead product marketing and product management. Farrell brings more than three decades of experience in building and delivering industry solutions, including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM), specifically in the manufacturing, distribution, and services application sector. Previously, he served in various leadership roles across product development and marketing disciplines, on the executive management teams at high-growth, well-known technology providers Epicor, NetSuite, and Oracle.
Shell Appoints Joiner in Reshuffle of Gas, Power Trading Unit
Shell has appointed Greg Joiner to head its Shell Energy unit which oversees renewable generation, gas and power marketing, as part of a broader reshuffle of the trading division.
Joseph Adams Joins Wayne Bank as Senior Vice President
Jim Donnelly, President and CEO of Wayne Bank, announced the appointment of Joseph W. Adams as Senior Vice President and Director of Wealth Management and Investment Services for Wayne Bank. Adams most recently served as Director for Norwood Financial Corp and Wayne Bank, having resigned that position during the March 19, 2024 board meeting.
JPMorgan Chase Appoints Park
JPMorgan Chase has appointed Taehee Park as head of securities services, Korea. He joins the firm from Standard Chartered Bank, where he headed the bank’s securities services team for almost four years.
Kontoor Brands Announces Tom Waldron as Chief Operating Officer
Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE: KTB), a global lifestyle apparel company, with a portfolio led by two of the world’s most iconic consumer brands, Wrangler® and Lee®, today announced the appointment of Tom Waldron as Chief Operating Officer, effective March 19, 2024.
PicnicHealth Appoints Rachael Thomas Higgins as Chief Commercial Officer
PicnicHealth, a company dedicated to simplifying observational research, today announced the appointment of Rachael Thomas Higgins as Chief Commercial Officer. Higgins joins the PicnicHealth leadership team to oversee commercial strategy, sales, and marketing.
Conduit Pharmaceuticals Appoints Dr. Joanne Holland as Chief Scientific Officer
Conduit Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: CDT) (“Conduit Pharmaceuticals” or “Conduit” or the “Company”) today announced the appointment of Dr. Joanne Holland as Chief Scientific Officer. Dr. Holland brings over 20 years of experience to the CSO role at Conduit, having amassed expertise across the entire development spectrum. This includes a deep knowledge base in identifying drugs that can be applied across multiple disease states, combining research and commercial skills to advance drugs to market, and working with premier scientific thought leaders.
OLX India Appoints Gunjan Kumar as Chief Product Officer
OLX India, the online marketplace, has announced that it has appointed Gunjan Kumar as its chief product officer (CPO). Kumar's role at OLX India will be to lead the next phase of growth by spearheading the development of innovative products that will add immense value to OLX India's customers, the company stated in a press release. Kumar's joining reiterates OLX India’s dedication to continuous product innovation in maintaining market leadership.
Pitney Bowes Announces CFO Transition Process
Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE: PBI) (“Pitney Bowes” or the “Company”), a global shipping and mailing company that provides technology, logistics, and financial services, today announced that John Witek, who was most recently Head of Global Business Services, has been appointed interim Chief Financial Officer, effective March 19, 2024. Mr. Witek’s appointment follows the departure of Ana Maria Chadwick, who is leaving to assume a new role with another organization. Ms. Chadwick has agreed to remain at the Company as an advisor until April 21, 2024 to ensure a seamless transition.
McGraw Hill Appoints Two New Executives to its Senior Leadership Team
Leading global education company McGraw Hill today announced the appointment of two new executives to its senior leadership team. Bob Sallmann will join McGraw Hill as Chief Financial Officer on April 15th, and will be responsible for the company's global financial strategy. Sallmann succeeds Garet Guthrie, who will remain with McGraw Hill through April to support the transition of his responsibilities and complete fiscal year end procedures. David Cortese will join McGraw Hill on April 8th in a newly created Chief Digital Information Officer role, where he will oversee digital platform development, information technology and data analytics for the company. In addition to overseeing McGraw Hill's Digital Platform Group (DPG), Cortese will assume responsibility for the company's Global Technology Services (GTS) group upon the retirement of Angelo DeGenaro at the end of the month. Sallmann and Cortese will both report to Simon Allen, CEO of McGraw Hill.
Aircall Appoints New CPO and CTO
Aircall, the customer communication and intelligence platform, today announced the appointments of Tom Chen, Chief Product Officer (CPO) and Alan Talanoa, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), who will grow and strengthen its small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) focused product.
Phreesia Appoints New Chief Technology Officer, Jack Callahan
Phreesia (NYSE:PHR), a company specializing in patient intake, outreach, and activation, has announced the appointment of Jack Callahan as its new Chief Technology Officer. Callahan, who has been with Phreesia for 14 years, steps into the role previously held by Dan Nathan, a 17-year veteran at the company.
Telum Therapeutics Names Dr. Subhendu Basu As CEO To Spearhead Next Development Phase
Telum Therapeutics, a biotechnology firm at the forefront of developing novel antibacterial agents to tackle multidrug-resistant infections, has announced the appointment of Dr. Subhendu Basu as its new Chief Executive Officer. With a career spanning over 20 years in academia and the biotech industry, Dr. Basu brings a wealth of experience in bio pharma leadership, particularly in immunology and infectious diseases. His appointment marks a significant milestone for Telum as it embarks on its next development phase, focusing on strategy refinement, pipeline expansion, and corporate development.
AffyImmune Therapeutics Appoints Matt Britz as Chief Executive Officer and Pete Gelinas as SVP of CMC
AffyImmune Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to developing novel, first-in-class, affinity-tuned CAR T cell therapies, announced today the appointment of Matt Britz to Chief Executive Officer and Pete Gelinas as Senior Vice President of Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls.
Autonomix Appoints Jennifer Cook as Chief Business Officer
Autonomix Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMIX) (“Autonomix” or the “Company”), a medical device company focused on advancing innovative technologies to revolutionize how diseases involving the nervous system are diagnosed and treated, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Cook as its Chief Business Officer.
Solu Therapeutics Appoints Michael Boretti, Ph.D., as Chief Business Officer
Solu Therapeutics, a biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutics to eliminate disease-driving cells using its CyTaCTM (Cytotoxicity Targeting Chimera) platform, today announced the appointment of Michael I. Boretti, Ph.D., as Chief Business Officer (CBO).
ManTech Appoints Christopher Copeland as Chief Digital Officer
ManTech, a leading provider of AI and mission-focused technology solutions, has named Christopher Copeland as the company’s Chief Digital Officer. Reporting to Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer, Joseph Cubba, Copeland will lead ManTech’s strategic approach to delivering digital transformation for clients in the Defense, Intelligence Community and Federal Civilian sectors.
Starbucks Announces New Global Leadership Structure to Accelerate Company reinvention and elevate the brand
Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced it will be making several leadership changes, creating a clear geographic leadership structure, supported by global functions with deep functional expertise and the ability to drive impact on a global scale. These changes will go into effect April 1.
Societe Generale Appoints Christophe Tummers as Group CDO
French financial services firm Societe Generale has appointed Christophe Tummers as Group Chief Data Officer. Tummers will report to Group Chief Operating Officer Laura Mather and will be responsible for the Global Data Office.
Legal & General Appoints Shah to lead Home Finance division
Legal & General managing director for retail retirement Lorna Shah, has become the head its Home Finance division, which she will carry out alongside her leadership of the financial services group’s annuities business.
Ocugen Appoints New Chief Medical Officer
Ocugen, Inc. (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:OCGN), a biotechnology company known for its work in gene and cell therapies and vaccines, today announced the appointment of Dr. Huma Qamar as its new Chief Medical Officer (CMO).
Lombard Odier Appoints Mona Shah as Senior Sustainability Strategist
Global wealth and asset manager Lombard Odier Investment Managers (LOIM) announced today the appointment of Mona Shah as Senior Sustainability Strategist. The new hire follows LOIM’s launch last year of holistiQ Investment Partners, a new sustainable investing platform within LOIM, aimed at capturing sustainable transition investment opportunities, with a focus on the transformation of key economic systems such as energy, land and oceans, and materials.
Bakkt Announces Leadership Transition
Bakkt Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BKKT) today announced that Andy Main has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 26, 2024. He will succeed Gavin Michael, who is stepping down to pursue other opportunities. Michael will serve in an advisory role through March 2025 to assist in the leadership transition and advise the Board and executive team on strategic matters.
Nationwide Appoints New Leader for its Small Commercial Division
Insurance giant Nationwide has announced the appointment of George Williams (pictured) as the new head of its small market commercial lines business. With a background in commercial lines, excess and surplus, and specialty areas, Williams steps into the role with over two decades of experience in the industry. He transitions from his previous position within Nationwide as the chief operating officer for commercial lines.
BNP Paribas Appoints Isabelle Loc as Head of Commercial & Personal Banking in France
BNP Paribas has announced that Isabelle Loc, previously Director and Chief Executive Officer of BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, will take over the management of Commercial & Personal Banking in France as of March 18th. Loc succeeds Marguerite Bérard as Head of Commercial & Personal Banking and joins the BNP Paribas Executive Committee.
Delcath Systems Appoints Martha S. Rook as Chief Operating Officer
Delcath Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: DCTH) (the "Company" or "Delcath"), an interventional oncology company focused on the treatment of primary and metastatic cancers of the liver, is pleased to announce the appointment of Martha S. Rook as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Piper Sandler Strengthens Healthcare Equity Research Team with the Addition of Biren Amin
Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR), a leading investment bank, is pleased to announce the addition of Biren Amin as a managing director and senior research analyst to the healthcare equity research team. Amin’s coverage will focus on biotechnology companies.
Syndax Appoints Steven Closter as Chief Commercial Officer
Syndax Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: SNDX), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing an innovative pipeline of cancer therapies, today announced the appointment of Steven Closter as Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Closter will lead the Company’s commercial strategy and operations, including marketing, sales, and market access, succeeding Steve Sabus, who is departing for personal reasons.
NetApp Appoints Technology Industry Titan Alessandra Yockelson as Chief Human Resources Officer
NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP), the intelligent data infrastructure company, today announced Alessandra Yockelson has joined the company as Chief Human Resources Officer, reporting to CEO, George Kurian. Alessandra will lead all aspects of people and organizational strategy, including talent development and growth, performance management, team engagement, recruiting, DEIB, and compensation and benefits. Alessandra joins NetApp from Pure Storage, where she served as Chief Human Resources Officer since August 2021 and led organizational change efforts that resulted in global performance scaling.
Google Promotes Liz Reid to Head of Search
Google is making a number of changes to its executive team running Google Search: Liz Reid, who was leading up core search experiences, will now be the Head of Search at Google. Cheenu Venkatachary will be the new lead of Search quality and ranking.
MapLight Therapeutics Appoints Vishwas Setia as Chief Financial Officer
MapLight Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company working to develop targeted novel therapeutics to improve the lives of patients suffering from debilitating CNS disorders, today announced the appointment of Vishwas Setia as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Setia succeeds Jonathan Gillis, who will transition to Chief Administrative and Accounting Officer.
BigPanda Appoints Tom Melzl as Chief Revenue Officer
BigPanda, Inc., the leading AIOps platform for automating IT Operations, announced it has appointed Tom Melzl as chief revenue officer. In his role, Melzl will oversee the BigPanda sales and go-to-market strategy, leading the team as they bring AIOps into the modern world for enterprises.
Merlin Elevates Executive Team with Appointment of Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and New Zealand Chief Executive Officer
Merlin, the aviation technology company developing the world’s most capable pilot to advance the future of automated flight, today announced the appointment of three C-level executives to its leadership team. Soo Cho, a former Palantir executive with over a decade of people management and employment counsel experience, will serve as Merlin’s Chief Operating Officer leading the company’s people and internal business operations, including ongoing flight test campaigns. Additionally, Merlin appointed Patrick DePriest, its former Vice President of Finance, to Chief Financial Officer, as well as Grant Crenfeldt, its former Director of Operational Compliance and Safety, to Chief Executive Officer of Merlin New Zealand.
Nomura Appoints Head of EMEA Flow Rates
Nomura has named Hemish Shah head of EMEA flow rates in a bid to strengthen its franchise, with the role effective immediately. In the role, he will focus on “driving the growth and development of Nomura’s EMEA flow rates business, working closely with clients to provide value-added content and consistent liquidity provision”.
Gallagher Re Appoints Head of Asia Pacific Cyber
Reinsurance broker Gallagher Re has announced the appointment of Sie Liang Lau as Head of Asia Pacific Cyber, a Singapore-based role. Lau is a UK qualified Actuary with over two decades of experience in the re/insurance industry. He joined Gallagher Re in May 2023 as Head of Analytics, Rest of Asia.
P&G India's MD LV. Vaidyanathan Resigns; Kumar Venkatasubramanian to take over as MD on May 1
The Board of Directors of P&G have approved the appointment of Kumar Venkatasubramanian as Managing Director of P&G India for a period of five years effective May 1, 2024. Venkatasubramanian will be taking over from L. V. Vaidyanathan, who has tendered his resignation as Managing Director and from Directorship of the Company effective close of business hours on April 30, 2024. Vaidyanathan will be leaving the Company to pursue other interests.
FOLX Health Appoints Greg Sottolano as Chief People Officer
FOLX Health, the first of its kind, nationwide LGBTQIA+ digital healthcare service provider, built to serve the community’s specific needs appoints Greg Sottolano as Chief People Officer. As Chief People Officer, Greg will be responsible for HR, L&D and Internal Communications and will be focused on developing best-in-class talent across clinical and headquarters staff and enhancing the company culture.
D-Wave Bolsters Executive Leadership Team for Rapid Growth and Strategic Execution
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) (“D-Wave” or the “Company”), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services and the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, today announced it is expanding its executive team to supercharge both its go-to-market growth strategy and product innovation.
Tellurian Makes Leadership Changes
Tellurian Inc. (Tellurian) (NYSE American: TELL) announced today the following leadership changes: Executive Vice President and President of Driftwood Assets, Samik Mukherjee, has been appointed President of Tellurian Investments, and has responsibility for the development of all Tellurian’s assets, including upstream, Driftwood LNG and pipeline, as well as permitting, safety and asset integrity.
MeridianLink Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition
MeridianLink, Inc.® (NYSE: MLNK), a leading provider of modern software platforms for financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies, today announced that Sean Blitchok will step down as its chief financial officer (CFO) on April 1, with Larry Katz joining the organization on that day as its new CFO and member of its board of directors. Mr. Blitchok will maintain an advisory role with the Company through Sept. 30, 2024.
Haier Europe Appoints New CEO
Tunstall will begin as Haier Europe CEO beginning of April. He will assume leadership of the Europe region, headquartered in Italy and with approximately 10,000 employees, a sales presence in more than 50 countries and seven manufacturing sites. Tunstall is an internationally experienced business leader with a strong marketing and commercial background and a proven track record of success across complex consumer business driven by technological innovation. He will lead the region to continue promoting long-term value creation for more customers and consumers across the region, positioning Haier Europe as the undisputed leader and the first consumer choice for smart home solutions
Nextracker Announces Chuck Boynton as New Chief Financial Officer
Nextracker (Nasdaq: NXT), a global market leader of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions, today announced the appointment of Charles “Chuck” Boynton as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective after he completes his tenure with his current employer, which is expected in May 2024. Nextracker’s current CFO, David Bennett, will continue to serve in this role until transitioning to Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) once Mr. Boynton joins the company.
Cellino Appoints Ed Tekeian as Senior Vice President of Engineering
Cellino Biotech, Inc., a preclinical biotechnology company building an autonomous biomanufacturing platform for personalized regenerative medicine, today announced the expansion of its executive leadership team with the addition of Ed Tekeian as Senior Vice President of Engineering. As an experienced engineering leader who has spearheaded the development of products ranging from SaaS applications for 3D printers to an FDA-approved Class II intraoral scanner for dental uses, Tekeian will augment the company’s capabilities to build a scalable biomanufacturing platform for patient-specific regenerative medicines.
Phoenix Merchant Partners Appoints Rafael Colorado as Chief Operating Officer
Phoenix Merchant Partners, LP, an independent investment firm focused on providing broad financing solutions to the middle-market universe of companies, today announced the addition of Rafael Colorado as Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel to work alongside Phoenix Founder, CEO and CIO, Art Mbanefo and President, CRO and CCO, Tim Throsby on the Executive Management team. As a newly appointed member of the Executive Management team, Mr. Colorado will collaborate closely with Messrs. Mbanefo and Throsby to further solidify the firm’s leadership and strategic direction.
The Real Good Food Company Announces Leadership Changes and Supply Chain Optimization
The Real Good Food Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: RGF) (“Real Good Foods” or the “Company”), a leading health and wellness frozen and refrigerated foods company, today provided a corporate update concurrent with the appointment of foods executive Tim Zimmer as Chief Executive Officer, effective March 15, 2024.
Lupin Appoints Christoph Funke as Chief Technical Operations Officer
Global pharma major Lupin Limited (Lupin) today announced the appointment of Christoph Funke to the newly-created position of Chief Technical Operations Officer. With over 30 years of global pharmaceutical manufacturing, supply chain, and technical operations experience, Christoph brings a wealth of expertise to Lupin. He will be based in Mumbai and will oversee Lupin’s Technical Operations function, integrating manufacturing, supply chain, and procurement.
Amir Abdelazim on Detecon’s Growth and Impact in Egypt
Following several CxO roles in the telecom sector, Amir Abdelazim joined Detecon mid-2022 to help the firm expand its presence in Egypt. We sat down with the country leader to find out how Detecon has progressed since his arrival, and what sets the consultancy apart from its traditional rivals.
FedEx Appoints Sasathorn Phaspinyo as New Managing Director of Thailand
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has appointed Sasathorn Phaspinyo as the new Managing Director of FedEx Express Thailand. He succeeds Tien-Long Woon, who oversaw FedEx operations in Thailand since 2019 and was appointed Managing Director for the company’s Malaysia operations in 2023.
Karan Mathur Appointed as VP Strategic Partnerships at indaHash
In an exciting development for the digital marketing world, indaHash welcomes Karan Mathur as the new Vice President of Strategic Partnerships for the JAPAC (Japan and Asia-Pacific) and India regions.
Sedgwick Reinforces Asian Market Presence With Senior Appointments
Sedgwick has promoted Nicki Dunn to the key position of chief client officer (CCO) for its operations in Asia, signalling a strategic move to bolster its client engagement and service delivery in the region. Dunn, a veteran at Sedgwick with an eight-year tenure, previously managed the client relationship and third-party administration (TPA) development teams in Asia. Her new role will see her spearheading initiatives to foster stronger client relationships and improve service delivery.
Deltatre Appoints Alex Gruber as Chief Product Officer
Gruber’s career spans more than 25 years, most recently serving as VP of product management at public safety software company, Carbyne. In his new role, Gruber will be based in the US reporting to chief executive officer, Andrea Marini. He will be tasked with overseeing the delivery of the company’s suite of products, which includes video experience platform – DIVA, user experience application platform – AXIS, publishing platform – Forge, and integrated streaming platform – D3 VOLT.
Aledade Appoints Peggy Chin Evans, PhD, as Vice President of Community Health Center Performance
Community health expert Peggy Chin Evans has been appointed vice president of Community Health Center Performance at Aledade, the nation’s largest network of independent primary care practices. Evans, who has a doctorate in social psychology, brings to Aledade significant success in operating within value-based care models as well as a deep understanding of community health centers, also known as federally qualified health centers.
Freddie Mac Announces Michael T. Hutchins as Interim CEO
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today announced that the company has appointed President Michael T. Hutchins to the additional role of Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as the company continues its search for a permanent CEO. He also will become a member of Freddie Mac’s Board of Directors.
Phosphorus Appoints Alzoubi as Regional VP KSA & Mideast
Phosphorus Cybersecurity, the leading provider of unified, prevention-based security, has announced the appointment of Osama AlZoubi as the Regional Vice President, Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. In his new role, AlZoubi will oversee Phosphorus’ growth and development throughout KSA and the Middle East, as the company expands its presence in the region with its best-of-breed Cyber-Physical System (CPS) Protection Platform that discovers, remediates, monitors, and manages the full scope of IoT, OT, IIoT, and IoMT devices.
Akebia Therapeutics CFO Ellen Snow to Depart
In a recent 8K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Akebia Therapeutics (NASDAQ:AKBA) announced that Ellen Snow will step down from her current roles as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer. The transition is set to take place on March 22, 2024. The biopharmaceutical company, which specializes in the development and commercialization of therapeutics for kidney diseases, has not yet named a successor.
LongPath Technologies Welcomes New International and Domestic Talent to Leadership Team
LongPath Technologies, a leader in innovative methane technology solutions, announces the addition of three key members to their leadership team: Burney (BJ) Latiolais, Jr., EVP International Operations, Chelsea Cassel as Senior Vice President of Growth Strategy, and Michael Chavez as Vice President of Growth. These strategic appointments underscore our commitment to accelerating our growth trajectory and enhancing our sales capabilities globally as we build out the most advanced methane sensing and quantification network for oil and gas operators.
Neurolens Announces Leadership Restructuring to Fuel Growth, Innovation
Coppell-based eyecare technology provider Neurolens has announced a strategic leadership restructuring to fuel continued growth and innovation. The company said that along with its strong foundation, the new structure combines seasoned leadership with strategic hires: Davis Corley, co-founder, returns as CEO to guide future growth. Gregory Boisse leverages operational expertise to optimize efficiency as SVP of Operations.
JLL Appoints New Head of Project & Development Services Egypt
JLL, a leading professional services firm specialised in real estate, investment management, and development consultancy services, has announced the appointment of Ahmed Hemmat as the new Head of Project & Development Services (P&DS) Egypt. Ahmed brings over 20 years of experience in the construction and mixed-use development sector, with an impressive track record of leading large teams in high-value projects across Egypt and the UAE. This includes the recent delivery of multiple large-scale projects in Uptown Cairo and Cairo Gate, demonstrating his ability to deliver exceptional results in complex and challenging environments.
Natalia Ball Named Global Chief Growth Officer of Mars Pet Nutrition
Mars Incorporated announced March 13 the appointment of Natalia Ball to the role of global chief growth officer of Mars Pet Nutrition, effective April 1. She will lead the growth of Mars brands including PEDIGREE®, IAMS®, CESAR®, WHISKAS®, SHEBA®, TEMPTATIONS®, NUTRO® and GREENIES®.
Stoneridge Appoints Chief Technology Officer
Stoneridge, Inc. announced the appointment of Troy Cooprider to the position of chief technology officer. Cooprider will set the company’s strategic technology and product roadmaps, and support future innovation and growth through oversight of the global engineering function, the company said.
VIPR Appoints Tony Russell as Chief Revenue Officer
VIPR, a leading technology solutions provider in the delegated underwriting sector, has appointed Tony Russell as its Chief Revenue Officer. VIPR has reportedly brought on Russell to spearhead revenue growth and market expansion. As Chief Revenue Officer, his remit will include a focus on leveraging VIPR’s advanced technological capabilities to meet the evolving needs of the insurance industry, driving forward the company’s mission to deliver innovative, reliable, and efficient solutions in the delegated authority sector.
Markel Promotes David Roos to Senior Director, Property and Marine for Markel Specialty's Wholesale Southeast region
Markel, the insurance operations within the Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), announced today that David Roos has been named Senior Director, Property and Marine for Markel Specialty's Wholesale Southeast region. In his new role, Roos will lead Markel Specialty's Southeast Wholesale property and marine teams to continue to generate profitable growth by delivering risk management solutions and services to our trading partners in the Southeast region.
Broadband ISP Quickline Appoint New Chief Technology Officer
UK ISP Quickline, which is rolling out a full fibre (FTTP) broadband network across more rural and semi-rural parts of North East England, has today announced the appointment of Darryl Petch to become their new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Darryl succeeds Ian Smith who served as CTO for two years.
Pacific Life Hires Head of Distribution for Workforce Benefits business
Pacific Life announced Sean McCartney as vice president and head of distribution of its Workforce Benefits business. In his role, he will oversee the development and implementation of the division’s sales and account management strategy.
HTB Expands with Two Senior Hires
Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has made two new hires, growing its portfolio management team with the recruitment of Victoria Baily and Graham Smith within its specialist mortgages division.
Lockton Re Capital Markets Hires Brendan Roche as Head of Distribution
Lockton Re Capital Markets (LRCM) has appointed Brendan Roche as Head of Distribution, where he will be based in Europe. Roche holds over 25 years of experience in the industry, having previously served as SVP at GC Securities, and an almost 14-year tenure at Marsh, chiefly as Global Leader of ILS and SPV Centre of Excellence.
Howden Tiger Appoints Senior Leader Carrie Byler to the rapidly growing US Casualty Division
Howden Tiger, the reinsurance and capital advisory arm of Howden Group, announces that Carrie Byler has joined the company’s rapidly growing Global Casualty Division.
Hertz Appoints Gil West as CEO
Rental car firm Hertz said on Friday it has appointed Gil West as its chief executive officer, effective April 1. West, who has previously served as chief operating officer of Delta Airlines (NYSE:DAL) and GM's Cruise unit, will succeed Stephen Scherr, who has decided to step down as CEO and member of the Board.
Citi Names Asia North, Australia Cluster and Banking Head
Citi has appointed Marc Luet as Asia North and Australia cluster and banking head, effective April 1. He will have oversight over the bank’s franchise in Australia, China, Hong Kong, Korea, New Zealand, and Taiwan.
Morgan Stanley’s Jeff McMillan Named Firm’s AI Head
Morgan Stanley is doubling down on its AI ambitions as it names a key executive to a newly created role. Jeff McMillan has assumed a new leadership role as head of firmwide artificial intelligence, according to an internal memo obtained by InvestmentNews.
TD Bank Appoints Bridget Lowell as Chief Communications Officer
TD Bank recently announced a major change in its leadership, with Bridget Lowell, previously from Capital One, taking over as Chief Communications Officer. She will replace John Pluhowski who will transition to a senior advisory role as he plans for retirement later this year.
Telecoms Giant Vodafone UK Appoints Max Taylor as New CEO
Mobile and broadband ISP Vodafone UK has today announced that they’ve promoted their existing Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Max Taylor, to take on the top job of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) from 2nd April 2024. The company’s current UK CEO, Ahmed Essam, will instead become CEO of European Markets and Germany Executive Chair.
Harford Mutual Promotes Three Officers
Commercial property and casualty insurance provider Harford Mutual Insurance Group has promoted three assistant vice presidents to VPs.
RSM UK Names New Regional Managing Partner
Audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK has named its new regional managing partner in the Midlands. In her new role, Helen Brocklebank will continue to strengthen and grow the regional business, and in addition to her office managing partner role in Birmingham, will oversee offices across the Midlands and East of England; totalling 65 partners and 755 staff respectively.
Frédéric Texier is Appointed Head of Media Relations and Digital Influence of the Orange Group
Frédéric Texier is joining the Orange group as Head of Media Relations and Digital Influence. He will report to Caroline Guillaumin, Executive Vice President of Group Communications and member of the Group’s Executive Committee.
Duke Energy Appoints Harry Sideris President of Company
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today announced a set of executive leadership appointments, including the promotion of Harry Sideris to president of Duke Energy, effective April 1. Lynn Good remains Duke Energy’s chair and CEO, as she continues to lead one of the nation’s largest clean energy transitions through a strategy committed to reliability and affordability for its customers.
Savills Appoints New Head of office in Cheltenham
Savills has appointed Ken Dowling, to head up its residential office in Cheltenham. Ken joins Savills from JLL, where he ran the firm’s Kensington office, covering the prime residential markets of Kensington, Holland Park, Notting Hill and Fulham.
Markel Appoints Oliver Atkin to Head of Bloodstock for London Markets
Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), has appointed Oliver Atkin to Head of Bloodstock in London, effective immediately. This investment decision in leadership underlines the organisation's long-term commitment to the equine and livestock market, through top-tier underwriting talent and creating bespoke insurance solutions for clients.
UBS Appoints Adrian Boehler as the Global Head of Macro Sales
UBS has appointed Adrian Boehler as the Global Head of Macro Sales. Previously, Boehler served as the Global Head of FX Distribution at UBS since 2019. Before joining the company, he spent seven years at BNP Paribas, serving as the Co-Head of FXLM and Commodity Derivatives.
Comtech Appoints John Ratigan as Interim Chief Executive Officer
Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed John Ratigan, Chief Corporate Development Officer, as interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Ratigan succeeds Ken Peterman, who has been terminated as President and CEO and will cease to serve on the Board. Mr. Peterman’s termination was for conduct unrelated to Comtech’s business strategy, financial results or previously filed financial statements.
Citi Names China Commercial Banking Head
New York-headquartered Citi has announced the appointment of a commercial banking head for China. Lin Hai has been appointed as head of Citi commercial bank (CCB) for China, according to a statement. In the role, he reports to Gunjan Kalra, head of CCB for Asia North, Australia & Asia South clusters as well as Luke Lu, Citi country officer and head of banking for China.
Seedtag Appoints Brian Danzis to President North America and Lora Feinman to Head of Sales U.S. While Expanding Markets and Achieving 850% YoY Revenue Growth
Seedtag, the global leader in contextual advertising, announced today that Brian Danzis has been promoted to President North America and Lora Feinman to Head of Sales U.S. The strategic moves come as Seedtag experiences accelerated growth, with 250+ campaigns sold in the first quarter of 2024, 850% YoY revenue growth, and international expansion to Canada and Peru, highlighting the company's momentum and leadership in the ongoing industry transition toward contextual advertising.
Norwegian Energy firm Norsk Hydro Appoints New President and CEO
Norwegian renewable energy firm Norsk Hydro has appointed Eivind Kallevik as president and chief executive officer, effective on May 13, 2024, the company announced on Thursday. Kallevik succeeds Hilde Merete Aasheim, who will leave the company end of June.
Schneider Electric Appoints Arvind Kakru as Vice President of Industrial Automation
Schneider Electric has appointed Arvind Kakru as the Vice President of Industrial Automation for Greater India Zone. Arvind brings over 28 years of extensive experience, having demonstrated strong fiscal, strategic, and operational leadership throughout his career. At Schneider Electric, he will lead the Industrial Automation, Process Automation, and Controls & Automation businesses, working closely with the Line of Business heads, Commercial & Strategic Segments team, and International Operations Teams. He will be responsible for driving market share expansion and identifying new growth opportunities.
Cavendish Maxwell Makes Senior Promotions in UAE Offices
Jessica Taylor has been promoted to the position of Chief Operating Officer. She makes the step up from Director of Shared Services, where she managed the human resources, finance, operations, legal, and compliance functions. Taylor has been with Cavendish Maxwell since 2016.
Sapphire Technologies Appoints Ayman Zeitoun as Vice President of Sales
Sapphire Technologies Appoints Ayman Zeitoun as Vice President of Sales. Sapphire Technologies, developer and manufacturer of energy recovery systems for hydrogen and natural gas industrial applications, has appointed industry veteran, Ayman Zeitoun as Vice President of Sales. Drawing upon his extensive experience in sales leadership across various industries, including Oil & Gas, LNG, and Petrochemical industries, Zeitoun will be responsible for devising and implementing comprehensive sales strategies with the goal of meeting ambitious revenue targets.
Fidelity Appoints Italy ETF Sales Director from Credit Suisse AM
Fidelity International has appointed Andrea Semino as ETF and index sales director for Italy from Credit Suisse Asset Management, ETF Stream can reveal. In his new role, Semino (pictured) will lead business development for the firm’s passive and active ETF offering while managing client relationships and developing new strategic partnerships in Italy.
SDX Appoints Kessler as Business Head Digital Securities to Executive Team
SIX Digital Exchange (SDX) has appointed Marco Kessler as business head digital securities to the executive team. SDX describe Kessler’s work in building the platform as ‘invaluable’ and say he is an ‘integral’ part of their team.
Kennametal Appoints Sanjay Chowbey as President & CEO effective June 1, 2024; Christopher Rossi to Retire on May 31
Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) announced today that Sanjay Chowbey, currently Vice President, Kennametal Inc. and President, Metal Cutting Segment, will succeed Christopher Rossi as President & CEO. Rossi has decided to retire from the company after nearly seven years as CEO, effective May 31, 2024. Chowbey was unanimously appointed by the Board of Directors as Rossi's successor, effective June 1, 2024.
Equinix Appoints Ex-Googler Fox-Martin as CEO
Equinix, a digital infrastructure firm and owner of MainOne in Africa, said yesterday that Adaire Fox-Martin will become its new president and CEO, starting in the second quarter of this year. Charles Meyers, current president and CEO of Equinix, is taking on the post of executive chair, vacated by Peter Van Camp. Van Camp will relinquish his formal responsibilities as a board member to become a special advisor to the board.
Fusion Connect Appoints Seasoned Leader William Wignall as CEO, Embarking on a New Chapter of Customer-Centric Excellence
Fusion Connect, a leading global managed communications service provider (MSCP) and Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP), today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed William Wignall as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Wignall succeeds Brian Crotty, who has served as Fusion Connect's CEO since 2020.
Yellow.ai Appoints Puneet Arora as Global President
Yellow.ai has announced the appointment of Puneet Arora as global president, taking yet another step towards driving hypergrowth and bolstering its position as a global leader in omnichannel AI-powered customer experience. In this strategic role, Puneet will lead the go-to-market teams across all markets, including North America, India, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Africa.
Constellation Appoints New Chief Financial Officer, Daniel Bisgeier
Constellation , a first-of-its-kind SaaS platform that allows top brands and Fortune 500 companies in highly regulated industries to scale creative content while maintaining legal and brand compliance rapidly, is pleased to announce the strategic hire of seasoned leader Daniel Bisgeier as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Amount Appoints Len Eschweiler as Chief Revenue Officer
Amount, a leading fintech powering banking technology for consumer and small business account opening, loan origination and financing, today announced Len Eschweiler as Chief Revenue Officer. His appointment coincided with the launch of Amount’s unified, cloud-based platform, designed to revolutionize account origination and empower institutions of all sizes with an unparalleled performance advantage which launched later part of 2023.
New Relic Appoints Ashish Agarwal As Chief Financial Officer
New Relic, the all-in-one observability platform for every engineer, announced Ashish Agarwal as the company’s next Chief Financial Officer. Agarwal is an experienced business leader with proven success in leading the financial strategies of high-growth companies in the technology sector. In this role, he will oversee global finance operations and further strengthen the company’s strategic direction. Agarwal assumes the CFO role from David Barter.
SunPower Appoints Chief Revenue Officer
SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ:SPWR) a leading residential solar technology and energy services provider, today announced the appointment of residential solar and home energy veteran, Tony Garzolini, as Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). In this role, Tony will oversee sales, including the Direct, Dealer and New Homes channels, along with pricing and demand generation
White Glove Appoints Jeff Bajorek as New Chief Sales Officer
White Glove, a leading advisor marketing company specializing in turnkey client acquisition and engagement services and a portfolio company of Rockbridge Growth Equity, today announced it has named Jeff Bajorek as Chief Sales Officer. Bajorek joins White Glove with a wealth of experience, having spent the past nine years as an independent sales consultant, trainer, and speaker, primarily assisting professional service firms. Prior to his consultancy work, he excelled as a top performer in the medical device industry, underscoring his commitment to results-driven performance.
Hearthside Food Solutions Appoints Nick Hewitt as Chief Financial Officer
Hearthside Food Solutions (“Hearthside”), the leading contract food manufacturer, announced that it has named Nick Hewitt as its new Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). The announcement was made by Darlene Nicosia, Chief Executive Officer, Hearthside. Hewitt joins Hearthside’s high performing and well-established leadership team that is laser focused on driving innovation, providing superior customer service, and building strong, lasting relationships with its customers and suppliers. With over twenty-five years of experience, Hewitt will lead all financial operations and serve as strategic thought partner to drive profitability and fuel growth.
Lexicon Hires Chief HR Officer
Little Rock, Ark.-based Lexicon Inc. has appointed Janell Schmidt as chief HR officer. She has nearly 25 years of industrial HR experience, including 15 years with Fortune 500 companies. She previously served as vice president of HR at Elgin Fasteners Group and Amsted Rail and held HR leadership positions at HillPhoenix, Eaton Corp., and Collins Bus Corp.
Lightning Step Appoints Tanya Earles as New Chief Operating Officer
Lightning Step, a leading provider of integrated CRM, EHR, and RCM solutions for behavioral health practices, has appointed Tanya Earles as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Earles will lead the operations, customer success, and product implementation teams in her new role.
Nuclera Appoints Joseph Bertelsen as Chief Commercial Officer
Nuclera, the biotechnology company enabling rapid protein expression and purification screening through its benchtop protein platform, today announced the appointment of Joseph Bertelsen as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). With over 20 years’ commercial leadership experience in the life science tools and drug development industries, Joseph brings an extensive sales record that will be instrumental to the commercial launch strategy and explosive adoption of Nuclera’s eProtein Discovery™ platform.
Procmart Appoints Sachin Jain as Chief Financial Officer
ProcMart announced the appointment of Sachin Jain as its new chief financial officer (CFO) and chief strategy officer (CSO). Sachin, a seasoned financial leader with a rich background in finance, strategic planning, and implementation, brings close to two decades of expertise to ProcMart. This appointment marks a significant milestone for ProcMart as it aims to further strengthen its financial framework and drive growth.
Heirs Technologies Appoints Obong Idiong as Chief Executive Officer
Heirs Technologies, a digital transformation solutions company, has officially announced the appointment of Obong Idiong as its Chief Executive Officer. This strategic move marks a significant milestone for the company as it aims to strengthen its position as Africa’s premier digital transformation partner. Obong Idiong, a seasoned professional with a rich background in the technology domain, takes the helm at Heirs Technologies following a successful tenure as MD/CEO at Africa Prudential Plc.
Restaurant Brands International Announces Leadership Changes to Support Long-Term Growth
Josh Kobza, Chief Executive Officer of Restaurant Brands International Inc. ("RBI", "Company") (TSX: QSR) (NYSE: QSR) (TSX: QSP) today announced leadership team changes to support the Company's long-term growth outlook of reaching a minimum of 40,000 restaurants, $60B in system-wide sales and $3.2B in Adjusted Operating Income by 2028.
Endeavor BioMedicines Appoints Enoch Kariuki, Pharm.D. as President and Vishaal Turakhia as Chief Financial Officer
Endeavor BioMedicines, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing medicines with the potential to deliver transformational clinical benefits to patients with life-threatening diseases, today announced the appointment of Enoch Kariuki, Pharm.D. as President and Vishaal Turakhia as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Both Dr. Kariuki and Mr. Turakhia are established life sciences executives with extensive strategic, operational, and financial experience.
Celonis Appoints Rupal Karia as New UK&I Leader
Celonis, the global leader in Process Mining, today announces the appointment of Rupal Karia as VP & Leader for the United Kingdom & Ireland (UK&I).
Tata Technologies Appoints Sukanya Sadasivan as Chief Operating Officer
Before joining Tata Technologies, Sukanya Sadasivan held the position of Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer at TCS. Global engineering and product development digital services firm Tata Technologies Ltd on Thursday announced the appointment of Sukanya Sadasivan as its Chief Operating Officer.
TradingHub Appoints CFO and Global Head of Sales and Relationship Management on the Heels of Rapid Growth
TradingHub, a leading provider of uniquely intelligent trade surveillance software for the global financial services industry, today announces the appointment of Stephen Bergin as CFO and Shayne Ganeson as Global Head of Sales and Relationship Management. The company’s expanded senior executive bench will support TradingHub’s continued growth of market share of its best-in-class tools for detecting even the most complex forms of market abuse and follows year-on-year annual recurring revenue (ARR) growth of 30 percent.
Hill International, Inc. Appoints Michal Sokorai as Senior Vice President, Global Information Technology
Hill International, Inc. announced that Michal Sokorai has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Global Information Technology (IT). In this role, Sokorai will expand and enhance Hill?s global IT operations and cybersecurity posture, streamlining processes and technology to accelerate business growth and productivity. He will also focus on supporting and developing new and proven IT talent across all areas of the company.
FPT Software CEO Appointed as FPT Corporation Executive Vice President
Global corporation FPT today announced its appointment of Mr. Pham Minh Tuan as the Executive Vice President. At the same time, he remains as Chief Executive Officer of FPT Software, a tech subsidiary of FPT.
Fobi AI Appoints Bruce Cleland as Vice President of Marketing
Fobi AI Inc. (FOBI:TSXV) (FOBIF:OTCQB) (the “Company” or “Fobi”), an industry leader in harnessing AI and data intelligence to enable digital transformation, is pleased to announce the Company has appointed Bruce Cleland as the Vice President of Marketing.
Stitch Fix (SFIX) Appoints Lillian Reaume as Chief People Officer
Stitch Fix, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFIX) announced today that Lillian Reaume has joined the company as its Chief People Officer. In this role, Reaume will be responsible for all people-related functions including talent management, leadership development, DEI, compensation and benefits, and employee experience. She reports to Matt Baer, CEO of Stitch Fix.
Ferroglobe Appoints New Chief Commercial Officer
Ferroglobe PLC (NASDAQ:GSM), a global leader in the production of silicon and ferroalloy materials, has announced the appointment of Carsten Larsen as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective from April 1, 2024. Larsen, who possesses a wealth of international experience spanning three decades, is set to bring his expertise in business growth strategies, sales optimization, and team leadership to the London-based company.
HQ Capital Opens Singapore office; Announces Head of Asia
Michael Hu joined from Ardian to take on the role, as the private equity player expands its on-the-ground presence in the region. Global private equity firm HQ Capital has opened a new office in Singapore and appointed Michael Hu as managing director and head of Asia, according to a company statement.
HSBC Appoints Andrew Fullam as Chief Financial Officer for the US and Americas
HSBC announced today the appointment of Andrew Fullam as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the US and Americas. In this role, he will be responsible for the region’s financial operations, including accounting, regulatory reporting, stress testing and capital management.
PayPal Appoints Ex-SoFi Executive Aaron J. Webster as Chief Enterprise Services Officer
PayPal has appointed former SoFi executive Aaron J. Webster as executive vice president, chief enterprise services officer, effective Monday (March 18). In his new role, Webster will be responsible for global financial crime and fraud prevention programs, regulatory and government relations, and risk and compliance management, PayPal said in a Wednesday (March 13) press release emailed to PYMNTS.
PNC Bank Appoints New Head of Corporate Banking
PNC Bank has named Michael Thomas as the new head of its Corporate & Institutional Banking (C&IB) division, effective immediately. Thomas, who has been with PNC for 27 years, takes over from Michael P. Lyons, who was elevated to the position of president on February 20, 2024.
Phoenix Motor Inc. Appoints Mark Hastings as Chief Financial Officer
Phoenix Motor Inc. (NASDAQ:PEV) (the "Company" or "Phoenix"), a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses and electrification solutions provider for medium-duty vehicles, announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed J. Mark Hastings as the Company's Chief Financial Officer.
Voyager Therapeutics Appoints Toby Ferguson as Chief Medical Officer
Voyager Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VYGR), a biotechnology company dedicated to advancing neurogenetic medicines, today announced the appointment of Toby Ferguson, M.D., Ph.D., as Chief Medical Officer (CMO), effective March 25, 2024. Ferguson is a skilled and experienced healthcare executive with a proven record in advancing portfolios of novel therapies across diverse indications in central nervous system (CNS), neuromuscular, and rare diseases. He most recently served as Vice President, Head of Neuromuscular Development Unit at Biogen, Inc.
TAC Security Appoints Altaf Halde as Chief Business Officer
Cybersecurity firm TAC Security on Wednesday said it appointed Altaf Halde as the Chief Business Officer (CBO) of the company.
Goldman Appoints Head of Institutional Coverage in Korea
Goldman Sachs Asset Management has appointed Scott Lim as head of institutional coverage in Korea in its client solutions group, where he will focus on public and private fund distribution.
Rural Healthcare Solution myphysician360 Appoints Alexander Poston, Jr, Chief Technology Officer
myphysician360, the industry leader in developing innovative solutions for the clinical care-process partnership between local pharmacies, patients, and health plans, has announced the appointment of Alexander Poston, Jr., as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
Marcus Partners Appoints Ryan McDonough As Chief Investment Officer
Marcus Partners, a real estate investment, management and development firm, today announced that Ryan McDonough has been named the firm’s Chief Investment Officer. McDonough will lead the firm’s Acquisition team in driving forward investment strategy and be deeply involved with portfolio construction.
Browzwear Appoints Greg Hanson as Chief Operating Officer
Browzwear, the leading provider of digital product creation software solutions for the fashion industry, proudly announces the appointment of Greg Hanson as Chief Operating Officer (COO). With an exceptional track record in product management and driving high-growth strategies, Hanson’s arrival marks a pivotal moment in Browzwear’s journey to digitally transform the apparel production process.
Lexitas Announces Appointment of Nishat Mehta as Chief Operating Officer & President
Lexitas, a leading provider of technology-enabled litigation services and a portfolio company of funds advised by Apax, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nishat Mehta as Chief Operating Officer & President. "Nishat is a successful senior executive with deep experience delivering client value and developing new revenue streams in tech-enabled businesses globally. He excels tying innovative solutions to customer needs that deliver on their business goals" said Gary Buckland, CEO of Lexitas. "Nishat is experienced in instituting strong processes across business lines, identifying the critical levers and KPIs for key areas to accelerate growth and enable innovation which is a Lexitas focus. He understands key levers for client value creation, brings structure and process to organizations and has experience operating in a private equity portfolio company model. We are thrilled to have him and the experience he brings to our organization to help our clients achieve their long-term growth objectives."
Dash Solutions Appoints New Chief Technology Officer to Drive Innovation and Growth
Dash Solutions, a leading innovator in business payments, today announced the appointment of Tan Truong as its Chief Technology Officer. Under his leadership, Truong will drive strategy for Dash Solutions' technology, engineering and data science/AI organizations positioning the company for future growth and success.
Asset Alliance Group Appoints Amanda Figg as Chief Technology Officer
Experienced organisational change expert, Amanda Figg, has joined the leadership team of Asset Alliance Group as Chief Technology Officer to support a programme of transformation across the business. Figg previously worked as an independent management consultant, supporting a number of organisations such as RBC Brewin Dolphin, Marsh, AXA UK and Hiscox. “Asset Alliance Group has great growth opportunities ahead and a really big appetite for innovation. I’m excited to support the company’s technology, data and change aspirations to help achieve its strategic goals,” Figg said.
TecEx Appoints Globally Recognised Revenue Leader as CPO
Global technology supply chain market leader TecEx announces the appointment of Jeremy Dodds as Chief Partner Office & Head of Strategic Partnerships. Dodds joins TecEx bringing over 26 years of experience in the data center and channel partner space with companies including: Charles Schwab, Level 3 Communications, Equinix, and Digital Realty.
Biosero Appoints Daniel Schumann as Chief Operations Officer
Biosero, Inc., developer of laboratory automation solutions to orchestrate scientific discoveries, today announced the appointment of Daniel Schumann to the position of chief operations officer. Starting in April, Mr. Schumann will be responsible for overseeing all operational functions, including supply chain, procurement, integrations, engineering, project management, quality, and IT.
IQ-EQ Appoints Chief Commercial Officer for France and Switzerland
With 14 years’ experience in the private market industry, Romain (pictured) specialises in private equity, real estate, private debt and securitisation. Prior to joining IQ-EQ, he was Head of Sales and Relationship Managers at Société Générale Securities Services, Paris, where he was responsible for the development of a commercial strategy for French private markets and asset managers. He has also held other senior roles including Head of Fund Managers for Victoires Haussmann and Head of Real Estate Financing with Investimo.
Foot Locker Appoints New Chief Human Resources Officer
Foot Locker , Inc. (NYSE: NYSE:FL), a prominent global footwear and apparel retailer, announced the appointment of Cindy Carlisle as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. Carlisle brings over two decades of leadership experience to the role, having previously worked with notable companies such as Stryker Corporation (NYSE:SYK), Roche Group, and Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ).
Luminor Appoints Wojciech Sass as Chief Executive Officer
Luminor is pleased to announce the appointment of Wojciech Sass as Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Management Board effective Monday, 18 March 2024. His predecessor, Peter Bosek, will resign from the Board and as CEO the day before. Wojciech Sass is an acclaimed international business leader with widespread experience in the financial services industry and deep operational knowledge of retail and business banking, IT systems, and processes. He joins Luminor from Aion Bank, a digital bank operating out of Belgium, which he co-founded and where he served as Chief Executive Officer. Wojciech’s Sass’s previous roles also include Chief Executive Officer of Nationale Nederlanden Poland, Vice President of the Management Board of BNP Paribas Bank Polska, and Head of BCG Poland.
Microcare Appoints New Chief Operating Officer
With a history of manufacturing and operational leadership, she brings experience and expertise to this position. Green’s career spans multiple industries, and she has consistently demonstrated a commitment to quality and efficiency in manufacturing and operations. Green’s background includes notable roles such as chief operating officer at ELG Alloys, principal at a private wholesale food distributor, and senior vice president of global operations at ICU Medical.
Air Mauritius Appoints Outsourcing Specialist as New Chief Executive
Air Mauritius has introduced outsourcing and business process specialist Charles Cartier as its new chief executive, succeeding Kresimir Kucko. Cartier was formerly with a division of consultancy service Accenture as well as a business solutions arm of TNT Express. He has served on a number of company boards, including Bank of Mauritius, and is linked to the country’s outsourcing and telecom industry association OTAM.
Epsilon Appoints Warren Aw as Chief Commercial Officer and David Yoon as Chief Operating Officer
Epsilon Telecommunications, a KT Corp. company, has appointed Warren Aw as its Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and David Yoon as its Chief Operating Officer (COO). Epsilon says the appointments will enhance its global business strategy, product portfolio and collaboration with KT. Warren Aw has more than 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, most recently as Epsilon’s Managing Director, APAC and Epsilon says that as CCO, Aw will oversee the Data, Colocation and Voice business segments, “developing and implementing a global business plan to achieve profitable growth”.
Vital Energy Appoints New VP and Chief Accounting Officer
Vital Energy Inc. (NYSE:VTLE) announced today the appointment of Mr. Stephen L. Faulkner, Jr., known as Larry, as the new Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. Mr. Faulkner is set to begin his new role on or around March 29, 2024. Mr. Faulkner's appointment adds to the executive team of Vital Energy, a company with a significant presence in the energy sector. Faulkner will take over the responsibilities as the principal accounting officer from Ms. Jessica Wren. Ms. Wren will continue with the company as the Senior Director of Financial Accounting and SEC Reporting.
Healthcare Triangle, Inc. Appoints Anand Kumar as Interim CEO
Healthcare Triangle Inc. (Nasdaq: HCTI) (“Healthcare Triangle,” “HCTI” or the “Company”), a frontrunner in healthcare technology has announced the appointment of Anand Kumar as the interim Chief Executive Officer alongside his current role as the Chief Revenue Officer.
Liberty Bankers Insurance Group Appoints Eric Johansson as Chief Operating Officer
Liberty Bankers Insurance Group (LBIG), a nationally recognized provider of life, health, and wealth products, announces the elevation of Eric Johansson to the role of executive vice president and chief operating officer. This promotion is a testament to his contributions and commitment to excellence that have shaped the company's success trajectory.
Dowlais Group Plc Appoints New Chief Executive to GKN Powder Metallurgy
Dowlais Group Plc, the specialist engineering firm focused on the automotive sector, has appointed Jean-Marc Durbuis as the new Chief Executive Officer of GKN Powder Metallurgy. Jean-Marc joins the company on 12 March. This appointment follows Diego Laurent’s departure from the business after 31 years of service at GKN.
HiBid Appoints Pat McCusker as Chief Executive Officer
HiBid, the premier auction technology company that connects buyers, sellers, and auctioneers worldwide via the HiBid.com platform and the Auction Flex 360 auction management solution, announces the appointment of Pat McCusker as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
Cellipont Bioservices Appoints Edwin Beale as Chief Commercial Officer
Cellipont Bioservices, a leading cell therapy Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), today announced the appointment of Edwin Beale as its new Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Beale brings over 25 years of experience in the life sciences industry and a proven track record of success in building and leading high-performing teams.
Alcanza Clinical Research Appoints James Clark, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer
Alcanza Clinical Research, a mission-focused investigator site network, has appointed James Clark, M.D., as its first-ever Chief Medical Officer, marking a milestone in Alcanza's growth journey as it expands its network size and patient reach. In this role, Dr. Clark will be responsible for assembling and leading Alcanza's Medical Advisory team – creating a new competitive advantage for the company that also serves as a valuable customer benefit, enabling greater collaboration among Alcanza site investigators, sponsors, and contract research organizations (CROs).
Blusmart Appoints Aditi Shukla as President of Corporate Development
BluSmart, the Indian EV ride-hailing service and EV charging infrastructure network, announced its latest addition to the leadership team Aditi Shukla, joining as President, Corporate Development. In her new role, Shukla is spearheading strategic initiatives for BluSmart across fundraising, strategic partnerships, and will work closely with the co-founders on organic and inorganic growth opportunities.
LILT Appoints Chief Revenue Officer To Propel Growth and Scale
LILT, the leading AI solution for enterprise translation and content creation, today announced the appointment of Matthew Mulqueen as Chief Revenue Officer, reporting to CEO and Co-Founder Spence Green. "The enterprise language market is finally clamoring for a solution based on custom AI model building, which is the approach we pioneered," said LILT CEO and Co-Founder Spence Green. "Matthew has seen excellence from early stage to IPO at a series of enterprise technology companies. He spent the last three years building a GTM team at an AI-native company challenging a traditional services industry, and the combination of those experiences makes him an ideal fit to scale revenue at LILT. We're thrilled to have him on our leadership team."
3M Stock Climbs After Company Appoints Bill Brown as CEO
Shares in 3M Company (MMM) moved sharply higher Tuesday after the company said it had appointed William M. "Bill" Brown as the new chief executive officer.1 3M. “3M Announces New Leadership Appointments” Brown, who was formerly CEO of aerospace and defense firm L3Harris Technologies (LHX), succeeds Michael Roman, who will become 3M’s executive chairman, according to the statement from the company. Both appointments take effect from May 1.
GXO Appoints Nizar Trigui as Its First Chief Technology Officer
GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, today announced the newly created leadership role and appointment of Nizar Trigui as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to further accelerate GXO’s industry leadership in technology and capitalize on the increasing global demand for advanced warehouse solutions.
Jean Martin Inc. Appoints Kaushik Paul as Chief Revenue Officer
Jean Martin Inc. (JMI), a global technology, research and analytics firm, announced the appointment of Kaushik Paul as Chief Revenue Officer, further strengthening its core leadership team. With a career spanning over 30 years in the Financial Services vertical, Kaushik Paul brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to his new role. Prior to joining JMI, Kaushik held key leadership positions in Financial Services focused research and consulting firms where he played a pivotal role in enhancing revenue streams, fostering strategic client engagements and delivering high-growth business outcomes for clients.
Airtel Payments Bank Appoints Anuj Bansal as Chief Financial Officer
Airtel Payments Bank has announced the appointment of Anuj Bansal as its chief financial officer. In this role, Anuj will be responsible for overall financial strategy, including corporate financial planning, budgeting, supply chain, and treasury management. He will be a part of the Bank’s Executive Committee and will be working closely with Anubrata Biswas, MD and CEO of Airtel Payments Bank.
Pearson Appoints Vishaal Gupta as President of Workforce Skills
Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s leading learning company, announced today the appointment of Vishaal Gupta as President of Pearson’s Workforce Skills division. Vishaal will report to CEO Omar Abbosh and lead the next phase in the development of Pearson’s enterprise solutions and vocational qualifications business. Vishaal succeeds current Workforce Skills division President Mike Howells, who will leave the company in March.
Mazda Design America Appoints Jacques Flynn to Senior Director
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) is pleased to announce Jacques Flynn's promotion to Senior Director, Mazda Design America (MDA). In this role, Flynn will lead all design activities related to Mazda Design in North America. Throughout his tenure at Mazda, Flynn has established strong relationships with Mazda Design, as well as its Marketing team, which will allow the company to maintain its position as a leader in both automotive design and brand.
Oppenheimer Appoints Frank Sanchez Reed As Head of the Southwest Region
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (Oppenheimer) — a leading financial services firm and a subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings (NYSE: OPY) — announced today that Frank Sanchez Reed has joined the Public Finance team as Managing Director, Head of the Southwest Region, where he will focus on large issuer coverage and strategy, including in California. He is based in Texas and will report to Elizabeth (Beth) Coolidge, the recently appointed Head of Public Finance.
SMBC Americas Appoints Mark Corteil as Chief Risk Officer
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) today announced the appointment of Mark Corteil as Chief Risk Officer for the Americas Division. In this role, Mark will serve on the Americas executive team and lead the firm in developing and maintaining a robust risk management framework, while embedding a strong culture of risk awareness and ownership across the Americas.
Constellation Brands Names New Chief for Wine-and-Spirits Business
Constellation Brands has promoted Sam Glaetzer to the recently vacated role of president of the US group’s wine-and-spirits division. Glaetzer replaces Robert Hanson as head of the business unit and will also serve as a member of Constellation’s executive management committee.
Diversified Appoints former Atos Head as APAC Managing Director
International technology company Diversified has appointed former Atos A/NZ managing director James Berry as its new head of the Asia Pacific, describing the region as a strategic growth priority. Having departed Atos at the end of last year, the French multinational tech advisory’s former Australia and New Zealand managing director James Berry has now been officially announced as Asia Pacific head of US-headquartered audio-visual solutions company Diversified.
Integral Appoints Timothy Nobles as Chief Commercial Officer
Integral, a leading provider of privacy analytics solutions, today announced the appointment of Timothy Nobles as the company's new Chief Commercial Officer. Nobles, who previously served as Integral's General Manager, will now oversee the company's sales, marketing, and business development strategies.
Warner Bros. Discovery elevates Neeraj Jha as Director - Head of Content and Acquisition (sports)
Neeraj Jha, who led Warner Bros Discovery as head of content and acquisition (sports), has been elevated to the position of director - head of content and acquisition (sports).'
Starling Bank Appoints OVO Head as New CEO
Starling Bank has appointed Raman Bhatia, the chief executive of energy retailer OVO and former HSBC digital banking lead, as it new CEO. Bhatia will take over from John Mountain, who has been acting as interim CEO since founder Anne Boden retired from the role last year.
CoreWeave Appoints Nitin Agrawal as Chief Financial Officer
CoreWeave, the leading specialized GPU cloud provider, today announced that Nitin Agrawal will join the company as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Agrawal joins CoreWeave from Google where he served as Vice President of Finance for Google Cloud.
Societe Generale Appoints Credit Suisse FX Veteran as Division Head
John Estrada, a seasoned veteran of the financial markets with a 12-year tenure in the foreign exchange (FX) division of the global investment bank Credit Suisse, has recently transitioned to Societe Generale, where he will serve as the Global Head of FX.
Sun Life Appoints Chief Client Experience Officer
The new appointee has worked in channel management, brand management, client experience and related roles for more than 20 years. Sun Life has appointed Mahima Tankha Marwah (pictured) as chief client experience and marketing officer, Asia effective 15 March. She is based in Hong Kong.
Franklin Templeton Names Japan President
California-based Franklin Templeton’s Japan unit has appointed a 35-year financial veteran as its new president. Franklin Templeton Japan has appointed Takashi Takamura as the president and country head of Japan, according to a statement, effective April 1. In the role, which will be formally confirmed at the firm’s extraordinary shareholders' meeting and board of directors meeting in late March, he will report to head of APAC Tariq Ahmad.
Kroll Appoints Dave Burg as Global Head of Cyber Risk to Bolster World-Leading Business
Kroll, the leading independent global risk and financial advisory solutions firm, announced today the appointment of industry veteran, Dave Burg, as Global Head of Cyber Risk. In an ever-evolving cyber threat landscape, Burg will spearhead Kroll’s Cyber Risk solutions as the firm strengthens its position as the world’s leading incident response provider. In this role, Burg will oversee and expand Kroll’s threat lifecycle management capabilities, including security advisory, validation and assessments, managed detection and response, threat intelligence, incident response, data analytics and breach notification.
Data and Strategy Consultant Rotate Appoints New Chief Executive
Ryan Keyrouse, one of the original co-founders of airfreight software and strategy consulting company Rotate, is its new chief executive, writes Thelma Etim.
FibroGen Appoints new Chief Medical Officer
FibroGen, Inc. (NASDAQ:FGEN), a biopharmaceutical company, today announced the appointment of Deyaa Adib, M.D., as the new Senior Vice President & Chief Medical Officer, effective today. Dr. Adib brings nearly three decades of oncology development experience to FibroGen and will be responsible for overseeing the company's global clinical development activities.
Wabtec Appoints Kyra Yates as Vice President of Investor Relations
Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) announced today the appointment of Kyra Yates as Vice President of Investor Relations effective March 18, 2023. In this role, Yates will be responsible for communicating Wabtec’s vision, strategy, financial performance, and future expectations to our shareholders and the financial community. She will succeed Kristine Kubacki, who has held the role since 2019.
Goldman Sachs Korea Co-Head Chung to Move to Hyundai Capital
Goldman Sachs’ Chung Hyung-Jin, co-head of the Seoul office and the leader of the firm’s investment banking (IB) business in South Korea, will resign from the company and become Hyundai Capital chief executive in June, The Korea Economic Daily found on Tuesday.
Arcutis Promotes Todd Tucker to Chief Human Resources Officer
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQT), a commercial-stage company focused on developing meaningful innovations in immuno-dermatology, today announced the promotion of Todd Tucker to senior vice president and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective immediately.
Altice USA Appoints John Hsu and John Lombana SVPs
Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) today announces the appointments of John Hsu, SVP, Corporate Finance and John Lombana, SVP, Corporate Controller, both reporting to Chief Financial Officer Marc Sirota.
FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies Appoints Richard McAvoy as Chief Financial Officer
FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, a world leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) for biologics, vaccines, advanced therapies and oncolytic viruses, today announced the appointment of Richard McAvoy, currently the Holly Springs, North Carolina site head and vice president of business support, to chief financial officer (CFO) effective April 1, 2024.
Fingerprint Cards AB (publ) Appoints Fredrik Hedlund as CFO
Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints) today announced the appointment of Fredrik Hedlund as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective March 18, 2024.
FedEx Appoints Sriram Krishnasamy as Chief Digital Officer
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) has announced a significant leadership change within its executive team. Robert B. Carter, Executive Vice President of FedEx Information Services and Chief Information Officer of FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX), will be retiring after more than three decades of service.
ABAX Appoints Chief People and Organisation Officer
Nordic-based telematics specialist ABAX has appointed Silje Berntsen Bogen as chief people and organisation officer. Bogen joined the company in 2023 as head of people, where she was responsible for establishing a corporate culture based on “innovation and continuous learning,” the company said.
AllianzGI Appoints Japan Chief
Taro Shirovama has been named as head of Japan by German asset manager AllianzGI. Based in Tokyo, he will report to Desmond Ng, head of Asia Pacific. Shirovama will be responsible for AllianzGI’s business development efforts in Japan and for growing the firm’s presence.
West Monroe Promotes Seven to Managing Director
West Monroe, a Chicago-headquartered management and technology consulting firm, has promoted seven team members to managing director, effective March 1. "Each leader in this group has made impactful contributions to West Monroe's clients, communities, and people, and I congratulate them for reaching this well-deserved milestone in their careers," said Kevin McCarty, chairman & CEO.
Macy’s Names Michael Krans Vice President, Macy’s Media Network
Macy’s, Inc. announced on Monday that Michael Krans has joined the U.S. retailer as vice president, Macy’s Media Network.
Creating the Future: Conversational AI Innovator Paradox Promotes Industry Leader Adam Godson to CEO
Paradox, the global leader in leveraging Conversational AI to transform how employers like McDonald's, Nestlé, CVS Health, General Motors, and Marriott International get hiring work done, today announced the promotion of President and Chief Product Officer Adam Godson to the role of Chief Executive Officer, with founder Aaron Matos moving into the Executive Chairman role.
Flipkart Names Vikash Singh as Director of Growth
Flipkart has appointed Vikash Singh as the Director of Growth. Vikash Singh joins the eCommerce company from GrowthX, where he was Operator in Residence for two years.
Appointment of Dr Darren Patti to Group Chief Operating Officer
Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: TLX, Telix, the Company) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Darren Patti as Group Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 11 March 2024. Dr. Patti joined Telix in March 2021 to lead the Company’s United States (U.S.) operations. Over the past three years as U.S. Chief Operating Officer and General Manager for the Americas region he has overseen the successful launches of Illuccix® in the U.S. and Canada, has led ongoing market development for Telix in Brazil and the Latin America (LATAM) region, and has been a key figure in the launch preparations for Telix’s follow-on imaging products Zircaix™1 and Pixclara™1 (subject to regulatory approval).
Aecon Appoints Jerome Julier as Chief Financial Officer
Aecon Group Inc. (TSX: ARE) (“Aecon”) is pleased to announce today that Jerome Julier has been appointed to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective April 8, 2024. Most recently serving as Managing Director and Co-Head of CIBC Capital Markets’ Global Diversified Industries investment banking practice, Mr. Julier joins Aecon with nearly 20 years of leadership experience in finance, strategy, and capital markets with significant focus on industrial businesses in the construction, engineering, and transportation sectors. Mr. Julier has served as a trusted advisor to many of Aecon’s clients and partners and, in recent years, has worked closely with Aecon on several transactions, including the divestiture of Aecon Transportation East and the strategic investment by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. in Aecon Utilities – strengthening Aecon’s balance sheet and positioning the business for future growth.
Turning Point Brands Appoints Andrew Flynn as Chief Financial Officer
Turning Point Brands, Inc. (“TPB” or the “Company”) (NYSE: TPB), a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of branded consumer products, including alternative smoking accessories and consumables with active ingredients, announced today the appointment Andrew Flynn as the Company’s new Chief Financial Officer, effective on or before April 1, 2024. Mr. Flynn is replacing Louie Reformina, who will step down to pursue other opportunities.
AnalytixInsight Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
AnalytixInsight Inc. (“AnalytixInsight”, or the “Company”) (TSX-V: ALY), a data analytics and enterprise software solutions provider, is pleased to announce today that Mr. Jonathan Dwek has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective immediately. This appointment represents an additional milestone in AnalytixInsight’s ongoing management transition and refresh of the corporate strategy.
MOMA Therapeutics Appoints Jullian G. Jones, Ph.D., J.D., MBA, as Chief Business Officer
MOMA Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company discovering and developing a new generation of precision therapeutics via insights derived from the company’s KnowledgeBase platform, today announced that Jullian G. Jones, Ph.D., J.D., MBA, has been appointed as the company’s chief business officer. In this role, Dr. Jones will be responsible for guiding MOMA’s corporate and business strategy, which includes investor relations, business development, new product planning, and oversight of strategic finance and accounting.
Lightspeed DMS Appoints Brian Provost President & CEO
Lightspeed DMS LLC, the leading recreational dealer management software provider and a Brookfield portfolio company, today announced that Brian Provost has been appointed chief executive officer, succeeding Kris Denos. “We are excited to welcome Brian Provost to Lightspeed at this pivotal time in the company’s growth story,” said Doug Bayerd, Managing Partner, Private Equity at Brookfield. “Brian is an excellent leader who enjoys developing people and building strong teams. With his track record of success leading and growing numerous mission-critical software companies, we know we have the right chief executive officer to guide Lightspeed as it accelerates plans to enhance its value for customers.”
Spectra Aerospace & Defense Appoints Ray Munoz as New Chief Executive Officer
Spectra Aerospace & Defense, a global leader in the design and production of advanced rugged electronics solutions for aerospace and defense platforms, is excited to announce the appointment of Mr. Ray Munoz as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Munoz, with his impressive 25 years of leadership in the international aerospace and defense markets, has a well-established history of catalyzing growth, spearheading innovative products, and breaking ground in new markets. His extensive experience includes noteworthy positions such as CEO and Board Member of Safran Data Systems Inc., Divisional Senior Vice President of Business Development & Strategy at Ultra Electronics Maritime, and numerous pivotal leadership roles at L3 Technologies. Additionally, Mr. Munoz's active-duty military experience provides him a key insight on how to deliver highly technical solutions which meet the military's most demanding operational challenges.
MTN Group Appoints Ali Monzer as Chief Executive Officer of MTN South Sudan
MTN Group announces the appointment of Ali Monzer as Chief Executive Officer of MTN South Sudan, effective 1 April 2024. Ali succeeds Gordian Kyomukama, who will retire after a distinguished career with MTN. Ali brings over 23 years of telecommunications industry experience to his new role. Since joining MTN in 2004, he has held progressively senior positions, most recently as Chief Technology and Information Officer of MTN Uganda. In previous roles, he has demonstrated success in operational efficiency, cost optimisation, market growth and customer experience enhancement. He holds a master’s degree in computer communication engineering and relevant industry certifications.
Medallia Appoints Ben Brewer as New Chief Revenue Officer
Medallia, a leader in customer and employee experience, has announced the appointment of Ben Brewer as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Brewer brings a wealth of skill and expertise to his role, having previously held high-ranking positions at prominent technology firms such as Cornerstone OnDemand, Nintex, and SAP Concur.
Nouryon Appoints Sean Lannon Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Nouryon announced the appointment of Sean Lannon as the company's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He will have executive oversight of the company’s finance function and will play a critical role in shaping Nouryon’s financial strategy in support of its commitment to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to customers.
BPE Appoints Deepti Ray as Chief Business Officer
Best Power Equipments India (BPE), a leading Indian multinational manufacturer, announces the significant milestone within the organisation. BPE has promoted Mr. Deepti Ray to the position of Chief Business Officer (CBO) at Best Power Equipments India Pvt Ltd.
Pepperfry Appoints Mahip Dwivedi as VP Marketing
Online furniture marketplace Pepperfry has appointed Mahip Dwivedi as vice president of marketing. He was the chief marketing officer at Tyke Investment before starting in his new role in December. Dwivedi will spearhead Pepperfry’s marketing strategy, brand communication, performance marketing, retention and public relations functions.
Shasqi Appoints Travis Biechele, Ph.D. as VP of Research to Lead Pipeline Development
Shasqi, Inc. ("Shasqi") a biotech company whose mission is to make cancer drugs more effective with click chemistry, today announced that it has appointed Travis Biechele, Ph.D. as VP of Research. Biechele has over two decades of experience in oncology research, with a focus on developing antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), with both Seagen (now Pfizer) and Merck.
Copart Appoints Jeff Liaw as CEO and Director and Jay Adair as Executive Chairman
Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPRT) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Jeff Liaw as the company's sole Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and as a member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Liaw has been serving as Co-CEO since March 2022. In addition, Jay Adair, who served as the Company's CEO from February 2010 to February 2022 and as Co-CEO along with Mr. Liaw since March 2022 will step down from that role. In addition, the Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Adair as Executive Chairman, and he will remain an active executive officer of the company in that capacity. The above changes are effective April 1, 2024.
Monet.work Appoints Abhay Tandon As Chief Business Officer
In a significant move for the Indian startup ecosystem, Abhay Tandon, the former Digital Innovation and Partnerships Officer at TVS Motor Company, has made a strategic transition from the automotive giant to a promising new role in the tech industry. Tandon joins Monet. work, an innovative Web3 startup, as their Chief Business Officer, where he will be pivotal in developing an interoperable loyalty ecosystem.
RadiantGraph Appoints Dr. Geeta Nayyar as Chief Medical Officer & Kirk Goodman as SVP of Commercial
RadiantGraph, a healthcare personalization platform powered by AI and machine learning, has announced the strategic appointments of Dr. Geeta Nayyar and Kirk Goodman to its executive team. – RadiantGraph welcomes Dr. Geeta Nayyar, MD, MBA, as its first Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Nayyar, a renowned leader, technologist, and bestselling author, brings a wealth of experience to the table.
Couchbase Appoints Julie Irish as Chief Information Officer
Couchbase, a cloud database platform company, has announced the expansion of its executive leadership team with the appointment of Julie Irish as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer. In this role, Irish will drive Couchbase’s global IT strategy in alignment with the company’s key business objectives.
Banyan Appoints Ex-Uber, PayPal Executive Vish Shastry as Chief Product Officer
Banyan has appointed former Uber, PayPal and Visa executive Vish Shastry as chief product officer. “We are thrilled to welcome Vish to Banyan,” Jehan Luth, founder and CEO of Banyan, said in a Thursday (March 7) blog post. “He’s an innovator, and a world-class product leader with a deep expertise in payments and FinTech. Throughout his career, he’s helped design, deliver and scale platforms and networks for new growth and better customer experiences.”
Waga Energy Appoints Chief Financial Officer
France-based renewable natural gas (RNG) producer Waga Energy has appointed Jean-Michel Thibaud as the group’s chief financial officer and deputy general manager starting April 3. Thibaud previously was deputy chief financial officer of France-based telecommunications company Orange.
Sisecam Appoints Chief Production Officer
Şişecam has appointed Beytullah Şahin as its Chief Production Officer to execute its ambitious production strategy and plans. A cornerstone of Şişecam’s production agenda is the empowerment of a technology-centric framework, marked by efficiency-driven initiatives such as waste heat conversion and the implementation of digital twin technologies.
Lupin Appoints Rakesh Bhardwaj as Chief Information Officer
Global pharma major Lupin announced the appointment of Rakesh Bhardwaj as Chief Information Officer (CIO). He will be based in Mumbai and lead Lupin’s global Information Technology function and spearhead the company’s digital transformation. Bhardwaj brings to Lupin rich experience of over three decades in building and managing cutting edge global IT teams and systems for some of the largest enterprises in the world.
WISeKey Announces Appointment of Jonathan LLamas as VP Decentralized Strategy
WISeKey International Holding Ltd. (“WISeKey” or “Company”) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), a global leader in cybersecurity, digital identity, and Internet of Things (IoT) innovations, operating as a holding company, today announced the appointment of Jonathan LLamas as VP Decentralized Strategy, effective March 6, 2024. Mr. LLamas joins the team to lead the Company’s ambitions towards its strategic Web 3.0 transition.
JDE Peet’s Announces Leadership Transition
JDE Peet’s (EURONEXT: JDEP) today announced that Luc Vandevelde has been appointed Interim CEO of JDE Peet’s, effective 1 April 2024. Vandevelde will also become Chairman of the Board of JDE Peet’s after the next Annual General Meeting on 25 May 2024. Under Vandevelde’s leadership, the company will initiate a search process for a permanent CEO, evaluating both internal and external candidates.
Trillion Energy Announces CFO and Director Change
Trillion Energy International Inc. (“Trillion” or the “Company”) (CSE: TCF) (OTCQB: TRLEF) (Frankfurt: Z62) has announced the appointment of David Thompson as Interim CFO and a search for a permanent Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The Company also announces grant of stock options.
Oceanvolt Appoints Chief Executive Officer
Finnish electric propulsion manufacturer Oceanvolt named Mikael Heikfolk chief executive officer. “Mikael’s extensive experience and proven track record in gaining faster growth and improving profitability make him the ideal leader to guide Oceanvolt through its next chapter,” board chairman Riku Niemelä said in a statement.
Neptune Wellness Appoints New Interim CEO and COO Amid Financial Worries
Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:NEPT), a consumer-packaged goods company, announced leadership changes with Michael De Geus stepping in as Interim President and CEO and Cedrick Billequey as Interim COO. The appointments follow the departure of former CEO Michael Cammarata.
Cementos Molins Appoints Marcos Cela as New CEO
Cementos Molins has appointed Marcos Cela as the new CEO. He succeeds Julio Rodríguez, who has held the job for the last nine years. The change comes after Rodríguez’s request to resign from his duties as the company's chief executive officer, and will be effective as of end of June, following the Shareholders Annual General Meeting, when Cela’s appointment is to be officially confirmed.
Deutsche Boerse Appoints Stephan Leithner as New CEO
Deutsche Boerse DB1Gn.DE on Friday announced that board member Stephan Leithner will become the new chief executive of the German stock exchange operator, one of the nation's largest financial firms. Leithner, on Deutsche Boerse's board since 2018, will succeed the current CEO Theodor Weimer, who last year announced he would not pursue another term when his contract ran out at the end of 2024, saying "fresh blood" was needed.
RUBIS: Rubis Announces Senior Leadership Nominations
Rubis today announces a series of changes and nominations to its Management Committee, effective immediately: Managing Director in charge of Strategy and M&A Bruno Krief is appointed Managing Director in charge of Strategy and M&A. Bruno has been a key actor of the company’s development since the creation of the Group and will continue bringing his experience by focusing on strategy and M&A.
Premier Biomedical Inc. (BIEI), now known as Premier Graphene, Inc., engages Gustavo Carreño as Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Premier Graphene Inc. (OTC: BIEI) proudly announces the appointment of visionary industry leader, Gustavo Carreño, as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Mr. Carreño is poised to steer the Company into a future defined by groundbreaking innovation and transformative growth. With a proven track record at the forefront of technology-driven business evolution, the newly appointed CTO is primed to facilitate Premier Graphene’s foray into our construction, oil & gas, and graphene manufacturing sectors with great expertise and strategic foresight.
Unusual Machines Appoints FPV Drone Expert Andrew Camden as Chief Operating Officer
Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American: UMAC) (“Unusual Machines” or the “Company”), a drone and drone components manufacturer, announced today the appointment of First-Person View (“FPV”) drone expert Drew Camden as its Chief Operating Officer.
Industry Veteran Clay Thornton Joins Clover Health as CFO of Medicare Advantage
Today Clover Health ("Clover" or "the Company") announced Clay Thornton as the newly appointed Chief Financial Officer of its Medicare Advantage (MA) division. Thornton, with an impressive track record spanning over a decade of healthcare financial management and operational leadership, joins as the Company enters the next phase of its lifecycle, targeting Adjusted EBITDA profitability for the full-year 20241, while emphasizing a differentiated PPO-first product strategy supported by its state-of-the-art technology and care management platform.
Noodles & Company Announces Appointment of Drew Madsen as CEO
Noodles & Company (Nasdaq: NDLS) today announced that the Board has appointed Drew Madsen to serve as permanent Chief Executive Officer effective March 6, 2024. Mr. Madsen will continue to be a member of the Board of Directors.
MultiPlan Appoints Jerry Hogge as Chief Operating Officer
MultiPlan Corporation (NYSE: MPLN) (“MultiPlan” or the “Company”), a leading value-added provider of data analytics and technology-enabled end-to-end cost management, as well as payment and revenue integrity solutions to the U.S. healthcare industry, today announced that Jerry Hogge will join the Company as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Absolute Software Appoints Saul Gates Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Absolute Software, a global leader in enterprise cyber resilience, today announced that financial leadership veteran Saul Gates has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Gates will guide the company’s financial operations through its next phase of growth, which will further entrench Absolute as the leader in Cyber Resilience for the world’s leading government and enterprise organizations.
Pine Services Group Appoints Jana Schmidt as CEO
Today Pine Services Group, , the global business applications software and services branch of Evergreen, announces the appointment of Jana Schmidt as its new chief executive officer. Schmidt's leadership will play a pivotal role in guiding Pine to greater heights as a permanent home for leading software partners and independent software vendors (ISVs).
Kalvista Appoints New CEO Amid Shift to Commercial Stage
KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:KALV), known for its development of small molecule protease inhibitors, has announced a significant leadership change as it transitions towards becoming a commercial entity. The company has appointed Benjamin L. Palleiko as its new Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board, effective immediately. The change comes as the company prepares to file a New Drug Application (NDA) with the U.S. FDA for its hereditary angioedema (HAE) treatment, sebetralstat, in the first half of 2024.
Mission Produce™ Appoints New President & Chief Operating Officer
Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVO) (“Mission” or “the Company”), a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh Hass avocados, today announced the appointment of John Pawlowski to President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective April 1, 2024. Steve Barnard will continue to serve as Mission Produce’s Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors.
S&B Appoints Jeff Sipes as CEO
S&B, a leading engineering and construction firm serving the oil & gas and chemicals industries, has appointed Jeffrey G. Sipes as chief executive officer, effective immediately. Mr. Sipes has served as S&B’s chief commercial officer since 2021. “S&B has a remarkable record of growth and success over the past sixty years, and we look forward to decades of further success. The markets we serve are changing, creating new opportunities for growth. Jeff is the leader who can successfully guide the company to capitalize on these opportunities. He brings extensive experience and a deep understanding of both S&B’s markets and the company’s distinctive capabilities,” said J. D. Slaughter and J. W. “Brook” Brookshire, the company’s directors.
Optty Expands Leadership as It Accelerates Payment Innovation
Optty™, a leading global payments technology company headquartered in Singapore – announced the expansion of its executive team and board. The appointments mark a significant stride in Optty's journey to revolutionize the dynamic payments landscape and solidify its leadership in the industry. Optty's revolutionary full-stack user interface saves merchants costly integrations and adeptly meets the rapidly changing demands of emerging payment technologies.
wefox Appoints New CEO in Bid to Revolutionise Insurance Industry
wefox, a prominent InsurTech company, has announced the appointment of Mark Hartigan as its Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The move follows the news that co-founder Julian Teicke will transition into the non-executive role of President, while retaining the position of Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, after nine successful years of steering wefox’s growth.
Hitachi Energy to Appoint Andreas Schierenbeck as New Chief Executive Officer, Claudio Facchin to Step Down on June 30, 2024
Hitachi Energy today announced that Andreas Schierenbeck will be appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2024. Claudio Facchin, Hitachi Energy CEO, will step down at the end of June 2024. Andreas will engage with the Hitachi Energy Board, Executive Team and Claudio to ensure a smooth transition prior to the handover on July 1, 2024.
Acko Appoints Animesh Das as CEO, Elevates Sanjeev Srinivasan to Board Role
Insurtech unicorn Acko has elevated its chief underwriting officer, Animesh Das, as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its subsidiary entity--ACKO General Insurance—as Sanjeev Srinivasan takes the board role. Varun Dua will continue as the CEO of Acko Technologies, the parent company of Acko General Insurance. Srinivasan, the former MD and CEO at Bharti Axa General Insurance, had joined the General Atlantic-backed venture in 2021 as the managing director and CEO of the subsidiary unit.
Cognite Co-Founder Geir Engdahl Appointed Chief Product Officer
Cognite, a global leader in industrial software, announces Geir Engdahl as Chief Product Officer. Engdahl will direct overall product strategy and execution for the company's data and AI portfolio which includes leading global industrial data platform Cognite Data Fusion®.
ING Americas Appoints Keith Tamayo as Managing Director, Head of North America Credit Sales to support Larger Expansion into ABS market
ING Americas has announced the appointment of Keith Tamayo as Managing Director, Head of North America Credit Sales, as the company continues to expand its Capital Markets and Advisory (CMA) and Financial Markets offering in the Americas.
Easterly Asset Management Appoints BlackRock’s Phil Juliano, Jr. as Head of Sales
Easterly Asset Management (“Easterly”), a multi-affiliate platform for high-performing boutique investment firms, announced the appointment of Phil (PJ) Juliano, Jr. as its Head of Sales. In conjunction with the announcement, Michael Collins will transition into a newly created position as Easterly’s Head of Business Development, where he will focus on Easterly’s exclusive distribution partnership with Harrison Street and identify other opportunities to expand the company’s Affiliate and Privates platform.
Neonomics Appoints Lars Dencker Nielsen as Chief Financial Officer
Neonomics, a prominent Norwegian fintech company, has officially named Lars Dencker Nielsen as its Chief Financial Officer, marking a pivotal step in the company’s strategic growth trajectory. Originally from Denmark, Nielsen has garnered a unique global perspective throughout his professional journey, having spent significant portions of his career abroad. His experience encompasses diverse roles in various international companies and industries across Nordic and Northern European markets, including consumer and business lending, financing, debt collection, and payment schemes.
First Financial Names Greater Cincinnati Regional Market President
First Financial Bank has promoted Jacob Holbrook to the position of Greater Cincinnati regional market president for commercial banking, a role in which he will oversee First Financial’s commercial and industrial client relationships in the area. Holbrook will also lead First Financial’s commercial banking team in Greater Cincinnati.
OpenAI Names Tracy Hawkins new VP of Real Estate
OpenAI, after inking the biggest office lease in San Francisco in years, has hired someone to manage its growing real estate presence. The San Francisco-based artificial intelligence firm has named Tracy Hawkins as its vice president of real estate and workplace services, the San Francisco Business Times reported. She started March 5.
Ericsson announces Appointment of Becky Rohr as Chief Compliance Officer, bringing together Investigations and Compliance
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announces that Rebecca (Becky) Rohr, currently Head of Corporate and Government Investigations, will become Chief Compliance Officer and will oversee the Compliance team as well as the Investigations office, bringing both functions under a single leader. Ms. Rohr has been with Ericsson since 2022 and she has been a key leader in driving the cultural transformation of the organization. She will continue to report to Scott Dresser, Group Chief Legal Officer, and the Audit and Compliance Committee of the Board of Directors. Jan Sprafke, who joined the company in 2020, will leave Ericsson to pursue other opportunities.
Precisely Promotes Christopher Hall to Chief Product Officer
Precisely, the global leader in data integrity, today announced it has promoted Christopher Hall to Chief Product Officer. In his new role, Christopher will oversee product strategies and roadmaps for the entire Precisely product portfolio, including the continued innovation and delivery of the Data Integrity Suite.
Zeto Adds New Chief Financial Officer to Accelerate Growth
Zeto, Inc., a commercial-stage medical technology company transforming EEG brain monitoring for healthcare with its innovative EEG headset and advanced cloud platform, today announced the appointment of Neway Redia as its new Chief Financial Officer.
PayPal Names new Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) announced today that Amy Bonitatibus has been appointed as its new Chief Corporate Affairs and Communications Officer, with her tenure set to begin on May 28, 2024. In her upcoming role, Bonitatibus will oversee the Global Communications team as well as social impact and sustainability initiatives for PayPal and its associated brands, including Venmo.
Knight Frank Appoints India Director
UK-based property consultant Knight Frank has named Harry Chaplin-Rogers as director of international capital markets for India. Based in Mumbai, he will report to Shishir Baijal, chairman and managing director of Knight Frank India.
SAP Appoints Manish Prasad as President, MD for Indian Subcontinent
Cloud software major SAP on Wednesday announced the appointment of Manish Prasad as President and Managing Director for SAP Indian Subcontinent. He succeeds Kulmeet Bawa, who takes on a global role to drive the growth and adoption of SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) for customers, the company said in a statement.
Walmart Canada Appoints new Chief Operations, Growth Officers
Walmart Canada has announced new changes to its senior leadership team, including two C-suite positions. John Bayliss has been promoted to COO, leading an expanded position that includes store operations, supply chain, format and real estate development. Most recently, he held the role of Walmart Canada's chief administration officer.
AECOM’s Canada region Appoints Faisal Siddiqui as Senior Director of highway engineering in British Columbia
AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced the appointment of Faisal Siddiqui as senior director, highway engineering for British Columbia. In this role, he is responsible for leading the local highway engineering team including structural and bridge engineering, road safety and traffic engineering, intelligent transportation systems, geomatics and surveys, as well as highway construction management and contract administration.
Fiserv Appoints Murali Nair as General Manager of India and South Asia
NYSE-listed Fiserv Inc, a global provider of payments and financial services technology, announced the appointment of Murali Nair as General Manager of India and South Asia.
Concentrix Appoints New EVP and Chief Product Officer
Concentrix Corporation (NASDAQ: CNXC), a prominent global customer experience (CX) solutions provider, today announced the appointment of Ryan Peterson as Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer. Peterson, who recently served as a Global Leader at Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) Web Services, will be responsible for steering the company's product innovation, focusing on generative AI (GenAI) powered solutions.
Equitable Holdings Appoints New Chief Risk Officer
Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:EQH), a leading financial services holding company, has announced the appointment of Julia Zhang as its new Chief Risk Officer, effective April 1. The announcement comes as part of the company's ongoing efforts to strengthen its leadership team and enhance its strategic growth initiatives.
Monro, Inc. Appoints Jack Heisman as Vice President – Human Resources
Monro, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNRO), a leading provider of automotive undercar repair and tire services, today announced that Jack Heisman has been appointed to the role of Vice President – Human Resources, effective immediately. In addition to Human Resources and Training, Jack will also oversee Monro’s Corporate Communications Department in his new role.
MBrace Therapeutics Appoints Steve Alley as Chief Scientific Officer
MBrace™ Therapeutics, Inc. (“MBrace”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company devoted to improving the lives of patients with cancer by developing novel antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), today announced the appointment of Steve Alley, Ph.D., as chief scientific officer. Dr. Alley joins MBrace with over 20 years of experience at Seagen, a world-leader in ADCs that was acquired by Pfizer in 2023.
CommentSold Appoints E-Commerce Veteran Filip Vítek as EVP to lead AI Development
CommentSold, the leading video commerce platform, has announced the appointment of industry veteran Filip Vítek to the role of EVP, AI and Data. With Vítek at the helm, CommentSold will integrate advanced AI solutions into its full-stack video commerce ecosystem, developing features that enable retailers to quickly create new visuals based on existing content, augment their live sales and shorten the go-to-market time for new products.
Endologix Appoints Mike Mathias as Chief Commercial Officer
Endologix LLC, a privately held, global medical device company dedicated to providing disruptive therapies for the interventional treatment of vascular disease, announced the appointment of Mike Mathias as the company’s Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately. With a distinguished 30-year career in leading commercial organizations within the cardiovascular arena, Mike brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to Endologix.
Hypori Appoints Jerry Raphael as Chief Financial Officer to Accelerate Strategic Growth
Hypori, a cybersecurity Software as a Service (SaaS) provider enabling bring-your-own-device (BYOD) capability and zero-trust access to enterprise apps and data through a secure virtual mobile infrastructure, announced today the appointment of Jerry Raphael as Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Raphael will oversee finance, business and legal affairs, human resources, recruiting, and facilities management as the company builds its customer base in the Department of Defense (DoD) and expands into the Federal and commercial health markets.
Procurify Appoints Amy Wang as CFO to Champion Mission of Helping Organizations Control Spend
Procurify, the leading all-in-one spend management solution for mid-market organizations, proudly announces the appointment of Amy Wang as Chief Financial Officer. With over a decade of finance and accounting experience, Amy brings a wealth of expertise to Procurify, particularly in driving financial growth for FinTech and SaaS organizations. Her distinguished career includes key leadership positions at Userful and Morgan Stanley, as well as a pivotal role in Solium's growth and billion-dollar exit, marking it as Alberta's first unicorn.
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Canada Corporation appoints Brian Stevens as new President and CEO
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Canada Corporation (MBFS), a leading automotive financial services provider and a Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG (MBM) company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Stevens as its new President and CEO as of the fourth quarter 2023.
Otodata Appoints Jeremy Eaton as CEO
Remote tank monitoring hardware business Otodata has appointed Jeremy Eaton as CEO to lead the company in its next chapter of growth. As CEO of the Montreal-based company, Eaton will work closely with Andre Boulay, Otodata’s President. Boulay welcomed Eaton to the team. He commented, “He is a dynamic, values-driven business leader who brings with him decades of strategic and operational expertise building and leading IoT businesses.”
KBS Appoints Chris Studney as Chief Commercial Officer
KBS, the largest privately held facility services provider in North America, today announced the appointment of Chris Studney as its new Chief Commercial Officer. Studney will be responsible for Sales, Strategic Account Management and Marketing at KBS.
Addepar Appoints Bob Pisani as Chief Technology Officer to Advance Data-Driven Investment Management
Addepar, a global technology and data company trusted by the world's leading investment and advisory firms, announced today that Bob Pisani will serve as Chief Technology Officer, leading Addepar's global engineering teams to continue delivering ambitious, client-centric innovations. Pisani joined Addepar in 2020 to head Addepar's Platform Engineering, where he built and managed the teams driving Addepar's data, compute, and AI developments. Today this serves as the foundation for Addepar's global multi-product strategy.
Patrick Industries, Inc. Appoints Andy Roeder as Executive Vice President-Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK) ("Patrick" or the "Company"), a leading component solutions provider for the Outdoor Enthusiast and Housing markets, announced today that it has appointed Andy Roeder as Executive Vice President-Finance, Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), and Treasurer of the Company, effective March 5.
Anywhere365® Appoints New CEO Will Blench
Anywhere365®, a global leader in Enterprise Dialogue Management software and a pioneer in customer service technology, announces Will Blench as its new Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Enrico Karsten, who has served the company with distinction for three years.
Sinoboom Merges Europe Subsidiaries, Appoints New CEO
Sinoboom is bringing its European sales, product support and production operations across the continent together under the leadership of a newly appointed CEO for Europe. Richard Butler, who headed up JCB Access when it was first launched, will join the Sinoboom Group in April. Butler will lead the integration of the Sinoboom subsidiaries in the Netherlands, which provides sales and product support, and Poland, where manufacturing is based. He will also oversee the establishment of further subsidiaries throughout Europe.
Onebanx Appoints Javed Anjum as New CEO
OneBanx, a shared banking solution provider and GLORY Group company, today announced the appointment of Javed Anjum as its new Chief Executive Officer. Javed will replace founder Duncan Cockburn, who announced his intention to step down from the role in February.
Dave O’Flanagan Appointed Interim CEO of Sitecore
Sitecore®, a global leader in end-to-end digital experience management software, today announced the appointment of Dave O’Flanagan as Interim CEO. Dave assumes the role having previously been Sitecore’s Chief Product Officer. His commitment to technology and customer obsession will see the business further invest in Sitecore’s Digital Experience Platform (DXP), advance its operational capabilities, and better enable its thriving partner ecosystem to enable customers to effectively differentiate, innovate, and grow. Dave is an experienced CEO, having led Boxever before it was acquired by Sitecore in 2021. Steve Tzikakis will remain as a special advisor to the Sitecore Board and support Dave through the transition.
Cybersecurity Veteran Mark Weir joins Check Point Software
Check Point Software Technologies has welcomed Mark Weir as its new Regional Director for UK & Ireland. Mark brings to Check Point a rich legacy of leadership and innovation within the cybersecurity industry, having spearheaded the UKI businesses at Fortinet and Cisco, and leading Deloitte's Cyber Transformation Practice in the UK. His extensive experience is complemented by a deep understanding of enterprise sales to major accounts and collaborative work with the channel, honed through his time at Computacenter.
Aramex Strengthens Leadership Team With Two Strategic Appointments
Aramex (DFM: ARMX), a global leader in comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, announced the appointment of two distinguished executives to its leadership team. Tim Martin joins as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), while Françoise Russo assumes the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals Appoints Seasoned Life Science Executive Marshall Woodworth as Chief Financial Officer
NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRBO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on transforming cardiometabolic diseases of cardiometabolic diseases, today announced the appointment of Marshall Woodworth as Chief Financial Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, effective March 1, 2024, following his tenure as Acting Chief Financial Officer since October 27, 2023.
DomaCom Appoints Steven James as New Acting CEO
DomaCom Limited, a leading fractional property investment platform, has announced the appointment of Steven James as its acting Chief Executive Officer. James, who has been a non-Executive Director of the Company since April 2023, brings over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry to the role.
Aon Appoints Rishi Mehra as Head of India
Insurance and reinsurance broker Aon has named Rishi Mehra as the Head of India, reporting to Anne Corona, Chief Executive Officer of Asia Pacific. Mehra will begin transitioning to his new role immediately and will be based in Mumbai by mid-2024. The appointment sees Mehra join Aon’s Asia Pacific Executive Committee and Global Executive Leadership Team.
Julius Baer India Appoints Abhishek Chandra as COO
Abhishek Chandra has been named the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Julius Baer India. In order to promote business growth and excellence inside the company, Abhishek will spearhead operational plans and initiatives in his new position. Abhishek brings a plethora of experience and knowledge to his new role from his more than two decades in the financial services and technology sectors. Abhishek was Chief Technology Officer at Kotak Private Banking before joining Julius Baer India. In this capacity, he was instrumental in utilizing technology to improve customer experiences and optimize processes.
Dentsu Appoints Narayan Devanathan as President and Chief Strategy Officer, South Asia
Dentsu has announced the appointment of Narayan Devanathan as president and chief strategy officer, South Asia. In his new role, Devanathan is entrusted with the task of executing the network's strategy to deliver industry-defining client solutions at the intersection of marketing, technology, and consulting.
Anagenex Expands Leadership Team with Appointment of Adrian Schreyer, Ph.D., as Chief Technology Officer
Anagenex, a pioneering drug discovery company pairing large-scale data generation with proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) to discover the next generation of small molecule medicines, today announced the appointment of Adrian Schreyer, Ph.D., as Chief Technology Officer.
Virtualware Appoints a New USA Operations President, John A. Cunningham, to Lead the Company's Growth in the American Market
John A. Cunningham has been appointed President of Virtualware USA operations, as Virtualware (EPA: MLVIR), the European leader in enterprise Virtual Reality solutions, starts operations in the country. As announced recently, expanding into the United States is an important element in the company's 2024-2026 strategy. Around 40% of the company's total 2023 signed contracts value came from the U.S
Dynatrace Appoints James McCready as Vice President of Asia Pacific, Japan
Dynatrace, a leader in unified observability and security, has announced the appointment of James McCready as Vice President of Asia Pacific and Japan. McCready, based in Singapore, will be responsible for driving the company's growth strategy across the region. He will also be tasked with supporting customers through the development of innovative observability, security, and business analytics and automation solutions.
EuroAPI Appoints New CEO and Lays Out Restructuring Plan as Manufacturer’s Losses Mount
With a new CEO tapped to drive EuroAPI’s turnaround, the Sanofi spinoff is proposing drastic steps to get its business on track, including potential layoffs and site closures. Overseeing the four-year plan, dubbed FOCUS-27, will be new chief executive Ludwig de Mot—an industry veteran with a track record at “companies undergoing transformation,” EuroAPI said in an earnings release Wednesday. De Mot, who will take up the reins on Friday, joined the company in January as EuroAPI’s chief transformation officer.
CleverTap Appoints Zeeshan Ramlan As Global VP & Head- HR Partnering & Operations
CleverTap, a US-based SaaS company, has named Zeeshan Ramlan as Global Vice President and Head of HR Partnering and Operations, effective February 2024. He joins the company with over 15 years of experience in financial technology and IT consulting. He is currently the Senior Director and Head of Human Resources at CoinSwitch, where he has worked since 2021.
Driver Logistics Appoints Naveen Kolathur as COO, a Global Logistics Veteran
Driver Logistics, a rapidly expanding logistics firm in India, has named Naveen Kolathur as its Chief Operating Officer. With over 28 years of leadership in logistics and supply chain, including 22 years at DHL in key roles across the US, Singapore, and India, Kolathur brings a wealth of expertise. His tenure at DHL culminated in serving as VP and Head of Service Quality, where he spearheaded 4PL/LLP business development across Asia.
Gymshark Appoints Carly Natalizia as First Chief Digital Officer
Gymshark has appointed Carly Natalizia to the newly created role of chief digital officer to drive “digital growth for the brand for years to come”. Natalizia joined Gymshark as vice president of marketing in June 2022 and was promoted to global marketing director for the retailer in January this year.
WOO X Appoints Ex-credit Suisse Lead as Chief Product Officer
WOO X, a global centralized crypto futures and spot trading platform offering the best-in-class liquidity and price execution, announces the appointment of Bryan Chu as Chief Product Officer (CPO). With a decade of experience spanning traditional finance and crypto trading, Chu brings a wealth of expertise to his new role, where he will spearhead the overall product strategy at WOO X.
BorgWarner Announces Appointment of Chief Accounting Officer
BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) ("the Company") today announced that Amy Kulikowski has been appointed Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. Ms. Kulikowski reports directly to Craig Aaron, whose appointment as Chief Financial Officer is effective today. Ms. Kulikowski comes to BorgWarner with more than 25 years of experience in finance and accounting, most recently with Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. as its Chief Accounting Officer. Ms. Kulikowski is a CPA and member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Michigan.
Marsh McLennan appoints David Liston as Chief Commercial Officer, US & Canada
Global insurance and reinsurance broking group Marsh McLennan has appointed David Liston as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), US and Canada, effective immediately. He will have a dual line of reporting to Pat Tomlinson, Chief Executive Officer, Marsh McLennan US and Canada and President of Mercer, and Hans van Heukelum, Global CCO, Marsh McLennan. He will continue to be based in New York.
SMX Appoints Ofira Bar as Chief Financial Officer
SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX; SMXWW), an innovative company specializing in digitization of physical objects to foster a circular and closed loop economy, in seeking to continuously enhance its core capabilities, today announced the appointment of Ms. Ofira Bar as its Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Bar, a seasoned finance executive with 20 years of experience, is replacing Limor Moshe Lotker as the Company's CFO, effective 1 March 2024. She will report directly to Haggai Alon, the Company's CEO.
Vision Marine Technologies appoints new CFO
Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:VMAR), known for its electric recreational boating technology, has announced the appointment of Raffi Sossoyan as its new Chief Financial Officer effective today. The company is entering a critical phase focused on expanding its manufacturing and production capabilities, with Sossoyan's extensive financial and operational leadership experience expected to play a key role.
Siemens Announces Executive Shift: Wolfgang Wrumnig New CFO, Orban von Fedak to Lead Mobility Finance
Siemens sets a new course in its financial leadership, appointing Wolfgang Wrumnig as Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer and Orban von Fedak as Finance Head of the Mobility Business, both changes effective from 1 March 2024. This strategic move aims to bolster the company's financial and operational agility in a rapidly evolving global market.
upGrad appoints Venkatesh Tarakkad as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
upGrad, one of Asia's largest integrated learning, skilling and workforce development majors has named Venkatesh Tarakkad as the first Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Venkatesh led Finance, Inventory, and strategic initiatives at DealShare and assumes his role at upGrad effective March 1, 2024.
Innsena Appoints Britteny Matero to Partner and Senior Vice President
Innsena, a health tech consultancy focused on improving care outcomes for underserved communities, today announced the appointment of Britteny Matero to partner and senior vice president. As partner and senior vice president, Matero assumes leadership of the Innsena market access practice, which supports health tech companies, public-private partnerships, nonprofit organizations, states and other governmental entities to deploy programs making a meaningful impact in healthcare. The market access practice focuses on improving the healthcare experience for the underserved—including disadvantaged and rural communities—as well as strengthening public health infrastructure in the United States.
MultiplAI Appoints Holger Mai as CEO to Drive Data & AI Consulting Services Across Europe
multiplAI is pleased to announce the appointment of Holger Mai as CEO, reinforcing a commitment to excellence in Data & AI consulting services. With a distinguished career spanning multiple international firms, including Accenture, Nokia, Siemens, Nortel, and HP, Holger brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the team. His extensive track record of success in leading transformative projects for global clients, particularly in European Data and AI for capital markets, positions him as an invaluable asset to multiplAI.
Pidilite Names Sudhanshu Vats as Managing Director Designate; Bharat Puri to Step Down
Pidilite Industries has announced the appointment of Sudhanshu Vats as Managing Director designate, to be effective from April 2025. Sudhanshu will take over from CEO and MD, Bharat Puri, who is set to step down from the role after 10 years of service. In his new role, Sudhanshu brings over three decades of leadership experience across media, broadcasting, and FMCG sectors. He joined Pidilite in 2021, assuming the position of Deputy Managing Director.
Star Diamond Appoints Ewan Mason as Its President and CEO
Star Diamond Corp (TSX: DIAM) ("Star Diamond" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has appointed Ewan Mason to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Mason has served as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer since January 1, 2023. Mr. Mason will continue to serve as Chair of the Company's Board.
Symrise Appoints Jean-Yves Parisot as CEO
Outgoing Symrise chief executive Heinz-Jürgen Bertram is retiring after 21 years with the company, handing over the CEO role to Jean-Yves Parisot. Parisot, who will officially step into the new role on 31 March, joined Symrise in 2014 and has been a member of the executive committee since 2016. He oversees the company’s Taste, Nutrition & Health segment and will continue to do so on an interim basis until a successor has been found.
OncoNano Medicine Appoints Kartik Krishnan as Chief Executive Officer and Promotes Melissa Paoloni to Chief Operating Officer
OncoNano Medicine, Inc. today announced the appointment of Dr. Kartik Krishnan, MD, PhD to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and member of the Board of Directors. Dr. Krishnan joined OncoNano as Chief Medical Officer in 2022 and ascended to the role of President and Head of Research and Development last year. He succeeds Martin Driscoll, who served as CEO since January 2021, and helped advance the company’s therapeutic pipeline into the clinic.
Unilever Appoints Heiko Schipper as President, Nutrition
Heiko, currently President, Bayer Consumer Health, has deep experience and a successful track record in the global foods and nutrition industry. He started his career at Nestlé, spending more than 20 years in sales and marketing roles in Asia, before rising to lead Nestlé’s global Nutrition business division as CEO in 2014.
Future Generali India Life Insurance appoints Alok Rungta as MD & CEO
Future Generali India Life Insurance on Friday said Alok Rungta will be its managing director and chief executive officer (MD & CEO) from April 1, 2024 subject to regulatory approvals. Rungta, a chartered accountant, is currently deputy CEO and chief financial officer (CFO) and brings a “wealth of experience and expertise to his new role”, said the company in a statement. Bruce De Broize will serve as MD & CEO until March 31.
Metro Bank Brings in Barclays Executive as New CFO Amid Major Restructuring
Metro Bank has appointed Barclays executive Marc Page as its new chief financial officer as the lender undergoes a major restructuring designed to shore up its balance sheet. Page is set to take over from interim CFO Cristina Alba Ochoa on 2 September, who herself succeeded James Hopkinson after he stepped down last month.
Qualiti.ai Announces Hiring of New CTO, Tim Stewart, Following Strategic Investment from Crosslink Capital
Qualiti.ai, a leader in AI-driven test automation solutions, is excited to announce both a strategic investment from Crosslink Capital and the appointment of Tim Stewart as Chief Technology Officer. These developments reinforce Qualiti’s commitment to transforming the software testing landscape through innovative technology.
Ossdsign Appoints Tom Buckland as Chief Technical Officer
OssDsign AB (publ.) today announces that the company’s current VP of Strategy, Business Development and Regulatory Affairs, Tom Buckland, has been appointed Chief Technical Officer (CTO). The promotion is a key part of the company’s change of direction into a pure-play orthobiologics company focusing exclusively on the U.S. Market.
Arlo Technologies Appoints New CTO and Expands CFO Role
Arlo Technologies , Inc. (NYSE: NYSE:ARLO), known for its smart home security products, has announced the appointment of Samir Kapoor as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective March 11. Additionally, Arlo's Chief Financial Officer, Kurt Binder, will also take on the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO).
EndoSound™ Inc., Appoints Medical Device Commercial Leader Scott Aldrich Jr as Chief Executive Officer
EndoSound™ Inc., a pioneering medical technology company dedicated to advancing patient care, is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Aldrich Jr as Chief Executive Officer on February 1st, 2024. Mr Aldrich is joining EndoSound from MotusGI (Nasdaq: MOTS) where he served as Vice President of Commercial and Strategy. Stephen Steinberg MD will remain on the executive leadership team as Chief Medical Officer.
Spectral AI Appoints Peter Carlson as CEO
Spectral AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDAI), an artificial intelligence (AI) company focused on medical diagnostics for faster and more accurate treatment decisions in wound care, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Peter M. Carlson, Spectral AI’s current Chief Financial Officer, as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board. He succeeds Wensheng Fan, who, after 14 years with Spectral AI, including nearly four as CEO, is transitioning to Chief Innovation Strategist and Senior Advisor to the CEO. Vincent S. Capone, Spectral AI’s General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, will assume the additional role of Chief Financial Officer.
Clearbank Appoints Former SVB Europe Risk Head as UK Chief Executive
Clearbank has named Emma Hagan, formerly chief risk officer of Silicon Valley Bank Europe, as its new UK chief executive. The fintech clearing bank said the newly established role was a “vital step” in its plans to expand across Europe, North America and other regions. Hagan joined Clearbank as its chief risk and compliance officer in 2020 after serving as chief risk officer for SVB’s European arm in 2017.
Tamr Appoints Anthony Deighton as New CEO
Tamr Inc. (“Tamr”), the leader in AI-powered data products, today announced the appointment of Anthony Deighton to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Deighton, who will also join the board of directors, brings a wealth of experience to the role, with a proven track record of 25+ years in building and scaling enterprise software companies. He succeeds Andy Palmer, who has spearheaded the company’s growth as Tamr co-founder and CEO since its founding a decade ago. Palmer will remain on Tamr’s board as Executive Chairperson and co-founder.
Outbrain Appoints David Kostman as Sole CEO
Outbrain Inc. (NASDAQ:OB), a prominent technology platform specializing in driving engagement across the internet, has announced a shift in its leadership structure. Effective April 1, 2024, David Kostman will take over as the sole CEO of the company. Yaron Galai, the co-founder and current co-CEO, will step down from his executive role but will continue as the Chairman of the Board and serve as an advisor until the end of 2024.
Symbio Appoints Michael Omeros as New CEO in Growth Strategy
Symbio Holdings Limited, prominent software company specialised in voice communications, has announced the appointment of Michael Omeros as its new Chief Executive Officer. This appointment is part of Symbio's strategy for continued growth and innovation within the telecommunications sector as it becomes part of the Aussie Broadband Group.
Drest Appoints Ex-General Manager of Candy Crush, as New Co-CEO
Fashion and beauty gaming company Drest has announced the appointment of a new co-CEO, Daniel Svärd, who will be taking on the role alongside co-founder and CEO Lucy Yeomans. Graham Edwards, another co-founder, will continue to serve as the company’s chair. In addition to Svärd’s appointment, Chris Wright, a seasoned professional in the gaming industry, has been named as the Interim Chief Technology Officer, succeeding Martin Robaszewski.
Cybersecurity Startup Morphisec Appoints Ron Reinfeld as CEO
Morphisec endpoint security system (MTD) has announced the appointment of Ron Reinfeld as the new CEO of the company. Reinfeld joined Morphisec three years ago as its Chief Financial Officer. He replaces Ronen Yehoshua at the helm. Yehoshua will remain at the company in the role of President after nine years as CEO.
MEG Energy Announces President & Chief Executive Officer Succession
MEG Energy Corp. (TSX: MEG) ("MEG" or the "Corporation") today announced that Derek Evans will be stepping down from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer and from its Board of Directors effective May 1, 2024. Concurrent with this announcement, the Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Darlene Gates, the Corporation's current Chief Operating Officer, to succeed Mr. Evans as President and Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Gates will be nominated for election to the Board of Directors at the Corporation's annual general meeting scheduled for May 7, 2024.
Vanguard Announces CEO Retirement and Appointment of President
Vanguard announced today that Tim Buckley will retire from his role as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer by year-end 2024 after a dynamic and highly successful tenure as CEO and more than three decades of distinguished Vanguard service. Vanguard's Board of Directors has initiated a comprehensive process to select a new CEO, evaluating both internal and external candidates. Vanguard also announced today that Chief Investment Officer Greg Davis has been appointed to the additional role of President of the firm, effective immediately.
Sridhar Ramaswamy Appointed CEO of US Data Cloud Firm Snowflake
Indian-origin Sridhar Ramaswamy has been named as the chief executive officer and member of the board of directors of US-based data cloud company Snowflake. Ramaswamy, who previously held the position of senior vice-president of AI at Snowflake, replaces Frank Slootman, who has decided to retire but will continue to serve as chairman of the board.
Quantum Circuits appoints Ray Smets as President and CEO
Quantum Circuits, Inc., a leader in fault tolerant quantum computers, today announced the appointment of Ray Smets as President and Chief Executive Officer. Ray brings strong high-tech executive business leadership with over three decades of experience building and leading teams across a diverse set of high-growth computing, data center and networking technologies. In his new role, Ray leads Quantum Circuits' world-renowned quantum physics and engineering teams to fulfill the potential of large-scale commercial quantum computing.
Helo Corp Names David Ufheil as Chief Financial Officer
Helo Corp. (OTC: HLOC) (“Helo” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that David Ufheil has been appointed as chief financial officer of Helo, effective February 25, 2024. “We are pleased to welcome David to the Helo executive team.” said Sean McVeigh, Helo's chief executive officer. “David’s deep financial experience, leadership and strategic insights will be key to executing Helo’s significant financial and operational growth objectives.”
South Pole Appoints Sustainability Leader Dr Daniel Klier as New CEO
South Pole, the leading carbon project expert and climate consultancy, is pleased to announce the appointment of sustainability industry leader, Dr Daniel Klier, as the group’s new Chief Executive Officer. Daniel joins from sustainability data and technology platform ESG Book, where as CEO he oversaw the company’s growth and established the business as global industry leader. He was previously Global Head of Sustainable Finance and Group Head of Strategy at HSBC, where he established the bank’s net zero target and ambition to support the energy transition with 1 trillion dollars. Daniel started his career at McKinsey & Company, where he was a Partner, supporting companies to enhance their organisational performance and international growth.
Basware Appoints Head of AI and CIO to Lead Innovation Drive
Basware, a global leader in AP automation and invoice processing, has announced the appointments of Anssi Ruokonen as its Director of AI Research and Enablement, and Barrett Schiwitz as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). Ruokonen will further enhance AI technology within Basware's product and service offering, while Schiwitz will oversee Basware's digital transformation projects to deliver an ever-improving customer experience.
Libbey Appoints Jennifer Molnar as Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
Libbey is excited to announce the appointment of Jennifer (Jen) Molnar to the position of senior vice president and chief human resources officer, effective today. Molnar will serve as a member of Libbey’s Executive Leadership Team and will lead Libbey’s people and organizational strategy, corporate communications, and oversee all human resources functions across the organization.
Significance Appoints Melissa Houghton as Chief Growth Officer
Significance Inc. announces today that Melissa Houghton has joined the company in the newly created role of Chief Growth Officer, working closely with the delivery and solutions teams to maximize the impact of the organization’s collective revenue growth strategies.
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Appoints Mardi C. Dier as Chief Financial Officer
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDGL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pursuing novel therapeutics for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), today announced that Mardi C. Dier has been appointed Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Dier has spent more than 20 years in executive financial leadership roles in the biopharmaceutical industry, with deep experience in operational and strategic decision making, capital raising, financial planning and accounting (FP&A), global supply chain management, investor relations and business development. She has held Chief Financial Officer positions at Portola Pharmaceuticals, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc., and Acelyrin, Inc.
SundaySky Appoints Marc Zionts as CEO to Accelerate Next Phase of Enterprise Video Platform Growth
SundaySky, the leading software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform for efficient enterprise video creation and personalization, announced today that it has appointed Marc Zionts as chief executive officer. With significant experience leading software and technology businesses to superior outcomes, Zionts will lead SundaySky through its next phase of growth and innovation.
Corbus Pharmaceuticals Appoints Dr. Dominic Smethurst as Chief Medical Officer
Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRBP) (“Corbus” or the “Company”), a precision oncology company with a diversified portfolio, today announced the appointment of Dr. Dominic Smethurst, MA MRCP, as the Company’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO). In this role, Dr. Smethurst will lead the clinical development of the Company’s investigational oncology drugs: CRB-701, a next generation Nectin-4 targeting antibody drug conjugate (ADC) developed in partnership with CSPC, and CRB-601, a TGFβ blocking monoclonal antibody targeting the integrin αvβ8. Additionally, Dr. Smethurst will help guide strategic development of CRB-913, the Company’s highly peripherally restricted CB1 inverse agonist for the treatment of obesity.
Digitalzone Appoints Sonjoy Ganguly as Chief Product Officer and Thomas Koletas as Chief Revenue Officer
Digitalzone, a leading B2B marketing and demand gen solutions provider today announced the appointments of Sonjoy Ganguly as Chief Product Officer and Thomas Koletas as Chief Revenue Officer. Both executives bring extensive successful track records of driving organizational growth and delivering exceptional products and services to customers. Bolstering its executive leadership team, the appointments will help guide Digitalzone in its mission to empower marketers across the globe.
Valisure Appoints Chip Phillips as Chief Executive Officer
Valisure, a healthcare industry pioneer for independent quality assurance in pharmaceutical drugs, has recently received substantial investments from leading healthcare venture capital firms to accelerate Valisure’s rapid growth and impact. Concurrently, the company is pleased to announce key leadership developments, including appointing a highly experienced healthcare leader as CEO and additional expansion of its executive team.
Bexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Appoints Dr. Tariq Arshad as Chief Medical Officer
Bexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a new generation of biologic therapy to treat solid tumor cancers and chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), today announced the appointment of Tariq Arshad, MD, MBA as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Arshad is an oncologist with more than 25 years of experience and a successful track record of strategic planning, clinical development, and commercialization.
Lantheus Appoints New Chief Commercial Officer
Lantheus (NASDAQ:LNTH) Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNTH), a company specializing in radiopharmaceuticals, announced the promotion of Amanda Morgan to Chief Commercial Officer, effective March 25, 2024. Morgan, who has been with Lantheus since November 2022 as Senior Vice President of Commercial, will also join the Executive Team.
Lilac Appoints Raef Sully as Chief Executive Officer
Llithium extraction technology company Lilac Solutions has appointed Raef Sully as CEO, effective immediately. Sully, who joined Lilac as COO in July, was previously CEO of Nutrien’s $10 billion nitrogen and phosphate business unit, where he managed capital projects and operations in the mining and chemicals space.
AXIS Promotes Edward Ashby to Chief Commercial Officer
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (“AXIS Capital” or the “Company”) (NYSE: AXS) announced today that it has promoted Edward Ashby to the newly created position of Chief Commercial Officer. In addition to continuing his role as the Global Head of Distribution for insurance, Mr. Ashby’s expanded responsibilities will include elevating AXIS’ business development strategies, enhancing its market visibility and the global reach of its franchise, and helping support and drive key strategic initiatives of the CEO’s Office.
Juniper Square Names Brandon Sedloff Chief Real Estate Officer
Juniper Square, the leading provider of partnership enablement to the private funds industry, today announced that Brandon Sedloff has been promoted to Chief Real Estate Officer. In this role, Sedloff will oversee the continued growth of Juniper Square's real estate vertical as the firm continues to expand its suite of products and services. As Juniper Square's first and largest vertical, the real estate business has a scale that allows for continued innovation, enabling GPs to raise, manage, and report on capital more effectively.
Papaya Global Promotes Amit Levi to SVP Product
Papaya Global, the only Workforce Payments platform, today announced that Amit Levi has been promoted to SVP Product. With more than 15 years of experience, Levi will lead Papaya’s product strategy, expanding the company’s workforce payments platform.
Domain Therapeutics Promotes Stephan Schann as Chief Scientific Officer (CSO)
Domain Therapeutics (“Domain” or “the Company”), a clinical-stage global biopharmaceutical company developing innovative drug candidates in immuno-oncology targeting G Protein-Coupled Receptors (GPCRs), today announces the expansion of the Company’s executive management team with the appointment of Stephan Schann as Chief Scientific Officer (CSO). Stephan will oversee the development of Domain’s proprietary pipeline and its highly innovative R&D center based in Strasbourg, France.
Silicon Labs Names Dean Butler as Chief Financial Officer
Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world, today announced that Dean Butler will join the company as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective May 15, 2024. Butler will be responsible for Silicon Labs' financial strategy and lead the global finance organization. Butler will succeed Mark Mauldin, currently serving as interim CFO.
Safety Shot Appoints New CFO Danielle De Rosa
Safety Shot, Inc. (Nasdaq: SHOT) today announced it has appointed Danielle De Rosa as its new Chief Financial Officer effective March 1, 2024. Ms. Rosa is a multifaceted, analytical, and results-driven professional with more than 25 years of experience in all aspects of financial services and operational functions including serving as a public company CFO.
DOZR Appoints Kathryn Kennedy as Chief Growth Officer, Igniting Next Phase of Expansion
DOZR, a leading online marketplace for heavy equipment rentals, is delighted to announce the appointment of Kathryn Kennedy as Chief Growth Officer. Kathryn brings a wealth of experience in driving customer growth and acquisition strategies, having previously held senior leadership positions at renowned companies such as Wayfair, Zulily, Amazon, and Expedia.
Naomi Adams appointed Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland's Chief Financial Officer
Naomi joins the business following a 20-year career working in various financial roles with Daimler Group. Having worked exclusively within the automotive industry since 2000, Naomi first joined Daimler Group as a Credit Controller, before steadily rising through the ranks to hold positions including Van Brand Controlling Team Leader at Mercedes-Benz UK, and Head of Finance and Controlling Trucks at Mercedes-Benz Trucks. Her final position within the Daimler Group was as Chief Financial Officer for its car finance and loan arm, Athlon UK, a role which she held for three years.
First Horizon Appoints New Deputy Chief Risk Officer
First Horizon Corporation (NYSE:FHN), a prominent financial services company, has announced the promotion of Ashley Argo to the position of Deputy Chief Risk Officer. Argo, a seasoned professional with 19 years of service at First Horizon Bank, has climbed the ranks through various departments, including Accounting, Credit, and Risk Management.
Thoughtfocus Appoints New Chief Business Officer
Financial services consulting firm ThoughtFocus appointed Santhosh Ananthakrishnan to the position of chief business officer. In his new role, Ananthakrishnan will oversee growth strategies and report directly to ThoughtFocus CEO Shylesh Krishnan.
InBrain Pharma Announces the Appointment of Dr Véronique Foutel as CEO
InBrain Pharma, a biotech specialized in brain infusion of drugs for neurological disorder management, today announced the appointment of Dr. Véronique Foutel as CEO to drive the next company's development steps. Dr. Matthieu Fisichella, co-founder, and current CEO since 2018, will remain highly committed to InBrain Pharma and become Chief Science Officer.
Leading ASPM Platform ArmorCode Appoints Aaron Feigin as Chief Marketing Officer
ArmorCode, the leading unified Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) platform for managing vulnerabilities and weaknesses across applications, infrastructure and the software supply chain, today announced the appointment of Aaron Feigin as Chief Marketing Officer. Feigin brings 25 years of experience leading communications and marketing for disruptive technology brands, including Sumo Logic, VMware and Borland. In his role, Feigin will advance ArmorCode’s leadership and vision in ASPM and accelerate demand for the company’s unique platform, already trusted by Fortune 500 brands.
Zayo Group Appoints Industry Veteran Nikos Katinakis as CTO
Zayo Group, a leading global provider of fiber network infrastructure, is doubling down on its commitment to network excellence with the appointment of experienced telecommunications leader Nikos Katinakis as Chief Technology Officer. With a keen focus on harnessing the potential of AI and automation, his leadership will bring substantial enhancements in both Service Delivery and Network Operations, ensuring unparalleled reliability and best-in-class service excellence for Zayo customers.
BoostUp Names Justin Shriber as New CEO
BoostUp, the leader in AI-powered Revenue Operations and Intelligence, today announced the appointment of Justin Shriber as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). As CEO, Shriber will guide BoostUp's strategic direction, drive product innovation, and expand market reach.
Jacob Homiller Appointed CEO of CarbiCrete
CarbiCrete, a leading firm in the decarbonization of concrete, announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Jacob Homiller as its new Chief Executive Officer. The company's co-founder and outgoing CEO, Chris Stern, will remain with the organization as a strategic advisor.
Quantix Appoints its First Senior Vice President of Operational Excellence
Quantix, North America's leading supply chain services company to the chemical industry, announced today it has named Brant Nieminski as its Senior Vice President of Operational Excellence. Nieminski will lead process improvement initiatives across the organization focused on enhancing operational performance.
Oxehealth welcomes Todd Haedrich as Chief Executive Officer
Oxehealth, a global leader in intelligent patient monitoring for behavioural health has announced the appointment of Todd Haedrich as Chief Executive Officer. Todd joins Oxehealth having had an extensive career in software and healthcare technology, building, leading, and growing successful companies in the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. He brings a proven track record of helping companies to scale and realise their full commercial potential, moving them from the start-up phase to established multinational businesses.
CakeBoxx Technologies Appoints Erik Jensen as Chief Commercial Officer
CakeBoxx Technologies, a globally recognized leader in sustainable, optimized cargo transportation and storage solutions is excited to announce the appointment of Erik Jensen as the company's new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). With over two decades of experience in global supply chain operations, Erik brings an extensive track record of proven strategic planning, risk management, deck plate leadership, and complex operational success to the CakeBoxx leadership team.
Nat Habit Appoints Ankita Srivastava as Chief Marketing Officer
D2C beauty and wellness brand Nat Habit announced the appointment of Ankita Srivastava as Chief Marketing Officer to further accelerate its growth journey. Ankita brings almost two decades of experience in leading marketing and brand strategy, innovation and business primarily in beauty, personal care, fragrances and men’s grooming across some of India’s most loved personal care brands. Her expertise in anchoring new category entries will accelerate Nat Habit’s portfolio expansion and build a natural beauty brand that consumers trust.
AdInMo Appoints Contextual Tech Guru as Chief Product & Technology Officer
AdInMo, the mobile in-game advertising platform that gets ads into games in a way that players love, has appointed Richard Brindley as chief product & technology officer. Richard holds extensive leadership experience in the merging worlds of ad tech, tech, and product.
Lightware Appoints Clint Hoffman as U.S. CEO & Christopher Chandler SVP of Sales for the Americas
Lightware Visual Engineering, the Budapest, Hungary-headquartered, manufacturer of connectivity solutions for the professional integrated systems market, announced the appointment of Christopher Chandler as the senior vice president of sales for the Americas and Clint Hoffman, president of Lightware Americas, will assume the duties of Chief Executive Officer of Lightware U.S.
Gilion Appoints Oscar Werner to Lead Its Growth & Lending Platform
Gilion (formerly Ark Kapital), the Swedish Growth & Lending platform, has appointed Oscar Werner as its new CEO. Werner is succeeding co-founder and CEO Oliver Hildebrandt, who is transitioning to operating Chairman of the Board. The change in leadership takes place as the company embarks on the next phase in mainstreaming debt as a data-driven funding product, while in tandem rolling out growth analytics tools tailored for the tech community.
Supergoop Appoints Lisa Sequino as CEO
Skincare brand Supergoop has announced the appointment of Lisa Sequino as chief executive officer. Sequino, the company said in a release, most recently served as CEO of JLo Beauty following nearly two decades of experience driving growth in the beauty and personal care industry at Estee Lauder and Procter & Gamble.
BullFrog AI Appoints Globally Renowned Biomedical AI Expert Dr. Thomas W. Chittenden as Chief Scientific Officer
BullFrog AI Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BFRG; BFRGW) ("BullFrog AI" or the "Company"), a technology-enabled drug development company using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to enable the successful development of pharmaceuticals and biologics, today announced the appointment of Dr. Thomas W. Chittenden, PhD, DPhil, PStat, as its new Chief Scientific Officer. With a distinguished career at the intersection of artificial intelligence, machine learning, drug discovery, and biostatistics, Dr. Chittenden brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of leadership in scientific research and development to BullFrog AI.
Disc Medicine Appoints Pamela Stephenson, MPH as Chief Commercial Officer
Disc Medicine, Inc. (NASDAQ:IRON), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel treatments for patients suffering from serious hematologic diseases, today announced the appointment of Pamela Stephenson, MPH as the company’s Chief Commercial Officer. Ms. Stephenson is an experienced biotech executive with significant expertise in commercial and strategic leadership, particularly in therapies for rare diseases, and will be responsible for all aspects of Disc’s global commercialization strategy and execution.
Seres Therapeutics Appoints Marella Thorell as Chief Financial Officer
Seres Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: MCRB), a leading microbiome therapeutics company, announced today that Marella Thorell will join as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), as of March 25th, following David Arkowitz’s retirement. Mr. Arkowitz has served as CFO since June 2021 and will be available to assist in the transition.
Greenphire Appoints Dan Shannon as Chief Experience Officer
Greenphire, a leading innovator in software solutions for improving clinical research site performance and participant satisfaction, today announced the addition of healthcare technology executive Dan Shannon as its new Chief Experience Officer (CXO). As CXO, he will oversee service delivery and steward the journey of continuous evolution toward an optimal client experience from beginning to end.
Diakonos Oncology Appoints Biotech Veteran Anthony Baldor as Chief Financial Officer
Diakonos Oncology Corp. (“Diakonos”), a clinical stage immuno-oncology company, announced today that Anthony Baldor has been appointed Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Baldor brings 20 years of financial management experience in the biotech industry including fundraising, business development, and corporate strategy. Mr. Baldor comes to Diakonos from 4D Molecular Therapeutics where he played critical leadership roles in the Series C, IPO and partnership activities as Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Development.
Xlinks Appoints New Chief Executive
Xlinks First has appointed James Humfrey as its new chief executive to lead the Morocco-UK Power Project. With the anticipated growth of Xlinks’ portfolio, the scheme now requires a dedicated leader as it continues to progress its mission to provide a clean, affordable power supply to deliver economic and social benefits for both the UK and Morocco, said the developer.
GivingData Appoints Liz Fischer as Chief Executive Officer
GivingData, a leading provider of grants management software to private foundations, today announced the appointment of Liz Fischer as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The appointment concludes a thorough search for a successor to Alf Gracombe, who will remain a member of the Board of Directors and continue to support GivingData in an advisory role.
Markel Group Appoints EVP Mike Heaton To Addl. Role Of COO
Markel Group Inc. (MKL) announced Monday that Mike Heaton will become Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer effective today. In this expanded role, he will oversee the day-to-day operations of the holding company and continue developing the system that supports Markel Group's family of companies.
Medecision Appoints Mark Gee as Chief Revenue Officer to Spearhead Growth and Innovation
Medecision, the leading clinical data and analytics platform company, has announced the addition of Mark Gee to its team as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Gee brings a wealth of experience in healthcare leadership, with a deep focus on value-based care strategies, and enterprise sales. His expertise will be instrumental in further propelling Medecision's flagship offering, Aerial™, into the healthcare market, enhancing its role in improving health outcomes and operational efficiencies for health plans and value-based care organizations.
Flux Power Appoints Kevin Royal as Chief Financial Officer
Flux Power Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLUX), a developer of advanced lithium-ion energy storage solutions for electrification of commercial and industrial equipment, today announced the appointment of Kevin Royal, CPA, a seasoned finance and accounting executive, as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, replacing Chuck Scheiwe as part of a planned transition given the Company’s strong financial performance and inflection point. Mr. Scheiwe will remain with Flux Power in a consulting role for the near term to help facilitate the transition.
EVject Appoints Judi Storey as New Chief Executive Officer
EVject, an electric vehicle (EV) safety accessory company, proudly welcomes Judi Storey as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). With a background in executive management as a former CTO, COO, and CXO, Storey is well suited to assume this leadership role within EVject.
Northwest Bancshares Names New CFO Douglas Schosser
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:NWBI) and its subsidiary Northwest Bank have appointed Douglas M. Schosser as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 18, 2024. He will succeed William W. Harvey, Jr., who announced his retirement last fall. Schosser's transition into the role will include working closely with Harvey throughout the year to ensure a seamless handover of responsibilities.
Vudoo Appoints Billy Kinchin as Global Chief Product Officer
Vudoo, the content commerce and in-stream checkout pioneer, has announced the appointment of Billy Kinchin as global Chief Product Officer. Reporting to CEO Nick Morgan, Kinchin will oversee Vudoo’s product strategy and development.
MarketAxess Appoints Ilene Fiszel Bieler as Chief Financial Officer
MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: MKTX), the operator of a leading electronic trading platform for fixed-income securities, today announced the appointment of Ilene Fiszel Bieler as Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Fiszel Bieler is currently expected to start with MarketAxess on or about May 22, 2024. Ms. Fiszel Bieler replaces Christopher Gerosa, who left the Company on January 31, 2024.
PayPal (PYPL) Appoints Geoff Seeley as Chief Marketing Officer
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) today announced Geoff Seeley has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), reporting to Diego Scotti, Executive Vice President (EVP) and General Manager (GM) of Consumer Group and Global Marketing & Communications. Seeley brings over 25 years in global brand, digital, and performance marketing while building teams to drive transformative marketing models. Seeley was most recently the Global CMO and Communications Officer at CashApp and Afterpay.
Green Dot Appoints Michael Meston as Chief Human Resources Officer
Green Dot Corporation (NYSE: GDOT), a leading digital bank and fintech powering consumers and businesses with seamless banking and payment solutions, today announced the appointment of Michael Meston as Chief Human Resources Officer. Meston will play a key role in the company’s evolution as a performance-driven platform company that now operates primarily in a remote “work from anywhere” model. He will report directly to Chief Executive Officer George Gresham.
Arturo Appoints InsurTech industry titan as new Chief Strategy Officer
Arturo, a leading property intelligence company, has appointed InsurTech industry titan Jeffrey Taylor as its new Chief Strategy Officer. This appointment coincides with Arturo’s plans to enter neighbouring markets and enhance its commitment to furnishing actionable property intelligence and risk profiles, aimed at bolstering global protection efforts.
Walgreens Boots Alliance Names Lanesha Minnix Executive Vice President and Global Chief Legal Officer
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today named Lanesha Minnix the company’s executive vice president (EVP) and global chief legal officer. Minnix, most recently EVP, general counsel and corporate secretary for Ecolab, Inc., will assume her new role with WBA on April 15.
Savills Strengthens Its Investment Team in Poland
Aleksander Loster has been appointed Director in Savills Poland investment team, headed by Mark Richardson since 2023. In his new role, he will work with international investment funds during the sale and acquisition of retail, industrial, warehouse and alternative assets.
GLMX Promotes Giglio and Wiblin
Global technology solution provider GLMX has announced senior management promotions following the continued expansion of the firm. Effective immediately, Sal Giglio has been promoted to president and chief revenue officer. Andy Wiblin has stepped up to become global chief operating officer.
KeyCorp Names Stacy Gilbert as New Chief Accounting Officer
KeyCorp (NYSE:KEY) has announced an upcoming change in its executive team, with Douglas M. Schosser set to depart from his role as Chief Accounting Officer on March 15, 2024. Stacy L. Gilbert will take over the position following Schosser's exit to join another company in a senior executive role.
Walt Disney Studios Names Greenbaum as President
David Greenbaum has been named to the newly created role of president, overseeing Disney Live Action and 20th Century studios, reporting to Disney Entertainment co-Chairman Alan Bergman, Walt Disney Studios DIS.N announced on Monday.
Danske Bank Appoints Two New Execs to Lead Technology and Data Strategy
Denmark’s Danske Bank has appointed two new executives to lead its technology and data strategy. Frans Woelders, chief operating officer (COO) of Danske Bank, took to LinkedIn on Thursday last week to name Richard Davis as the bank’s new chief technology officer (CTO).
AEP Appoints Benjamin Fowke as Interim CEO
American Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP) has named Benjamin G.S. Fowke III as its interim chief executive officer and president, following the departure of Julie A. Sloat. Fowke, a board member and former chairman and CEO of Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL), assumes the role effective immediately.
The Wendy's Company Names Matt Spessard Chief Information Officer
The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) announced the appointment of Matt Spessard as Chief Information Officer. He will report to President and Chief Executive Officer Kirk Tanner and serve on the Wendy's Senior Leadership Team. Spessard will succeed Kevin Vasconi who has served as Chief Information Officer since October 2020.
Huntzinger Management Group Names Aaron Wootton Chief Digital Officer
Huntzinger Management Group, Inc. (Huntzinger), a leader in healthcare IT advisory, managed information and consulting services and a 2020 and 2021 Best in KLAS winner for HIT Advisory Services, announced Aaron Wootton has been named Chief Digital Officer (CDO), effective February 12, 2024. In this inaugural role, Wootton will lead Huntzinger’s expansion in the digital world of healthcare IT, advancing the company’s expertise, depth and breadth in Artificial Intelligence and digitization.
Sunnova Names New Chief Operating Officer
Sunnova Energy International Inc . (NYSE: NYSE:NOVA), a company specializing in adaptive energy services, has appointed Paul Mathews as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective today. Mathews, who has been with Sunnova since January 2023, previously held the position of Executive Vice President, Service and Supply Chain.
Mednition Appoints Deena Brecher as Chief Nursing Officer, Pioneering Commitment to Nurse-First Artificial Intelligence
Mednition, a Silicon Valley leader in clinical artificial intelligence (AI) healthcare solutions, is excited to announce the appointment of Deena Brecher, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, CEN, CPEN, FAEN as chief nursing officer. In a firm demonstration of its nurse-first approach, Mednition deepens its commitment to ensuring that nurses are at the forefront of healthcare technology and serve as key stakeholders in developing clinical AI.
FinTech Wales Appoints Kocianski as new CEO
FinTech Wales has appointed Sarah Kocianski as its new CEO. A FinTech and InsurTech strategist with over a decade of industry experience, Kocianski has worked with global organisations, scaleups and startups from across the financial services industry and beyond.
Compass Minerals Appoints New Chief Operating Officer
Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) said this week it had appointed Gordon Dunn as its next Chief Operating Officer. As COO, Dunn will be responsible for all global operations within the company’s Salt and Plant Nutrition businesses.
Du Appoints Jasim Al Awadi as the Chief ICT Officer
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunication Company (EITC), has appointed Jasim Al Awadhi to lead its ICT unit as the Chief ICT Officer. He will play an important role in supporting du’s customers on their digital transformation journeys by providing end-to-end solutions and services. Al Awadhi will also be responsible for the development of the right ICT solutions that will enable the UAE and its communities to thrive and prosper in the new digital economy. He will be working closely with the ICT team to drive the company’s vision of becoming a more purpose-driven, performance-focused, and customer-centric organisation.
Rohde & Schwarz Appoints New Head in Kiel to Expand Naval Centre of Competence
Rohde & Schwarz has appointed a new head at its Kiel location, the company announced on 15 February 2024. Karsten Moeller, whose appointment was effective from 15 February, previously held various roles at Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, where his most recent position was head of engineering. Among other things, Moeller will be tasked with further expanding the Kiel location as a naval centre of competence.
Cummins Promotes Five to VP Positions
Cummins Inc. has announced the appointment of five individuals to vice president roles in several segments of the company: Ashwath Ram – Vice President, Supply Chain and India Leader
Creativeland Asia Appoints Divya Agarwal as Chief Strategy Officer
Creativeland Asia (CLA) has appointed Divya Agarwal as Chief Strategy Officer. Agarwal will also head Crossbow Insights, Creativeland Asia’s research and consumer insights division. Agarwal has previously led marquee brands at agencies like Ogilvy, Leo Buenett, McCann, Edelman, and others, and worked with Tata Group companies.
Dallas-Based Global Specialty Materials Co. ATI Elects New President and CEO
Kimberley A. Fields has been appointed chief executive officer of Dallas-based ATI, effective July 1, and will serve as a board member immediately. Fields will succeed Robert S. Wetherbee, who will become executive chairman, ATI said.
Rebar Technology Appoints Josh Mathers as Interim CEO
Rebar Technology, a privately held company providing custom recurring billing and payment solutions for merchants and service providers, announced that Josh Mathers, Vice President of Product at Rebar, has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. In connection with the appointment, Nick Fredrick has stepped down as President & CEO of Rebar Technology.
CAB Payments Appoints Vanquis Banking Veteran Neeraj Kapur as CEO
CAB Payments announced a CEO transition, with Neeraj Kapur set to succeed Bhairav Trivedi March 26. Trivedi, who has been CEO for three years, will help with the transition and will then take on a new role at CAB Payments: senior adviser to the board, the company said in a Friday (Feb. 23) press release. Kapur will join CAB Payments immediately, according to the release. He was most recently with Vanquis Banking Group (formerly Provident Financial) where he was group chief financial officer.
Definiti Appoints Kristin Andreski as Chief Executive Officer
Definiti LLC, a national leader in retirement services, today announced the appointment of Kristin Andreski as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Ms. Andreski has served in several senior executive roles across the retirement and employer services industry, most notably as the Head of Retirement Services for ADP. She brings with her significant experience in client management, sales, product development, and leading growth-oriented businesses within the retirement and benefits space. Ms. Andreski also served as Chief Experience Officer at Innovu, a Pittsburgh-based data analytics firm.
Schwazze Appoints Forrest Hoffmaster as Interim Chief Executive Officer
Medicine Man Technologies, Inc., operating as Schwazze, (OTCQX: SHWZ) (NEO: SHWZ) ("Schwazze" or the "Company"), today announced that Forrest Hoffmaster, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed to the additional role of interim Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"). This follows Nirup Krishnamurthy's resignation as CEO and as a member of the Board of Directors ("Board"), effective February 20, 2024, due to personal reasons.
Essential Foods Appoints New CEO
International pet food supplier Essential Foods has appointed David Elsass to be its new chief executive officer. Elsass was previously an independent consultant focusing on commercial strategy development for start-ups and scale-ups. He has also held the post of chief marketing & digital officer at GripGrab and as vp of the consumer division at 3 Denmark. In his new role he will work closely with Essential Foods founder Christian Degner-Elsner to raise awareness of the brand in major European markets to reach the same level the company enjoys in its most successful markets of Denmark, UK and Japan.
StreamBank Appoints Kirsopp as CEO
StreamBank has appointed Mike Kirsopp as chief executive at the specialist property lender. Kirsopp takes over from chief financial officer Jean-Pierre Flais, who has acted as interim chief executive since November after former head Steve Pateman left the business.
Fears Law Appoints Debbie Ames as Chief Operating Officer
Fears Law, a national law firm based in Dallas, with a proven track record for achieving favorable verdicts and resolutions on behalf of clients, proudly announces the appointment of Debbie Ames as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Debbie’s appointment signifies the firm’s unwavering commitment to provide exceptional client service and to follow the highest principles of professionalism.
IRONSCALES Appoints Gil Mazor As Chief Product And R&D Officer, GM Israel
IRONSCALES, the leading enterprise cloud email security platform protecting more than 13,000 global organizations, today announced the appointment of Gil Mazor as the company’s first Chief Product and R&D Officer and GM Israel. Gil’s addition to the executive team underscores IRONSCALES’ commitment to growth and innovation in the cybersecurity industry.
Loganair Appoints New Chief Executive
Luke Farajallah has been appointed as the new chief executive of regional carrier Loganair, starting his role on March 4. He succeeds Jonathan Hinkles who stepped down in January after more than seven years in the post. Farajallah has extensive experience in the UK regional airline sector, holding senior roles at flybe, BA CitiExpress and Brymon Airways.
Edgewell Personal Care Appoints John Dunham as Chief Accounting Officer
Edgewell Personal Care Company [NYSE: EPC] today announced the appointment of John Dunham as Chief Accounting Officer (CAO). Mr. Dunham will be based in the Company’s Shelton, Connecticut office reporting to Dan Sullivan, Chief Financial Officer.
Emirates Group Readies for Next Growth Phase With Senior Executive Appointments
19 executives promoted, including 8 UAE nationals, demonstrating the bench strength of UAE talent and internally developed talent at the Emirates Group 6 women added to the Group’s senior executive ranks Emirates Group has announced a slate of senior appointments as the organisation readies itself for its next phase of growth, promoting 19 executives including 8 UAE nationals, and 6 women.
Eastspring Appoints CIO
Prudential’s asset management arm Eastspring Investments has named Vis Nayar as the firm's chief investment officer. Based in Singapore, he will report to chief executive Bill Maldonado and join the Eastspring Executive Management Committee as of June 2024. He also succeeds Maldonado, who served as CIO until his promotion to the CEO role in September 2023 and has been acting as interim CIO since then.
BBG Appoints SoFi Technologies’ Exec as New Chief Revenue Officer
Dallas-based BBG has appointed financial services industry veteran Barrett Scruggs to the new position of chief revenue officer at the independent commercial real estate services firm and the industry’s first bundled service provider. “Barrett’s impressive background, leadership experience, and proven track record in driving revenue growth and leading operations for major global companies will serve as a tremendous asset for the next phase of our expanding leadership position. Barrett’s appointment to this high-impact role represents our continued investment in our services, clients, and our people,” BBG CEO Chris Roach, MAI, CCIM, said in a statement.
Xeneta Appoints Fabio Brocca as Chief Product Officer
Oslo-based ocean and air freight rate benchmarking platform Xeneta has appointed Fabio Brocca as its first chief product officer. “How do you harness the power of data and technology to transform the way ocean and air freight is bought and sold around the world? That is the task facing Fabio Brocca,” reads a release from Xeneta. An Italian national based in the US, Fabio will be splitting his time split between the North American and European markets for Xeneta reporting to Patrik Olstad Berglund, CEO and co-founder of Xeneta.
MoneyHero Group Appoints Rohith Murthy Chief Executive Officer
MoneyHero Limited (Nasdaq: MNY) (“MoneyHero” or the “Company”), a market-leading personal finance aggregation and comparison platform in Greater Southeast Asia, today announced the appointment of Rohith Murthy as its new Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), effective immediately. Prior to his appointment to CEO, Mr. Murthy served as MoneyHero’s Chief Business Officer, a role he assumed earlier this year following consistent promotions over the course of his nearly ten-year tenure with the Company.
Volkswagen Appoints Susanne Franz as Global Chief Marketing Officer
German carmaker Volkswagen Group has promoted Susanne Franz to global chief marketing officer (CMO) after the position was left vacant following Nelly Kennedy's departure. Franz led global marketing for the group’s Audi brand since 2019. In her new role, she will be tasked with overseeing Volkswagen’s marketing efforts globally for its passenger car business.
Suncoke Energy Appoints New CEO as Rippey Retires
SunCoke Energy, Inc. (NYSE: SXC), a prominent player in the production of high-quality coke for steel manufacturing, announced a significant transition in its executive leadership. Michael G. Rippey, the current Chief Executive Officer, will retire from his position and from the company's Board of Directors effective May 15, 2024. Following Rippey's retirement, Katherine T. Gates, who currently serves as President, will take on the role of CEO while retaining her presidency.
Everest Group Promotes Key Executives in Reinsurance Unit
Everest Group, Ltd. (NYSE: EG), a leading global provider of reinsurance and insurance solutions, has announced the promotion of Jill Beggs to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of its Reinsurance Division. Concurrently, Jiten Voralia has been elevated to Head of North America Treaty Reinsurance. These leadership changes are effective immediately, as the company continues to focus on profitable growth and strategic objectives.
Opentrons Appoints Gregory Cole as Chief Innovation Officer
Opentrons Labworks, Inc., a leader in lab automation and makers of accessible lab robotics, today announced the appointment of Gregory Cole, PhD as Chief Innovation Officer. With over a decade of medical robotics, IP strategy, and product commercialization expertise, Dr. Cole will be responsible for establishing commercial and academic partnerships with leading research institutions and biopharma companies and creating novel product solutions for the company’s Opentrons Flex, the first liquid-handling robot designed to be compatible with “design-of-experiment” programs, including AI-driven agents utilizing large language models (LLMs).
Safestore Appoints Accomplished Finance Leader Simon Clinton as Chief Financial Officer
Safestore Holdings plc (LON:SAFE), the UK’s largest self-storage group, has announced the appointment of Simon Clinton as Chief Financial Officer. Simon will join Safestore on Monday, 11 March 2024 and following a brief induction and onboarding programme will be appointed as a Director to the Board at the earliest opportunity, and by no later than 31 May 2024. Simon succeeds Andy Jones as CFO following the announcement on 28 September 2023 of his intention to retire.
Ahold Delhaize USA Appoints Chief Sustainability Officer
Stolzman is taking charge of Ahold Delhaize’s sustainability operations in the U.S. following the Dutch grocery company’s announcement last December that it has made significant progress toward reducing the level of greenhouse gas emissions it generates through its operations.
Amwell Names Cynthia Horner, M.D., Chief Medical Officer
Amwell® (NYSE: AMWL), a leader in hybrid care enablement, named Cynthia Horner, M.D., FAAFP, as its chief medical officer. Horner has also been named president of Amwell’s clinical partner, Amwell Medical Group (AMG), a nationwide network of clinicians delivering virtual care 24 hours a day, every day, exclusively on the Amwell platform.
Xactus Names Michael Crockett Chief Operating Officer
Xactus, the leading verification innovator for the mortgage industry, announced today that Michael Crockett has been named Chief Operating Officer. Previously he served as Chief Data Officer. In his expanded role, Crockett guides Xactus’ day-to-day operations and key departments including credit, verifications, and tenant screening. He also leads the strategic advancement of the company’s data innovation and Quality Assurance/Quality Control initiatives. In addition, Crockett evaluates internal and external customer experiences, focusing on enhancing its service quality, delivery, and technical support.
Stagwell's (STGW) Brand Performance Network Appoints Shannon Pruitt as Global Chief Marketing Officer
Stagwell's (NASDAQ: STGW) Brand Performance Network (BxP), today announced the appointment of Shannon Pruitt as Global Chief Marketing Officer. Shannon will be responsible for business development, marketing and communications globally for BxP, where she previously served as Global Chief Content & Partnership Innovation Officer.
Stax Promotes Roy Lockhart to Managing Director, Leading Sell-Side/Exit Planning Practice
Stax LLC, a global strategy consulting firm specializing in commercial due diligence, value creation, and exit planning for private equity firms, PE-backed companies, hedge funds, and investment banks has announced the promotion of Roy Lockhart to Managing Director, overseeing the sell-side and exit planning business practice. "In his 13-year tenure, Roy's journey has been remarkable. From his early days to Managing Director, Roy has demonstrated excellence as both an individual contributor and team builder, leaving a lasting impact through his commitment to personal and team development," said Paul Edwards, Stax Global Practice Leader. "He's played a critical role in talent development, process enhancement, and productization—particularly in our sell-side practice. Roy embodies the idea that consulting is the ultimate apprenticeship; you're never done learning, mentoring, building."
BBH Appoints Six General Partners
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (BBH) has appointed Hilary Capay, Orla Foley, Neil Hohmann, Christian Brunet, William Hyder and Bradley Langer as general partners. Capay, the firm’s global head treasury and global head network and counterparty relationship management, oversees the firm’s balance sheet, liquidity management and oversight the network BBH’s partnered correspondent banks. She joined BBH in 1995 and works from the New York office.
Visa Appoints Chad Pollock As New VP For East Africa
Digital payments company Visa has appointed Chad Pollock as the Country Manager and Vice President for East Africa. Pollock is a seasoned leader with a diverse background across the finance, technology, and energy industries.
Shell Appoints Hamid as Head of Investor Relations
Shell SHEL.L has appointed Mohammed Hamid as head of Investor Relations and Strategic Planning from June 1, the oil major said on Thursday.
Bain & Company Appoints Three Americas Sector Leaders
Bain & Company has appointed Kurt Grichel as head of its Americas retail practice, Daniel (Danny) Hong as head of its Americas communications, media & entertainment (CME) practice, and Mikaela Boyd as head of its Americas financial services practice.
Raymond James Appoints New Managing Director and Head of Real Estate
Raymond James Ltd., the Canadian division of Raymond James Financial, Inc., has appointed Robert Sutherland as managing director and head of real estate for its equity capital markets team, as reported in Newswire Canada.
Boeing (BA) Appoints Uma Amuluru as Head HR
Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced Uma Amuluru as the company's Chief Human Resources Officer and executive vice president, Human Resources, effective April 1. Amuluru succeeds Michael D'Ambrose who announced his plans to retire this July.
LenioBio Appoints CTO and CCO to Spearhead Growth and Innovation
LenioBio, a life-science company offering an advanced protein expression platform for drug discovery and development, today announced the appointments of Kathrin Knauf as Chief Technology Officer and Malene Linderoth as Chief Commercial Officer.
Highland Copper Announces Appointment of Barry O’Shea as Chief Executive Officer
Highland Copper Company Inc. (TSXV: HI; OTCQB: HDRSF) (“Highland” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Barry O’Shea as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. O’Shea has also been appointed to Highland’s Board of Directors.
LivePerson Appoints Kevin Meeks as Chief Customer Officer
LivePerson (Nasdaq: LPSN), the enterprise leader in digital customer conversations, today announced the appointment of Chief Customer Officer Kevin Meeks. An established customer experience leader with a track record of success driving revenue and improvements in gross retention, Meeks will be the company’s first Chief Customer Officer, responsible for helping customer brands fully realize the value of their investments in LivePerson’s award-winning platform for AI-empowered digital customer conversations.
FBN® Appoints Diego Casanello as CEO
Farmers Business Network, Inc. (FBN®), the global AgTech platform and farmer-to-farmer network, today announced the naming of Diego Casanello as its Chief Executive Officer. The appointment, which was a unanimous decision by the Board of Directors, follows an extensive, global search process. Casanello begins as CEO on March 1, 2024, replacing interim CEO Devin Lammers who served in that role since November 2023.
Cybersecurity Startup Dazz Appoints Jared Phipps as Chief Revenue Officer
Cybersecurity startup Dazz has announced the appointment of Jared Phipps as the company’s new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Phipps will be responsible for leading the company’s worldwide sales strategy as it enters its next phase of growth with expanded product offerings.
Fannie Mae Appoints New COO Peter Akwaboah
Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA (ST:FNMA)) announced the appointment of Peter Akwaboah as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, set to take his post on May 20, 2024. Akwaboah, who brings nearly 30 years of financial services experience, will oversee Fannie Mae's Chief Information Office, Enterprise Operations, Business Resiliency, and Enterprise Workplace and Security functions.
Sephora Appoints Samyukta Ganesh Iyer as Chief Experience Officer,Vice President and Head of Marketing
Samyukta Ganesh Iyer has joined Sephora as chief experience officer : vice president and head of marketing. In her new role, she is crafting brand Sephora for the Indian diaspora with a narrative that helps the consumer experience the brand in a truly immersive and meaningful manner. Her skills range from consumer behaviour, integrated marketing, marketing strategy, brand development and storytelling.
Apple Appoints Ruchir Dave as the Head - Audio Division
Tech giant Apple has been restructuring its hardware team which specifically looks into the audio features across a range of products such as Macs and AirPods. The hardware team at Apple consists of 300 employees, where they play a crucial role in the creation of the software.
NeoChord, Inc. Appoints New Chief Executive Officer to Lead Commercialization Efforts and Study Novel First-Line Therapy for Mitral Valve Regurgitation
NeoChord is a privately held, medical technology company and the world-leader in beating heart delivery of artificial chords in the treatment of mitral valve regurgitation. The company appointed Todd Berg as Chief Executive Officer to oversee clinical and commercial programs for transeptal and transapical repair of damaged mitral valve chords resulting in regurgitation.
Tom Klonecki Joins Benefitfocus as Chief Operating Officer
Benefitfocus, one of the leading benefits administration providers in the industry, announced today that Tom Klonecki has joined the company as chief operating officer (COO), effective Feb. 26, 2024. Klonecki will report to Andrew Frend, president, Benefitfocus.
Bitech Technologies Appoints Sid Sung as Its New Chief Innovation Officer to Lead the Digital Revolution in the Renewable Energy Industry
Bitech Technologies Corporation [OTCQB: BTTC], (“the Company” or “Bitech”) a global technology solution provider dedicated to green energy solutions, is delighted to welcome Sid Sung as its new Chief Innovation Officer. With his extensive experience and expertise in the Digital Transformation, Internet of Things (IoT), and emerging technologies with operations technology (OT) including deployment experience in the renewable energy and smart cities sectors. Mr. Sung will be spearheading Bitech’s Green Energy Technology Solutions division. In this role, he will be leading Bitech’s efforts to engineer scalable revenue opportunities towards the green energy transition.
RumbleOn Appoints Brandy Treadway as Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
RumbleOn (NASDAQ: RMBL), the country's largest retailer of powersports vehicles, today announced the appointment of Brandy Treadway as the company's Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer. Treadway brings over two decades of legal expertise, including executive positions at J.C. Penney Company, Inc. and as a partner at Martin Powers & Counsel, PLLC. Treadway will lead RumbleOn's legal and human resources functions.
CarePal Money Appoints Sahil Lakshmanan as Chief Business Officer to Lead Healthcare Lending Marketplace
CarePal Money, a leading healthcare lending marketplace has announced the appointment of Sahil Lakshmanan as Chief Business Officer. With over 15 years of experience in the financial industry, Sahil brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role.
Hargreaves Lansdown Appoints Chief Digital and Technology Officer
Hargreaves Lansdown has appointed Richard Hebdon as its chief digital and technology officer. Hebdon joins Hargreaves Lansdown from RELX, the information services provider, where he was chief technical officer for an arm of LexisNexis. He will be responsible for the digital function of Hargreaves Lansdown and in charge of the firm’s ongoing digital transformation strategy.
SAP Appoints Philipp Herzig as Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer
SAP SE has created a new end-to-end growth area focused on AI under the leadership of Dr. Philipp Herzig in the newly created role of chief artificial intelligence officer (CAIO). The new unit oversees the entire value chain for SAP Business AI, from product development and research through to customer implementation. In this new role, effective January 2024, Herzig reports directly to CEO Christian Klein.
Molo Announces the Appointment of Matthew Kimber as Its New CEO
Molo Finance, the UK’s first fully digital mortgage lender, is delighted to announce the appointment of Matthew Kimber as its CEO. Matthew, who joined Molo in November 2023 as Chief Operating Officer, brings a wealth of experience to the role, with over 20 years in banking and finance.
Heimstaden Appoints Eva Møland Tørsleff as New Chief Legal Officer
Eva Møland Tørsleff brings over 27 years of expertise in Nordic real estate as she joins Heimstaden as Chief Legal Officer 1 March 2024. Eva is a lawyer admitted to the Danish High Courts and Commercial High Court, earned her Master of Law from the University of Aarhus in 1996. She comes from the position as Head of Legal at Nordstern, and also carries experience from renowned Danish firms such as Plesner and Accura.
SimSpace Expands Leadership Team by Appointing Clint Sand as New Chief Product Officer
SimSpace, the US-based market-leader in high-fidelity cyber ranges, has today announced Clint Sand as its new Chief Product Officer (CPO), effective February 21, 2024. Clint will play an instrumental role in spearheading SimSpace's product management, content, design, and platform engineering teams as the company adds further AI/ML-based capabilities to their technology. Clint's strategic appointment strengthens SimSpace's executive leadership team as the company aims to take its battle-tested platform to the broader enterprise market to help organizations of all sizes and levels of sophistication to optimize security operations for maximum risk management.
Godrej Capital Appoints Bhavya Misra as New Chief Human Resources Officer
Godrej Capital, a financial services company, has announced the appointment of Bhavya Misra as the Chief Human Resources Officer, with immediate effect. In her new role, Bhavya brings over 15 years of experience across the finance, commercial, IT, electronics, and telecommunications sectors. She will lead the company’s HR team, designing HR strategies and culture initiatives for its people and work.
Axiad Appoints Cybersecurity Veteran David Canellos as New CEO
Axiad, an identity-first enabler of the zero trust enterprise, today announced the appointment of David Canellos as chief executive officer (CEO). In this role, Canellos will be responsible for leading and executing on the company's vision, strategy and growth.
GT Medical Technologies, Inc. Names Per Langoe as CEO
GT Medical Technologies, Inc. (GT MedTech), a medical device company with a corporate purpose of improving the lives of patients with brain tumors, today announced that Per Langoe, a proven industry leader with in-depth radiation oncology experience has joined the company as CEO.
MUFG EMEA Appoints Natascha Winberg as Head of Financial Institutions for Germany, Austria and Switzerland
MUFG EMEA has today announced the appointment of Natascha Winberg as Head of Financial Institutions for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. As part of MUFG's continued commitment to offering a wide range of services to financial institutions, Natascha will focus on growing MUFG's presence and building strong relationships in these markets.
Proofpoint Welcomes New Executives to its Leadership Team
Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, today announced the appointment of three highly accomplished executives to its executive leadership team. These strategic hires underscore Proofpoint’s commitment to continued growth and innovation as it delivers on its mission to protect people and defend data.
Edelman Appoints UK Head Of Healthcare Marketing
Edelman has appointed Jenni Mercer as UK head of healthcare marketing as part of the firm’s expansion of its healthcare offer. Mercer has more than 20 years of integrated healthcare marketing experience across APAC, EMEA, and UK markets. She joins from healthcare specialist Inizio Evoke in London, and previously worked at IPG specialist agency McCann Health as general manager for MENA in Dubai and latterly as global business director for the GSK and AbbVie brands.
Sony Promotes Entertainment PR Chief Robert Lawson to Head of Corporate Communications in Tokyo
Sony Pictures Entertainment communications chief Robert Lawson has been promoted to head of all corporate communications for its Tokyo-based parent Sony.
Leo Burnett Australia Appoints Former Weiden Talent as CEO
The appointment comes following a global a search after former chief executive Emma Montgomery quit the role within two years to join DDB Chicago as CEO. Montgomery departed the agency at the end of June 2023. Montgomery works in tandem with CCO Rodrigo Jatene in the current role and reports to global president and chief operating officer Alex Lubar.
Etihad Cargo Appoints New Vice President Cargo to Drive Growth
Brun will be responsible for Etihad Cargo's commercial operations including scheduled and charter flights, revenue management and network planning. Brun will report to Etihad Airways' chief operating officer, Mohammad Al Bulooki.
Yamin Shihab Appointed as the Managing Director for Colliers Project Leaders- Middle East
Well-known diversified real estate services provider, Colliers Project Leaders- Middle East, has elevated Yamin Shihab to Managing Director. Yamin joined the firm in 2011 in Calgary, Canada, and went on to lead the Middle East business of Colliers Project Leaders in 2015. Proficient in budgeting, project planning, risk management, regulatory compliances, and strategic guidance, he has successfully led large-scale, complex assignments for global and domestic clients over the years.
KaliVir Immunotherapeutics Appoints James M. Burke, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer
KaliVir Immunotherapeutics, Inc., a biotech company developing cutting-edge, multi-mechanistic oncolytic viral immunotherapy programs, today announced the appointment of industry leader James M. Burke, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to further advance its vision of providing patients with truly life changing cancer therapeutics by leveraging its next generation oncolytic virus platform. Dr. Burke brings over 20 years of global development experience in immuno-oncology.
Wefox Appoints Dominik Ulrich as Chief Risk Officer
wefox, the world’s leading insurtech has appointed Dominik Ulrich as Chief Risk Officer (CRO), with immediate effect. Prior to this role Mr. Ulrich was Head of Internal Audit at wefox.
Global X Appoints Goldman Sachs ETF Product Head as CEO
Global X has appointed Ryan O'Connor as chief executive after the departure of its previous full-time CEO Luis Berruga last November. O'Connor joins from Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) and will replace interim CEO Thomas Park, a Global X board member and co-CEO of the US arm of parent company Mirae Asset Global Investments.
Dialpad Appoints Nick Slater as CRO to Drive Ai Growth
Dialpad, Inc., the industry-leading Ai-Powered Customer Intelligence Platform, today announced the appointment of Nick Slater as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). With 15 years of go-to-market experience, Slater has been serving as interim CRO since August 2023, significantly contributing to the company's Ai-powered revenue growth and customer expansion. He previously served as Dialpad’s Senior Vice President (SVP) of Global Operations & Sales Strategy, where he led team development and crafted an execution model critical to Dialpad's rapid growth and the adoption of its unparalleled real-time customer intelligence and collaboration solutions.
Agilent Technologies Appoints New CEO
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: NYSE:A) has announced leadership changes, with Padraig McDonnell taking over as CEO-elect and chief operating officer. McDonnell, currently president of the Agilent CrossLab Group, is set to succeed Mike McMullen, who will retire on October 31 after a distinguished career. The transition in leadership will take effect on May 1, when McDonnell will also join the company's Board of Directors.
Synthekine Appoints Geoff Nosrati, Ph.D., as Chief Business Officer and Announces Executive Leadership Changes
Synthekine Inc., an engineered cytokine therapeutics company, today announced the appointment of Geoff Nosrati, Ph.D., as chief business officer. The company also announced additional changes in the executive leadership team, with Martin Oft, M.D., assuming the role of chief scientific officer and Greg Yedinak promoted to chief technical officer.
Sauce Labs Appoints New Chief Revenue Officer
Sauce Labs Inc., a leading provider of continuous testing and software quality solutions to deliver digital confidence to enterprises, announced today that Grant Smith has joined the company as Chief Revenue Officer. In his new role, Smith will lead global sales focusing on market expansion and revenue growth.
XiFin Appoints Erik Sallee as Chief Financial Officer
XiFin, Inc., a leading provider of innovative healthcare information technologies and services that deliver artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled operational efficiency, interoperability, and simplicity, announced today that it has appointed Erik Sallee as its new chief financial officer and executive vice president.
Hybrid Software Group Appoints Director of Marketing
Hybrid Software Group has appointed Steven Steenhaut as director of marketing, who will coordinate group activities across the company’s six business units, building a unified effort and market presence.
Nutanix Appoints Reshma Naik as Emerging Markets Director of Systems Engineering
Nutanix (NASDAQ: NTNX), a leader in hybrid multi-cloud computing, has announced that IT industry veteran Reshma Naik has been appointed director of Systems Engineering, Emerging Markets. Reshma will report directly to Paulo Pereira, VP, Systems Engineering, EMEA and will oversee the expanding team of systems engineers in emerging markets.
Wesdome Appoints Fernando Ragone as Chief Financial Officer
Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX: WDO, OTCQX: WDOFF) (“Wesdome” or the “Company”) announces today the appointment of Mr. Fernando Ragone as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer effective March 11, 2024. Jonathan Singh, Interim Chief Financial Officer will continue in his role until Mr. Ragone commences employment with the Company.
Pets at Home Appoints Anja Madsen as Its New Chief Operating Officer – Retail
Pets at Home, the UK’s leading pet care brand, has today announced the appointment of Anja Madsen as its new chief operating officer – Retail, effective early April 2024. Madsen joins with extensive retail experience in both the UK and Denmark, having held prominent positions at Tesco and Sainsbury’s, and most recently serving as CEO of føtex, a premier supermarket chain in Denmark. Over the course of the last 15 years, Madsen has successfully led across all parts of retail operations including commercial, strategy, transformation, supply chain and operational management.
Ikena Oncology Appoints Caroline Germa, M.D. as Chief Medical Officer
Ikena Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: IKNA, “Ikena,” “Company”), a targeted oncology company forging new territory in patient-directed cancer treatment, today announced the resignation of Dr. Sergio Santillana and the appointment of Dr. Caroline Germa as Chief Medical Officer. Her addition comes at a pivotal time with the Company’s focus on its clinical programs, IK-930 and IK-595, underscoring Ikena’s commitment to driving innovation in the targeted oncology space.
Aon Appoints Smaje Global CBO for Transportation & Logistics, Commercial Risk
Aon plc, the global professional services firm, has appointed Phil Smaje as Global Chief Broking Officer, transportation and logistics for Commercial Risk. He will be based in Aon’s London office and report to Lee Meyrick, Global Industry Specialty leader, transportation and logistics and Chief Executive Officer, global marine for Commercial Risk and is a member of the global Risk Capital Solutions team.
Sinch appoints Executive Vice President APAC
Sinch AB (publ), which powers meaningful conversations between businesses and their customers through its Customer Communications Cloud, today announced that it has appointed Wendy Johnstone as Executive Vice President APAC and member of the Sinch Global Leadership Team.
Medtronic Appoints Its First Chief Sustainability Officer
Medical device company Medtronic announced the appointment of Raman Venkatesh as its first Chief Sustainability Officer, with responsibilty for leading the development and execution of the company’s environmental sustainability strategy. Venkatesh joins Medtronic from Danish sustainability technology company Aquaporin, where he served as Executive Vice President, responsible for global market solutions, including commercial activities. He has also been serving for Tau Ventures, advising the AI-focused VC fund and its portfolio companies in healthcare, energy and mobility. He has also held senior positions including EVP and COO of SAE International, and as CEO of Strategic Business Unit for Eureka Forbes.
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Appoints Philip Johnson as Chief Financial Officer
Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: JAZZ) ("Jazz" or the "Company") today announced that Philip Johnson has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective March 1, 2024. Mr. Johnson succeeds Renée Galá, who was promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer in October 2023.
Campbell Soup (CPB) Appoints Anthony Kyles as Chief Customer Officer of Meals & Beverages
Campbell Soup Company (NYSE: CPB) today announced the appointment of Anthony Kyles as Chief Customer Officer, Meals & Beverages, effective March 4, 2024. Kyles will lead the U.S. retail sales team for Campbell’s soups, meals, sauces and beverages, driving growth across the Meals & Beverages division with the company’s retail customers.
Modeshift Appoints Denzil Nedd as Chief Operating Officer, Strengthening Focus on Canadian Market Growth
Modeshift, a leading contactless fare and data collection system provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Denzil Nedd as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In his new role, Nedd will spearhead the company's daily operations, projects and sales initiatives in North America, with a special focus on Canada, driving forward Modeshift's mission to revolutionize the transportation industry.
Neutrinos Appoints Ashish Jha as Their First Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer
Neutrinos, an AI-powered purpose-built low-code automation platform, today announced the appointment of Ashish Jha as their Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer. In his new role, Ashish will drive go-to-market strategy and elevate Neutrinos’ market presence, brand awareness, and growth.
SecurityGate Appoints Fred Lummis as Chief Financial Officer
SecurityGate, the provider of the leading SaaS Platform for OT cyber improvement, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Fred Lummis as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Lummis will be responsible for developing and managing key financial initiatives to support the company's strategic goals.
PureCycle Appoints Jaime Vasquez as Chief Financial Officer
PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:PCT), today, announced the appointment of Jaime Vasquez as the company's new Chief Financial Officer. Vasquez brings more than 20 years of experience as a financial executive to the role and most recently served as Chief Financial Officer at C&D Technologies.
IntelliShift Appoints Dan Irwin as Chief Financial Officer
IntelliShift, the connected fleet intelligence platform for safety and operations teams, today announced the appointment of Dan Irwin as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective as of January 22, 2024. As part of the executive leadership team, Irwin will focus his efforts on strategy, financial forecasting, compliance, and legal for IntelliShift.
Zevia Appoints Girish Satya as Chief Financial Officer
Zevia PBC (“Zevia” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ZVIA), the company disrupting the liquid refreshment beverage industry with great tasting, zero sugar beverages made with simple, plant-based ingredients, today announced the appointment of Girish Satya as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective February 21, 2024.
Stax Payments Appoints Mark Sundt As Chief Technology Officer
Stax Payments, a leading payment technology provider, has appointed Mark Sundt as Chief Technology Officer. As CTO, Sundt will accelerate the delivery of new products, features, and functionality that unlock and drive increased value for Stax customers and partners.
Noam Peretz Appointed by Incredibuild as CTO
The DevOps and development firm Incredibuild has declared Noam Peretz as its new Chief Technology Officer. The hiring is a component of the business’s plan to expand internationally into a number of industries, including embedded, gaming, and finance.
Google Appoints Meta’s Archana Vohra as MD
Google has appointed Meta’s Archana Vohra as managing director – payments and commerce in Asia Pacific. Vohra took to LinkedIn to announce her movement. She stated, “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Managing Director Payments and Commerce, Asia Pacific at Google! I’m happy to take on the new role at Google—a company that places respecting the user as one of its core values and walks the talk on kindness in leadership.”
PNC Appoints Michael P. Lyons President
The PNC Financial Services Group (NYSE: PNC) today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Michael P. Lyons president of the corporation and its wholly owned banking subsidiary, PNC Bank, National Association, effective immediately.
Pepper Advantage Appoints Aaron Milburn UK Managing Director
Pepper Advantage, a global credit intelligence company, announces the appointment of Aaron Milburn as UK Managing Director. Aaron will lead Pepper Advantage’s UK business, which manages a portfolio of £20 billion in assets under management, effective immediately. He is taking over from Gerry McHugh, who will retire following a transitional period.
Calero Appoints Matt Ferry to Drive SaaS Management Sales
Calero, the recognized leader in the technology expense management industry, proudly announces the appointment of Matt Ferry as Executive Vice President of SaaS and Middle Market Sales. As a member of the executive leadership team, Ferry will spearhead the continued focus on the newly emerging SaaS Management space as well as driving Calero's previously launched middle market sales team to expand its ubiquitous offering in technology expense management.
Swisslog Appoints Lee Sze Pinn as New SEA Managing Director
Swisslog is pleased to announce the appointment of Lee Sze Pinn as its next SEA Managing Director, effective January 2024. Sze Pinn brings a strong track record to Swisslog with a wealth of international business experience.
Flomatic Appoints Scott S. Shimer as Vice President of Sales
Flomatic®, a leading global valve manufacturer in the water and wastewater industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott S. Shimer as its Vice President of Sales. With a stellar track record in sales leadership and business development, Mr. Shimer brings over three decades of experience in driving growth in the water industry.
Milliken & Company Appoints Bethany Smith Chief Human Resources Officer
Milliken & Company is pleased to announce Bethany Smith as its Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, overseeing all HR matters on behalf of the diversified global manufacturer. Smith has served as Interim Chief Human Resources Officer since October 2023, stepping into the position upon the departure of Craig Haydamack.
Gander Appoints Damien Corcoran as Chief Operating Officer
Leading global retail tech business and specialists in preventing food waste, Gander, has appointed Damien Corcoran as its new chief operating officer (COO). Isle of Man based Gander has become one of the fastest growing tech innovators. This world-first, award-winning platform, was created to reduce food waste and transform the spending habits of shoppers. Launched in 2019 Gander has since expanded across the UK and Australia with plans in place for ongoing global roll-out. To date Gander has helped hundreds of grocery retailers to successfully reduce food waste, enhance their sustainability credentials, improve their bottom line and save millions of food items from going to waste.
HireGains Appoints Scott Fowle as Chief Revenue Officer
HireGains Ltd., (www.hiregains.com) a leading data analytics technology platform, announces the appointment of Scott Fowle as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Fowle, who is recognized for his expertise in driving revenue growth in early-stage innovations, will play a crucial role in advancing HireGains' mission to revolutionize how organizations leverage the environment for team potential and organizational performance.
Personetics Appoints Udi Ziv as Chief Executive Officer
Personetics, the global leader in AI-based personalized engagement solutions for financial institutions, announced today the appointment of Udi Ziv as Chief Executive Officer. Ziv will succeed company Co-founder David Sosna, who is stepping down after leading Personetics through 13 years of remarkable global growth.
Empire State Realty Trust Appoints Christina Chiu as President, Stephen V. Horn as Chief Financial Officer & Chief Accounting Officer
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) announced today that Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer Christina Chiu has been promoted to President. Anthony E. Malkin will continue to serve as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Additionally, Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer Stephen V. Horn has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Chief Accounting Officer.
Aventum Appoints Inaugural Chief Partnerships Officer
International re/insurance group Aventum has announced the promotion of Phil Wood to the newly established position of chief partnerships officer.
Operix Appoints Hugh Crean as Chief Executive Officer
Operix, a cloud-based software provider for specialty contractors, today announced the appointment of Hugh Crean as Chief Executive Officer. Crean assumes the role of CEO from Operix founder, Jay Annarelli, who will serve as President.
AIB Appoints Paul Travers as Managing Director of New Climate Capital Unit
Ireland-based banking group AIB announced the appointment of Paul Travers to the newly created role of Managing Director Climate Capital, with responsibility for driving the bank’s expanded green lending activities focused on renewable energy companies and critical infrastructure projects across Ireland, the UK, Europe and North America.
AbbVie (ABBV) Appoints Robert A. Michael as CEO
AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) today announced that its board of directors has unanimously selected Robert A. Michael, AbbVie's current president and chief operating officer, to succeed Richard A. Gonzalez as the company's chief executive officer (CEO). Mr. Gonzalez, who has served as CEO since the company's formation in 2013, will retire from the role of CEO and become executive chairman of the board of directors, effective July 1, 2024. Additionally, the board has appointed Mr. Michael as a member of the board of directors effective July 1, 2024
BNP Paribas’ Securities Services Appoints Benoit Uhlen
BNP Paribas’ Securities Services business has appointed Benoit Uhlen as head of market and financing services for the Asia-Pacific region (APAC). Based in Hong Kong, Uhlen is responsible for strengthening and developing the business’ market and financing offering in APAC, including securities lending, foreign exchange services, triparty collateral management and financing.
Barclays Unveils New Divisional Structure, 2023 Financial Results; Shares Rise
The UK lender has a new divisional structure, with a private bank and wealth management unit as part of the change. It also announced financial results, showing a drop in pre-tax profit but a gain in total income.
Standard Chartered appoints new Australia CEO
UK-headquartered Standard Chartered (SC) has confirmed that Jacob Berman was appointed as chief executive officer (CEO) of the bank’s Australian branch, effective January 11, 2024. Berman (pictured) held a previous role of SC’s head of client coverage in Japan for over three years and has already relocated to Sydney from Tokyo in his new remit.
Future Trends in HR and Payroll Solutions
The workplace in 2024 looks remarkably different to what it did just a few years ago. The way employees work, collaborate and communicate has shifted, but HR and payroll hasn’t quite kept up with how modern businesses operate. “Business is changing extremely fast,” says Francois Steyn, a chartered HR professional at Lorge.
Flexxbotics Appoints Marc Lind as Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Marketing Officer
Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, has announced the appointment of accomplished manufacturing software executive, Marc Lind, as chief strategy officer (CSO) and chief marketing officer (CMO). The addition strengthens Flexxbotics’ leadership in the emerging field of robot-driven manufacturing for the smart factory.
GP Appoints Chief Customer Officer
Georgia-Pacific announced it has named Chris Warburton as chief customer officer for the Consumer Products Group. In this role, Warburton will lead the organization's combined sales force for the company's retail and away from home (GP PRO) businesses.
Crystal Appoints Navin Gupta, former Ripple Managing Director, as Chief Executive Officer
Crystal, a leading blockchain intelligence firm focused on compliance and risk monitoring for cryptocurrencies, announced the appointment of Navin Gupta as its new Chief Executive Officer. Gupta takes over from Marina Khaustova, who moves into the new position of Chief Operations Officer at Crystal.
Mars Appoints Avik Sarkar as Business Head - South East Asia and South Asia
Avik Sarkar, who led Kellogg Company as regional marketing lead - Middle East, Turkey, Africa, has joined Mars as business head - South East Asia and South Asia. His skills ranged from consumer behaviour and customer insights, consumer behaviour and customer insights, brand development, business strategy and a lot more.
TerraPay Appoints Ruben Salazar Genovez, former Head of Visa Direct, as President
TerraPay, a global money movement company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ruben Salazar Genovez, recently the Global Head of Visa Direct, as President. As a seasoned veteran of the payments industry with experience at Visa, Citibank, Barclays and Mastercard, Mr Salazar Genovez has established himself as a respected leader in the payments industry. Prior to joining TerraPay, he served as the Head of Visa Direct globally where he successfully spearheaded various initiatives contributing to the growth and transformation of Visa’s money movement offering.
Cognizant Appoints Ravi Kumar as New CEO: A New Chapter Begins
Cognizant Technology Solutions appoints Ravi Kumar as new CEO, succeeding Brian Humphries. Kumar's leadership aims to revitalize growth and enhance shareholder value amidst challenges in the tech industry. His proven track record at Infosys highlights strategic vision and operational excellence.
Union Insurance Appoints Ramez Abou Zaid as Chief Executive Officer
Union Insurance Company (PJSC), a leading provider of innovative customer-focused insurance solutions to individuals and corporations in the region, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Ramez Abou Zaid as its new Chief Executive Officer effective February 15, 2024 to drive the company’s strategic growth.
CongruityHR Appoints Mike Viola as Chief Executive Officer
CongruityHR, a leading provider of outsourced HR solutions, today announced the appointment of Michael A. Viola as its new Chief Executive Officer. Additionally, the company has announced the hiring of Bobby Higgins as Chief Strategy Officer & General Counsel.
Viridian Therapeutics Appoints Jennifer Tousignant as Chief Legal Officer
Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRDN) (the “company” or “Viridian”), a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing potential best-in-class medicines for serious and rare diseases, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Tousignant to the role of Chief Legal Officer.
Audi Appoints Massimo Frascella As Head Of Design
Audi has appointed Massimo Frascella as the new Head of Design, succeeding Marc Lichte, effective June 1. Frascella, a graduate of the Istituto d`Arte Applicata and Design in Turin, started his career at Stile Bertone and held positions at Ford Motor Company and Kia. His most recent role was as Head of Design for Jaguar Land Rover.
Mitel appoints Eric Hanson as Chief Marketing Officer
Mitel®, a global leader in business communications, today announced it has appointed Eric Hanson to its executive team as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Hanson will lead Mitel’s global marketing strategy, including solutions marketing for Mitel’s extensive communications portfolio, demand generation, brand, partner engagement marketing, customer marketing, and global communications.
Citizens Financial Appoints Goode Chief Security Officer
Brendan Goode will assume the role of chief security officer of Citizens Financial, effective April 29. Upon assuming the role, Goode will report to Michael Ruttledge, chief information officer and head of enterprise technology and security for Citizens. Goode will succeed Holly Ridgeway, who will retire from Citizens at the end of June.
Tradeshift Appoints Iain Balchin as Chief Financial Officer
Tradeshift, the B2B e-commerce and fintech platform, today announces that Iain Balchin has joined the company on a permanent basis as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Iain brings over 25 years of experience as a senior financial executive across various sectors, including fintech, financial services and wealth management. Iain will also join Tradeshift CEO James Stirk on the company’s board of directors.
PPL Corporation Appoints Dean A. Del Vecchio to New Chief Technology and Innovation Officer Role as Company Focuses on Creating the Utilities of the Future
PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) today announced that Dean A. Del Vecchio has been elected Executive Vice President and Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, a new position that reflects PPL's strong focus on creating technology-enabled utilities of the future. Del Vecchio will report directly to PPL President and Chief Executive Officer Vincent Sorgi.
Digital.ai Appoints Keith Stewart as Chief Customer Officer
Digital.ai, an industry-leading technology company that helps Global 5000 enterprises automate software delivery through its AI-powered DevSecOps platform, today announced the appointment of Keith Stewart as Chief Customer Officer. In his role, Stewart will be responsible for managing sales engineers, professional services, and customer support.
Corin Appoints Jon Serbousek as Chief Executive Officer
Corin Group, a global technology-focused orthopaedic company, today announced that Jon Serbousek has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer. Jon brings an extensive track record to Corin, with more than 35 years of experience in the healthcare sector. His career includes international leadership roles in leading medical technology companies, notably Nasdaq-listed Orthofix Medical, Biomet, Medtronic and DePuy Orthopaedics, a Johnson & Johnson company, contributing significantly to the medical device and biologics fields.
Nextiva Appoints Jim Nystrom as Chief Revenue Officer to Drive Strategic Growth
Nextiva, a leading AI-powered customer experience platform for businesses of all sizes, today announced a major addition to its leadership team with the appointment of Jim Nystrom as the new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Nystrom is extensively skilled in driving strategic solutions and leading teams in Enterprise Communications and Contact Center management, with a strong focus on practical AI integration.
Körber Appoints Lawrence Schwartz as Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President Software for Business Area Supply Chain
Körber today announced the appointment of Lawrence Schwartz as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Executive Vice President Software of Körber Supply Chain, a global leader in supply chain solutions. Schwartz brings more than 20 years of experience in creating and executing transformational marketing strategies.
Blackline Appoints New CIO to Bolster IT and AI Initiatives
BlackLine, Inc. (NASDAQ:BL), a leader in digital finance transformation, announced today that Sumit Johar has been appointed as its Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective immediately. Johar, a veteran in the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and intelligent automation industry, will report directly to Co-CEO Therese Tucker and manage the company's global Information Technology and Information Security operations.
Interdigital Appoints New Chief Growth Officer
InterDigital , Inc. (NASDAQ:IDCC), a company specializing in mobile, video, and AI technology research and development, has announced the appointment of Ken Kaskoun as its new Chief Growth Officer. Kaskoun, an engineer and lawyer, brings a wealth of experience from his previous role as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at SomaLogic, a life sciences company.
Aecom Appoints Katherine Stephens as Chief Operating Officer for Its Canada Region
AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced Katherine Stephens has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of its Canada region, based in its Toronto office. With nearly two decades of service at AECOM, Ms. Stephens will be responsible for driving long-term growth, providing operational leadership, and overseeing strategic insight and hiring for business activities in the region.
Unilever Appoints Mairead Nayager as New Chief People Officer
In a significant shift, Unilever, the multinational consumer goods company, has appointed Mairead Nayager as its new Chief People Officer, effective June 1. This change comes as Nitin Paranjpe, the current officer, announces his retirement later this year after a commendable 37-year tenure with the corporation.
Walgreens CEO Appoints Finance Chief, New Healthcare Unit Head
Walgreens Boots Alliance's CEO Tim Wentworth on Thursday finalised the appointment of its finance chief and named a new head of its nascent healthcare unit, as he aims to turn around a dive in the company's stock price.
Jupiter Power LLC Appoints Jesse Campbell as Chief Financial Officer
Jupiter Power LLC ("Jupiter Power"), a leading developer and operator of grid scale energy storage, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jesse Campbell as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Jesse brings a wealth of experience in financial management and executive leadership, making him a valuable addition to Jupiter Power's team.
Mercury Insurance Appoints Simon Zhang as Chief Data and Analytics Officer
Mercury Insurance, a property and casualty insurer, has appointed Simon Zhang to the newly created position of Chief Data and Analytics Officer, as part of the firm’s ongoing effort to utilize advanced data analytics to drive business growth. Mercury believes that his leadership will add value to every element of its data science landscape, from predictive analytics and data science, infrastructure and architecture, to data security and compliance.
Genpact Appoints Vipin Gairola as Global Operating Officer; Vidya Rao is Chief Technology and Transformation Officer
Genpact, a global professional services firm focused on delivering outcomes that transform businesses, recently announced two new executive leadership appointments. These appointments demonstrate the company’s continued focus on strengthening its executive team with transformative digital leaders to propel the company into its next chapter of growth, leveraging data, technology, and AI-first principles.
NatWest Appoints UBS's Emma Crystal to Replace Coutts Chief
NatWest named Emma Crystal as the head of its wealth businesses arm and private bank Coutts, replacing the executive who stepped down amid the fallout from the closure of Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage's account.
AXA XL Appoints Anne Marie Elder as Global Chief Underwriting Officer, Specialty
AXA XL has announced that Anne Marie Elder will take on the newly created role of Global Chief Underwriting Officer, Specialty, effective April 1. In her new role, Ms. Elder will collaborate with regional underwriting operations to set the strategic direction, and support business development, of AXA XL's collective Marine, Aerospace, and Specialty Niche portfolios, under a newly created Global Specialty branch, part of AXA XL's Global Chief Underwriting Office (GCUO). The GCUO works with AXA XL's regional underwriting teams to support profitable growth, assisting with underwriting discipline, pricing, risk aggregation and global product strategy.
Mattel Appoints Christopher Farrell as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that Christopher Farrell has joined the Company as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Farrell will lead strategic planning and corporate development for the Company, including identifying opportunities to accelerate growth and profitability and optimize business performance. He will report to Ynon Kreiz, Chairman and CEO of Mattel.
Freshworks Appoints Abe Smith as Chief of Global Field Operations
Freshworks Inc., (NASDAQ: FRSH) today announced the appointment of Abe Smith as the company’s Chief of Global Field Operations. He will be responsible for leading field sales worldwide as Freshworks grows upmarket and new business increasingly comes from field sales. Smith brings nearly 25 years of experience at public software companies Zoom, Oracle and Cisco (WebEx), leading teams responsible for building relationships to top enterprise customers and driving more than $1 billion in revenue.
Global Compliance Management Software Leader MCO Appoints Conor O’Kane as Chief Information Officer
MCO (MyComplianceOffice) appointed veteran technology executive Conor O’Kane as its new Chief Information Officer, underscoring the company's commitment to sustained global growth and innovation. Most recently Chief Information Officer at e-commerce giant eShopWorld, O’Kane brings a wealth of expertise to his new role. With 25+ years of technology and management experience, Conor has a history of scaling and transforming medium to large technology organisations. He is a strategic addition to the MCO leadership team.
Verde Appoints João Paulo Frez as Chief Revenue Officer
Verde AgriTech Ltd (TSX: “NPK”) ("Verde” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of João Paulo Frez as Chief Revenue Officer (“CRO”). Mr. Frez has over two decades of sales experience in the agribusiness sector, with the past nine years dedicated to developing the market for specialty fertilizers in Brazil. He succeeds Mr. Gilson Guardiero, who has served as the Company’s CRO since Q3 2023. Until February 2024, Mr. Frez served as the Senior Commercial Director for Brazil at ICL, a leading global specialty minerals company.
Flash.co Appoints Amit Verma as its Chief Product and Technology Officer
Flash.co, the fast-growing consumer app building a unique shopping experience for online shoppers, is pleased to announce the appointment of Amit Verma as its Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO). This move comes as Flash.co accelerates its growth in India and prepares for an expansion into global markets starting this year.
Ampverse Promotes Charlie Baillie to CEO
Gaming community and IP ecosystem Ampverse has promoted its co-founder and chief strategy officer, Charlie Baillie, to the role of chief executive officer, according to the company. Baillie replaces Ferdinand Gutierrez who was previously the company's CEO and who is now president of the firm.
Barracuda Appoints New Chief Legal Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer
Barracuda Networks, Inc., a trusted partner and leading provider of cloud-first security solutions, today announced Nell O’Donnell as its new Chief Legal Officer and Kim Mota as its new Chief Human Resources Officer. Both leaders bring extensive years of executive leadership experience to Barracuda, with successful track records of leading companies through business growth and expansion.
Logically Appoints MJ Patent to Chief Marketing Officer
Logically, one of the nation's leading managed security and IT service providers, is pleased to announce the appointment of MJ Patent to the position of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Patent transitions from her role as VP of Marketing with an impressive track record in brand development, marketing strategy, and customer advocacy . She was responsible for the rebranding of Logically as a cyber-first, future-ready company and launched LogicON, an empowering hybrid customer event designed to propel clients toward enhanced cybersecurity solutions.
Canoe Intelligence Appoints former CIA analyst Noel Calhoun as new CTO
New York-based Canoe Intelligence (CI) has named former CIA analyst Noel Calhoun as its new chief technology officer (CTO). Formed in 2013, Canoe Intelligence provides AI technology solutions built to help alternative investment companies improve their data management processes.
Datadog Appoints Sara Varni as New Chief Marketing Officer
Datadog, Inc. (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:DDOG), a monitoring and security platform for cloud applications, has announced the immediate appointment of Sara Varni as its new Chief Marketing Officer. With over 15 years of experience in marketing for enterprise software, Varni has held leadership roles at multiple technology firms, including Attentive, Twilio (NYSE:TWLO), and Salesforce (NYSE:CRM).
Schneider Electric India Appoints Preeti Gupta Mohanty as Group CFO
Schneider Electric India has appointed Preeti Gupta Mohanty its Group CFO, effective February 1. Technically, her designation will be Vice President – Greater India Finance. Preeti brings over 20 years of extensive finance experience across FMCG, consulting and industrial sectors.
Amida Technology Solutions, Inc. Appoints a New Chief Growth Officer, Vice President for Service Delivery, and General Manager for Microelectronics Security
Amida Technology Solutions, Inc. (Amida) – a software services company that solves the most complex challenges in data interoperability, data exchange, data governance, and data security – is excited to announce the addition of three key leadership positions who will further bolster our company’s growth and our commitment to exceptional service delivery.
BBVA Appoints Patricia Bueno as New Head of Investor & Shareholder relations
Patricia Bueno (Irun, Basque Country, 1972) has had an extensive career at BBVA of more than two decades, with a series of financial responsibilities, including strategic and business analysis both in Spain and South America. From 2016 until now, Bueno was Head of Financial Planning & Strategy with the Finance team of BBVA Spain.
NETGEAR Appoints Technology Leader Charles Prober As New CEO
NETGEAR®, a global networking company has announced that Patrick C. S. Lo, current Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the board, is retiring from his position at NETGEAR and from the company’s Board. Lo will remain as a strategic advisor to support a seamless leadership transition through July 2024. The Board has appointed Charles (CJ) Prober, a senior technology executive, to succeed him effective immediately. Prober is also joining NETGEAR’s Board of Directors.
Tata Motors Appoints Sitaram Kandi As Chief Human Resources Officer
Tata Motors has officially named Sitaram Kandi as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective from April 1, 2024. Kandi, who currently oversees Human Resources for Tata Motors’ Passenger Vehicle and Electric Vehicle businesses, as well as leads Employee Relations and Skill Building, will also become a part of the Tata Motors Executive Committee.
S&P Global Appoints Christopher Craig Interim Chief Financial Officer
S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) today announced the appointment of Christopher Craig to Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This appointment follows the news previously shared that Ewout Steenbergen will depart S&P Global in March to pursue a new professional opportunity.
Brookfield Asset Management Appoints Anuj Ranjan as New CEO of Private Equity Business
Canadian investment giant Brookfield, which manages more than $850 billion in assets under management has named Anuj Ranjan as the new CEO of its private equity business in a key global top deck reshuffle. Ranjan had established Brookfied's India and Middle East operations and takes over from Cyrus Madon who will join the board of directors as Executive Chairman.
DXC Technology Appoints Raul Fernandez as President and Chief Executive Officer
DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services company, today announced that the Company's Board of Directors unanimously appointed Raul Fernandez as its President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Fernandez, who was appointed Interim President and CEO in December 2023, has served as CEO of several successful companies prior to this role, and as a member of DXC’s Board of Directors since 2020.
Qualcomm Appoints Akash Palkhiwala as CFO & COO
Qualcomm announced the appointment of Akash Palkhiwala to the expanded role of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. In addition to his CFO responsibilities, as COO, he will now have oversight for the global go-to-market organization and operations, and IT. Palkhiwala’s appointment will be effective immediately and he will continue to report directly to Cristiano Amon, President and CEO of Qualcomm Incorporated.
Heidrick & Struggles Appoints Sunny Ackerman Global Managing Partner, On-Demand Talent
Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSII), a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, today announced the appointment of Sunny Ackerman as Global Managing Partner, On-Demand Talent, effective February 12. In this role, Ackerman will lead on-demand talent solutions across all Heidrick & Struggles globally, which is inclusive of Business Talent Group (BTG) and Atreus.
The AI Revolution: Transforming Businesses for the Future
The European Union has reached a provisional deal on the world's first comprehensive laws to regulate the use of artificial intelligence.
Pantheon Promotes Two to Partner, Enhances Senior Investment and Investor Relations Team Leadership
Pantheon, a leading global private markets investor, is pleased to announce three senior promotions as part of its annual promotion round, enhancing leadership in the firm’s Investment and Investor Relations teams.
Knight Frank Appoints APAC Trio
London-based property consultancy Knight Frank has expanded its capital advisory business in Asia Pacific with three new appointments. Knight Frank appoints Ben Schubert as head of capital advisory, Australia, according to a statement. Schubert has 20 years of industry experience, including seven years with Knight Frank, and he will retain his current role as head of institutional sales.
Oliver Wyman Appoints Joe Abi Akl as Regional Practice Leader
Oliver Wyman has appointed Joe Abi Akl as a Senior Partner and the new leader of its Retail & Consumer Goods practice across India, the Middle East and Africa. A veteran of the industry, Joe Abi Akl joined Oliver Wyman at the start of this month, bringing a wealth of experience in strategy consulting and industry to the global strategy and management consulting firm.
Munich Re Specialty Insurance Appoints New COO
Munich Re has announced the appointment of Jeff Marks (pictured above) as chief operating officer of Munich Re Specialty Insurance (MRSI).
Vodafone UK Appoints Leo Burnett
The agency will create a distinctive long-term platform for the brand, developing all ATL and digital comms. The agency will create a distinctive long-term platform for the brand, developing all ATL and digital comms.
Jagrut Kotecha Appointed as the Next PepsiCo India CEO
Food and beverage manufacturer PepsiCo India on Friday announced that it has appointed Jagrut Kotecha as the CEO of PepsiCo India. He will succeed Ahmed El Sheikh, who will take over as CEO for the Middle East Business Unit, in March, after a seven-year stint in India. At present, Kotecha is the Chief Commercial Officer for PepsiCo in Africa, Middle East, and South Asia (AMESA).
Capstreet Promotes Kirk Harrell to Chief Talent Officer
Capstreet, a Houston-based lower middle market private equity firm, announced today that it has promoted Kirk Harrell from Senior Vice President, Talent to Chief Talent Officer, residing within Capstreet's Operating Executive Group.
Enfusion Promotes Valeria Gutowski to Chief Accounting Officer
Enfusion, Inc. (NYSE: ENFN), a leading provider of cloud-native software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions for investment managers, today announced the internal executive promotion of Valeria Gutowski to the role of Chief Accounting Officer, effective January 15, 2024.
Havas India Promotes Jaibeer Ahmad as Chief Transformation & Growth Officer
Havas India has elevated Jaibeer Ahmad, formerly Managing Partner – North at Havas Worldwide India to the role of Chief Transformation & Growth Officer. In this newly created role in India, Jaibeer will set transformative strategies, driving business growth through integration and collaboration across all 18 Havas India agencies.
Broadridge Canada Appoints Chad Alderson as General Manager for Global Tech and Operations
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. has appointed Chad Alderson as the General Manager for Global Technology and Operations in Canada. Alderson, a seasoned professional with a background in financial services, will steer Broadridge's GTO division, contributing to the optimization of global trading technology and operations. He will be in charge of modernizing wealth management and capital market offerings.
Immunitas Therapeutics Appoints Annalisa D'Andrea, Ph.D., as Chief Scientific Officer
Immunitas Therapeutics ("Immunitas"), a clinical stage precision immunotherapy company committed to discovering and developing novel, differentiated therapeutics for patients with cancer, today announced the appointment of Annalisa D'Andrea, Ph.D., as Chief Scientific Officer (CSO). Dr. D'Andrea has more than 25 years of basic and translational research and development expertise in both large and small pharmaceutical and biotech settings.
BP Appoints Interim Boss Murray Auchincloss as New CEO
British oil and gas giant BP has named interim boss Murray Auchincloss as its new permanent CEO after Bernard Looney, the company’s previous chief executive, abruptly resigned last year.
Sabre Appoints Samual Machado as Managing Director to Spearhead Agency Business Growth Across India and South Asia
Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Samual Machado as Managing Director to oversee Sabre’s agency business across India and South Asia. With a wealth of technology experience and a proven record of success across the travel ecosystem, Sam is uniquely positioned to drive exceptional customer experiences and insightful innovation in this dynamic region.
Johnson Controls Appoints Marc Vandiepenbeeck Executive Vice President & CFO
Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today announced the appointment of Marc Vandiepenbeeck as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Vandiepenbeeck succeeds Olivier Leonetti who will depart Johnson Controls for a role outside of the company. Leonetti's last day will be Jan. 30, 2024. Vandiepenbeeck and Leonetti will work closely together to ensure a smooth transition and handover.
JPMorgan Appoints Data Chief For Investment Bank
Financial services firm JPMorgan has promoted Sarah Heffron Nichomoff to lead the chief data and analytics office for corporate and investment banking.
Radiance Technologies Promotes Mrs. Mardina Wammack to Chief Financial Officer
Radiance Technologies (Radiance) is pleased to announce the promotion of Mrs. Mardina Wammack to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). As CFO, Mrs. Wammack will oversee the financial operations of the company and administer its Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP). In addition to managing the company's finances, she will be instrumental in setting the company's overall vision and strategy.
Tietoevry Appoints New Acting Managing Director
c Create, the digital engineering arm of Tietoevry, has welcomed a new Acting Managing Director following the departure of Christian Pedersen. After nine years at the helm, Pedersen has relinquished his role, deciding he wants to explore new opportunities beyond the company. The Finnish firm, which offers business advisory, design, data engineering, and specialised software R&D services globally, has revealed that Harri Salomaa will take his place, effective from 9 January 2024.
Genesys International Appoints Pavan Tsunduru as its New COO
Genesys International, an advanced mapping company, has appointed Pavan Tsunduru as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) to spearhead the development of a new map stack in India and globally.
QBE Re Promotes Amanda Lupkin to VP and Head NA Health Practice
QBE Re, the reinsurance arm of QBE Insurance Group, has announced the promotion of Amanda Lupkin to the position of Vice President (VP) and Head of the North America Health Practice. The promotion marks Lupkin’s continued ascent within the organisation, having joined QBE in 2021 with an impressive track record of over 15 years in the reinsurance industry.
Bain Appoints Chistophe De Vusser as Next Global CEO
Global strategy consultancy Bain & Company has elected Christophe De Vusser to serve as the firm’s new worldwide managing partner from the summer. The role, equivalent to being named the chief executive officer, has never previously been held by a European professional.
Google Cloud Appoints New VP of AI for its New GTM Team
Google Cloud has hired former Okta executive Oliver Parker to lead a newly formed go-to-market (GTM) organization. Within the GTM team, Parker will hold the title of VP of AI, reporting to Google Cloud’s president of GTM, Adaire Fox-Martin.
Wavemaker Appoints Alexia Pilavachi as L’Oréal Global Media Lead
WPP media agency Wavemaker has appointed Initiative’s Alexia Pilavachi to take on global media lead duties for cosmetics giant L’Oréal. Reporting to Alex Altman, global client president and global head of B2B, Pilavachi will be based in London and lead the Paris-based L’Oréal global media team.
Colliers India forays into Residential Services, appoints Ravi Shankar Singh as MD for biz
Ravi Shankar Singh has been appointed to lead the business as the Managing Director for Colliers’ Residential Transaction Services in India
Gap Inc. appoints Eric Chan as Chief Business and Strategy Officer & Amy Thompson as Chief People Officer
Gap Inc. announced the appointment of a new chief business and strategy officer and a chief people officer Friday morning as the fashion and lifestyle retailer continues to redefine its business strategy for the future.
Rackspace Technology Promotes Mark Marino to Chief Financial Officer
Rackspace Technology® (NASDAQ: RXT), a leading end-to-end, hybrid multicloud technology solutions company, today announced the appointment of Mark Marino as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. Marino previously served as the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer and succeeds Naushaza “Bobby” Molu. Molu resigned his position to pursue a new opportunity in the UK, where he resides. He will remain with Rackspace Technology in an advisory role through late February to ensure a seamless transition.
Gallagher Re Promotes Busson to Head of L&H EMEA
Reinsurance broker Gallagher Re has promoted Etienne Busson to the role of Head of Life & Health, EMEA, from his previous position as Deputy Head of the business.
Blackstone Promotes Caplan, Assant to Global CIO Roles in Leadership Expansion
Blackstone is promoting its current global co-head of real estate, Ken Caplan, to be one of the company’s two global co-chief investment officers , as the world’s largest alternative asset manager continues to expand its leadership structure.
L.E.K. Consulting Promotes Four to Partner in US
L.E.K. Consulting, a Boston-headquartered management consultancy, promoted four US team members in its 2024 class of partners – which also included seven other partners across its international offices.
Morgan Stanley Promotes 155 Employees to Managing Directors
The bank joins other Wall Street giants in elevating fewer bankers this year. Bank of America promoted 334 employees to become managing directors, 8% fewer than the previous year, while Goldman Sachs, which announces managing director promotions every two years, appointed 608 managing directors, down from the 643 it named two years ago.
AECOM Appoints Aleksandar Živković as its Mining Market Sector Lead for its Canadian Water business
AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, announced today that Aleksandar (Sasha) Živković has been named its Mining Market Sector Lead for its Canadian Water business. Based out of AECOM’s Mississauga office, Mr. Živković will be responsible for developing and executing the region’s vision for the Mining practice, which includes driving a client-centric approach to the business by prioritizing clients’ needs, providing tailored solutions, and maintaining strong relationships through service excellence, reliability and responsiveness.
Zoomcar Appoints Adarsh Menon as New President
Zoomcar Holdings, a leading marketplace for car sharing in emerging markets has appointed Adarsh Menon as its President to lead the business. This announcement follows Zoomcar’s recent listing on NASDAQ following closing of its business combination. In his new role, Menon will be responsible for all aspects of growth, operations, and customer experience for the company.
Experian Appoints Manish Jain, Country Managing Director, India
Jain, who has more than two and half decades of experience in financial services and technology sectors, Jain is the former co-founder and CEO of Excelrate. Prior to Excelrate, he held leadership roles in the credit bureau industry for over 12 years
Snowflake Appoints Vijayant Rai as the new Managing Director for India
Data Cloud company Snowflake has announced the appointment of Vijayant Rai as the new Managing Director, responsible for driving the business growth and Go-To-Market strategy for Snowflake in India.
Summit Materials Appoints Marshall Moore as Chief Operations Officer
Summit Materials, Inc., a leading vertically integrated construction materials company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marshall Moore as EVP, Chief Operations Officer effective 4 January 4 2024. Moore brings to this newly created role a 35-year track record of success in manufacturing and supply chain management, business process, operational excellence, product innovation, public affairs, strategy and business development.
Guidewire Appoints Mohammed Anzy as Vice President and Managing Director of Guidewire India
Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mohammed Anzy as Vice President (VP) of Engineering and Managing Director of Guidewire India. Anzy is the former Chief Operating Officer (COO) of SAP Labs in India, SAP’s largest research and development (R&D) center outside Germany. He will lead operations as well as engineering execution in Guidewire's development centers in Bengaluru and Chennai, reporting to Chief Product Development Officer Diego Devalle.
ABN AMRO Appoints Tanja Kramer as Head of Sustainable Impact Fund
Netherlands-based bank ABN AMRO announced today the appointment of Tanja Kramer as Head of the ABN AMRO Sustainable Impact Fund, with responsibilities including leadership of the fund as well as involvement in origination and execution activities. Launched in 2021, the ABN AMRO Sustainable Impact Fund (SIF) makes direct investments in companies and early stage projects in key transition sectors, targeting key sustainability themes of circular economy, energy transition, and social impact. The fund has a commitment of €500 million, funded and managed by ABN AMRO.
UiPath Appoints Co-CEO Rob Enslin and Veteran Technology Executive June Yang to its Board of Directors
UiPath (NYSE: PATH), a leading enterprise automation software company, today announced the appointment of Rob Enslin, UiPath Co-Chief Executive Officer, and June Yang to its Board of Directors effective February 1, 2024. Enslin joined UiPath as Co-CEO in April 2022 following leadership roles at Google Cloud and SAP; he will assume the role of UiPath CEO on Feb. 1, 2024. Yang is a proven strategic and transformational executive who brings decades of experience in corporate management and fostering emerging technologies.
Marsh Appoints Northeast Zone Leader
Marsh LLC on Tuesday named Patrick Hennessy as Northeast zone leader. He succeeds Chris Roak, who was appointed U.S. strategy and execution leader, a newly created role.
DLA Piper Appoints Sole Country Managing Partner in Japan
Global law firm DLA Piper has appointed former co-country managing partner, Masahiko Ishida, to the new role of sole country managing partner (CMP). This appointment comes alongside co-country managing partner Lance Miller’s retirement after 18 years with the firm, the media note pointed out.
Culp Inc., Appoints Mary Beth Hunsberger as Executive VP of Culp Upholstery Fabrics
Carolina-based Culp Inc., renowned for manufacturing a diverse range of mattress and upholstery fabrics, including its consolidated subsidiaries, (“CULP”), appointed Mary Beth Hunsberger as the Executive Vice President of Culp Upholstery Fabrics, on 8th January 2024. Additionally, the company has outlined its intention for Hunsberger to succeed Boyd Chumbley as the division president in the third quarter of the calendar year 2024. During 2024, Chumbley will collaborate with Hunsberger to facilitate a smooth transition and subsequently continue offering advisory support to strategically guide the company.
D2C Startup 10club Appoints Kavitha Rao as COO & Cofounder
Direct-to-consumer (D2C) startup 10club, which is focused on the home and kitchen categories, has appointed Kavitha Rao as its new chief operating officer and cofounder.
Ericsson Appoints Daniel Ode as Head of Ericsson Singapore, Philippines & Brunei
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announced the appointment of Daniel Ode as Head of Ericsson for Singapore, Brunei, Philippines and Head of Global Customer Unit (GCU) Singtel Group in Market Area Southeast Asia, Oceania & India (MOAI). In this role, Daniel will be responsible for driving Ericsson’s business and overseeing the Company’s operations in these markets. Daniel will be a member of the regional executive leadership team of Ericsson Southeast Asia, Oceania and India, reporting to Head of MOAI, Nunzio Mirtillo.
Cyware Appoints Alex Bender as Chief Marketing Officer
Cyware, the leading provider of threat intelligence management, security collaboration, and cyber fusion solutions, is pleased to welcome security expert and marketing leader, Alex Bender, as its new Chief Marketing Officer. This strategic move comes with the increased scrutiny organizations are going through to reduce cyber risks and compliance mandates. Alex's extensive experience leading global cybersecurity marketing programs is set to play a pivotal role in Cyware's mission to help organizations adapt in this ever-changing environment.
Roadzen Appoints Jean-Noël Gallardo as Global Chief Financial Officer
Roadzen Inc. (Nasdaq: RDZN), a global pioneer in AI-driven insurance and mobility solutions, today announced the appointment of Jean-Noël Gallardo as its new Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Gallardo brings over two decades of experience in financial planning and analysis, treasury management, compliance, fundraising, and M&A, making him an integral addition to the Roadzen leadership team.
Fiera Capital Appoints Maxime Ménard as President and Chief Executive Officer, Fiera Canada and Global Private Wealth
Fiera Capital Corporation (TSX: FSZ) ("Fiera Capital" or the "Company"), a leading independent asset management firm, today announced the appointment of Maxime Ménard as President and Chief Executive Officer, Fiera Canada and Global Private Wealth, effective January 8, 2024. He will be based in Montreal and joining Fiera Capital's Executive Committee.
Thales Appoints Christoph Ruffner as CEO for Thales Germany
Thales (Euronext Paris: HO), a global leader in the Defence & Security, Aeronautics & Space and Digital Identity & Security sectors, has appointed Christoph Ruffner as CEO & Country Director for Thales Germany from January 1st, 2024. He succeeds Oliver Dörre, who has left the company on 31st December 2023. In his new role, Christoph Ruffner will report to Philippe Duhamel, Thales Executive Vice President, Defence Mission Systems.
LVMH Watches & Jewelry Division Bolstered by Leadership Changes
French luxury goods company, LVMH has announced a series of internal changes within its Watches & Jewelry Division, effective from Monday 1 January 2024. Frédéric Arnault, who joined TAG Heuer in 2017 and became CEO of the watch brand in 2020, has been appointed CEO of LVMH Watches.
Pivot Bio Names Robert Houghton Chief Financial Officer
Pivot Bio, a leading sustainable agriculture company, today announced the appointment of Robert Houghton as the company’s chief financial officer. Houghton will oversee corporate finance, treasury, financial planning and analysis, tax, accounting, investor relations, internal audit, risk management and the company’s capital market strategy. He replaces Doug Jeffries, who served as Pivot Bio’s chief financial officer until his retirement last year.
OpenText Appoints Denise Miura as SVP & President of OpenText Japan
OpenText™ (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX), today announced the strategic appointment of Denise Miura as SVP & President of OpenText Japan for the Canadian-based information management and AI company. Ms. Miura will lead a charter focused on spearheading the company's growth in the region.
BlackRock Appoints Hua Fan Head of China, Succeeding Tony Tang
BlackRock Inc (BLK.N) has appointed Hua Fan, formerly general manager of its majority-owned China asset management unit, as head of China, two sources with knowledge of the matter said.
Netflix Appoints Poornima Sharma as Head of Marketing Partnerships, India
Streaming giant Netflix has appointed Poornima Sharma as the Head of Marketing Partnerships for its operations in India. Sharma shared the news of her appointment through a post on LinkedIn. With a robust professional background spanning more than 12 years, Sharma brings a wealth of experience in brand solutions, marketing, strategic partnerships, business development, and corporate communication to her new role.
Boomi Appoints Matt Heinz as Chief Revenue Officer
Boomi™, the intelligent connectivity and automation leader, today announced the appointment of Matt Heinz as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), responsible for leading Boomi’s growing global sales organization and accelerating growth.
Dollar General Announces Updates to Store Operations Leadership
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced Steve Sunderland’s intent to leave the Company as its executive vice president, store operations effective January 19, 2024. Steve Deckard, the Company’s current executive vice president, growth and emerging markets, will transition to an expanded role leading store operations across Dollar General retail locations, Mi Súper Dollar General in Mexico, pOpshelf stores, and the corporate store operations teams. In addition to the Company’s domestic and international store operations, Deckard will continue to lead real estate, asset protection and DG’s Wellbeing strategies.
QBE Re Names New Global Product Heads in New York and London
QBE Re has appointed Salvatore Sama as Global Product Head for Casualty, Jane Farren as Global Head of Financial Professional Lines, and Derek Durst as Global Head of Cyber. The three Global Product Heads, expected to take up their new positions this month, will be responsible for underwriting quality, governance, and oversight for each product around the world, according to QBE Re.
CVS Health Announces Leadership Appointments
CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) today announced several leadership updates, effective immediately: Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance and interim CFO, Tom Cowhey, has been formally appointed the company’s next CFO.
BlackRock Names Leigh Farris its Global Head of Corporate Communications
BlackRock BLK.N on Thursday named Leigh Farris its global head of corporate communications, bolstering its ranks at a time when the asset management giant faces intense heat for its stance on socially and environmentally conscious capitalism. Farris, who has held a similar role at buyout giant Carlyle CG.O since 2019, will join BlackRock in March, succeeding Jim Badenhausen.
Deutsche Bank Names Former Citigroup Dealmaker as Global M&A Head
Deutsche Bank (DBKGn.DE) has named former Citigroup (C.N) dealmaker Alison Harding-Jones as its new global head of mergers and acquisitions, the German lender said on Thursday.
Mazars Appoints Huseyin Sahin as Risk and Consulting Partner
Mazars, an international audit, tax and advisory firm, has appointed Huseyin Sahin to the role of risk and consulting partner. Huseyin returns to Mazars after having spent nearly a decade with the firm as a senior manager at the start of his career. He rejoins from Promontory, a business unit of IBM, where he was an associate partner. Throughout his career he has built expertise across accounting, audit, financial services regulatory compliance, governance, conduct and risk management.
Immunome Appoints Phil Roberts as Chief Technical Officer
Immunome, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMNM), a biotechnology company focused on developing first-in-class and best-in-class targeted cancer therapies, today announced the appointment of Phil Roberts as Chief Technical Officer. Mr. Roberts has over three decades of experience in product development, global manufacturing, and commercialization of novel pharmaceutical products.
Andy Stirk Rejoins Marsh as US Chief Growth Officer
Marsh, an insurance broker, risk advisor, and business of Marsh McLennan, has appointed Andy Stirk as its US Chief Growth Officer, effective January 16.
Mizuho Americas Appoints Bill Featherston as Managing Director and Head of Research
Mizuho Americas today announced the hiring of Bill Featherston as Managing Director and Head of Americas Research. He will report to Darlene Pasquill, Head of Equity Division, Mizuho Americas.
Mastercard Appoints Prerna Korla as Director Communications for Asia-Pacific
Prerna Korla has been appointed the Director – Communications, Asia Pacific, at Mastercard India. Korla has over 15 years of experience, and was senior communications manager with Microsoft and Consumer Communications Lead with Uber previously. She has also worked with MSL Group and Edelman.
Assurant Expands Management Committee to Support Global Growth Strategy
Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases, today announced three new members of the company’s Management Committee to deepen representation and expertise in the key areas of finance, talent, and technology. Effective January 1, 2024, the Management Committee includes:
Nazdar Appoints Shaun Pan as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
Nazdar, a leading manufacturer of digital inkjet, screen printing, and flexographic inks and a distributor of printing supplies world-wide, is delighted to announce, effective immediately, Shaun Pan - previously Nazdar Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) has been appointed to the position of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
Crum & Forster Accident & Health Promotes Tanya Arrowsmith to SVP of Medical Business Unit
Crum & Forster‘s Accident & Health Division on Wednesday said Tanya Arrowsmith has been elevated to senior vice president. In this role, Arrowsmith will lead the Eatontown-based division’s Medical Business Unit and its suite of products, including Employer Stop Loss, HMO Reinsurance and Provider Excess of Loss, Medicare Supplement and Ancillary & Employee Benefits.
Odyssey Investment Partners Promotes Three Investment Professionals
Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC ("Odyssey") today announced the promotions of three members of its investment team, effective January 1, 2024:
Publicis Groupe South Asia Appoints Amitesh Rao as the Chief Executive Officer of Leo Burnett South Asia
Publicis Groupe South Asia has appointed Amitesh Rao as the Chief Executive Officer of Leo Burnett South Asia. In this role, Rao's remit will include all operations of Leo Burnett India, including Leo Burnett Orchard, across Mumbai, Gurgaon, Bangalore, Chennai, and the rest of South Asia. In addition, he will provide oversight on Publicis Health and Publicis Business.
Heidrick & Struggles Announces 2024 Global and Regional Leader Appointments
Today, Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII), a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, announced key global and regional leader appointments, effective January 1, 2024. Leaders appointed will continue driving progress on the firm's diversified growth strategy and further solidify Heidrick & Struggles as a trusted leadership advisor.
Ericsson Appoints Majda Lahlou Kassi as Vice President and Head of Ericsson West Africa & Morocco
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) announces the appointment of Majda Lahlou Kassi as Ericsson's Vice President and Head of Ericsson West Africa and Morocco effective, 1 January 2024. Having spent close to 25 years at Ericsson, Majda will play a pivotal role in leading the strategic direction and operational excellence of Ericsson’s business within this geography, supporting Ericsson's customers with the latest advanced and innovative technologies that will advance the connectivity and ultimately societies in the West African region.
The Hershey Company Appoints Luigi Mirri as General Manager for India and APAC
The Hershey Company, a global snacking company and the producer of quality chocolates in North America has announced the appointment of Luigi Mirri as general manager, India effective January 1, 2024. Currently working as the general manager of APAC, Luigi will expand his responsibilities to include India.
Tekion Appoints New Chief Financial Officer and Chief Revenue Officer
Tekion, innovator of the first cloud-native platform serving the entire automotive retail ecosystem, today announced the expansion of its executive leadership team with the appointment of two accomplished leaders with deep experience and expertise in the enterprise software industry.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Promotes Claims Leaders and Expands North American Claims Team
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance today announced two promotions and one new addition to its North American claims team: Courtney Koch has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Healthcare and Casualty Claims, Kathryn Ridenour has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Professional and Construction Claims, and Anthony Pizzonia has joined the company as Vice President, Healthcare Claims.
Cushman & Wakefield Adds Senior Director to Houston Office
Nicholas Murphy has joined Cushman & Wakefield as a senior director in the company’s Houston office. Murphy joins Cushman & Wakefield’s Houston Equity, Debt & Structured Finance (EDSF) team and will advise clients in Texas and across the firm’s capital markets’ platform on capital-stack strategies, with a particular focus on the multifamily sector.
Google Names Virginia Sharma as Head of Marketing - Google Cloud Public Sector
Virginia Sharma has been appointed as head of marketing for Google Cloud Public Sector. Prior to this, she held the position of marketing head at Google Cloud India. Sharma posted this announcement on her LinkedIn profile.
NIVEA India Appoints Geetika Mehta as Managing Director
NIVEA India has announced the appointment of Geetika Mehta as the new managing director. Geetika with a career in the FMCG sector, has a track record of developing small businesses as well as managing large-scale corporations across markets including South Asia, Thailand, Brazil and South Africa. Her extensive experience and strategic vision align seamlessly with NIVEA India’s objective of providing consumers with superior product quality in line with its care proposition.
Bassam Abdulaziz Noor Appointed as New CEO of SICO Capital in Saudi Arabia
Bassam brings more than 20 years of experience in investment and management regionally and globally. Before joining SICO Capital, Bassam was the Chief Investment Officer for Alternative Investments at Derayah Financial and significantly contributed to increasing AUMs for alternative investments.
Jussi Immonen Appointed as CCO
Nitro Games Oyj announced today that Jussi Immonen, who has worked with Nitro Games since 2018 as a Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed as a Chief Commercial Officer (”CCO”) of Nitro Games starting 1.1.2024. In his position as a Chief Commercial Officer Immonen will focus on commercializing the capabilities of the company and the game portfolio. Immonen will also continue as a member of the Management Board.
Clark Wilson Appoints Emily Clough as Managing Partner
Clark Wilson is pleased to announce that effective January 2024, Emily Clough is the firm’s Managing Partner. “Emily is a proven leader to guide the firm in our next chapter,” said Clark Wilson’s outgoing Managing Partner, James Speakman. “She exemplifies our core values of caring, excellence, service, teamwork, trust and integrity, which are critical in building strong relationships with our clients and people. I am pleased to welcome Emily to the role and look forward to the firm’s successes under her guidance.”
NOAH Appoints Zhe Yin As CEO
Noah Holdings Ltd. (NOAH), a Chinese wealth management company, Friday announced that it has appointed Zhe Yin as its chief executive officer, effective December 29. Yin will succeed Jingbo Wang who will continue as the chairwoman of the Board.
PhotonDelta Names Eelko Brinkhoff CEO
Dutch photonics consortium PhotonDelta has named Eelko Brinkhoff CEO in a move that will take effect Feb. 19, 2024. Brinkhoff currently serves as managing director of foreign investments and international trade at Brabant Development Agency, a public organization that builds relationships between entrepreneurs, academia, and government in the Brabant region in Netherlands.
PINTEC Announces Appointment of New Chief Financial Officer
Pintec Technology Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: PT) ("Pintec" or the "Company"), is a Nasdaq-listed company providing technology enabled financial and digital services to micro, small and medium enterprises in China, today announced the appointment of Mr. Xin Yang as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective on December 29, 2023. Mr. Zexiong Huang has resigned from his position as the acting Chief Financial Officer of the Company and will continue to serve as the Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of the Company.
Beyond Key Appoints Anuj Karwa as Vice President of Sales
Beyond Key, an IT consulting and software services company, has announced the appointment of Anuj Karwa as Vice President of Sales. Having worked in sales for more than 13 years in a variety of industries, Anuj brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table.
Avanze Hires Mikel Martin as Executive Vice President, Enterprise Sales
Mikel Martin recently joined Avanze Business Solutions, a BPS company in the mortgage industry, as executive vice president, enterprise sales.
Leader in Security Risk Management Joins ArmorPoint to Expand vCISO Service Offering
ArmorPoint, LLC, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Hernandez, CISM, CISA, as its new Director of Risk Management.
Walmart Hires Former WWE General Counsel
Beth Collins has also worked at Caterpillar and the DoJ. Beth Collins has joined Walmart as senior vice president and chief counsel for regulatory and specialty legal.
Chord Energy Appoints Susan Cunningham Chair of the Board of Directors and Announces Darrin Henke as New Chief Operating Officer
Chord Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: CHRD) ("Chord", "Chord Energy" or the "Company") today announced the appointment of Susan Cunningham as Independent Chair of Chord Energy's Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2024. Lynn A. Peterson is scheduled to retire as the Executive Chair of Chord Energy's Board of Directors on December 31, 2023, which will reduce the Board size to nine members. The Company also announced the appointment of Darrin Henke to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective January 2, 2024. Chip Rimer, Chord's current Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, will retire on January 12, 2024.
Bluebird Solar Appoints Rohit Tikku as CEO
Bluebird Solar announced the appointment of Rohit Tikku as the chief executive officer (CEO). Tikku’s diversified work experience of 17 years is spread across roles in sales, distribution management, engineering and project management, and business operations and development with business turnaround being a strong forte.
Cenlar Promotes Four Leaders to Vice President and One to Director
Cenlar FSB, the nation’s leading mortgage loan subservicer, announced today the promotion of four leaders to Vice President and one to Director – all of whom enable us to offer the most innovative, high quality and flexible servicing solutions to the market.
McCann Worldgroup Appoints Srijib Mallik as EVP & Head of McCann Gurgaon
McCann Worldgroup has appointed Srijib Mallik as Executive Vice President and Head of McCann Gurgaon. Mallik has over two decades of experience in advertising, marketing, and venture capital, both locally and internationally. He has worked with JWT, CLA, Wieden & Kennedy, TBWA, and Cheil on marquee brands like Samsung, Pepsi, Royal Enfield, Indigo, HP, UCB, Nissan, Philips, Pizza Hut and Parle to name a few.
Diodes Promotes COO Gary Yu To President
Semiconductor company Diodes Inc. (DIOD) announced Tuesday that as part of a multi-year CEO succession plan its board of directors has approved the promotion of Gary Yu to President effective January 2, 2024.
Intuitive Machines Announces Strategic Partnership and Leadership Changes
Intuitive Machines, Inc. (Nasdaq: LUNR, LUNRW) (“Intuitive Machines”, “Company” or “IM”), a leading space exploration, infrastructure, and services company, is preparing to follow its historic initial public offering year with a strategic focus on new partnerships, continued business growth, and key organizational and leadership changes.
NIQ Appoints Kris Ewing as Global President of Consumer Panel Services
NIQ, a pioneering force in consumer and market intelligence, is proud to announce the appointment of Kris Ewing as the Global President of Consumer Panel Services (CPS) to accelerate growth, foster innovation, and deliver client-centric solutions.
Orkla India Appoints Suniana Calapa to lead IT and Finance
Orkla India, a company under the umbrella of the Norwegian industrial investment firm Orkla ASA, revealed on Thursday that Suniana Calapa has been appointed as the Director of Information Technology (IT) and Finance.
Global Aerospace Announces New Executive Appointments
We are pleased to announce the following appointments which will take effect on 1 January 2024. Jeff Bruno will serve as President of Global Aerospace, Inc. and Group Chief Underwriting Officer. Jeff’s significant underwriting expertise will enable further collaboration across the group and direct our worldwide underwriting strategy.
Hyundai Motor North America Announces Senior Leadership Appointments
Hyundai Motor North America (HMNA) announced promotions and responsibility changes to several leaders of the HMNA executive team. The appointments are effective Jan. 1, 2024. “I’m very proud of the leadership team at Hyundai Motor North America without whom our stellar results this year would not be possible,” said José Muñoz, President and Global COO, Hyundai Motor Company and President and CEO, Hyundai Motor North America. “I’m also proud to empower these leaders with greater responsibility in elevated roles as Hyundai’s business continues to grow and our vehicles continue to evolve. These executives bring exceptional leadership skills and a wealth of experience to these roles. I know their continued success will help Hyundai win in 2024 and beyond.”
Vertex Names GSK’s Angela Travagline VP of Global Talent
Vertex, a leading platform for tax technology solutions, has announced the appointment of Angela Travagline, VP, Global Talent and Organizational Effectiveness, with immediate effect. In her new role, Angela brings over 18 years of experience encompassing talent management, diversity & inclusion, employee engagement, data analytics, leadership development, learning strategies, talent strategy, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness. She will be leading strategies for organizational, leadership, and talent practices, aligning innovative design with practical execution.
Natixis Investment Managers Appoints Deputy CEO
Natixis Investment Managers has appointed Nathalie Bricker to the position of deputy chief executive officer. Bricker started her career in 1991 at KPMG before joining Caisse des Dépôts as manager-facilitator of the accounting network for capital markets and custodians.
AXA XL Appoints Regional Chief Claims Officer
AXA XL has named Julijana Sumner (pictured above) as chief claims officer for APAC & Europe and XL Insurance Company SE. In this role, Sumner will oversee the delivery of services throughout Europe, Asia, and Australia. She will lead the regional claims function, collaborating closely with local claims teams within AXA XL.
Deloitte Welcomes Three New Partners in Financial Advisory Division
Deloitte has bolstered its Financial Advisory practice in the Middle East with the hire of three new partners: Alexios Zachariadis, Haroon Ahmed, and Mahmoud Abougabal. Bringing over 60 years of combined practitioner experience, all three new partners join from tier-one industry peers, strengthening Deloitte’s partner teams of the Turnaround & Restructuring, Value Creation Services, and Forensic businesses.
Tammy Kiely Joins Evercore as Senior Managing Director
Evercore announced today (NYSE: EVR) that Tammy Kiely has joined the firm as a senior managing director in the technology investment banking practice, focusing primarily on the semiconductor sector.
Canada Goose Appoints Beth Clymer as President, Finance, Strategy & Administration
Today, Canada Goose announced the appointment of Beth Clymer to the newly created position of President, Finance, Strategy & Administration, starting January 8, 2024. Beth will oversee Finance, People & Culture, Corporate Strategy and Legal, partnering with the talented leaders who drive these functions. Both Beth and Carrie Baker, President, Brand & Commercial will report to Dani Reiss, Chairman & CEO.
QBE Re Rounds Out Leadership Rejig on Swiss Re Steal & a Promotion
QBE Re raided Swiss Re and promoted an insider in the final steps to rebuild its senior leadership structure. Andrew Guarnori arrives from Swiss Re to take the newly created role of head of underwriting oversight. Guarnori did more than 20 years at Swiss Re, most recently as Deputy Head of Financial Lines within the Global P&C Reinsurance team following tours with St Paul Re (Travelers), Europa Re (Berkshire Hathaway) and GE Insurance Solutions.
Aspen Appoints Michael Tate as Inland Marine – Head of Product & Underwriting
Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited (Aspen) has announced the appointment of Michael Tate as Inland Marine – Head of Product & Underwriting. Tate assumed his role on December 18, and will be based in Chicago, the company said. Prior to joining Aspen, Tate served as the Chief Underwriting Officer at Berkley Fire & Marine since 2021.
DXC Technology Appoints Raul Fernandez as Interim President and CEO
DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services company, today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has named Board member Raul Fernandez Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Fernandez brings a wealth of executive and operational experience in the technology and investment sectors to the position. He has served as CEO of several companies including Proxicom, which he founded, Dimension Data North America and ObjectVideo.
Atlas Appoints Jim McCoy as New Chief Executive Officer to Enhance Global Enterprise Partnerships
Atlas, the pioneer of the direct model for Employer of Record (EOR) services, appoints human capital industry veteran Jim McCoy as its new Chief Executive Officer. McCoy succeeds Rick Hammell, who remains Atlas' majority shareholder and chairman of the board.
Peachtree Group Appoints Sameer Nair as Senior Vice President of Equity Asset Management
Peachtree Group, a diversified commercial real estate investment firm, has named Sameer Nair as senior vice president of equity asset management. In this role, he will oversee and implement asset oversight to Peachtree’s real estate portfolio and preferred equity investments.
OpenWeb Appoints AI Foundation Founder Rob Meadows as Chief Technology Officer
OpenWeb, the premium community engagement platform serving more than 3,000 publishers and 120 million monthly users, today announced the appointment of Rob Meadows as its Chief Technology Officer. An acclaimed expert in the field of artificial intelligence and an outspoken advocate for its responsible use, Meadows' appointment signals OpenWeb's intent to redouble already-successful efforts deploying ethical AI to improve online conversations and power a more equitable internet for publishers, users, and advertisers.
Bicara Therapeutics Appoints Lara Meisner as Chief Legal Officer
Bicara Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing dual-action biologics to elicit a potent and durable immune response, today announced the appointment of Lara Meisner as chief legal officer. Ms. Meisner will oversee all aspects of Bicara’s legal function and serve as a member of the company’s leadership team.
Leo Burnett Appoints Saurabh Dahiya as Executive Director, Strategy & Planning
Leo Burnett Mumbai has appointed Saurabh Dahiya as Executive Director, Head of Strategy and Planning. Dahiya conveyed his excitement about joining the team through his LinkedIn post, stating, "A little over three months here and it feels like a lifetime. Feel privileged and thrilled to be part of the gang and lead the strategic charge at Leo Burnett India. Here’s to the few that will ‘Impact A Billion’."
Hiscox Appoints Raymond Oral as Chief Technology Officer in the US
Hiscox announced the appointment of Raymond Oral as the chief technology officer in the US. Ray will report to Kevin Kerridge, CEO of Hiscox USA, as well as Chris Loake, chief information officer of Hiscox Group, and will serve on both the Hiscox US leadership team and the Hiscox Group IT leadership team.
Innovid Appoints CMO
New York-based digital video ad and analytics platform Innovid has appointed Dani Cushion as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). She is based in Atlanta and will report to Chief Commercial Officer Dave Helmreich. Innovid offers advertising delivery, personalization and measurement across linear, connected TV (CTV) and digital for major brands worldwide, including always-on intelligence to optimize advertising investments across channels, platforms, screens and devices. In July it launched a cookieless cross-device solution called Innovid Key, which maps consumer behavior without resorting to methods like browser fingerprinting; and in October it beat forecasts by reporting unaudited Q3 revenue of c. $36m.
BlackRock Names APAC RE Equity Head
BlackRock has appointed Hamish MacDonald as head of real estate equity in the Asia Pacific region. MacDonald has been promoted, maintaining his position as the chief investment officer for Apac real estate while also taking on new responsibilities.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Appoints Marie Myers as Chief Financial Officer
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) today announced that Marie Myers will join the company as executive vice president and chief financial officer on January 15, 2024, reporting to Antonio Neri, president and chief executive officer. Myers has served as CFO of HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) since 2021, having spent more than 20 years in numerous financial leadership positions at the company. She is based in Houston. Jeremy Cox, who has served as interim chief financial officer since August, will return full time to his position as senior vice president, corporate controller, and chief tax officer, reporting to Myers.
Rothschild and Co Appoints new Head of Banking Services in Guernsey
Rothschild & Co has appointed Stuart Talbot as a Director and Head of Banking Services for its Guernsey bank, Rothschild & Co Bank International Limited. David Oxburgh, CEO of Rothschild & Co Bank International Limited, said: “We are delighted that Stuart has joined us to lead our growing Banking Services business. With a strong digital proposition supported by exceptional client service, our banking offering is becoming increasingly popular amongst high-net-worth clients. I look forward to working with Stuart as we continue to develop this business.”
JPMorgan AM Appoints Ayaz Ebrahim CEO of Singapore, South-east Asia
JPMORGAN Asset Management (JPMAM) has appointed Ayaz Ebrahim chief executive of Singapore and South-east Asia, subject to regulatory approval. He succeeds Sherene Ban, who will become head of the institution’s continental Europe institutional business, it said on Friday (Dec 15).
Medlogix Announces that AJ Carrier has Joined its Executive Leadership Team
Medical claims management innovator Medlogix, announced that AJ Carrier has joined the organization as the Senior Vice President of Sales Administration, where he will be responsible for the administration of the sales strategy and performance on behalf of the company.
CarGurus Adds Ismail Elshareef as Chief Product Officer
CarGurus (Nasdaq: CARG), the No. 1 visited digital auto platform for shopping, buying, and selling new and used vehicles1, today announced the appointment of Ismail Elshareef as Chief Product Officer (CPO), effective February 1, 2024. With over 20 years of experience building highly engaging consumer transaction products and value-added solutions for small and midsize businesses (SMBs), Elshareef will lead CarGurus’ product strategy and roadmap with a focus on driving value to consumers, dealers, and the overall business.
Julius Baer Announces Key Leadership Appointments to Accelerate Business Growth in Greater China
Julius Baer has announced several strategic leadership appointments within its Greater China division. Josephine Wang has been promoted to the position of Group Head for Greater China, set to commence on January 1, 2024. Bringing over 25 years of experience, mainly in serving clients from Greater China, her primary focus will be on the mainland China market. She will work under the supervision of David Shick.
T. Rowe Price Appoints Cara Dailey as Chief Data Officer
(US and Canada) Global asset management firm T. Rowe Price has recently appointed Cara Dailey as Chief Data Officer. Dailey is a transformation-driven C-level executive boasting over 20 years of experience in leading the development and launch of innovative data projects and programs for organizations across the U.S. Recently elevated to the position of Chief Data Officer at T. Rowe Price, she transitioned from her previous role as the Head of Data Governance, Operations, and Products.
Marsh Announces new Leadership Appointments to its UK and Global Placement Team
Marsh, insurance broker and a business of Marsh McLennan, has announced a series of senior appointments across its UK and Global Placement leadership team, including Tom Davies’ as Placement Leader, UK, effective 1 January, 2024.
Alliant Insurance Services Continues Kansas City Growth, Hires André Davis
Alliant Insurance Services continues to expand its presence in the Kansas City market, hiring André Davis as Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group. A noted community leader and philanthropist, Davis will provide innovative employee benefits solutions to a growing regional client base.
Goldman Sachs Asset Management Names co-CIO of Multi-Asset Group
Goldman Sachs Asset Management has promoted Alexandra Wilson-Elizondo to co-chief investment officer of its multi-asset solutions business, which oversees $285 billion, according to a memo seen by Reuters.
Publicis Groupe Names Artemis Kapouralou as Chief Talent Officer for Southeast Europe
Publicis Groupe Central & Eastern Europe (CEE) today announces the appointment of Artemis Kapouralou as the chief talent officer (CTO) for Publicis Groupe CEE operations in Southeast Europe including Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia and Slovenia. Reporting directly to Andonis Passas, chief executive officer, Publicis Groupe Greece and Southeast Europe, the appointment is official as of 1st January 2024 and will be an expansion of Artemis’ current responsibilities as CTO for Publicis Groupe Greece.
Howden Tiger Names Wolfram Schultz as Head of Casualty Reinsurance, Continental Europe
Howden Tiger has appointed Wolfram Schultz as the new Head of Casualty Reinsurance, Continental Europe. Schultz is scheduled to commence his role on February 1st, with his base of operations situated in Cologne, Germany.
Chubb Appoints Federico Spagnoli Division President
Chubb today announced that Federico Spagnoli has been appointed Division President, Consumer Lines for Overseas General Insurance, the company’s international general insurance operations. He joins Chubb from Prudential Financial, where he served as Chief Executive Officer of Fully Ecosystem, a wellness fintech venture. In his newly created role, which is effective January 15, 2024, Spagnoli will have responsibility for Chubb’s consumer lines in 51 countries and territories.
Liberty Specialty Markets Promotes Patrick Bravery to Head of Construction
Liberty Specialty Markets, a subsidiary of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has promoted Patrick Bravery to Head of Construction, LSM, London Markets, effective immediately. Bravery will continue to report to Melanie O’Neill, Chief Underwriting Officer, LSM, London.
PepsiCo ANZ Appoints New HR Director
PepsiCo Australia has announced the promotion of Kirsty Charlton to the role of HR Director. Ms Charlton, who is currently Head of Talent Management & Organisational Design for ANZ, will now lead the company’s overall ‘people first’ strategy in ANZ. She joined PepsiCo in 2018 as the HR Manager for commercial functions.
W. R. Berkley Corporation Names S. Akbar Khan President of Preferred Employers Insurance
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of S. Akbar Khan as president of Preferred Employers Insurance, a Berkley company. He succeeds Dennis J. Levesque. The appointment is effective immediately.
Hyundai Appoints Michel Poirier to Lead Aftersales and Customer Experience Division
Hyundai Motor America has appointed Michel Poirier as vice president of aftersales and customer experience, a new division for Hyundai. In support of the company's customer experience (CX) strategy, the new division includes both the retail and aftersales functions to streamline CX efforts and increase efficiencies. Retail experience responsibilities include dealership training and customer satisfaction for sales and service, while aftersales include dealer service programs and operations, parts and accessory sales, owner marketing, technical assistance, and warranty administration. Poirier starts today and reports to Randy Parker, CEO, Hyundai Motor America.
FTI Consulting Expands Corporate Finance & Restructuring Offering in Japan
FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Go Matsumoto as a Senior Managing Director within the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment in Tokyo. In addition, Eiji Michihiro joined the segment in Tokyo as a Senior Advisor.
Ogilvy Mumbai Appoints Anurag Agnihotri as Chief Creative Officer (West)
Ogilvy Mumbai has announced the elevation of veteran Anurag Agnihotri as chief creative officer (West). He will report to Ogilvy India CCOs, and will be a part of the core Ogilvy West leadership running these offices alongside Hirol Gandhi, president and head of office - Mumbai and Kolkata, and Ganapathy Balagopalan, chief strategy officer.
BMC Announces Colin Murphy as New SVP Customer Success and Chief Customer Officer
BMC, a global leader in software solutions for the Autonomous Digital Enterprise, announced the appointment of Colin Murphy as senior vice president of customer success and chief customer officer effective January 1, 2024.
Infosys Appoints Jayesh Sanghrajka as Chief Financial Officer, Nilanjan Roy to Step Down
IT major Infosys on Monday announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Jayesh Sanghrajka as the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO") and Key Managerial Personnel of the Company with effect from April 1, 2024. Jayesh will be taking over from Nilanjan Roy, who after serving in this role since 2018, has decided to step down to pursue his personal aspirations outside of Infosys. Nilanjan will continue to be with Infosys till March 31, 2024 as CFO.
Goldman Sachs Appoints Wells Fargo Executive Paul Camp to Head Transaction Banking
Goldman Sachs has reportedly appointed Wells Fargo executive Paul Camp as its new head of transaction banking. Camp will also become a Goldman partner, Reuters reported Monday (Dec. 11).
Bolton: KBS Corporate Appoints New Managing Director
KBS Corporate, which has its national headquarters in Bolton, has appointed Dave Gardner to the position. Having been a founding member of the KBS Corporate Finance Team, Dave has earned the promotion.
Piper Alderman Appoints Lantegy Legal Founder as Partner
Piper Alderman has appointed Katie Winterbourne, founding principal at WA strategic land and environmental law specialist firm Lantegy Legal, as a new partner in its national projects, infrastructure, and construction practice.
Sompo International Appoints Pablo Diago as Head of Claims, Commercial Insurance, Asia Pacific
Sompo International announced today that Pablo Diago has joined the company as Head of Claims, Commercial Insurance, Asia Pacific (APAC). He will be based in Singapore and report into Paul O’Neill, President of Commercial Lines Insurance, APAC.
Wipro’s Chief Growth Officer Trautman to Step Down
Wipro on Friday announced Chief Growth Officer (CGO)Stephanie Trautman will step down effective December 31 as part of the IT major’s transformation programme. Thierry Delaporte, CEO and Managing Director, Wipro Limited, said, “We established the Growth Office three years ago to reimagine our approach to large deals, account development, partnerships and sales processes, as well as to develop a blueprint for building strategic solutions for clients.’‘
RSM UK Appoints Partner to Further Bolster Its Restructuring Practice
Leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK has appointed David Shambrook as a partner in the London office. David will join the firm’s restructuring team within consulting. David has 18 years’ experience in restructuring and has led on various advisory, turnaround, rescue and formal restructuring projects. He was previously a partner at FRP, where he helped to develop the restructuring and advisory teams.
Fidelity Bolsters Private Assets Team
Fidelity International has unveiled two senior hires to its private assets team, to develop what it sees as a “strategic growth area” for the business. Chantale Pelletier joins as global head of infrastructure equity investments.
KPMG International Appoints David Rowlands as Global Head of AI and Launches Global KPMG Trusted AI Framework
As part of its ongoing investment in the development and deployment of technology such as AI, KPMG International today appoints David Rowlands as Global Head of AI for KPMG International and launches the KPMG Trusted AI framework with the aim of ensuring a responsible and ethical approach to AI transformation.
MS Amlin Appoints Clare Constable as Chief Claims Officer
Lloyd’s global re/insurer MS Amlin has appointed Clare Constable to the newly created role of Chief Claims Officer, reporting to Andrew Carrier, Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The appointment is effective from January 1st, 2024, subject to regulatory approval.
Securonix Appoints Venkat Kotla as Chief Technology Officer
Securonix, Inc., a leader in Unified Defense SIEM, today announced it has appointed Venkat Kotla as Chief Technology Officer. In this role, Kotla is responsible for leading and scaling the company’s engineering function and fostering partnerships with leading technology organizations to support the growing demand for the company’s Unified Defense SIEM platform.
Wells Fargo Names Darlene Goins Head of Philanthropy and Community Impact, President of Wells Fargo Foundation
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) today announced that Darlene Goins is named head of Philanthropy and Community Impact and president of the Wells Fargo Foundation. She will be responsible for the company’s philanthropic strategy in housing access and affordability, financial health, small business growth and sustainability, reporting to vice chairman of Public Affairs Bill Daley.
Barclays UK Appoints Inderjit Bassi As Chief Marketing Officer
Barclays today announced the appointment of Inderjit (Indy) Bassi as Chief Marketing Officer for Barclays UK, effective immediately. Indy will be responsible for marketing strategy, brand advertising, digital acquisition and campaign execution across the Barclays and Barclaycard brands, targeting UK consumers and businesses with up to £6.5m turnover. Indy will report to Manuel Baldasano, Head of Customer & Digital at Barclays UK and will work closely with Nina Bibby who joined Barclays as Group Chief Marketing Officer earlier this year.
EY Appoints New UK Insurance Leader
EY has appointed Martina Neary as its UK insurance leader, joining the UK financial services leadership team to lead across general insurance, life and pensions and specialty insurance. In addition to her new role, Martina will remain as the financial services Midlands leader for all sectors and service lines and continue to focus on her portfolio of clients.
Chris Hipps Joins Cushman & Wakefield as Texas Managing Principal
Cushman & Wakefield announced today that Chris Hipps has joined the firm as Texas Managing Principal. He will start on January 2. Hipps will lead Cushman & Wakefield’s advisory professionals across Texas as the firm further grows, refines and integrates client services; develops new business; and continues to add top talent. He will be based in Dallas.
Colliers Strengthens National Industrial Platform With Addition of Special Use Industrial Valuation Team
Colliers Valuation & Advisory Services is proud to announce the appointment of Clint Bogart as Executive Managing Director, leading a team of esteemed valuation professionals. Bogart's focus will be on special-use industrial properties, and he will serve as co-leader of the national Industrial Valuation Practice Group.
Chad Tredway Rejoins J.P. Morgan as Head of Real Estate Americas, J.P. Morgan Asset Management
J.P. Morgan today announced that Chad Tredway has rejoined the firm as the incoming Head of Real Estate Americas, J.P. Morgan Asset Management. After a transition period, Mr. Tredway will succeed the firm's current head of Real Estate Americas, Mike Kelly , whose retirement was announced earlier this year after 30 years in the industry. J.P. Morgan will also assume management of Mr. Tredway's Trio Investment Group, an institutional sale-leaseback property investment firm, with $250 million in assets under management, and Mr. Tredway will begin by integrating Trio into Real Estate Americas and expanding its portfolio team.
Genpact Strengthens Executive Team with Leadership Appointments for Investor Relations and Marketing
Genpact (NYSE: G), a global professional services firm focused on delivering outcomes that transform businesses, announced the following appointments to its executive team: Krista Bessinger -- appointed Head of Investor Relations (IR), with the responsibility for shaping and overseeing a comprehensive, strategic IR program. Prior to joining Genpact, Bessinger served in several senior IR roles, including as head of IR and ESG (environmental, social, and governance) functions for Twitter beginning with the company's IPO and leading to its acquisition in 2022. Preceding her tenure at Twitter, she was Senior Director, Investor Relations at Zynga, and Head of Financial Planning and Analysis for YouTube at Google. Earlier in her career, she was a sell-side research analyst at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, covering the Internet and software sectors, and as a buy-side research analyst at Amerindo Investment Advisors. Bessinger holds a bachelor's degree with honors from Smith College.
Publicis Groupe Appoints First Chief Media Officer
Publicis Groupe ANZ has elevated Spark Foundry CEO Imogen Hewitt into the newly created position of chief media officer. The role is the third ANZ group practice lead to be appointed, after the October appointment of Publicis Group ANZ chief data officer, Maurice Riley, and earlier this year, chief creative officer, Dave Bowman.
Executive Leadership Team Update
BHP Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mike Henry said: “These new appointments ensure that we continue to build organisational capacity, with the right mix of skills, experience and perspectives to deliver BHP’s strategy and pursue our growth agenda. Our operating environment is increasingly complex, but also rich in opportunity for companies that are best able to positively engage stakeholders, deploy capital to the right opportunities in a disciplined way and deliver safe, reliable operational performance.
DNV Promotes Jamie Burrows to Head of CCUS Venture in Response to Technology’s Growth
DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced the promotion of Jamie Burrows to head of the CCUS Venture within its Energy Systems business area. Amidst COP28 proceedings, the move underscores DNV's commitment to Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) as a pivotal tool for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors, such as heavy industry, including iron, steel, and cement production. It is also a necessary technology for reducing emissions from the oil and gas sector which will continue to play a role in meeting global energy demand over the coming decades.
Knight Frank Appoints New European Leadership Team
Knight Frank has appointed a new leadership team in Europe to strengthen its growth strategy and structure across the continent. Anthony Duggan, Knight Frank’s Head of Strategy, has been appointed into a newly created role as Chair of Europe. In this role he will work alongside, and build upon, the work already underway from the property advisor’s European Managing Directors, Mike Bowden and Mark Harvey.
Nortech Systems Appoints Andrew LaFrence as CFO to Strengthen Financial Operations and Drive Sustainable Growth
Nortech Systems, a leading company in its industry, has recently made a significant addition to its executive team. Andrew LaFrence, a highly experienced financial professional, has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Senior Vice President of Finance. This strategic decision comes as the company aims to further strengthen its financial operations and ensure sustainable growth in the ever-evolving business landscape.
SIG Group Appoints Iyore Amadasun as Area Business Manager for East, West Africa
SIG Group has appointed Iyore Amadasun as the new Area Business Manager to oversee operations in East and West Africa. In his role, according to the Group in a statement, Amadasun brings a wealth of experience in strategic leadership and management, business growth, and customer retention within the food and beverage and FMCG sectors.
British Business Bank Appoints Deputy Chief Investment Officer
The British Business Bank, the UK’s economic development bank, has appointed Ian Connatty as its first Deputy Chief Investment Officer. This is in addition to his role as Managing Director, Direct and Co-investment, British Patient Capital, a commercial subsidiary of the Bank.
Medallia Appoints Nick Martin as New Senior Vice President International
Medallia, a global pioneer in customer and employee experience, has announced the appointment of Nick Martin as its new Senior Vice President International. Based in London, Martin will guide the firm's operations across EMEA and APAC with a focus on expanding its client base and delivering value for its customers.
Accenture Appoints Rachel Frey as Head of Corporate Communications
Professional services company Accenture has removed the interim tag on Rachel Frey and officially named her head of corporate communications, effective in October. Reporting to Jill Kramer, Accenture’s chief marketing and comms officer, Frey is overseeing global media relations, executive visibility for chair and CEO Julie Sweet and other senior leaders, and issues and crisis management.
Pax8 Appoints Robb Reck as Chief Trust and Security Officer
Pax8, the leading cloud commerce marketplace, announced the appointment of Robb Reck as Chief Trust and Security Officer (CTSO). In his new role, Reck will ensure Pax8 maintains the trust of managed service providers (MSPs), vendors, and customers, by advancing the security measures of the Pax8 Marketplace. Reck will report to Scott Chasin, Chief Technology Officer at Pax8.
IQUW Names Diane Gallacher as Group Chief People Officer
Specialty re/insurer IQUW has appointed Diane Gallacher as its new Group Chief People Officer, where she will serve on IQUW Group’s Executive Committee.
Boeing appoints Henok Teferra Shawl as Managing Director for Africa
Boeing has appointed Henok Teferra Shawl as the new managing director for Boeing Africa to strengthen the company’s operations and relationships across the African continent. Based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Henok Teferra Shawl reports to Kuljit Ghata-Aura, president of Boeing Middle East, Türkiye, Africa, and Central Asia (METACA). In his new role, Teferra will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where Boeing plans to open an office early 2024.
Stanbic Bank Appoints Ronald Makata to Serve as CFO
Ronald Makata has been appointed as the new Chief Finance and Value Management Officer at Stanbic Bank, following the departure of Abraham Ongenge, who returned to Kenya and assumed the role of Executive Head for Personal and Private Banking at the bank’s Kenyan unit.
Macy's (M) Names Tracy Preston Chief Legal Officer
Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE: M) today announced that Tracy Preston has been named chief legal officer and corporate secretary of Macy’s, Inc., effective January 8, 2024, and will report to Tony Spring, president and CEO-elect, Macy’s, Inc.
Barclays Appoints Alishba Ali as UK Head of Consumer and TMT Coverage, International Corporate Banking
Barclays has announced the appointment of Alishba Ali as Managing Director, UK Head of Consumer and Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT) in its International Corporate Banking business. Alishba will report to Simon Ollerenshaw, Global Head of Corporate Treasury Coverage. Alishba joins from JP Morgan Chase where she was Managing Director, Head of EMEA Payments for Mid-Cap Corporates. Alishba brings 20 years of international experience in the banking industry, focused on payments and liquidity solutions. In her most recent role with JP Morgan Chase, Alishba helped build out the Commercial Banking international expansion strategy. Prior to this, she spent several years in client coverage roles, including large corporate TMT clients.
Pure Storage Appoints Lynn Lucas as Chief Marketing Officer
Pure Storage® (NYSE: PSTG), the IT pioneer that delivers the world’s most advanced data storage technology and services, today announced the appointment of Lynn Lucas as its Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). She will report directly to Pure Storage Chief Operating Officer Matt Burr.
Airbnb Appoints Ellie Mertz as New Chief Financial Officer
Airbnb on Tuesday appointed Ellie Mertz, an 11-year veteran of the short-term rental company, as its new chief financial officer. Mertz succeeds Dave Stephenson, Airbnb’s CFO since 2019, who was promoted to become the company’s chief business officer, a newly created role.
Ahold Delhaize Appoints Alex Holt as its Chief Sustainability Officer
Ahold Delhaize, the Dutch parent of U.S. supermarket chains such as Stop & Shop, Giant and Food Lion, has named Alex Holt as its chief sustainability officer and a member of the executive committee.
MUFG Investor Services Opens Malaysia Operational Centre
MUFG Investor Services has opened an operational centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Puneet Gupta has been appointed managing director and head of Malaysia. The centre will provide a full range of fund accounting administration and asset services for MUFG Investor Services clients in Asia, and will support the firm’s 16 locations.
Alvarez & Marsal's Global Transaction Advisory Group Expands Capital Markets & Accounting Advisory Practice to Latin America
Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) announced the appointment of Ayres Moura as a Global Transaction Advisory Group (TAG) Managing Director and head of its Latin America Capital Markets & Accounting Advisory (CMAA) practice. CMAA’s expanding capabilities and geographic footprint underscores TAG’s strategic growth plan to extend its technical accounting expertise and A&M’s commitment to attracting talent best suited for addressing the region’s current and future needs.
Jeremy Edmiston to Lead Cushman & Wakefield’s U.S. Build-To-Rent/Single Family Sector
Cushman & Wakefield announced today that the real estate services firm has promoted Jeremy Edmiston to Executive Director, U.S. Lead Build-To-Rent/Single-Family Rent (BTR/SFR). In this new role, he will collaborate with the firm’s Capital Markets and Debt teams to provide unified BTR/SFR end-to-end solutions for Cushman & Wakefield’s clients.
Linklaters Announces Change to India Practice Leadership
Linklaters is pleased to announce the appointment of Singapore-based partner Amit Singh as the Head of its India Group, taking over the leadership of the practice from Narayan Iyer. Amit, who is the Head of the firm’s South and Southeast Asia capital markets practice, has over two decades of experience of advising on capital markets transactions across New York, London, and Asia. Under Amit’s leadership, the firm has grown to be a leading and preeminent capital markets practice in India.
Cenlar Appoints Two New Directors and Promotes One to Enterprise Portfolio Management Office
Cenlar FSB announced today that Kelly O’Donnell and Karen Sim have joined Cenlar as Directors of Enterprise Portfolio Management, and Darrin Borell has been promoted to Director of Enterprise Portfolio Management.
Vodafone Names New CEO of Czech Operation
Luca has over 20 years of experience in leading positions in sales, marketing and strategy in various companies. She comes to Vodafone from serving as CEO of Microsoft Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Swiss Life Appoints New CEO
Switzerland's largest insurance company, Swiss Life, is set to undergo a change in its top leadership as Chief Executive Officer Patrick Frost is slated to step down during the upcoming Annual General Meeting in mid-May 2024. His successor will be the current Chief Financial Officer, Matthias Aellig.
L3harris Names Ken Bedingfield Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) today announced that it has appointed Kenneth “Ken” L. Bedingfield as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), reporting to Chair and Chief Executive Officer Christopher E. Kubasik, effective Dec. 11, 2023, succeeding Michelle Turner.
DWS Appoints Former Writer as Asia Pacific CIO
Frankfurt-headquartered DWS has announced the appointment of a new chief investment officer for the Asia Pacific region.
AJ Bell Appoints Musson as Acting MD of D2C Business
AJ Bell has appointed chief communications officer Charlie Musson as acting managing director of its direct-to-consumer (D2C) business. He will step in for Kevin Doran (pictured), who will join Lloyds Banking Group in 2024 to become chief investment officer (CIO) for its Scottish Widows pensions arm.
Amanda Chen Appointed Head of Securities for Deutsche Bank in Taiwan
Deutsche Bank has appointed Amanda Chen as head of securities services for Taiwan. She will report to Tony Chao, head of security services for North Asia. In her new role, Chen will prioritise the bank’s local growth strategy, expanding client relationships and further deepening engagement with regulators. She will be responsible for one of the bank’s key APAC markets and will have oversight of its products and operations.
Appointment of Eleni Nicholas as Chief Client Officer of Ipsos
Ipsos, one of the world's leading market research companies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Eleni Nicholas, effective today, as Chief Client Officer. Reporting to Ben Page, CEO of Ipsos, she joins the Executive Committee and the Group Management Committee.
Sean Gallagher Joins Lazard Asset Management to Lead the Firm’s Small Cap Equity Platform
Lazard Asset Management is pleased to announce that Sean Gallagher has joined the firm as Global Head of Lazard’s Small Cap Equity platform. Based in New York, Mr. Gallagher will have oversight of Lazard’s small cap strategies and will be responsible for leading the business through its next phase of growth. Scott Kolar also joins Lazard’s US Small Cap Equity Select team as a Portfolio Manager/Analyst.
Geoff Bauer Joins Investment Team at Aon
Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced that Geoff Bauer has joined the firm as a partner in its Investment team.
MUFG Expands Capital Markets Group with Equity Private Placements Hire
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) announced today that Geoff Paul has joined the bank as Managing Director and Head of Equity Capital. In this newly created role, Paul will be responsible for developing MUFG's Equity Private Placements (EPP) business, allowing the bank to expand its traditional equity capital markets footprint and to serve clients' needs across the entire capital structure.
Fractory Appoints Chief Operating Officer
Manchester-headquartered manufacturing tech firm, Fractory, has appointed a new COO. Lone Jensen is a former computer engineer, who was, until January, COO of Startup Wise Guys – a European B2B early-stage investor.
Golub Capital Continues APAC Expansion with Hong Kong Hire
Golub Capital announced that Amy Chiang has joined as Managing Director, Greater China and Southeast Asia and will be based in the Firm’s newly-opened Hong Kong office. In her new role, she will be dedicated to building and strengthening relationships with investors in the Greater China and Southeast Asia region.
Persistent Systems Expands Leadership Team, Appoints New Chief Operating Officer
Digital engineering firm Persistent Systems has announced the appointment of Dhanashree Bhat as the chief operating officer. In this role, Bhat will be leading IT, administration and facilities, learning and development, enterprise risk management, and delivery excellence.
VT Wealth Management Hires South Africa Expert
A veteran private banker has joined the expanding team at independent firm VT Wealth Management in Zurich. He has extensive market knowledge that goes far beyond the financial sector.
Chartered Accountancy Firm Westcotts Announces Key Promotions
South West chartered accountancy firm has announced the promotions of Veronique Walkey and Matt Melksham to partner. Ms Walkey was previously director and head of professional services at Westcotts Plymouth office while Mr Melksham was director at the firm's Crediton office.
Ryan Specialty Appoints Thomas Nash as President of CorRisk Solutions
International specialty insurance firm, Ryan Specialty, has appointed Thomas Nash as President of CorRisk Solutions, effective December 1st, 2023. CorRisk is the wholesale distribution professional liability managing general underwriter, a part of Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers.
Appriss Retail Announced Two Internal Promotions & New VP Hire
Appriss Retail, a leading provider of data and analytics solutions designed to reduce retail losses, decrease returns, and provide a more seamless consumer experience, today announced two internal promotions to the c-suite and a new vice president hire. Emily Rhodes has joined as Appriss Retail’s VP of marketing, while Heather Magaro and Melissa Trelfa have been promoted to chief financial officer and chief people officer, respectively.
Tata Consumer Products Appoints Ashish Goenka as Group CFO
Goenka will be succeeding L Krishnakumar who retired as Finance function of Tara Consumer Products on October 31st, 2023. Krishnakumar will continue as Senior Advisor until March 31st, 2024.
Nucleus Appoints Alexander Filshie as CFO
Nucleus Financial Platforms Group one of the UK’s leading, independent, adviser platform groups, has appointed Alexander Filshie as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), subject to regulatory approval.
SAP Fioneer Appoints Valmina Prezani as Head of Retail Banking
SAP Fioneer, a leading provider of financial services software solutions and platforms, today announced the appointment of Valmina Prezani to the newly-created position of Head of Retail Banking.
BBDO KOREA Appoints Junhwa Jung as Executive Creative Director (ECD)
BBDO KOREA has announce the appointment of Junhwa Jung as the new Executive Creative Director (ECD). With a career spanning two decades, Jung is renowned as one of the top Creative Directors in the country, having made significant contributions to global brands and leading domestic brands alike.
Crum & Forster Appoints Brock Masterson to Surety Division
Property, casualty, and accident & health insurer, Crum & Forster, has appointed Brock Masterson to the company’s Surety Division as a member of its executive leadership team. Masterson will be based in the company’s Morristown, NJ office.
AC Immune Strengthens Management, Appoints Madiha Derouazi as CSO and Christopher Roberts as CFO
AC Immune Strengthens Management, Appoints Madiha Derouazi as CSO and Christopher Roberts as CFO. Outstanding scientist and entrepreneur Dr. Madiha Derouazi appointed as new CSO. Retiring CSO Dr. Marie Kosco. Vilbois will remain as consultant to ensure smooth handover. Christopher Roberts, Interim Chief Financial Officer, confirmed in role on a permanent basis
Capgemini Announces Its New Chief Financial Officer
Capgemini announces the appointment of Nive Bhagat as Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of the Group Executive Board, effective January 1, 2024. She succeeds Carole Ferrand who has served as CFO since 2018 and plans to pursue other career opportunities. Carole will support the transition and a smooth handover with Nive until the end of the year.
PwC Appoints Andrew Holmes as New Zealand CEO
Consultancy firm PwC New Zealand said Andrew Holmes will become its chief executive and senior partner from April next year. The appointment is for an initial four-year term.
Markel President Bob Cox to Leave Company
Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), announced today that Bob Cox, President and Chief Operating Officer, Global Insurance Operations, will be leaving his role December 31, after five years leading successful, profitable growth strategies for the company’s global insurance operations.
Rose Marie Glazer Named General Counsel of AIG
American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG) today announced that Rose Marie Glazer, who served as Interim General Counsel since October 1, 2023, has been named General Counsel, with immediate effect, overseeing AIG’s legal, compliance, regulatory and government affairs functions.
Macquarie Asset Management hires Vivek Bommi as Head of Leveraged Credit
Macquarie Asset Management today announced the appointment of Vivek Bommi as Head of Leveraged Credit, one of the three capability offerings of the firm’s Credit platform, along with Fixed Income and Private Credit. In this role, he will have overall responsibility for the firm’s Leveraged Credit capabilities including portfolio, team and business management, including being named a portfolio manager on the team’s registered high yield and bank loan funds in the US.
KKR Announces New Partners and Managing Directors
KKR today announced a newly promoted group of 8 Partners and 33 Managing Directors, effective January 1, 2023. “For nearly five decades, KKR has been fortifying companies and delivering for our investors. As the firm has evolved, our people and our culture have remained core to our commitment to excellence. Today, we are proud to celebrate those who have been promoted to the most senior levels of our firm as they exemplify our deeply held values, and our dedication to supporting our clients and portfolio companies. Congratulations to the new Partners and Managing Directors on this big career milestone,” said Joe Bae and Scott Nuttall, Co-Chief Executive Officers of KKR.
AXA IM Prime Appoints Head of Private Equity Secondaries
AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) has appointed Matthieu Ducharme as Head of Private Equity Secondaries at AXA IM Prime, the Private Markets Enabler and Hedge Funds platform of AXA IM. Based in London, he starts with immediate effect and reports to Peter Ischebeck, Head of Private Equity at AXA IM Prime.
Franklin Templeton Appoints Janakiraman Rengaraju as CIO, Emerging Market Equities
Franklin Templeton has announced Janakiraman Rengaraju as the CIO, Emerging Market Equities, India starting December 1, 2023. Janakiraman Rengaraju is currently serving as the Deputy CIO & Senior Portfolio Manager. He will be reporting to Sukumar Rajah, Senior Managing Director & Director of Portfolio Management, EME Asian Equity.
Securonix Appoints Eunice Kim as General Counsel
Veteran Legal Executive Brings More Than Two Decades of Experience in Private and Public Sector Regulatory Affairs, Ethics and Compliance to Unified Defense SIEM Leader
MSCI Appoints Jana Haines as Head of Index
MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI), a leading provider of mission-critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community, today announced that Jana Haines has joined the firm as Head of Index and as a member of MSCI’s Executive Committee.
Rokt Appoints Doug Rozen as Chief Marketing Officer to Unlock Further Growth
Rokt, the leading ecommerce technology company using AI to make transactions more relevant to each shopper, today announced it has appointed Doug Rozen as Chief Marketing Officer. Rozen is a seasoned executive with nearly three decades of senior leadership experience at top global marketing companies, including Dentsu, Omnicom, Meredith and WPP. As CMO of Rokt, he will oversee all global marketing efforts, including brand, performance, employee, product and sales marketing functions, and serve on Rokt's executive committee, reporting to Chief Commercial Officer Elizabeth Buchanan.
Colliers Expands Capability With New Occupier Services Department Announced
Leading diversified professional services and investment management company Colliers (NASDAQ and TSX: CIGI) has today announced the Occupier Services Department, comprising of the Office Services team and the Project Management team, as an expansion in capability.
Clyde & Co Expands Australian Leadership Team
Global law firm Clyde & Co has expanded its Australian leadership team by appointing Rebecca Kelly as Australian managing partner.
INSTANDA Announces New VP of Sales
No-code insurance platform provider INSTANDA has announced the appointment of Geoff Keast as its new vice president of sales. Keast brings a wealth of experience to the role, with over a decade of expertise in global financial technology and sales leadership.
RSM Recruits Five New Partners to Offices in Australia
Taking its overall national tally to a record high, accounting and consulting network RSM has recruited five new partners to its Australian offices. Accounting and consulting network RSM has made a number of partnership appointments in its Australian offices, including Tim Ryan in its management consulting team, along with Linda Romanovska, Liz Mannoor and Brett Lord who all bring a Big Four background.
Alvarez & Marsal’s Healthcare Industry Group Appoints Savage as a Managing Director
Alvarez & Marsal appointed Craig Savage as a Healthcare Industry Group Managing Director and Leader of its Health Plans and Managed Care practice. Recognized for his commercial and government-funded health plans and payers expertise, Savage’s appointment highlights the Healthcare Industry Group’s enhanced ability to deliver capabilities to further support health plan leaders’ top priorities.
Standard Chartered Appoints New Head of Discretionary Portfolio Management
Standard Chartered (OTC:SCBFF) has named Daniel Furer as the head of discretionary portfolio management, a strategic move aimed at bolstering the bank's wealth management services in Asia. Furer, who brings over a decade of experience from Credit Suisse (SIX:CSGN), will be based in Singapore, responsible for overseeing the chief investment office fund, flagship portfolios, and customized mandates.
Wayve Appoints Emma Baillie as Vice President of People
Wayve, the self-driving technology company reimagining mobility with embodied AI, is excited to announce Emma Baillie as its new Vice President of People. In her role, Emma will lead all aspects of the company's human resources, including talent strategy, organisational effectiveness, and the development of people-centric initiatives to support the company's growth trajectory.
Cyberstarts Appoints Hila Zigman as General Partner
Cyber venture capital firm Cyberstarts has announced that it has appointed Hila Zigman as General Partner, expanding the firm’s investment team. Zigman will be driving early-stage venture deals as well as nurturing Cyberstarts’ cyber ventures and entrepreneurs. The appointment also solidifies its female-led leadership and its commitment to promoting diversity through action.
enGene Appoints Ryan Daws as Chief Financial Officer
enGene Holdings Inc. ("enGene,") (NASDAQ: ENGN) (NASDAQ: ENGNW), a clinical-stage genetic medicines company whose lead program is in a pivotal study for BCG-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), today announced the appointment of Ryan Daws as Chief Financial Officer and Head of Business Development.
HSBC Appoints CEO and COO for New Embedded Finance JV
HSBC has appointed Vinay Mendonca as the CEO designate of its new embedded finance joint venture with US fintech Tradeshift. Set to launch in the first half of 2024, the new venture will aim to develop embedded finance solutions and financial services apps. It will be backed by a two-stage $35 million investment from HSBC, which will also own 75% of the business, with Tradeshift owning the remaining 25%.
Mitel Appoints Luiz Domingos as Chief Technology Officer
Mitel®, a global leader in business communications, today announced that Luiz Domingos has been named Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Head of Large Enterprise R&D. Domingos joined Mitel through its acquisition of Unify earlier this year.
Macy’s Appoints Sharon Otterman as the New Chief Marketing Officer
American department store chain Macy’s Inc., has announced the appointment of Sharon Otterman as its Chief Marketing Officer, effective from 11th December, reporting directly to Tony Spring, the President and CEO-elect of Macy’s Inc., In her new role, Otterman will spearhead Macy’s strategic marketing initiatives, overseeing the evolution of the brand and focusing on enhancing awareness, engagement, and loyalty across all customer segments.
SMBC Hires Paul Burke to Lead New Capital Solutions Group
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), a member of SMBC Group, today announced that Paul Burke has joined the firm to lead a newly created Capital Solutions Group.
Cloudflare Appoints Steve Bray as New ANZ Chief
The company appointed Melbourne-based Steve Bray as the new regional chief, who brings with him 25 years of industry experience, formerly leading major tech companies like Zendesk and Salesforce.
AMP Announce Kavita Mistry As Its New Chief Technology Officer
AMP has today announced the appointment of Kavita Mistry as its new Chief Technology Officer and member of the Executive Committe after a rigorous internal selection process following the recent resignation of Felicia Trewin.
Okta Appoints Jon Addison as Chief Revenue Officer and Kerry Ok as Chief Marketing Officer
Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ:OKTA), the leading independent identity partner, today announced two new executive appointments. Jon Addison has been named Okta’s Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), and Kerry Ok has been named Okta’s Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Jon will report to Okta’s CEO and co-founder, Todd McKinnon, and Kerry will report to Okta’s Chief Customer Officer, Eric Kelleher.
Proofpoint Appoints Sumit Dhawan as Chief Executive Officer
Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, today announced that Sumit Dhawan has been appointed chief executive officer, effective immediately. Rémi Thomas, Proofpoint’s chief financial officer, who has been acting as Proofpoint’s interim CEO since October 25th, will continue to serve as the company’s CFO.
Google UK Announces Senior Leadership Appointments
Google announced today that it’s making new senior appointments to its UK leadership team. Vanessa Kingori OBE will be joining the business as managing director of tech, media and telecoms (TMT) and Sophie Neary will be joining as managing director of retail and FMCG. In addition, Dyana Najdi has been appointed as managing director, UKI partners & specialists.
Hazeltree Appoints Scott Metro as Chief Information Security Officer to Lead Cybersecurity Strategy
Hazeltree, the leading provider of treasury and liquidity management solutions for the alternative asset management industry, today announced the appointment of Scott Metro as its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Scott brings more than 25 years of experience in assisting clients in complying with current regulations and implementing secure processes and systems while leveraging emerging technology.
Interface Systems Appoints New Leaders to its Executive Team
Interface Systems, a leading managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises, today announced that Sean Foley has been appointed to the role of Chief Revenue Officer and Sunita Mani to the role of Chief Marketing Officer.
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals Appoints Camille L. Bedrosian, MD, as Chief Medical Officer
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMLX) (“Amylyx” or the “Company”) today announced the appointment of Camille L. Bedrosian, MD, as Chief Medical Officer (“CMO”). In this role, Dr. Bedrosian will lead global functions in medical affairs, regulatory, safety and pharmacovigilance, biometrics, clinical development, and clinical operations. Dr. Bedrosian brings nearly 30 years of experience addressing unmet medical needs for people with rare and serious diseases through successful clinical and translational research programs, including as CMO at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (“Ultragenyx”), Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Alexion”), and ARIAD Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“ARIAD”). Amylyx’ current CMO, Patrick Yeramian, MD, MBA, will stay on as an advisor through the end of the year and will then transition into retirement, as announced in December 2022.
Publicis Groupe appoints Rajdeepak Das as South Asia CCO and Leo Burnett, South Asia Chairman
He will work closely with the creative, data and technology talent across the Groupe to champion these mandates. Publicis Groupe has announced the appointment of Rajdeepak Das as Chief Creative Officer, Publicis Groupe South Asia and Chairman Leo Burnett, South Asia.
Cenlar Appoints Jay Hackney Vice President of Transfer Operations and Promotes Allyson Kiesel to Vice President of Issues and Enterprise Change Management
Cenlar FSB announced today that Jay Hackney has been appointed Vice President of Transfer Operations and Allyson Kiesel has been promoted to Vice President of Issues and Enterprise Change Management.
State Street Global Advisors Appoints Anna Paglia as Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer
State Street Global Advisors, the asset management business of State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT), today announced the appointment of Anna Paglia to the position of executive vice president and chief business officer, effective early next year.
Wells Fargo Adds International Sustainability Head
Andrew Bowley was named international head of sustainability for Wells Fargo. It is a new position, a spokesperson confirmed in an email.
DWS Appoints Dan Robinson EMEA Head of Alternative Credit in Strategic Growth Push
DWS today announced the appointment of Dan Robinson as EMEA Head of Alternative Credit in a firm commitment to accelerate its private credit footprint. This appointment comes as DWS delivers on a strategic initiative to grow its EUR 114 billion Alternatives franchise. DWS’s Alternatives business has a 50-year plus track record including particular strength in real estate, infrastructure and liquid real assets.
KPMG Names Keith Jenkins Managing Partner for New Orleans and Baton Rouge
KPMG US has promoted Keith Jenkins to managing partner of its New Orleans and Baton Rouge offices, effective November 1. Jenkins succeeds Lee Anne Sciambra, who has led the Louisiana offices since 2009. Sciambra is moving on to a national leadership position.
BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions Appoints Eric Gandemer as UK CEO
BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions has announced the appointment of Eric Gandemer as the new Chief Executive Officer for the UK business. Eric’s extensive international experience and distinguished leadership record within the organisation makes him a valuable addition to the UK team.
T. Rowe Price Group Names Eric Veiel Head of Global Investments
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (NASDAQ-GS: TROW), announced today that Eric Veiel, a chief investment officer and head of Global Equity, has been named head of Global Investments, effective January 1, 2024. The head of Global Investments role was previously held by Rob Sharps, chief executive officer and president.
Piper Sandler Strengthens Healthcare Investment Banking Team with the Addition of Brandon Rice
Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR), a leading investment bank, is pleased to announce the addition of Brandon Rice as a managing director within the healthcare investment banking group. Rice joins Piper Sandler with 17 years of healthcare investment banking experience in strategic and capital markets transactions across the med-tech sector. Rice will continue to cover the med-tech sector and will be based in the firm’s New York office.
AIA Group Announces Retirement of Head in PH
Asian life insurance group AIA has announced the retirement of AIA Philippines Chief Executive Officer Kelvin Ang,following a distinguished 26-year career at AIA that spanned multiple geographies, including Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, China andthe Philippines.
Alliant Adds Former Hub Exec
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. said Monday it has hired Martin Khalaf, formerly a senior vice president with Hub International Ltd., as senior vice president within its Alliant Americas division.
Publicis Groupe Further Reinforces Global Financial Team
After being named as Chief Financial Officer, Publicis Groupe, starting February 2024, Loris Nold will join the group’s managing body, the Directoire, following the decision of the Supervisory Board on 22nd November.
First American Bank Appoints Tony Sasso SVP, Commercial Lending
First American Bank, a privately held, full-service bank with over $6 billion in assets serving the Chicago, Milwaukee, Miami, and Tampa markets, recently welcomed Tony Sasso to their Tampa team as the new Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending. In his new role, Mr. Sasso will oversee business development in the bank’s West and Central Florida markets.
KreditBee Expands its Senior Leadership Team with the appointment of Satish Kumar Dwibhashi as CISO
In his new role as CISO at KreditBee, Satish is responsible for establishing a strong information security system in line with regulatory requirements, system certifications, audits and design, developing security policies, standards, and procedures, systems and network security technologies, IT infrastructure, application security, data security, and privacy.
Narwal Appoints Prashant Malvadkar as VP and Global Head of Data
In a strategic move, Narwal, a leading technology solutions provider, proudly introduces Prashant Malvadkar as the Vice President and Global Head of Data. Prashant, armed with over two decades of IT experience, specializing in Data, Business Intelligence (BI), and Analytics, is set to spearhead Narwal’s data practice into the future.
Brompton Technology Appoints Directors
Brompton Technology is strengthening its leadership team by promoting Joanna Muggeridge to director of marketing and Lotta Schiefer to director of sales. Both roles are essential to driving Brompton’s global strategy as the company advances along its growth trajectory.
Plaza Retail REIT Appoints New Chief Operating Officer
Plaza Retail REIT said on Thursday that it had appointed Jason Parravano as its next Chief Operating Officer, effective January 8th 2024. Previously, Parravano served as Chief Financial Officer of the asset management business of the Walter Group.
Brainlabs Appoints Agnieszka Kosik as the CEO for its Operations in Poland
Brainlabs, a data-driven digital marketing agency, has appointed Agnieszka Kosik as the Chief Executive Officer for its operations in Poland. Agnieszka Kosik, previously with Meta as the Head of Poland for over three years, brings her experience as the former CEO of MediaCom Poland and her tenure in managing director positions at Maxus (now Wavemaker) and OMD Poland.
Oliver Wyman Appoints 8 Partners and Executive Directors in Middle East
Global strategy and management consulting firm Oliver Wyman has promoted 8 company members to Partner and Executive Director in the Middle East. Traditionally kicking off promotion season in the strategy segment (most peers follow suit in December with their announcements), Oliver Wyman has per the 1st of January 2024 rewarded the efforts of hundreds of consultants across its 70+ offices worldwide.
5paisa Appoints Former Paytm Executive Ameya Agnihotri as CTO
Online trading platform 5paisa announced on Friday that it has appointed former Paytm executive Ameya Agnihotri as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In his previous role within Paytm's Travel division, Agnihotri led a team of 110 engineers. Over the last 17 years, he played a pivotal role in successfully developing digital platforms for diverse industries across continents. Agnihotri's extensive experience also includes notable positions at Berlin-based Zeotap as CTO, along with roles at Uber, Pub Matic, and Veritas. He holds a Master's in Computer Application from the University of Pune.
Redis Appoints Tom Rabaut as Chief Customer Officer
Redis, Inc. announced the appointment of Tom Rabaut as Chief Customer Officer (CCO). Rabaut will report to Redis CEO Rowan Trollope, overseeing the company’s global customer success and support, solution architects, professional services, and field engineering teams with a focus on delivering a unified pre-sales, post-sales, and customer support experience across a customer’s Redis journey.
Wipro Appoints Apna’s Vikrant Gupta as CHRO after Rohit Vishal Gupta exits
In his new position as CHRO at Wipro, Vikrant Gupta brings with him over 25 years of HR expertise acquired through numerous leadership roles held across global industries such as services, manufacturing, retail, and technology.
Ole & Steen Appoints Joachim Knudsen as Group CEO
Danish bakery café chain Ole & Steen has appointed Joachim Knudsen as its new Group CEO, effective 1 January 2024. The former Managing Director of McDonald’s Denmark and Sweden succeeds Jason Cotta in the role after the former Costa Coffee Managing Director stepped down earlier this month.
Property Consultancy Bruton Knowles Appoints new Boss in the South
Property consultancy Bruton Knowles has appointed a new head of its national building consultancy team in the South. The independent firm, which has 14 offices across the country including five in the South West, has appointed Ed Vereker, formerly of Savills and Bailey Partnership, to the role.
S4 Capital appoints Melanie Dhawan as its Chief Financial Officer for its Content Practice
Melanie Dhawan has been appointed Chief Financial Officer for the Content practice of the tech-led, new age/new era digital advertising, marketing and technology services company S4 Capital.
Stella McCartney Appoints Amandine Ohayon as CEO
Stella McCartney has a new CEO with Amandine Ohayon joining the eco-focused luxury label from the start of next month. She will take over for Gabriele Maggio, who “has decided to pursue other opportunities” and will leave the company following a transition period next month. She will be based in London and report to the firm’s board.
Noatum Logistics Appoints Wissam Madi to Head Airfreight
Noatum Logistics has appointed Wissam Madi (pictured) as its global head of airfreight. Mr Madi joins from Zencargo, where he was vp global airfreight for 20 months, leaving the company in August.
Jane Hartley Joins A&M Manchester Office as Senior Director
Alvarez & Marsal has welcomed a new senior team member to its Manchester office. Jane Hartley joins as a senior director, and will represent A&M’s first on-the-ground debt advisory presence in the North-West, aiming to support regional businesses across the UK.
American Express Appoints Sharon Chew as Vice President & General Manager of Global Merchant Services Asia
American Express announced the appointment of Sharon Chew as the Vice President & General Manager of Global Merchant Services Asia. In her new role, Sharon will be responsible for all aspects of card acceptance, including payments processing, client management, merchant partnerships and the development of new payment technology to drive merchant acceptance for American Express cards in the region, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and India markets.
Newcore Capital Appoints Finance Director
Real estate investment manager Newcore Capital has strengthened its leadership team by hiring Christine Milne as finance director.Supported by Emma Brierley, finance manager at the firm, Milne will be responsible for the oversight of the firm's financial reporting and accounting.
FirstEnergy Appoints Two Senior Executives to Accelerate Transformation into Premier Electric Utility
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) announced that Wade Smith has been named president, FirstEnergy Utilities, and Toby L. Thomas has been named chief operating officer of FirstEnergy, effective Dec. 18 and Nov. 30, respectively. The addition of these two senior executives is an important step in driving forward the company’s transformation into a premier electric utility. Both leaders will report directly to President and Chief Executive Officer Brian X. Tierney.
Wavemaker Appoints Chris Worsley as Global Performance Lead
Wavemaker announced Chris Worsley in the role of Global Performance Lead. Reporting to Anna Hickey, Global Consultancy Lead and Global Client President at Wavemaker and Sargi Mann, Global Practices Leader at GroupM Nexus, Worsley will be based in London.
MetaBrain Labs Appoints COO TO Lead Growth
US – Neuroscience health technology company MetaBrain Labs has appointed Mark Hammond as chief operating officer (COO), effective from 1st November.
CarbonPool Appoints Mathilda Strom as Chief Commercial Officer
CarbonPool, a Swiss-based insurance start-up, has announced the appointment of Mathilda Strom as Chief Commercial Officer. An experienced entrepreneur, Strom brings to her new role nearly two decades experience in building category-defining businesses worldwide.
Schaeffler AG Appoints Dr. Astrid Fontaine as Chief Human Resources Officer
The Supervisory Board of Schaeffler AG has appointed Dr. Astrid Fontaine as Chief Human Resources Officer and as a full member of the Board of Managing Directors of Schaeffler AG, effective January 1, 2024.
Huawei Appoints David Li as General Manager for Huawei Morocco
Rabat - Chinese technology giant Huawei has announced the appointment of David Li as the new General Manager for Huawei Morocco. The company said that this appointment is part of Huawei’s dedication to supporting Morocco’s vision for digital advancement.
Riot Announces Promotions and New Hires After First Year Under Allen's Leadership
The PR agency Riot Communications has announced a raft of promotions and new hires within its campaigns team a year after coming under the leadership of new m.d. Caitlin Allen. Emily Souders, who celebrated five years at Riot in August 2023, has been promoted to campaigns director. Souders launched the Read Hour initiative in the UK on behalf of Moomin Characters and has delivered numerous bestsellers for Riot clients. Following the change of leadership at Riot, she has stepped up to take the lead on several key accounts alongside fellow campaigns director James Douglas.
LG Display Names Jeong Cheol-dong New CEO in Reshuffle
LG Display appointed Jeong Cheol-dong, currently chief executive of LG Innotek, as its new CEO in its annual reshuffle announced Thursday. Jeong, 62, had served as LG Innotek CEO since 2019 and is known for having fortified the company's camera module business. His term at LG Display is set to begin in Dec. 1.
Paul Brett Leaves Landbay After Seven Years
Landbay managing director for intermediaries Paul Brett has left the business after nearly seven years. Brett, who wound up his role last week, has spent 37 years in the mortgage industry, beginning his career at the now defunct Hambros Bank as an underwriter in 1986 and progressing to various roles, including founding the Freehold Packaging Association.
Westland Names New Chief Operating Officer
Westland Insurance has named Don Thompson (pictured) as its new chief operating officer. Thompson will assume the role on January 1, 2024 and take charge of the brokerage’s national operations, according to a Westland news release.
CBRE Names Elias Bou Habib as Head of Consulting for KSA
Global real estate advisor CBRE has named Elias Bou Habib as Head of Consulting for Saudi Arabia. Based in Riyadh, Elias Bou Habib will lead the firm’s consulting team in the Kingdom, which works with developers, operators and investors on the design and delivery of real estate-focused transformations. Key offerings of the consulting arm include real estate strategy, transactions, location selection, investments, workplace experience, and sustainability.
Alliant Names New VP for Americas Division
Alliant Insurance Services has announced the appointment of Greg Sanford as a vice president within its Alliant Americas division. In his new role, Sanford will serve a nationwide client base.
Corvus Energy Names Fredrik Witte as New CEO
Corvus Energy, a Norway-based provider of battery energy storage solutions and fuel cell systems for maritime, offshore and port applications, has appointed Fredrik Witte as the new CEO, starting January 1, 2024. Until Witte starts, CFO Mette Rokne Hanestad will serve as the Interim CEO.
KFC Boosts Marketing Team by Promoting Kate Wall
KFC UK & Ireland has boosted its marketing team by promoting Kate Wall to the role of marketing director. Wall is currently the brand’s strategy and innovation manager, but will step into her new role on 1 December. She’ll report into new chief marketing officer, Monica Pool, who has returned to the business after a three-year spell at Taco Bell.
Mirae Asset Global Investments Appoints Choi Chang-hoon, Rhie Chun-yong as CEOs
Mirae Asset Global Investments convened an extraordinary general meeting where Vice Chairmen Choi Chang-hoon and Rhie Chun-yong were elected as individual CEOs for a two-year term. CEO Choi Chang-hoon currently leads the Alternative Investment Division at Mirae Asset Global Investments. His previous roles include heading Real Estate Investment at Mirae Asset Maps Asset Management and overseeing the Real Estate Division. Choi, who assumed the CEO position in 2021, is a seasoned real estate specialist with over 25 years of experience. He has been acclaimed for his contributions to expanding the company's domestic and international real estate investment portfolio and ensuring stable asset management.
XP Inc. Announces New Head of Investor Relations
XP Inc. (Nasdaq: XP), a leading, technology-driven platform and a trusted provider of low-fee financial products and services in Brazil, announced today the appointment of André Parize to lead its Investor Relations team. Parize joins the company's IR team in São Paulo and will report to Bruno Constantino, Chief Financial Officer of XP Inc.
Leading Sustainable AgTech - Redsea Appoints VP East Africa & Egypt
RedSea, the sustainable Agri Climate Tech business whose pioneering technology advances commercial farming in hot climates globally, announces the appointment of Bruno De Oliveira as VP East Africa & Egypt.
Roundstone Appoints New CFO
Roundstone has appointed Jonathan McCorkle as its chief financial officer, with the role of leading Roundstone’s finance teams in support of the company’s mission to provide quality, affordable healthcare to middle-market employers and their employees. Roundstone is an employee health benefits company that helps small and midsize organisations offer competitive benefits at a lower cost by self-funding health insurance through its group medical captive, called the Roundstone Captive.
Evolv Technology (EVLV) Appoints Courtney Cunnane as Chief Marketing Officer
Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leader in AI-based weapons detection security screening, today announced the appointment of Courtney Cunnane as Chief Marketing Officer, effective November 20, 2023. A growth marketing expert with deep expertise in the technology industry, Ms. Cunnane complements the expanding Evolv marketing organization and will lead the team as the company reaches its next level of growth.
BCB Group Appoints New CEO
BCB Group, the leading provider of business accounts and trading services for the digital asset economy, today announces the appointment of Oliver Tonkin as CEO, with immediate effect. He will succeed Oliver von Landsberg-Sadie who will be leaving the organisation to pursue new opportunities.
Lycra Appoints New CEO
The Lycra Company, a global leader in developing innovative and sustainable fibre and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, has announced that Gary Smith has been appointed chief executive officer, effective 27 November 2023.
Redis Appoints Tom Rabaut as Chief Customer Officer
Redis, Inc. today announced the appointment of Tom Rabaut as Chief Customer Officer (CCO). Rabaut will report to Redis CEO Rowan Trollope, overseeing the company’s global customer success and support, solution architects, professional services, and field engineering teams with a focus on delivering a unified pre-sales, post-sales, and customer support experience across a customer’s Redis journey.
The Green Coffee Company Appoints Ted Skodol as Chief Revenue Officer
The Green Coffee Company (GCC) has appointed former Intelligentsia Vice President of Sales and Marketing Ted Skodol as its new Chief Revenue Officer. The Medellin-based coffee farm group, Colombia’s largest coffee producer, said the appointment represents a ‘critical next step’ in its strategy to tap into the vast US roasted coffee market and its pursuit of ‘higher profits further down the coffee supply chain’.
OpenAI Restores Sam Altman As CEO After His Tumultuous Ouster
OpenAI on Tuesday said it reached an agreement for Sam Altman to return as CEO days after his ouster, capping frenzied discussions about the future of the startup at the center of the artificial intelligence boom.
AIA Singapore Names New Chief Marketing and Proposition Officer
Pan-Asian life insurance group AIA Singapore has named Irma Hadikusuma as its new chief marketing and proposition officer, effective 1 December this year. Hadikusuma currently helms the role of chief product proposition officer at the firm.
Unilever Selects Gayatri Makhijani Ray as Head - Digital Hub
Unilever India has appointed Gayatri Makhijani Ray as its head- digital hub. She confirmed the appointment on LinkedIn. In her new position, she'll spearhead digital strategies and initiatives across the organisation
Jefferies Boosts Asia Private Credit Team with ex-Credit Suisse hires
In a strategic move to strengthen its position in the Asia Pacific private credit market, Jefferies Financial Group Inc has welcomed two key hires from Credit Suisse (SIX:CSGN). Yik Ley Chan joins Jefferies as the new senior vice president and head of Asia private credit, while Javier Lee steps in as vice president.
Nomura Boosts FX Trading Desk with Senior Deutsche Bank Hire
Nomura has hired Deutsche Bank's Ruchir Sharma as global head of FX options trading. Sharma was previously head of global FX for Asia Pacific at Deutsche Bank. He also had stints at Credit Suisse, which included time as head of APAC FX trading, and Bank of America.
Embraer Appoints New Defence VP Sales and Business Development Africa
Embraer Defence & Security has appointed José Gustavo as the new vice president (VP) of sales and business development for Europe and Africa.
UiPath Appoints Tudor Cosăceanu as Regional Vice President for Romania to Accelerate Adoption of AI-Powered Automation
UiPath, a leading enterprise automation software company, announced the appointment of Tudor Cosăceanu as Regional Vice President for Romania. As the birthplace of UiPath, Romania is a strategic market for the Company, which has made a commitment to strengthening its leadership prowess to better serve current and prospective customers across the private and public sectors, as well as further grow the solid partner ecosystem.
Puma Appoints Ryokusai Inoue as New General Manager in Japan
Sports company PUMA has appointed Ryokusai Inoue as the new General Manager of PUMA Japan with immediate effect. He will report directly to PUMA CEO Arne Freundt.
TD Bank Appoints Mike Nursey North Florida Commercial Market President
TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, today announced that Mike Nursey has been named its North Florida Commercial Market President to support continued growth efforts in the region, which includes the greater Orlando, Tampa/St. Petersburg, Jacksonville, Gainesville, Ocala, Daytona, Lakeland and Melbourne areas. Nursey is based in Tampa.
RealManage Promotes Marc Rodriguez to Executive Vice President of Its Eastern Region
RealManage is pleased to announce the promotion of Marc Rodriguez to the position of Executive Vice President (EVP) of its Eastern Region. In his new role, Rodriguez will oversee operations in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Texas.
Greg Sanford Joins Alliant Insurance Services in Houston, Will Service Nationwide Client Base
Greg Sanford has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Vice President within its Alliant Americas division. An experienced risk advisor and property and casualty insurance producer, Sanford will service a nationwide client base, providing customized risk and insurance solutions.
Medcrypt Appoints Naomi Schwartz as Vice President of Services, Emphasizing FDA Readiness Services for Medical Device Manufacturers
Medcrypt, Inc., the proactive cybersecurity solution provider for medical device manufacturers (MDMs), today announced the promotion of Naomi Schwartz to Vice President of Services. In this new role, Naomi will harness her extensive knowledge of FDA interactions and regulatory compliance to provide exceptional guidance to clients, ultimately helping critical, lifesaving devices meet the FDA's guidelines and gain approval faster.
Fujifilm BI Australia Appoints New Managing Director, Announces Authorised Dealers
FUJIFILM Business Innovation Australia (FUJIFILM BI Australia) has appointed Yasuyuki Matsumoto as the new Managing Director, set to lead the company into its next phase of growth. This news also aligns with the company's recent announcement of three new Authorised Dealers across Queensland and Western Australia (WA).
Hilton Appoints Zubin Saxena as India Country Head
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Zubin Saxena as Senior Vice President and Country Head, India. Zubin joins Hilton from Radisson Hotel Group, where he worked for over 8 years, most recently as the Managing Director and Area Senior Vice President, South Asia. He will be taking charge in January 2024 and sitting out of the Hilton’s corporate office in Gurgaon.
LegalShield Positions for Growth, Appoints New President to Lead Employer Benefits Strategy
Exhibiting innovation and leadership in the voluntary benefits market, LegalShield appointed two industry veterans to lead the company’s Business Solutions Division. Emily B. Rose has been elevated to President of Business Solutions, and Sean Rooney as Senior Vice President of Broker Sales & Service. Their expertise will enable LegalShield to expand its leading voluntary benefits offerings, already providing services to more than 40,000 employers nationwide.
Checkout.com Appoints New Chief Technology Officer
Checkout.com, the global payments solution provider, today announces the appointment of a new Chief Technology Officer, Mariano Albera. Mariano has been with the business for over three years and has already had a significant impact on delivering unrivalled performance for merchants. A seasoned technology leader, Mariano has experience in leading technology teams and strategy for large global businesses. Prior to joining Checkout.com, Mariano served as the CTO of Expedia’s Partner Solutions, the CTO of Ovo Energy, and the CTO of Thomas Cook’s eCommerce and distribution systems. In his new role based in London, Mariano will accelerate the evolution of Checkout.com’s platform and focus on offering merchants high-performance payments.
Silvus Appoints Aerospace and Technology Executive Eduardo Iniguez As Chief Financial Officer
Silvus Technologies, Inc. ("Silvus"), a global leader of advanced wireless networking communication systems, today announced the addition of Eduardo Iniguez to its executive management team as Chief Financial Officer.
Julius Baer Bolsters Emerging Market Leadership, Appoints Kunal Sumaya as Market Head Global NRI
Julius Baer, on Tuesday, announced that it has promoted Kunal Sumaya to Market Head Global NRI (Non-Resident Indians), effective 1 January 2024. He will continue to be based in Singapore, the company said in a statement. In his new role, Kunal Sumaya will cover NRI markets across Singapore, Dubai and Zurich. He will report to Rahul Malhotra who will assume the role as Member of the Executive Board, Julius Baer Group Ltd and Head Emerging Markets from 1 January 2024.
Google Cloud Appoints Serene Sia as New Singapore Leader
Google Cloud has hired Serene Sia as its new country director for Singapore. Sia will be responsible for leading go-to-market strategy and operations spanning consulting, sales, and partner ecosystem, collaborating with teams across Google.
Citigroup Boosts Middle East focus, Appoints New Saudi Leadership
Citigroup Inc (NYSE:C). has made strategic leadership changes to bolster its operations in the Middle East, particularly in Saudi Arabia, as part of the Kingdom's economic diversification efforts. Carmen Haddad, a veteran at Citigroup with a 23-year tenure, has been promoted to vice chairman of Middle East wealth and banking. Haddad played a pivotal role in Citigroup's re-entry into Saudi Arabia and will continue to lead the bank's Middle East family offices initiative while maintaining high-level sovereign and private client interactions.
OpenAI Appoints Emmett Shear as New Interim CEO
OpenAI has appointed Emmett Shear, former CEO of Amazon-owned Twitch, as the new interim CEO, replacing Mira Murati. Shear posted the development on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Microsoft Appoints Aparna Gupta As Global Delivery Centre Leader
Tech giant Microsoft has announced the appointment of Aparna Gupta as the company's new Global Delivery Center (GDC) leader. Ms Gupta will spearhead customer innovation and delivery excellence.
Barclays Appoints Jean-Baptiste Patois as Head of Equity Derivatives ex-Strategic Derivatives, Asia Pacific
Barclays today announced the appointment of Jean-Baptiste (JB) Patois as Head of Equity Derivatives ex-Strategic Derivatives, Asia Pacific. Based in Hong Kong, Mr. Patois will be responsible for leading Exotics and Flow Derivatives. He will report regionally to Hossein Zaimi, Head of Markets, APAC, and functionally to Ashish Prabhudesai, Global Head of Structured Derivatives and non-US Flow.
Enfusion (ENFN) Appoints Neal Pawar as COO
Enfusion, Inc. (NYSE: ENFN) announced today that it has appointed Neal Pawar to serve as Enfusion’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective November 27, 2023.
Microsoft Taps OpenAI’s Sam Altman to Lead New AI team
Microsoft Corp said that Sam Altman will lead the software developer’s new in-house artificial intelligence team after the OpenAI co-founder was ousted from his start-up last week.
Intention.ly Appoints Kyle Hiatt as Partner and Head of Sales Consulting
Intention.ly, the growth engine design consultancy firm transforming how finserv and fintech companies approach marketing, has announced that Kyle Hiatt will join the firm as Partner and Head of Sales Consulting. As part of his role, Hiatt—a veteran business and sales leader—will oversee the development of a new sales consulting division aimed at helping financial services firms refine their sales efforts and better align with their marketing counterparts.
Insurtech WeFox Appoints CTO
Wefox, the world’s leading insurtech, has appointed Paul Onnen as Chief Technology Officer, with immediate effect. Mr. Onnen takes over the role from Sergi Banos who was promoted to Chief Platform Officer (CPO) as the company accelerates its plans to launch the platform that will connect the entire insurance ecosystem. In this role, he will lead the wefox platform business strategy, overseeing its implementation, development and operations.
Havas Market Singapore Appoints New eCommerce Head
Havas Market, Havas Media’s full-service eCommerce arm, has appointed Shermaine Lau (pictured) as its new eCommerce head for Singapore. The appointment comes as Havas Market seeks to enhance its focus on delivering meaningful shopping experiences for brands, emphasising end-to-end omnichannel solutions.
Mercer Names Head of Investment Sales for Asia
Consultancy firm Mercer welcomes an ex-BlackRock executive as its new head of investment sales for Asia. Mercer Asia appoints Robert Ronneberger as head of investment sales for the region, according to a statement, based in Hong Kong.
SentinelOne Promotes Wayne Phillips to APJ Field CTO
SentinelOne has promoted its senior director of solutions engineering for Australia and New Zealand (A/NZ), Wayne Phillips, to the role of field CTO for Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ). In the brand-new role for the company, Phillips will be tasked with ensuring repeatable and predictable success for SentinelOne partners in Asia Pacific (APAC), enhancing their technical capabilities and expanding the company’s ecosystem.
L’Oréal Middle East Appoints Olfa Messaoudi as Chief Digital and Marketing Officer
L’Oréal Middle East has appointed Olfa Messaoudi as its new Chief Digital and Marketing Officer. With an impressive 20-year track record, Messaoudi brings a wealth of expertise in digital and marketing transformation, having worked with global renowned brands and agencies across the US, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Citi Names Gutiérrez-Orrantia Europe Banking and Cluster Head in Restructure
Nacho Gutiérrez-Orrantia, one of Citi's (C.N) 's most senior bankers in Europe, will become banking and cluster head for Europe as part of its planned restructuring, people familiar with the situation said
DXC Technology Appoints Lysandra Schmutter as Industry Leader for Federal Government in Australia
DXC Technology has announced the appointment of Lysandra Schmutter as its new Industry Leader for Federal Government in Australia. Boasting over three decades of experience partnering with state and federal governments in Australia and the Asia Pacific region, Schmutter will leverage her profound understanding of the region and deep insights from the public sector to create momentum and deliver impactful outcomes for DXC's customers.
Alloy Digital Appoints Alex Destino as Head of Data Strategy and Insights
Alloy Digital, a leading custom software-development company specializing in behavioral-science-driven digital product design, SEO, and data analytics, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Destino as head of Data Strategy and Insights.
Fairmatic Appoints Boaz Ram as Vice President of Product
Fairmatic, an insurtech startup that offers data-driven fleet insurance, has announced that it has appointed Boaz Ram as Vice President of Product. In this role, he will lead the company's product management, design, and marketing teams.
Amazon Fashion Changes Executive Amid Strategic Shift
While Amazon’s fashion division has just seen its leader poached by the Nike group, Jenny Freshwater is taking over as vice president of Amazon Fashion & Fitness. Since 2010, she has been employed by the Amazon company. She was vice president in charge of planning before taking over as vice president in charge of traffic and marketing technology in March 2021. She was a data architect for RealNetworks, Capital One, and T-Mobile in the past.
Goldman Sachs Japan President to Retire After Nearly four Decades at U.S. bank -source
Masanori Mochida, president of Goldman Sachs' (GS.N) Japanese unit, will retire after more than three decades at the U.S. investment bank, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday.
Marston's Appoints Justin Platt as CEO after Andrew Andrea steps down
Marston's PLC, the British pub operator, has announced a significant leadership change with the immediate departure of Andrew Andrea from his role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Andrea's exit follows a lengthy period at the helm, during which he contributed to the company's strategic transitions and growth.
Schroders PW Appoints Transformation Head to Shake up Wealth Arm
Schroders Personal Wealth (SPW) has appointed Paul Greenwood to the newly created role of head of transformation. He will be responsible for driving “transformative change” across SPW and supporting the business strategy.
Publix Announces Executive Chairman, CEO, and President
Today Publix announced that effective January 1, 2024, CEO Todd Jones will become Executive Chairman, President Kevin Murphy will be promoted to CEO, and Senior Vice President John Goff will be promoted to President. Chairman of the Board Ed Crenshaw will remain on the board of directors as Chairman Emeritus.
OpenAI Appoints Mira Murati as Interim CEO After Sam Altman's Ouster
OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence research organization, has announced the immediate appointment of Mira Murati as interim CEO following the removal of Sam Altman. The board made the decision to oust Altman after a review process revealed he had not been fully transparent, impeding the board's oversight responsibilities.
WTW Appoints New Captive Consulting Lead for North America
WTW has appointed Edward Koral as its lead for captive consulting in North America. Koral joined WTW in 2021 as director of risk and analytics, tasked with delivering world-class analytics to clients risk management and insurance programs and dedicated to improving client outcomes.
Alvarez & Marsal Appoints Hopkins as Managing Director in Disputes and Investigations Practice
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) announced the appointment of Managing Director Brooke Hopkins in the firm’s Disputes and Investigations (DI) practice. Specializing in global and internal investigations, as well as internal controls remediation, compliance monitorships, and environmental, social and governance (ESG) compliance and risk programming, Ms. Hopkins’ hire augments DI’s ability to help clients navigate current and anticipated challenges.
Savills Appoints New Head of Birmingham Office
Property agency Savills has appointed a new head of office for its team in Birmingham - only its third since launching in the city 25 years ago. Director Victoria Burgin has been promoted to the top job and will begin the role in January.
Norton Rose Fulbright Boosts International Arbitration Practice with Partner Hire
Norton Rose Fulbright has strengthened its international arbitration practice in Asia with the appointment of Kent Phillips as a partner in Singapore.
Howden Names Jean Bayon de La Tour as International Head of Cyber
In a strategic move to bolster its position in the face of escalating cyber threats, Howden, the global insurance group, has appointed Jean Bayon de La Tour as the International Head of Cyber, effective immediately. This appointment marks a significant milestone in Howden’s initiative to attract top-tier broking talent, aligning with the surging demand from clients seeking robust insurance solutions against the rising tide of cyber-attacks, the company said.
Securonix Appoints Scott Sampson as Chief Revenue Officer
Securonix, Inc., a leader in Unified Defense SIEM, today announced the appointment of Scott Sampson as Chief Revenue Officer. In this role, Sampson will be responsible for operating and scaling Securonix’s global sales function as the company experiences strong demand for its industry-leading Unified Defense SIEM platform.
US Capital Global Appoints Gray as SVP in Expansion of Healthcare and Technology Financing Division
US Capital Global announced that Colleen Gray has joined the group as Senior Vice President at the group’s headquarters in San Francisco, CA. Ms. Gray has over 25 years of operations and financial management experience with emerging, high-growth companies in the healthcare and technology industries. She served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Consensus Orthopedics, a global manufacturer of large-joint orthopedic devices, from 2004 until 2021.
Edmond de Rothschild Israel Appoints Nir Yeshaya as CEO
The Edmond de Rothschild Israel Group has announced that it has appointed Nir Yeshaya as CEO of the group. In his role, Yeshaya will help expand private banking activities and manage investment portfolios, as well as strengthen the Edmond de Rothschild brand.
PayIt Appoints Tom Nieto as President and Chief Operating Officer
PayIt, the leader in digital customer experience solutions with integrated payments for state, local, and provincial governments, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Nieto as President. Tom brings nearly 15 years of leadership experience across government technology to the role, where he will focus on driving strategy, scaling its operations and building out capabilities to continue to drive growth for the company.
Alvarez & Marsal Appoints Brooke Hopkins as Managing Director, Bolstering Its Disputes and Investigations Offering
Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) announced the appointment of Managing Director Brooke Hopkins in the firm’s Disputes and Investigations (DI) practice. Specializing in global and internal investigations, as well as internal controls remediation, compliance monitorships, and environmental, social and governance (ESG) compliance and risk programming, Ms. Hopkins’ hire augments DI’s ability to help clients navigate current and anticipated challenges.
Goldman Sachs Asset Management Appoints Irit Kahan head of growth equity for Israel
Irit Kahan has been appointed as a managing director and head of growth equity investing in Israel by Goldman Sachs Assets Management. Kahan was until now a partner at DTPC Growth where she was responsible for sourcing and leading investment opportunities in Israel and Europe, focused on cyber security, software, and infrastructure technology investments. Before DTPC, she was an investor at Vintage Investment Partners. Kahan holds a bachelor's degree in business administration with honors from Reichmann University and an MBA from Columbia University.
Publicis Groupe Names Loris Nold as Global Chief Financial Officer
Publicis Groupe (Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40), announces today the appointment of Loris Nold, current CEO of its EMEA operations, as its global Chief Financial Officer starting February 2024. Nold will replace Michel-Alain Proch who will step down in February, following the publication of the 2023 Full Year financial results and having ensured a smooth transition, to take on a new role outside of the company.
AIG Appoints Roshan Navagamuwa as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer
American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG) today announced that Roshan Navagamuwa will be joining AIG in December and has been named EVP and Chief Information Officer, effective January 1, 2024. Mr. Navagamuwa will report to Peter Zaffino, AIG Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, and serve on AIG’s Executive Leadership Team.
Centene Appoints Susan Smith As COO
Healthcare company Centene Corp. (CNC) announced Wednesday the appointment of Susan Smith as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective January 1, 2024. She has worked at Centene since June 2023.
KnowledgeLake Appoints New Vice Presidents of Marketing and Sales
KnowledgeLake, a leading modern cloud-native Enterprise Content Management (ECM) platform, is proud to announce the appointment of two veteran industry professionals, Bart Peluso III, as Vice President of Marketing and Russell Malz, Vice President of Sales, to its executive team. The new hires are pivotal in driving the company's growth and market presence in the ever-evolving ECM landscape.
Forethought Appoints Bhusha Mehta as Vice President of Customer Experience and Success
Forethought, the leading generative AI for customer support automation, today announced that Bhusha Mehta has joined the company as Vice President of Customer Experience and Success. Bhusha brings with her more than 20 years of experience in establishing and scaling high-impact post-sales teams at market-leading SaaS companies including Twilio Segment, DocuSign, Slack, and Salesforce.
Veeam Software Appoints Chua Chee Pin as Vice President of Southeast Asia and Korea
Veeam Software, a recognised leader in data protection and ransomware recovery, has recently appointed Chua Chee Pin as the Vice President of Southeast Asia and Korea (SEAK). The announcement showcased Chua's responsibility for directing Veeam's business operations and stimulating growth within the SEAK region.
Nike Taps Amazon Fashion Exec As Next CTO
Nike has named Muge Erdirik Dogan, a longtime leader in Amazon’s fashion division, to take up the role of its new chief technology officer, according to a Bloomberg report.
Central Insurance Strengthens Executive Leadership Team With Strategic Appointments
Central Insurance recently announced key updates to its executive leadership team, better positioning the company as a leader in underwriting excellence and product specialization while maintaining its commitment to financial strength and relationships.
Dexterra Names Denise Achonu as its new CFO
Dexterra Group Inc. (TSX: DXT) has announced the appointment of Denise Achonu as Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Achonu is set to join Dexterra in early January 2024. With a workforce of over 8,500 people, Dexterra’s activities encompass a comprehensive range of facilities management services, industry-leading workforce accommodation solutions, innovative modular building capabilities, and various support services for clients in both the public and private sectors.
Seedtag Appoints Eric Lebeau as CFO and Nick Timms as SVP
Seedtag, the leading contextual advertising company, recently welcomed two key additions to its leadership team: Eric Lebeau as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Nick Timms as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Strategy. Lebeau is located in Madrid, while Timms is based in the UK. Both roles are essential to continue driving Seedtag’s global strategy in the new phase of growth the company is entering.
Subway Appoints Jeff Shepherd as CFO
Subway has named Jeff Shepherd as the brand's CFO. Shepherd reports to CEO John Chidsey and will oversee the brand's global finance organization. He succeeds Ben Wells, who will retire at the end of the year after a 46-year career, according to a press release.
Advance Auto Parts Appoints Ryan Grimsland as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers, today announced that it has appointed Ryan Grimsland as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective November 27, 2023. Tony Iskander, who has served as interim chief financial officer si
Securonix Appoints Mark Stevens as Vice President of Strategic Alliances
Securonix, Inc., a leader in Unified Defense SIEM, today announced the appointment of Mark Stevens as Vice President of Strategic Alliances. Stevens brings more than two decades of experience cultivating OEM relationships and developing joint go-to-market programs for leading global technology companies, and in this role, he will oversee an award-winning partner program that complements the needs of Securonix customers at all stages of their security evolution.
MUFG Appoints Mick Wang as Head of China Business Unit
Wang, who joins from Citibank, will lead MUFG China’s non-Japanese client coverage teams for its corporate banking portfolio, comprising local and global corporates, Chinese SOEs and financial institutional clients.
FTI Consulting Appoints Data Expert Dera Nevin as Managing Director
FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced that the firm’s Technology segment appointed Dera Nevin as a Managing Director to support client engagements across the spectrum of digital insights and risk management needs.
Schneider Electric Appoints Heather Cykoski as Senior Vice President of Industrial Automation, U.S.A. & Process Automation, Canada
Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced the appointment of Heather Cykoski as Senior Vice President, Industrial Automation, U.S.A. & Process Automation, Canada.
Virtuozzo Appoints Sergey Dobrovolsky as Chief Technology Officer
Virtuozzo, the leading alternative cloud platform provider, today announced the appointment of Sergey Dobrovolsky as Chief Technology Officer. Dobrovolsky joins Virtuozzo from Acronis, where he was VP Cyber Infrastructure.
Alex Hardy Named Director of Sales & Distribution for SiriusPoint’s International Business
Global specialty re/insurer, SiriusPoint Ltd., has appointed Alex Hardy as Director of Sales & Distribution for its International business. SiriusPoint confirmed that Hardy will join the firm on December 4, 2023.
Salesloft Appoints Randy Littleson as New Chief Marketing Officer
Salesloft, provider of the first and only AI-powered global revenue workflow platform, today announced the appointment of Randy Littleson as its Chief Marketing Officer. With more than 30 years of experience, Littleson will take the helm of Salesloft’s global marketing to help drive the company’s global expansion and further cement it as the category leader.
HCLTech Appoints Sonia Eland as Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand
HCLTech, a leading global technology company, today announced the appointment of Sonia Eland as Executive Vice President and Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand with effect from April 1, 2024. In her new role, Sonia will report to Swapan Johri, President, Growth Markets at HCLTech.
Deutsche Bank Appoints Vathany Vijayaratna as CEO for Deutsche Bank UK and Ireland
Deutsche Bank on Tuesday named Vathany Vijayaratna as its UK and Ireland CEO, handing the long-serving high-flyer in its Fixed Income and Currencies business overall responsibility for developing its franchise in the British Isles.
Allianz Partners Announces New CEO of its Travel business
Anna Kofoed appointed as Chief Executive Officer for Travel and Member of Allianz Partners’ Board of Management, effective 15th October 2023. With 25 years of experience in the travel technology industry, Anna will bring extensive expertise and insight to the business, particularly in the areas of digital services and innovation.
Ericsson Appoints Rita Mokbel as Head of Ericsson Vietnam
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announced the appointment of Rita Mokbel as Head of Ericsson Vietnam. In this new role, Rita will be responsible for driving the company’s business and overseeing its operations in Vietnam. In addition, Rita will continue with her role as the Head of Global Customer Unit Telenor, supporting the Telenor Group in its transformation journey. Rita continues to be a member of the regional executive leadership team of Ericsson Southeast Asia, Oceania and India.
HSBC AM Appoints Southeast Asia CEO
HSBC Asset Management has appointed Pang Qi Lim as CEO of southeast Asia and Singapore, pending regulatory approval. Lim (pictured) has also been named head of strategic partnerships for southeast Asia.
J.Jill Appoints Maria Martinez as Chief Human Resources Officer
J.Jill, Inc. (NYSE:JILL), a premier omnichannel retailer and national lifestyle brand, has announced the appointment of Maria Martinez as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective immediately. In this role, Martinez will lead J.Jill’s human resources function and strategy, including talent acquisition and retention, corporate and retail business partners, culture and engagement, diversity, equity, and inclusion, corporate communications, and total rewards.
NCTech Appoints Jane Mackie as Chief Financial Officer
NCTech, a world leader in street-level geospatial data and analytics, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jane Mackie as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). With a distinguished career in the technology industry, Jane brings a wealth of financial and leadership expertise to the company.
Entravision Appoints Jack Randall as Executive Vice President of Political and Strategic Sales
Entravision Communications Corporation (NYSE: EVC), a leading global advertising solutions, media and technology company, today announced the hire of Jack Randall as Executive Vice President of Political and Strategic Sales, effective November 13, 2023. In his new role, Mr. Randall will lead the development and execution of high-impact sales strategies tailored specifically for the political and advocacy sector. Mr. Randall’s expertise and understanding of the unique needs of this segment will help propel the Company to new heights by optimizing Entravision’s potential in what will be the highest funded election cycle in U.S. history. Mr. Randall will report to Chris Munoz, Executive Vice President of National Sales.
Avient Appoints Ashish K. Khandpur as Chief Executive Officer Effective December 1, 2023
Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), a leading provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously voted to elect Dr. Ashish K. Khandpur as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective December 1, 2023. In connection with this appointment, the Board has elected Richard H. Fearon, Lead Independent Director, as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board, also effective December 1, 2023.
Cutera Appoints Stephana Patton as Chief Legal Officer
Cutera, Inc. (Nasdaq: CUTR) ("Cutera" or the "Company"), a leading provider of aesthetic and dermatology solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephana Patton, Ph.D., J.D. as Chief Legal Officer, effective November 13, 2023.
Tevard Biosciences Appoints Dr. Gregory Robinson as Chief Scientific Officer
Tevard Biosciences, Inc., the pioneer of tRNA-based therapies and other mRNA-modulating treatments for genetic diseases, announced today that it has appointed Dr. Gregory Robinson as Chief Scientific Officer. Dr. Robinson brings extensive leadership experience with research and clinical development.
Savills Appoints David Lipson as Head of North America Business
Savills said on Monday that it has appointed David Lipson as the new chief executive of its North America business with effect from 1 January 2024.
Sedgwick Appoints New UK CEO
Gibson also serves on Sedgwick’s global environmental, social, and governmance (ESG) committee. Sedgwick has named Neil Gibson as its new CEO for the UK – Gibson previously served as the company’s Chief Operations Officer (COO) in the UK, New Zealand, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
Sensus Aero Appoints Renata Sumskaite as new CEO
Sensus Aero, a developer of new-gen software solutions for the aviation industry and a member of Avia Solutions Group, has announced the appointment of Renata Sumskaite as the company’s CEO. With an extensive background in finance and technology, Sumskaite brings over 23 years of diverse management experience to her new role, having led both in-house and remote global teams.
Realme Appoints Sudhanshu Raj as India COO to Drive Growth
Realme has appointed Sudhanshu Raj as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the India operations with immediate effect. He will report to Realme founder and CEO Sky Li and will be responsible for driving growth for the smartphone brand in the country.
Noodles & Company Announces CEO Transition
Drew Madsen is appointed Interim CEO effective immediately; is a Board Director at Noodles, and a seasoned leader with deep experience in the restaurant industry
Sarasin & Partners Appoints Six New Partners Reaffirming Investment and Client Service Focus
Sarasin & Partners, the global thematic investment manager which invests £18.2 billion on behalf of charities, private clients, intermediaries and institutions, has appointed six new partners in the business.
KPMG Appoints Senior Partner to Lead Manchester Office
KPMG UK has announced that Chris Stott will take on the leadership of its Manchester office, as Warren Middleton retires after 27 years with the firm. In his new role as Manchester Office senior partner, Stott will lead 1,500 employees in the firm’s One St. Peter’s Square office.
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Appoints Carole Huntsman as Chief Commercial Officer
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDGL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pursuing novel therapeutics for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), today announced that Carole Huntsman has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer.
HGC Group Appoints Daniel Chung as Executive Vice President - Strategic Assignments & Carrier Business
HGC Global Communications Limited ("HGC" or "the Group") announced the appointment of Daniel Chung as Executive Vice President – Strategic Assignments & Carrier Business, with immediate effect. Daniel will oversee the Carrier Business in Hong Kong, and further spearhead strategic development initiatives assigned in the region.
Deloitte South Asia Appoints Anand Shankar as Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer
Deloitte South Asia has appointed Anand Shankar as the new chief strategy and transformation officer, effective November 1. Anand brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this role, having had a successful tenure with the Tata Group over the last 2.5 years. Earlier, he worked with Deloitte as partner-leader HR transformation from April 2018 to June 2021.
Genpact Appoints BK Kalra Next CEO as ‘Tiger’ Tyagarajan to Retire in February 2024
Genpact, a global professional services firm, has announced its leadership succession plan. The company has informed that its president and Chief Executive Officer NV ‘Tiger’ Tyagarajan will retire on February 9, 2024. The company’s board has appointed Balkrishan ‘BK’ Kalra to take over the top post.
Thales Appoints Abdelhafid Mordi as CEO in the UAE
Thales, a global leader in Defence & Security, Aerospace, and Digital Identity & Security has appointed Abdelhafid Mordi as CEO in the UAE and CEO of Thales Emarat Technologies. In this capacity, he also continues as Country Director of Thales in Iraq.
BNP Paribas Appoints Sébastien Danloy to Global Institutional Sales Role
Sébastien Danloy, formerly with custodian HSBC, has joined BNP Paribas’ securities services business as global head of sales & relationship management for institutional investors.Danloy previously worked at BNP Paribas between 2001 and 2005 and most recently was global head of investor services in HSBC’s markets & securities services division.
Aptum Announces New Senior Leadership Team Appointments, Signifying Continued Dedication to Cloud Market Growth
Aptum, a global cloud solutions provider specializing in technology consulting and managed services, today announced the appointment of three new executives to its senior leadership team as the company continues to expand and meet the demands for cloud innovation.
Lockton Dunning Transitions to New Leadership
After successfully leading the Dallas office of Lockton Dunning, Steve Idoux has been elevated to President of Lockton Dunning — a critical region of Lockton's People Solutions business. Idoux will transition into the role after nearly 20 years of Bruce Sammis in the top leadership post.
Leapsome Welcomes Luck Dookchitra as VP People
Leapsome, the all-in-one intelligent people enablement platform, today announces the appointment of Luck Dookchitra as the company’s first global VP People, effective mid-October 2023. Based in Leapsome’s New York office, Luck also joins the Leapsome leadership team, reporting to co-founder and co-CEO Jenny Podewils.
LME Group Appoints Alistair Baldwin CTO
LME Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Alistair Baldwin as its new Chief Technology Officer. Alistair will join the Group on 15 January 2024, succeeding Mario Quonils who has decided to relocate back to Germany.
HERE Technologies Appoints Mike Nefkens as New CEO to Guide World’s Leading Location Platform
HERE, the leading location data and technology platform, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Nefkens as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective January 2, 2024.
Rio Tinto Appoints New Chief Operating Officer to Diavik Diamond Mine
Rio Tinto has appointed Matthew Breen as the new Chief Operating Officer of the Diavik Diamond Mine, effective 8 December. Matt, previously General Manager of Operations at Diavik, will lead the mine and its 1,230 employees in the next phase of its development.
AXA XL Picks Regional Underwriting Chief
AXA XL, the property & casualty and specialty risk division of global insurer AXA, has appointed Adias Gerbaud as chief underwriting officer for APAC & Europe and XL Insurance Company SE (XLICSE). Her predecessor, Etienne Champion, is assuming the role of P&C commercial lines group CUO at AXA Group.
WPP Appoints Lindsay Pattison as Global Chief People Officer
WPP, a leading communication company, has announced the appointment of Lindsay Pattison as its Global Chief People Officer. Pattison succeeds Jennifer Remling, who is leaving to become Chief People Officer at Warner Bros Discovery.
FlexTrade Hires New Head of Fixed Income Sales
FlexTrade Systems, a global leader in multi-asset execution and order management systems, has announced the appointment of industry veteran Michael Kovach as its new Head of Fixed Income Sales in the Americas.
Barings Appoints Head of Korea
Barings has appointed John Park as head of Korea and sole representative director of Baring Asset Management Korea, effective 1 January.
Birkenstock Appoints Tiffany Wu as Managing Director for Greater China
German footwear brand Birkenstock has named Tiffany Wu as the newly appointed managing director for Greater China. In this role, Wu, who assumed her role on November 1, will lead the Greater China business area, encompassing mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, with a primary focus on advancing brand equity and driving sales in the region. She will report directly to Klaus Baumann, the chief sales officer of the Birkenstock Group.
Metagenomi Appoints Luis Borges, Ph.D., as Chief Scientific Officer and Pamela Wapnick, MBA, as Chief Financial Officer
Metagenomi, a precision genetic medicines company committed to developing curative therapeutics for patients by leveraging its metagenomics-derived genome editing toolbox, today announced the appointment of Luis Borges, Ph.D., as Chief Scientific Officer and Pamela Wapnick, MBA, as Chief Financial Officer.
Aon Merges UK with EMEA unit, Appoints new CEO
Aon has announced that its UK and EMEA units will be merging to bring their client serving capabilities and operations together under the leadership of Julie Page starting 15 November. Page has more than 30 years of experience in risk capital and human capital capabilities, working with clients across various segments such as consumer, SME, and global corporate. She has been managing risk director for Aon Risk Solutions UK since 2016.
Joe Keenan Appointed Head of Life Sciences at LetsGetChecked
LetsGetChecked, a global healthcare solutions company, announced today that it has appointed Joe Keenan to Head of Life Sciences on its Commercial Team. Keenan is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience building operational excellence in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. His deep subject matter expertise in diagnostics and proficiency in large-scale commercial realization make him expertly positioned to develop and execute comprehensive strategies to grow LetsGetChecked’s dominance in the life sciences market.
Consilio Promotes Meredith Kildow to President
Consilio, the global leader in legal technology solutions and enterprise legal services, today announced the promotion of Meredith Kildow to President of Consilio, effective immediately. In her new role, Kildow will oversee Consilio’s combined commercial business lines, including revenue, account management, and operational delivery. Kildow’s promotion to President is an indication of Consilio’s commitment to inclusive leadership for the company and its clients.
Campbell Appoints Charles A. Brawley, III Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary
Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) today announced the appointment of Charles A. Brawley, III as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective Nov. 30, 2023. He succeeds Adam Ciongoli who has accepted a role at another company.
Stitch Fix Appoints Amazon Alum to Drive Tech Transformation
Massachusetts-based personalised styling service Stitch Fix has appointed Tony Bacos, a former Amazon Fashion executive, as its Chief Product and Technology Officer. In his role, Bacos will oversee technology, product development, data science, security, and IT teams, reporting to CEO Matt Baer, who previously served as Macy’s digital chief before joining Stitch Fix in June this year.
Tassat® Appoints Zain Saidin as CEO to Spearhead Long-term Growth
Tassat Group, Inc., the leading provider of real-time digital payments solutions, today announced the appointment of Zain Saidin as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Saidin assumes the CEO position after serving as Chief Operating Officer of Tassat since February 2023. Kevin R. Greene will continue his role at Tassat as the Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Adient President and CEO Doug Del Grosso Announces Retirement; CFO Jerome Dorlack to Be Appointed Leader of Seating Supplier
Adient (NYSE: ADNT), a global leader in automotive seating, today announced that Doug Del Grosso has elected to retire as president, chief executive officer (CEO) and a director of Adient's Board of Directors, effective Dec. 31, 2023.
Starcom Middle East Appoints Stuart Mackay as Business Lead
Starcom Middle East, a leading media agency and part of Publicis Groupe Middle East has appointed Stuart Mackay as Business Lead. In this position, Stuart will oversee multi-market portfolios and guide the strategic direction of the business, while also leading media and digital strategies for key clients.
Global Payments (GPN) Appoints Shannon Johnston as Chief Information Officer
Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN), a leading worldwide provider of payment technology and software solutions, today announced the appointment of Shannon Johnston, currently executive vice president, chief digital officer and deputy chief information officer, to senior executive vice president and chief information officer, effective January 1, 2024. Guido Sacchi, senior executive vice president and chief information officer, will retire at the end of 2023 after nearly 13 years with the company. Sacchi will continue to serve as a strategic advisor to the company, assisting with transition through February 2024.
CARS24 Appoints Deepak Gupta as Vice President of Engineering to Drive Technological Innovation
CARS24, a leading AutoTech company, has announced the appointment of Deepak Gupta as its new Vice President of Engineering. In this pivotal role, Gupta is set to spearhead technological innovation within the Engineering Division, with a primary focus on elevating performance delivery and enhancing the overall user experience for individuals engaged in buying and selling used cars.
Newton Appoints New Head for Emerging Markets and Asia Equities
Newton Investment Management Ltd, a key player within BNY Mellon Investment Management, has announced the appointment of Liliana Castillo Dearth as the new head of emerging markets and Asia equities.
Intact Technology Appoints Bahar Niakan as Managing Director
Intact Technology, Inc., a leading Enterprise Service Management (ESM) firm, announces the appointment of Bahar Niakan as a Managing Director, HR Modernization effective immediately.
Tremendous Appoints Former Asana and Google Exec as Vice President of Marketing as Platform Crosses $1 Billion in Payout Transactions
Tremendous, the simplest way for businesses to send rewards and payouts, today announced the appointment of Dana Barrett as Vice President of Marketing to guide strategy for untapped markets. Barrett brings more than a decade of experience in Big Tech, having previously served as Head of Global Inbound Growth Marketing and Head of Global Product Marketing at Asana, Chief of Staff for the President of Global SMB Sales at Google, and Global Product Marketing Lead for Video and Publishers at Facebook. At Tremendous, Barrett will lead the marketing team and further accelerate customer growth across multiple verticals.
Alvarez & Marsal Healthcare Group Appoints George to Lead Health System Practice
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) announced that Chris George will join its Healthcare Industry Group as a Managing Director to lead its Health Systems Practice. George’s appointment builds on the Healthcare Industry Group’s legacy of provider expertise and services and with his healthcare transformation experience, continue to deliver best-in-class, actionable solutions for clients.
Kyle Sullivan Joins Alliant Insurance Services Florida P&C Team
Alliant Insurance Services has hired Kyle Sullivan as Vice President within its Alliant Americas division. Based in Tampa, Florida, Sullivan will provide risk management and property and casualty insurance solutions to a wide range of clients throughout the Southeast.
Phonepe Rejigs Top Management; Appoints Lending, Insurance Vertical Leads
Walmart-backed payments and financial services firm PhonePe has announced a strategic re-organisation, rejigging the portfolios of its top management. Hemant Gala, who has been heading payments, banking and financial services at the fintech, will now hold the charge of the CEO at PhonePe’s lending business.
Andrew Walker Joins emtelligent as Executive Vice President of Customer Strategy and Operations
emtelligent®, a leader in the development of clinical-grade natural language processing (NLP) software for healthcare organizations, today announced that Andrew Walker has joined the company as executive vice president of customer strategy and operations.
FM Global Names Tadmoury as Executive Vice President
Commercial property insurer FM Global has named Ziad Alex S. Tadmoury as their new Executive Vice President. Tadmoury will be responsible for overseeing operations in the regions of EMEA, Asia Pacific, Canada, as well as FM Global’s specialty industries.
Publicis Groupe India Appoints Kedar Teny as Chief Product Officer
Publicis Groupe appoints Kedar Teny as the chief product officer. In his role, Teny will help strengthen connectivity, scale expertise and capabilities for clients. The strategic appointment reflects the Groupe’s continued investment in India as it continues on its growth trajectory.
Birkenstock Appoints Tiffany Wu as MD Greater China
Birkenstock has announced the appointment of Tiffany Wu as managing director Greater China, effective November 1, 2023. In this newly created position, the company said, Wu will lead the Greater China business area, which includes mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, driving brand equity and sales in the region. She reports to Klaus Baumann, chief sales officer of the Birkenstock Group.
Razorpay Appoints Rahul Kothari as COO as Part of Global Expansion Strategy
Fintech unicorn Razorpay has announced the elevation of Rahul Kothari to the position of Chief Operating Officer for India and Malaysia as the company broadens its global presence, beginning with the Southeast Asia region. Kothari, formerly the Chief Business Officer (CBO), will now be responsible for guiding the company’s business strategies to achieve sustained and exponential revenue growth across all businesses and revenue lines in India and Malaysia, according to a statement from the firm.
VP plc Appoints New CFO
UK-based rental company VP plc has appointed Keith Winstanley as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Winstanley, who will assume the role in January 2024, qualified as a chartered accountant with PwC and has held finance leadership roles within telecommunications company KCOM Group plc and car sales business Lookers plc.
Quantum Capital Group Appoints David Altshuler Partner and Co-Head of Client Solutions
Quantum Capital Group (“Quantum”), a leading provider of capital to the global energy and energy transition industry, today announced that David Altshuler has joined the firm as Partner and Co-Head of Client Solutions. In this role, he will drive capital formation initiatives as well as identify and implement long-term investor engagement, education and capital raising strategies across the firm.
Disney Appoints PepsiCo veteran Hugh Johnston as CFO
Walt Disney has appointed Hugh Johnston as the chief financial officer (CFO) of the company, effective from 04 December. Johnston will replace Kevin Lansberry who was appointed Disney’s interim CFO earlier this year.
Sabre Appoints New Head for Lodging, Ground and Sea business
Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider to the global travel industry, has announced that Chinmai Sharma has joined the company as Global Head - Lodging, Ground & Sea for Sabre Travel Solutions.
UBS Group AG Appoints ESG debt-swap pioneer Ramzi Issa in senior role
Ramzi Issa, recognized as the pioneer of the ESG debt-swap market at Credit Suisse, has recently secured a senior role at UBS Group AG (SIX:UBSG). He has been appointed to oversee global structured credit and sustainable credit products, following a state-engineered takeover. This move indicates that experts from Credit Suisse have the potential to secure top positions in the merged bank.
fscom Appoints Rick Seehra as Head of Banking
Leading governance, risk, and compliance consultancy firm FSCom Limited (fscom) has announced the appointment of Rick Seehra as Head of Banking. With 13 years’ experience in the financial services sector, Rick brings extensive expertise in prudential risk and compliance. His senior advisory background in banking and regulation positions him as the driving force in the expansion of the company’s UK banking practice.
ACELYRIN, INC. Appoints Patricia Turney as Chief Technical Operations Officer
ACELYRIN, INC. (Nasdaq: SLRN), a late-stage clinical biopharma company focused on accelerating the development and delivery of transformative medicines in immunology, today announced the appointment of Patricia Turney as Chief Technical Operations Officer. Reporting to Founder and CEO Shao-Lee Lin, MD, PhD, Ms. Turney will be responsible for overseeing technical operations, CMC regulatory, corporate quality and facilities, and will join the company’s Senior Leadership Team.
ZCG Consulting Appoints Jon Davies as Head of Talent
ZCG Consulting (“ZCGC”), the business consulting platform of ZCG and a results-oriented management consulting firm for middle market businesses, today announced that Jon Davies has joined the firm as Head of Talent.
Snowplow Appoints Brian Cohen as Chief Operating & Financial Officer, and Alex Lee as Senior Vice President of Global Sales
Snowplow, the leader in customer data collection, today announced the appointment of two new top-tier senior executives based out of its Boston headquarters to help drive the company's continued growth and global expansion.
OpenX Technologies Appoints Andrew Goode as Vice President, Strategy
OpenX Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Pasadena and recognized as one of the world’s foremost omnichannel supply-side platforms, has announced the appointment of digital media expert Andrew Goode as Vice President of Strategy.
Zebra Technologies Appoints Richard Hudson as Chief Revenue Officer
Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), a leading digital solution provider enabling businesses to intelligently connect data, assets and people, today announced Richard Hudson has been named Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Hudson previously served as Senior Vice President and General Manager for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. He succeeds Joe Heel who has served as the company’s CRO since 2014.
PepsiCo Appoints James (Jamie) Caulfield as CFO
PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) today announced that Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, Hugh Johnston, will be leaving the company on November 30. James (Jamie) Caulfield is appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer PepsiCo.
BNP Paribas Nets Former CS Private Banker
The wealth management arm of BNP Paribas has hired a former private banker from Credit Suisse in Hong Kong. BNP Paribas Wealth Management appoints Martin Loh as head of wealth management China market, according to a statement. Based in Hong Kong, he reports to Asia wealth CEO Arnaud Tellier and head of wealth management Hong Kong Lemuel Lee.
HSBC Global Private Banking Expands Team with Addition of NRI Banker
HSBC Global Private Banking is expanding its team with the addition of a new banker specializing in the Non-Resident Indian (NRI) and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) segment, bolstering its presence in these key markets.
KW Property Management & Consulting Makes Several Key Additions in South Florida
Premier association management company welcomes new Executive Director of Food & Beverage Stephen Clark, Executive Director of IT Mark Sanfilippo and Value & Procurement Manager Amado Nieto
Delhivery Limited Announces Executive Changes
Delhivery Limited announced that the resignation of Ms. Pooja Gupta as Chief People Officer (KMP) and Mr. Uday Sharma as Head of Business Development - PTL (SMP). Due to Resignation by KMP for the reason that she wants to pursue other interests. Ms. Gupta last working date is January 15, 2024.
NeuShield Appoints Louis Smith Jr. as Vice President of Worldwide Sales
NeuShield, developers of the world’s first Mirror Shielding™ technology, today announced the appointment of Louis Smith Jr. as Vice President of Worldwide Sales. With a rich and diverse background in the cybersecurity industry, Louis brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the NeuShield team.
Mastercard Announces New Leadership Appointments in Corporate Security
Ron Green named Mastercard Fellow to drive innovation in security; Michael Lashlee will lead Corporate Security As part of its ongoing commitment to cybersecurity innovation, Mastercard announced Chief Security Officer Ron Green will become a Mastercard Fellow, a newly developed role for executives recognized as thought leaders to drive innovation within the company as well as in the payments industry as a whole.
Apple Promotes Zach Kahn to Head PR for Vision Pro Apps and Content
Apple has promoted Zach Kahn, who previously managed the company’s podcast and audiobooks PR, to lead public relations for the Vision Pro spatial computer’s apps and content.
HSBC Life Announces new Appointments to its Senior Leadership
HSBC Life today announced new appointments to its senior leadership to further support its global ambitions: Winnie Ching as Global Head of Product, commencing on 6 November 2023; Raj Kumar as Global Head of Customer and Marketing, commencing on 13 November 2023; Alison Law as Global Head of Distribution, commencing on 22 December 2023.
WTW Risk & Broking Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Appointments
WTW, a leading global advisory, broking, and solutions company, has announced the appointment of Simon Delchar as Head of GB CRB Broking and Global Head of Portfolio Placements. Delchar, who brings extensive international placement experience, is set to join WTW in 2024.
SRS Appoints New Chief Business Development and Marketing Officer
Strategic Risk Solutions (SRS), which provides management and consulting services to a wide range of insurance company structures, from single parent captives to re/ insurers, has announced that Marc Kutter will be joining SRS as chief business development and marketing officer (CBDMO).
Suncorp Bank Appoints Bruce Rush as CEO, Pledges to Uphold Customer-centric Approach
In a major leadership reshuffle, Bruce Rush, the former acting CEO and executive general manager of home lending, has taken over as CEO at Suncorp Bank. His appointment follows the resignation of Clive van Horen and is effective from December 4, 2023. Rush brings over two decades of industry experience and a customer-centric approach that has significantly bolstered Suncorp's performance in its lending and deposit portfolios
Actinium Appoints Lynn Bodarky as Chief Business Officer
Actinium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE AMERICAN: ATNM) (Actinium or the Company), a leader in the development of targeted radiotherapies, today announced that Lynn Bodarky has been named Chief Business Officer to lead the Company's business development, licensing, and collaboration activities. Ms. Bodarky joins Actinium with over 25 years of proven business development and licensing experience at large global pharmaceutical and innovative biotechnology companies including Pfizer, Merck, Progenics and HiFiBiO. Over her career, she has executed a wide array of business transactions totaling over $5 billion in value across oncology, autoimmune and neurological indications.
Next Biometrics Expands Leadership Team with CPO, 2 SVPs
Two players in the biometrics industry, Precise Biometrics and Next Biometrics, have added to their management teams in furtherance of their market growth undertakings. Radiant Logic, a federated digital identity company, meanwhile, has appointed a new VP to lead its expanded channel partner program.
Kraft Heinz Appoints New President of North American Operations
Kraft Heinz Co. has named Pedro Navio the executive vice president a president, North America. He will succeed Carlos Abrams-Rivera who will serve as the CEO of the company.
Grant Thornton Appoints Lisa Heacock as Leader for Seattle and Portland
Grant Thornton, a national accounting and consulting firm, has promoted Lisa Heacock to market managing partner for Seattle Metro and Portland. Heacock has more than 25 years of professional experience, with a focus on providing finance transformation advisory services. She has deep expertise working with accounting and finance executives on improving performance and optimizing operations, processes, and systems.
Equinix Appoints Sandile Dube as Managing Director for South Africa
Equinix has appointed Sandile Dube as its new managing director in South Africa. Dube will be responsible for working with local and multinational companies to establish Equinix's new JN1 International Business Exchange (IBX) data center in Johannesburg.
Keurig Dr Pepper Announces Executive Leadership Team Appointments
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ: KDP) today announced several leadership appointments effective Nov. 6, setting in place a seasoned and dynamic Executive Leadership Team (ELT) that will drive the Company's next phase of growth.
Fintech Firm Revolut Appoints Francesca Carlesi as CEO of UK Unit
British fintech Revolut has hired Francesca Carlesi as CEO of its UK division, the company said in a statement on Thursday, in the latest leadership shake-up for the firm which aims to become a "global financial super-app".
Cloudera Bolsters Executive Team to Accelerate Business Growth and Deliver Trusted Enterprise AI
Cloudera, the data company for trusted enterprise AI, strengthened its executive leadership team with three new department chiefs: Mary Wells as Chief Marketing Officer, Dipto Chakravarty as Chief Product Officer, and Dilip Upmanyu as Chief Financial Officer. The trio join a refreshed c-suite, which includes new CEO, Charles Sansbury, who was appointed this summer to guide the long-time hybrid data leader into its next phase of growth and prepare their Fortune 1000 clients for crucial digital transformation and AI adoption.
AECOM Appoints Kristopher Takács as Head of Stations and Transit-oriented Development for Global Buildings + Places Business Line
AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced it has appointed Kristopher Takácsas its global head of stations and transit-oriented development for its Building + Places business line. In this role, Mr. Takacswill be responsible for spearheading the growth of AECOM Buildings + Places’ design practice in the rail and transit sectors.
Coke Florida Names New Leader for Company’s Field Franchise Operations
Today, Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) announced Scott McLaughlin as Vice President, Field Franchise Operations. Scott will lead Coke Florida’s territory general management and field sales organizations, inclusive of sales and merchandising execution with local and national customers, business development, and sales capability. He will also help drive ongoing business transformation with emphasis on the company's route-to-market evolution.
PayPal CTO Sri Shivananda To Quit; Acting CFO Gabrielle Rabinovitch Also Set To Depart
The newly-appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PayPal, Alex Chriss, in an email, informed employees about a management rejig at the payments giant. Chriss told staffers that Sri Shivananda, the Executive Vice-President (EVP) and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of PayPal will be exiting the company by the end of the year.
Appian Appoints Silvia Speranza as Regional Vice President for Italy
Appian (Nasdaq: APPN), a global leader in AI process automation, today announced the appointment of Silvia Speranza as the new Regional Vice President of Appian Italy. In her pivotal role, Ms. Speranza will spearhead strategic initiatives aimed at propelling business growth and expanding Appian's customer base within the Italian market. Her mission is to enhance the competitiveness, productivity, and efficiency of Italian organisations by leveraging the power of applications built on the Appian Platform.
DWS Appoints Head Of Japan Coverage
DWS has appointed Hiroki Wiesheu as president and head of coverage, Japan from 1 November. Hiroki will be reporting to Vanessa Wang, Asia-Pacific head and APAC coverage head.
Marsh Mclennan Appoints Susan Potter US and Canada Chief Commercial Officer
Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, announced today the appointment of Susan Potter as US and Canada Commercial Officer, effective immediately. In this new role, Ms. Potter will be responsible for driving client-centric initiatives that enhance Marsh McLennan's ability to meet the evolving needs of clients throughout the US and Canada. She will work closely with teams across Marsh, Mercer, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman to ensure the delivery of exceptional client experiences as well as our deep industry knowledge and foster collaboration and innovation.
Jenna McGrath Joins Milbank as a Partner
Milbank LLP is pleased to announce that Jenna McGrath has joined the Washington, DC office as a partner in the firm’s Global Project, Energy and Infrastructure Finance Group.
Marc Fells Joins Alliant Insurance Services as Senior Vice President
Marc Fells has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Senior Vice President, Alliant Specialty. Based in New York, Fells serves a national client base with over 21 years of experience in property and casualty risks, life and health insurance.
Walgreens Appoints New CIO as Leadership Transition Continues
Walgreens Boots Alliance appointed Neal Sample as EVP and CIO effective immediately, the company said Wednesday. Sample will also join the company’s executive and IT governance committees
Illumio Appoints Todd Palmer as Senior Vice President of Global Partner Sales and Alliances
Illumio, Inc., the Zero Trust Segmentation company, continues to solidify its commitment to its partner ecosystem with the appointment of Todd Palmer as Senior Vice President of Global Partner Sales and Alliances. Palmer's hiring signifies a significant step in Illumio’s evolution as the company expands its product offerings for diverse market segments and fortifies its commitment to building and scaling a robust partner network.
Crowe Global Appoints New CEO
Crowe Global (Crowe) is pleased to announce that Kamel Abouchacra, former Executive Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa at the network, is Crowe’s new chief executive officer (CEO) as of 1 November, 2023.
Yahoo Appoints Sona Iliffe-Moon as Chief Communications Officer
Yahoo today announced the appointment of Sona Iliffe-Moon as Chief Communications Officer. Iliffe-Moon brings over 20 years of experience leading strategic consumer, crisis, and corporate communications for iconic brands including Facebook, Instagram, Nestle, Toyota, and, most recently, Lyft. Iliffe-Moon’s appointment follows several recent key hires including Tressie Lieberman as Chief Marketing Officer and Ryan Spoon as President of Yahoo Sports.
HEINEKEN Appoints New President of the Europe Region
Heineken N.V. (HEINEKEN) today announces that Glenn Caton will succeed Soren Hagh as President Europe from 1 January 2024. Glenn joins HEINEKEN from Mondelez International, where he is currently Senior Vice President Global Commerce and was previously President for South-East Asia and President of Northern Europe. Glenn will join the Executive Team reporting to Dolf van den Brink, HEINEKEN’s CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board. Soren Hagh will leave HEINEKEN on 31 December 2023 to take up a new role which will be announced shortly.
Steve Postlewhite Joins McGill and Partners’ Reinsurance Team
Specialist re/insurance broker, McGill and Partners has announced the appointment of Steve Postlewhite as a Partner in its Reinsurance team. In his new London-based role, he will be responsible for developing the portfolio solutions specialty, whilst also leveraging his extensive knowledge and network to help grow the broker’s Reinsurance business on a broader scale.
Knight Frank Names Greater China CEO
Property specialist Knight Frank has announced the appointment of a chief executive officer for Greater China.
Tricia Koh Appointed Commercial Director for Allianz Trade Hong Kong Hub
Allianz Trade in Asia Pacific has appointed Tricia Koh as Commercial Director for Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea (collectively Hong Kong Hub), effective November 1, 2023. Based in Hong Kong, she is replacing Hassan Omaish who has taken up the role of Global Head of Brokers and Partnerships stationed in Paris.
Bristol Myers Squibb Appoints Christopher Boerner as Chief Executive Officer
Bristol Myers Squibb announced that Christopher Boerner, Ph.D., as of November 1, Boerner will be Chief Executive Officer of Bristol Myers Squibb. About Christopher Boerner, Ph.D.: Christopher Boerner has served as EVP, Chief Operating Officer and CEO-elect since April 26, 2023. He was appointed EVP, Chief Commercialization Officer on August 28, 2018, where he led the worldwide Commercial and Medical organizations and was responsible for driving growth across the company's key franchises.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Names Donagh Regan as Head of Casualty in Ireland
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance today announced that it has promoted Donagh Regan to Head of Casualty in Ireland.
Pacific Life Re Announces Korea Promotion
US insurer Pacific Life Re has announced a promotion to the role of head of South Korea. Pacific Life Re appoints Yoke Yin Lee as head of South Korea, according to a statement. Lee joined the firm in 2008 and was a key member of the team that established the Korean branch in 2015 before being promoted to head of finance, Asia in 2021.
Google India Appoints Shekar Khosla as VP Marketing
Google India has appointed Shekar Khosla as its VP- marketing. With almost three decades experience, Khosla joins from Kellogg Company, where he was the chief commercial officer (digital transformation, revenue growth management, sales and marketing). He was with Kellogg for almost nine years.
Forcepoint Announces Five New Executive Appointments
Forcepoint Global Governments and Critical Infrastructure (G2CI) today announced the appointment of five cybersecurity industry veterans to its executive team. The company has named Joseph Bell as Chief Information Security Officer, Karen Clark as Chief Human Resources Officer, James Wallace as Chief Legal Officer, Jason Facer as interim Chief Financial Officer, and Greg Higham as interim Chief Information Officer.
Citi Appoints Maria Ivanova as Citi Country Officer for the UAE
Dubai - Citi announced the recent appointment of Maria Ivanova as Citi Country Officer (CCO) for the United Arab Emirates. Maria will also assume the role of the Senior Executive Officer for Citibank NA DIFC, Citibank NA ADGM and Citigroup Global Markets Limited, DIFC branch.
Google Fiber Officially Names Rocco Laurenzano Chief Operating Officer
Google Fiber is proud to announce Rocco Laurenzano as Chief Operating Officer. In his five and a half years with GFiber, Rocco’s leadership has been instrumental in establishing the operational excellence that has set the stage for our current expansion and growth. Rocco has been serving in the role unofficially for some time now. In his role as Vice President of Operations, he was already overseeing expansion, build, customer operations, and project management.
Dentsu Launches Global Practices Structure and Makes Key Leadership Appointments Including Yasuharu Sasaki to Global Chief Creative Officer
Dentsu has announced the launch of its Global Practices structure and key leadership appointments, led by Jean Lin, Group President – Global Practices, Dentsu Group Inc. The launch and appointments underpin dentsu’s ambition to build highly integrated, people-centered, end-to-end solutions to drive transformational client growth, while emphasizing dentsu’s commitment to its enduring global leadership brands including Carat, iProspect, dentsu X, Dentsu Creative, Merkle and Tag.
UBS Hires Four Individuals Amid Wider Organisational Restructuring
Twelve individuals have been appointed to lead UBS’ business across various areas as it restructures its operations, according to an internal memo seen by The TRADE. The internal communication – sent by Spyros Mesomeris, global head of structuring – highlights that the structure is set to be organised vertically per global product pillars, and subsequently horizontally as pertains streams and regions, as the business takes its structuring to the next level.
Wells Fargo Hires Telecom Banker David Kase From Barclays
Wells Fargo & Co. has hired telecommunications banker David Kase from Barclays Plc as the San Francisco-based lender continues building out its investment banking franchise, according to people familiar with the matter.
State Street President Louis Maiuri to Retire
State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) announced today that Louis D. Maiuri, president, chief operating officer and head of Investment Services, will retire from State Street by early 2024. Effective January 1, 2024, Ron O’Hanley, chairman and chief executive officer will assume the office of the president (in addition to his current roles as chairman and chief executive officer) and responsibility for Investment Services, State Street’s largest business.
Lockton Appoints Craig Buckle as CEO of New Zealand Business
Insurance broker Lockton has appointed Craig Buckle as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its New Zealand operations, effective January 1, 2024. Buckle will succeed Peter Lowe, who is to retire at the end of this year.
Goldman Sachs Hires BlackRock Executive for Unit Serving Third-party Wealth Product Providers
Goldman Sachs' asset management arm hired Gregory Weiss from BlackRock to lead a business that sells managed accounts and index products to wealth managers. Weiss joins Goldman Sachs as managing director as head of so-called "wealth customized solutions" for the U.S, according to a internal memo seen by Reuters.
Kaushalya Gunaratna Appointed as Uber’s Country Lead in Sri Lanka
U b e r S r i L a n k a has announced the appointment of Kaushalya Gunaratna as its Country Lead, with effect from October 2023. She brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role, along with a diverse background that will aid her in steering Uber towards new successes in Sri Lanka.
J.P. Morgan Appoints Harshika Patel as New Asia Private Bank CEO
J.P. Morgan JPM.N said on Monday that it has appointed Harshika Patel as the new Asia Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its Asia Private Bank and Kam Shing Kwang as its Chairwoman of North Asia.
Sephora Promotes Deborah Yeh to Global Chief Marketing Officer
French cosmetics retailer Sephora has announced the appointment of Deborah Yeh to the role of global chief marketing officer, effective November 3. A marketing veteran, Yeh joined Sephora 11 years ago, taking on the role of VP of marketing, North America in 2012. From here, the executive was promoted to chief marketing officer for the Americas region in 2015, before becoming the LVMH-owned retailer's global chief purpose officer in 2021, a role she held for two years.
Elizabeth Lukas Appointed CEO, Americas Of Autogenai
AutogenAI , an enterprise-level artificial intelligence company, has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Lukas as CEO, Americas. This appointment marks an important milestone for AutogenAI's expansion in the U.S. market, providing businesses with the power of generative artificial intelligence to streamline bid and proposal creation and increase win rates.
Deloitte in Sri Lanka and Maldives Appoint New Leadership Team
Channa Manoharan has been appointed Country Managing Partner and Gerard David, Deputy Country Managing Partner, Deloitte firms in Sri Lanka and the Maldives said.
Pfizer Appoints P Rengan As Executive Director - Plant Operations
The board of directors of Pfizer on Saturday appointed P. Rengan as an additional director, designated as executive director - plant operations, the company announced through an exchange filing. Rengan will hold the position for a period of five years with effect from October 28.
Microsoft Games Announces Major Leadership Shake-ups and Collaboration with Activision Blizzard
Activision Blizzard Joins Microsoft’s Gaming Efforts and Doubles Capacity In a transformative move, Activision Blizzard has joined forces with Microsoft, significantly expanding the company’s gaming capabilities. This collaboration brings together two industry giants, promising exciting developments for gaming enthusiasts worldwide.
Aon Names Mona Barnes as Chief Claims Officer, Global Broking Centre & UK
Insurance and reinsurance broking group, Aon, has appointed Mona Barnes as Chief Claims Officer, Global Broking Centre (GBC) & UK, reporting to James Baum and Neil Harrison. The appointment is effective from 30th October 2023.
Deutsche Bank’s Private Bank Boosts South-East Asia Business
Deutsche Bank announces the appointment of Ted Lim as Managing Director and Cluster Head for South-East Asia (SEA) in the Private Bank (PB), effective in November. Ted Lim is the latest of five new talents to join the SEA business. In September, Jean Koh joined as a Vice President, also reporting to Eleanor Lam, one of the Market Heads of SEA.
Accountancy Giant Appoints New Regional Leader for the Midlands
PwC partner David Morris has taken on the role of regional leader for the Midlands region, which includes overseeing the Birmingham, East Midlands, and Milton Keynes practices.
More Leadership Changes at BMO Private Wealth
Following the recent news that BMO Private Wealth has changed its previous six-region structure in Canada to four, the firm has announced some further leadership changes for North America.
Barclays Appoints Trade Heads for APAC and Middle East
Barclays has continued to bolster its trade and working capital offering across Asia Pacific and the Middle East with two senior hires. Selima Mehiri joins as head of trade and working capital for Apac and the Middle East, taking up the position this month. She reports to the bank’s global head of trade and working capital James Binns.
Knight Frank Names APAC Head of Living Sectors
London-based Knight Frank has announced the appointment of a head of living sectors for Asia Pacific. Knight Frank appoints Emily Relf as head of living sectors, APAC, according to a statement. Based in Singapore, she reports to Neil Brookes, global head, capital markets.
Alex Martin Appointed Markel Specialty President as Bryan Sanders is to retire from the role
Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group, has announced the retirement of Bryan Sanders, President of its Markel Specialty division; Alex Martin is to take over the role. Sanders plans to retire by December 31, 2024. Effective December 1, 2023, he will transition to the role of Chairman, Markel Specialty, and Martin, currently Markel’s Chief Financial Officer, will become President, Markel Specialty.
Mazen Mroueh Joins Publicis Media Middle East as Head of Performance Product and Operations
Publicis Media Middle East, the media vertical of Publicis Groupe Middle East, has appointed Mazen Mroueh as head of performance product and operations. Mazen’s role will be pivotal in fostering innovation, driving operational transformation, and elevating the Groupe’s media offering to new heights in line with the refreshed approach to performance. Mazen will report to Elie Milan, who was recently appointed chief performance officer for Publicis Media Middle East.
Okta Appoints Two Senior Execs in Leadership Roles
As part of its latest expansion plans in India, Okta,a digital identities firm on Thursday appointed Atul Agarwal as the Regional Vice President (RVP) and Country Head for Okta India, along with Nikhil Hasija as the Head of the India Innovation Center.
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Appoints Michelle Rodriguez as Portfolio Manager
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce that Michelle Rodriguez has joined Thalhimer Multifamily as a portfolio manager. Ms. Rodriguez will manage the Northwest Virginia portfolio.
Microsoft CMO Chris Capossela is leaving after 32 years, replaced by veteran exec Takeshi Numoto
One of Microsoft’s longest-running executive leaders is leaving after more than three decades with the company. Chris Capossela, Microsoft’s chief marketing officer, will be replaced in the role by another longtime marketing leader, Takeshi Numoto, himself a 26-year veteran of the company, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said in a message to employees Thursday morning.
JPMorgan Appoints New M&A Leaders for PE-focused unit
JPMorgan Chase & Co. has appointed global co-heads of mergers and acquisitions for its team catering to large private equity firms and other financial investors. Haidee Lee and Carsten Woehrn will co-lead M&A for the bank’s strategic investor group, according to an internal memo seen by Bloomberg News. The group, which has about 20 bankers, has executed more than 200 deals for buyout firms, infrastructure funds, sovereign wealth funds, alternative asset managers and others.
Unilever Promotes Internally to Appoint New Top Marketer
Esi Eggleston Bracey, who headed up Unilever’s USA business, will take on the new role of chief growth and marketing officer – a departure from predecessor Conny Braams’ chief digital and commercial officer title.
Alliant Adds Bernie Pfeiffer to Growing Pennsylvania Benefits Team
Alliant Insurance Services continues to add top-tier talent to its growing team in Pennsylvania, hiring Bernie Pfeiffer as Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group. In this role, he will provide comprehensive, data-driven benefits strategies and solutions to a diverse client base.
New senior Appointments Strengthen PwC Isle of Man Team
Professional services firm, PwC Isle of Man, has appointed Janet Donnelly as Chief People Officer and Colin Manley as Actuarial Director in two new senior roles as it further invests in its team.
Close Brothers Hires Investec Wealth’s Peter Horton
Close Brothers Asset Management has recruited Investec Wealth’s Peter Horton as its senior investment director and head of its newly founded Cheltenham office. Before the move, Horton had spent the past 17 years at Investec Wealth starting in 2006, working as its divisional director. He is also a trustee for the Baron Davenport’s Charity in Birmingham. In his role as senior investment director, he will focus on bespoke investment services and the portfolios of high net worth clients.
Sompo Intl. Makes Two Hires for its UK Commercial P&C Insurance business
Sompo International, a global provider of commercial and consumer property and casualty re/insurance, has made two appointments for its UK Commercial P&C Insurance business unit. Jon Pope has been named Head of Middle Market Insurance, London region, and Toby Harris becomes Head of Technology, Middle Market Insurance.
Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Changes
Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announces executive changes to its marketing operations, effective immediately. Michael Tripp, who currently serves as vice president of Vehicle Marketing and Communications, is being promoted to group vice president, Toyota division Marketing. Tripp replaces Lisa Materazzo who left the company in September. In this role, Tripp will be responsible for all Toyota division advertising, merchandising, media, incentives, analytics and motorsports. Tripp joined Toyota in 1995 and has held a variety of sales, operations and marketing-related roles including vice president, Vehicle Marketing and Communications, and general manager Lexus Brand Communications & Experience for Lexus Europe. He will report to David Christ, group vice president and general manager, Toyota Division, TMNA.
Alvarez & Marsal Tax Appoints Managing Director Dr Kathie Haunton in Manchester to Support Clients on Their R&D Tax Issues
Alvarez & Marsal Tax LLP (A&M Tax), an affiliate of leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), has appointed Kathie Haunton as a Managing Director, effective immediately.
M&G Investments Appoints Amy Cho as Asia Pacific head
&G Investments said on Wednesday it has appointed Amy Cho as Asia Pacific head and chief executive officer (CEO) of M&G Investments Singapore, subject to regulatory approval. Cho, who was most recently at Schroders where she was CEO of Hong Kong and deputy head of Asia Pacific, will join the investment manager on Nov. 1. She will succeed Loretta Ng, who has decided to leave M&G in pursuit of personal aspirations.
Morgan Stanley Announces Ted Pick to Become Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2024; James Gorman to Become Executive Chairman
The Board of Directors of Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced that Co-President Edward (Ted) Pick will become the Firm’s Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2024. James Gorman will become Executive Chairman. Mr. Pick will also join Morgan Stanley’s Board of Directors at that time. The Firm also announced that Co-President Andy Saperstein will become the Head of Wealth and Investment Management, and that Dan Simkowitz will become Co-President of the Firm and the Head of Institutional Securities.
Coinbase Appoints Elke Karskens as Director for Benelux and the Nordics
Coinbase, a major player in the cryptocurrency market, has announced key leadership changes aimed at expanding its footprint in the vital Benelux and Nordic markets.
Aviation, Aerospace and Advanced Air Mobility Investment Banker David Fowkes Joins FTI Capital Advisors
FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of David Fowkes as a Senior Managing Director within FTI Capital Advisors (member FINRA/SIPC), the firm’s wholly owned investment banking subsidiary, and a member of the global Aviation practice.
Goldman Sachs Appoints David Kamo as Global Head of Financial Sponsor M&A
Goldman Sachs is appointing David Kamo as its global head of financial sponsor mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Kamo’s new role will involve leading the bank’s efforts in working with clients such as private equity firms and alternative asset managers, Reuters reported on Tuesday (Oct. 24). He will facilitate transactions involving buying and selling companies across clients’ portfolios, Reuters said, citing an internal memo it had seen.
Alvarez & Marsal Appoints John Jibilian as a Managing Director With Its Public Sector Services' Education Practice
Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has appointed John Jibilian as a Managing Director in its Public Sector Services’ (PSS) Education practice. Mr. Jibilian’s hire highlights the firm’s commitment to helping institutions of higher education maximize investments and drive change in service of their students and stakeholders.
Marsh Makes Dual Leadership Appointments for UK Team
Marsh, a business of Marsh McLennan, has expanded its leadership team by appointing Beth Thurston as CEO of UK risk management and Hema Mistry as CEO of the UK financial and professional (FINPRO) business, effective January 01, 2024.
MS Amlin Names Jamie Cleary Head of Crisis Management
Global re/insurers, MS Amlin, has announced the promotion of Jamie Cleary to Head of Crisis Management, alongside his existing responsibilities as Lead Underwriter for Credit and Political Risk. Effective immediately, Cleary will be based in London and will report to Neil Walker, Deputy Chief Underwriting Officer and Head of Speciality Insurance.
Bain Hires Ex-Goldman Manager for Asia Property Investing
Bain Capital has hired a former Goldman Sachs Group Inc. real estate executive in Japan as the US buyout fund accelerates investments in property assets across Asia.
Paul Malone Joins Alliant Insurance Services as Senior Vice President
Paul Malone has joined Alliant Insurance Services, where he will serve as Senior Vice President within the company’s Alliant Americas division. The arrival of Malone further expands Alliant’s reach in the greater Pittsburgh market as the company continues to grow its presence in the region.
JPMorgan Appoints Andy Lim as Chief of Corporate Client Banking in Malaysia
JPMorgan Chase JPM.N on Tuesday appointed Andy Lim as the head of its new corporate client banking business in Malaysia. Lim will focus on expanding the American firm's commercial banking business to support financing, transaction and treasury needs of Malaysian-headquartered companies, JPMorgan said in a statement.
John Guaragna Named Co-managing Partner of DLA Piper’s Austin Office
DLA Piper is pleased to announce that John Guaragna has been named co-managing partner of the Austin office, joining John Gilluly, who serves as managing partner for the firm’s Texas offices.
Cbus Super Appoints Former Hostplus Infrastructure Head
The super fund has appointed Jordan Kraiten as its new head of infrastructure, who oversaw the infrastructure portfolio at Hostplus for more than a decade. Kraiten holds over 20 years’ industry experience, including his 11 years spent as head of infrastructure at Hostplus where he led the portfolio strategy and management.
Dr. Jose Alberro Joins FTI Consulting’s Economic Consulting Segment
FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Dr. Jose Alberro as a Senior Managing Director in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice within the firm’s Economic Consulting segment.
Kristin Stubbins to Leave PwC After Three Decades
The Australian wing of professional services firm PwC continues to lose experience, with recently acting CEO Kristin Stubbins the latest senior leader set to depart. In a farewell post to LinkedIn, Stubbins said: “The last six months have been very challenging but I am proud I had the courage to make the decisions that needed to be made, including holding people accountable for their actions, protecting people who needed protection, deciding to sell the government consulting business to protect jobs, and embarking on the Switkowski review to help PwC understand how it needs to change.”
Sompo Adds to Its Iberian Team Two Senior Executives From Generali and AIG
Sompo International, a global provider of commercial and consumer property and casualty re/insurance, has announced two appointments for its Iberian Insurance operation. Joining from Generali is José María Conde-Salazar, who has been named Head of Distribution & Client Relationship Management. Meanwhile, Olivier Marcén, who joined from AIG, has been appointed Head of Professional Lines.
Barclays Appoints Ian Woods as Vice Chairman, Industrials Investment Banking
Barclays today announces the appointment of Ian Woods as Vice Chairman, Industrials Investment Banking. Mr. Woods will lead Barclays’ efforts with our Building Products and Distribution clients and be based in New York. He will report to John Lange, Global Head of Energy and Global Co-Head of Industrials Investment Banking, and Spyros Svoronos, Global Co-Head of Industrials Investment Banking.
KPMG in Malta Appoints Three Partners and Five Directors
KPMG in Malta is continuously strengthening its leadership team with the appointment of three partners and five directors with effect from October 1, 2023. These appointments will contribute to the growth and success of KPMG in Malta and provide high quality services to clients.
Target COO, Chief Engagement Officer to Retire
Target Corp has announced the retirements of two executives: John Mulligan, EVP and chief operating officer, and Laysha Ward, EVP and chief external engagement officer.
Lockton Expands Team With Three Key Appointments
Independent insurance broker, Lockton, has expanded its team through the appointments of Lewis Parle, Laura Patrick, and Lauren McKay, all with immediate effect. In his new role, Parle will lead client solutions in Intellectual Property Risk. He join the broker from Icen Risk, where he previously led a transactional IP risk team.
Optimove Appoints Shai Frank as SVP of Product and General Manager of the Americas
Optimove, the leading Customer-Led Marketing Platform, today announced it has appointed Shai Frank as Senior Vice President of Product and General Manager of the Americas. With five years of tenure at Optimove and over eighteen years in product management, Frank brings a wealth of industry knowledge and a customer-centric approach that will further accelerate Optimove’s growth and reinforces its mission of prioritizing customers in marketing strategies.
Goldman Sachs Veteran to Become CEO of Asset-Management Firm P10 -WSJ
Goldman Sachs veteran Luke Sarsfield is set to become chief executive of asset manager P10 PX.N, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. P10, which is a multi-asset class private market solutions provider in the alternative asset management industry, plans to announce the move on Monday, the report said citing people familiar with the matter.
Julien Mollinier Joins TransRe’s Continental European Team as President of EMEA
Julien Mollinier has joined TransRe’s Continental European team as President of EMEA to support business growth opportunities and lead all underwriting and business development activities across the region. In his new role, Julien will work closely with TransRe’s European office network in Luxembourg, Munich, Paris, and Zurich.
Voosh Welcomes Hospitality Tech Veteran Chris Munz as Vice President of Growth
Voosh.ai, a data-driven restaurant analytics platform that reduces order issues, increases sales and boosts delivery margins, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Munz as the Vice President of Growth. He’s led a distinguished career spanning more than two decades in technology leadership across hospitality and e-commerce industries. As VP of Growth at Voosh, Munz will play a pivotal role in steering the company's strategic initiatives and expanding its footprint in the rapidly evolving restaurant technology landscape.
Transurban's Leadership Transitions
Two key Transurban leaders took up their new roles this week, with a third joining in a couple of weeks. Michelle Jablko - Transurban's new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Michelle Jablko has officially stepped into her role as CEO of Transurban Group.
Stellantis Announces Management Changes in South America
On Thursday (19), Stellantis announced a change in its management in South America. Herlander Zola, Senior Vice President of the Fiat and Abarth Brands on the Continent and Commercial Operations at Fiat Brazil, cumulatively assumes the role of Senior Commercial Vice President of Jeep and Ram Brasil Operations.
John Lewis Names Former Tesco Exec as Head of Brand and Store Experience
The John Lewis Partnership has appointed Paul Jones as its new Head of Brand and Store Experience, commencing 8 January 2024 and reporting to Pan-Partnership Customer Director, Charlotte Lock. ones has been at Tesco for 12 years, most recently as Head of Brand and Store Design. Prior to Tesco, he was Design Director and Associate Director at JHP Design, and Senior Designer at Chadwick International, working with clients such as Harrods and Selfridges.
Disney Promotes Matt Kalavsky To Senior Vice President and General Sales Manager, Domestic Theatrical Distribution, Disney Entertainment
Disney has announced that it has promoted Matt Kalavsky to Senior Vice President and General Sales Manager, Domestic Theatrical Distribution, for Disney Entertainment. Matt will be taking over the role from Ken Caldwell, who will retire at the year’s end. The role includes overseeing domestic distribution, which includes U.S. and Canada, for all of Disney’s studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Lucasfilm, Marvel Studios, 20th Century Studios and Searchlight Pictures. Another part of the role includes Cinema Partnerships team, non-theatrical sales and running the Disney’s El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, which is where Disney holds many of its world premieres.
Binance France Director Quits, Marking 10th High-profile Exit
Stéphanie Cabossioras has resigned from her position as the executive director of Binance France. This resignation marks her as at least the 10th senior executive to leave Binance within the year. Cabossioras’ tenure at Binance started in April 2022 when she took on the role of head of legal for the French division of the cryptocurrency exchange. By November, she was promoted to the role of executive director.
Ex-UBS Private Banker Joins Standard Chartered
London-headquartered Standard Chartered has announced the appointment of two senior private bankers in Singapore, including a former UBS executive.
Allianz Commercial Hires AIG’s Claudia Valencia as Global Head of Portfolio Solutions
Allianz Commercial has announced the appointment of Claudia Valencia as Global Head of Portfolio Solutions, joining the firm on January 8, 2024. In her new role, Valencia will be based in London, where she will report jointly to Chief Underwriting Officer Shanil Williams and Global Head of Distribution Jeremy Sharpe.
John Slattery Joins Alliant Insurance Services in Daytona Beach, Florida
John Slattery has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Vice President within its Alliant Americas division. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, Slattery will provide strategic risk management and property and casualty insurance solutions to a diverse national client base.
Starbucks Names New Marketing and Brand Partnerships Director for APAC
Starbucks has appointed Lisa Leung (pictured) as its new director of marketing and brand partnerships for APAC. She will report to Samuel Fung, the vice president of product and marketing, Starbucks APAC. This is an evolved role which aims to streamline efforts in marketing and partnerships to create bigger synergies in branding and marketing.
Barclays Appoints Jed Brody as Head of Americas Healthcare Banking
Barclays today announces the appointment of Jed Brody as a Managing Director and Head of Americas Healthcare Banking. Mr. Brody will be based in New York, and report to Rick Landgarten, Global Head of Healthcare and Real Estate Investment Banking.
Lockton Names Andrea Guffanti Head of Continental Europe
Independent insurance broker Lockton, has appointed Andrea Guffanti Head of Continental Europe, a newly created role based in London. In her new position, Guffanti’s responsibilities include working alongside Lockton Global Partners’ Operations Team, led by Michael Goudime, our London Market Specialty Teams and with our owned operations in Europe to develop a dynamic engagement between all the constituencies.
KPMG US Names Rema Serafi Vice Chair - Tax
KPMG US has appointed Rema Serafi as vice chair – tax, effective November 15, 2023. Serafi, who has been at KPMG for 27 years, succeeds Greg Engel, who is retiring after four decades with the Big Four accountancy. Serafi will also serve on the firm’s management committee.
Société Générale Appoints New Luxembourg CEO
French bank Société Générale has appointed Frédéric Surdon as the CEO and managing director of its' Luxembourg branch. Surdon succeeds Arnaud Jacquemin, who was recently appointed director of the securities business unit of the Société Générale group, which is headquartered in Paris.
Schneider Electric UK&I Bolsters Leadership Team with Two Key Appointments
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announces two new senior leadership appointments to help maximise the benefits of digital transformation on productivity and energy efficiency. Kristin Baker, who joined Schneider Electric in 2011, assumes the VP Industrial & Process Automation role across the UK & Ireland region at a pivotal time for manufacturers and industrial businesses navigating the energy crisis and seeking to achieve sustainability goals. Replacing Mark Yeeles, who has moved to oversee the company’s data centre business across the region, Kristin’s primary focus is to strengthen collaborations with partners throughout the UK & Ireland, including AVEVA, the global leader in industrial software that was fully acquired by Schneider Electric in January this year and continues to operate as an autonomous business.
Disney Names Tinisha Agramonte New Chief Diversity Officer
The Walt Disney Company has named Tinisha Agramonte as its senior vice president and chief diversity officer. Agramonte, who is already a Disney executive, will lead the company’s diversity, equity and inclusion strategy. The hiring comes after Latondra Newton, who previously held that position, departed the company in June after a six-year run.
Charter Promotes Michelle Powell to SVP, Customer Operations Business Integration
Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) today announced that Michelle Powell has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Customer Operations Business Integration. In this role she returns to Customer Operations, where she will function as the primary liaison between Product, Engineering and Information Technology. She will lead a team responsible for the integration of functional business requirements for internal and external customer-facing systems, products and applications for residential and small to medium-sized business customers.
The Hartford Names Stephen Deane Chief Claims Officer
The Hartford has appointed Stephen Deane chief claims officer effective Nov. 6. Deane will report directly to John Kinney, head of Claims and Operations, and will be a member of The Hartford’s executive leadership team. He succeeds Mary Nasenbenny, who will retire at the end of 2023.
Mars Petcare Appoints First Chief Digital Officer
Mars Petcare has signalled an acceleration of its business into the digital space with the appointment of a chief digital officer. Christoph Heyn has been appointed to the newly-created role for the petcare segment of the business and will join on November 27. In his most recent role he played a key role in the transformation of IKEA from a store-based retail model into an omni-channel business, and has also played a leadership role at companies including Ritz Carlton, Marriott International and Capital One.
Plaid Appoints First CFO
Open banking platform Plaid has hired former Expedia executive Eric Hart as its first chief financial officer, filling a critical role ahead of an anticipated IPO. Plaid CEO Zachary Perret confirmed the appointment on X: "I’m thrilled to welcome Eric Hart to Plaid as our first CFO. Eric is an incredible leader, and his many years of experience building Expedia into one of the largest platforms in the world are inspiring."
Liberty Specialty Markets Appoints Marilyne Furlan as Head of Casualty, Europe
Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), a subsidiary of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has appointed Marilyne Furlan as Head of Casualty, Europe, effective December 2023, reporting to Pierre-Edouard Fraigneau, Chief Underwriting Officer, LSM, Europe.
FTI Consulting Appoints Stephanie White Booker as Senior Managing Director in Dallas
FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Stephanie White Booker as a Senior Managing Director in the Financial Services practice within the firm’s Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment.
OCBC Announces Key Leadership Changes as its ASEAN-Greater China Strategic Thrust Intensifies
OCBC today announced leadership changes that will continue enhancing its Greater China coverage as the Group’s ASEAN-Greater China strategic thrust gathers momentum.
Duncan and Todd Appoints new CEO
Duncan and Todd appointed Mat Norris as group CEO as Frances Rus transitions to a non-executive director role on the board of directors. Norris was formerly CEO at Aqualisa, a smart shower manufacturer in the UK, and has previously held leadership roles at Titon, Jim Lawrence Lighting and Johnson Matthey.
Markel Australia Appoints Stephen Rogers as 'Head of Queensland'
Markel, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), announced the appointment of Stephen Rogers as Head of Queensland, furthering its mission to serve the Australian market with a high-quality local presence.
AIB Announces Three Appointments to Senior Leadship Team
AIB has announced the appointment of Geraldine Casey, David McCormack and Graham Fagan to its senior management team. Casey, McCormack and Fagan will fill the roles of managing director retail banking, chief people officer and chief technology officer respectively with immediate effect, and each hold a seat on the bank’s executive leadership committee.
Indosuez Wealth Management Names New Risk Management Head
The French banking group has made a senior appointment covering risk management. The global wealth management brand of Crédit Agricole Group, Indosuez Wealth Management, has appointed Chrystèle Dagras head of risk management and permanent control. Dagras is replacing Andras Takacs, who is now deputy CEO in Luxembourg, a spokesperson told WealthBriefing when asked about the matter.
Samay Mishra Joins Kearney's Public Sector Practice as Partner
Kearney has strengthened its Middle East partnership with Samay Mishra, who brings over two decades of strategy and management consulting experience to the firm. Based in the UAE, Samay Mishra is a partner in Kearney’s Public Sector practice, working with government entities on topics including national and regional development plans, national transformation programs, defining and executing foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction and promotion strategies, and developing tourism sector development plans.
Cisco Channel Gets New EMEA Leader
There’s a new Cisco channel leader for EMEA. José Van Dijk will now head Cisco’s EMEA Partner Sales & Routes to Market organisation. The vendor said 90% of its bookings go through partners. As such, Van Dijk will play an important role in the EMEA leadership team and for Cisco’s EMEA strategy.
Knight Frank Makes Double Appointments
TWO new agents have joined Knight Frank in NSW from Cushman & Wakefield, taking up important positions within the state’s industrial and logistics team. Orlando Maciel has been appointed as partner, head of industrial logistics, NSW, while Matt Chambers has joined Knight Frank as associate director, industrial logistics, NSW.
Linklaters Appoints New Head of Employment in Luxembourg
Linklaters is pleased to announce that Marie Sinniger, a leading employment practitioner, will be joining the firm as Luxembourg’s Head of Employment. Marie’s practice addresses all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment law including; drafting and terminating employment contracts, handling employment issues in the context of corporate restructuring operations, cross-border employment issues, collective bargaining, collective redundancies, staff representation, social audits, remuneration policy, incentive plans and employee benefits. She also represents employers in a wide range of employment law disputes.
L&G Capital Appoints Wharton as MD for distribution and partnerships
Legal & General Group’s alternative asset platform, Legal & General Capital (LGC), has hired Alex Wharton as managing director for distribution and partnerships.
JPMorgan Appoints Carsten Woehrn Co-Head of M&A in EMEA
JPMorgan Chase & Co. has appointed Carsten Woehrn as co-head of its mergers and acquisitions business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, following a reshuffle of its leadership in the region.
Aon Appoints Brian Wanat as Head of Commercial Risk, NA
Insurance and reinsurance broking group, Aon, has appointed Brian Wanat as the new Head of Commercial Risk for North America. Wanat has been with Aon for more than 21 years, and most recently served as Chief Broking Officer of U.S Commercial Risk Solutions, a role he assumed in 2018.
HSF Appoints Head of International Private Equity in London
Herbert Smith Freehills has bolstered its private equity practice in London with the appointment of Eleanor Shanks, as a partner and Head of International Private Equity, a newly-created position, according to a report By Bloomberg.
Illumio Names Ben Verghese as Chief Technology Officer
Illumio, Inc., the Zero Trust Segmentation company, today announced the appointment and promotion of Ben Verghese to Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The former Chief Architect has nearly 30 years of experience overseeing engineering and architecture teams across the cloud and security space. As CTO, Verghese sets and oversees the technology innovation and security strategy for Illumio, reporting to Andrew Rubin, CEO and co-founder.
Midcap IT Services company Mphasis Appoints Ayaskant Sarangi as CHRO
Midcap IT services company Mphasis has announced the appointment of Ayaskant Sarangi as its new Global Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO). Sarangi will join the Executive Council and report directly to Nitin Rakesh, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Mphasis.
Legalsuper Appoints Finance Chief
The industry fund for the legal community has hired a finance chief but is still in the market for a new chief investment officer to replace Norman Zhang who resigned last month. legalsuper chief executive Luke Symons has announced the appointment of Michael Gogorosis to the fund's newly created position of chief financial officer.
Commvault Appoints Former DOD CNO Analyst and Master Operator Alex Janas as Field Chief Technology Officer, Security
Commvault®, an enterprise data protection leader for today's global businesses, announced that veteran security leader Alex Janas has joined the company as its new Field Chief Technology Officer overseeing security. With Janas' appointment, Commvault is doubling down on its commitment to redefine data protection and deliver cyber resilience with industry-leading threat detection and rapid recovery capabilities.
Alice Caccamese joins Aon Reinsurance Solutions as MD EMEA Facultative
Alice Caccamese has joined Aon Reinsurance Solutions from rival broker Guy Carpenter as Managing Director EMEA Facultative. Caccamese is highly experienced in the industry, having operated in a number of senior roles at a host of well-known re/insurance firms.
DevOps Consultancy DNX Solutions Appoints New CTO to Facilitate Citadel Spin-Off
DevOps consultancy firm, DNX Solutions, has announced the appointment of its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), as it facilitates the spin-off of Citadel—a SASS security and compliance product. Kelly Griffin, with her exceptional background as a senior partner sales manager at Amazon Web Services, replaces co-founder Allan Denot, who will now head Citadel as CEO.
WTW Risk & Broking Boosts Leadership Team with New Global Chief Claims Officer
WTW, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), today announced the appointment of Rob Powell as Global Chief Claims Officer. Powell will join WTW in early 2024 and report directly to Adam Garrard, Global Head of Risk & Broking.
Domino's® Appoints New Executive Vice President of Human Resources
Domino's Pizza Inc. (NYSE: DPZ), the largest pizza company in the world, has named Sam Jackson its executive vice president of human resources, reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer Russell Weiner, effective Nov. 4. Jackson joined Domino's in 2018 as the vice president of human resources, developing and driving talent strategies for the company. In that role, he led the human resource business partners teams, as well as the company's pandemic and future of work strategies.
Gordon D’Arcy Joins Lockton’s Transactional Risks Division
Independent insurance broker Lockton has announced the appointment of Gordon D’Arcy as Business Development Executive within its Transactional Risks division, effective immediately. In this newly created role, based in Dublin, he will be responsible for deal origination, with a particular focus on supporting M&A transactions throughout the UK and Ireland.
David Smadja Moves up to CMO at McDonald's Switzerland
Jean-Guillaume Bertola, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of McDonald's Switzerland, has been appointed Marketing Director of McDonald's France, effective mid-October. He hands over to David Smadja, who has been part of the team as Digital Marketing Lead since 2018.
DDB Group SG Names New Chief Creative Officer
DDB Group Singapore has named Vinod Savio (pictured) as its new chief creative officer (CCO), effective 16 October. Savio's appointment marks a significant strategic move to elevate DDB's creative prowess and technological capabilities, the agency said in a statement. As the former executive creative director at advertising agency Toaster, Savio's track record in driving innovation is well-established. Under his leadership, Toaster grew its presence across the APAC region, expanding its creative and digital footprint across Southeast Asia and India.
Rite Aid Corporation Appoints Jeffrey S. Stein Chief Executive Officer
Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) (“Rite Aid” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Jeffrey S. Stein as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO) and a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Stein succeeds Elizabeth (“Busy”) Burr, who has served as Interim CEO of Rite Aid since January 2023. Ms. Burr will continue to serve on the Company’s Board.
Wealthtech Addepar Appoints Abhimanyu Prabhavalkar as Head of India Operations
Addepar opened a new office in Pune, India in March 2023 as they deepened their commitment to global expansion and R&D investment. Abhimanyu “Abhi” Prabhavalkar recently joined Addepar’s engineering leadership team during this exciting time of growth as their R&D regional lead in India, “bringing nearly 28 years of software development and team leadership experience to his new position.”
Generali Vietnam Appoints New CEO
Generali Vietnam Life Insurance Co., Ltd. (Generali Vietnam) announced the appointment of Nguyen Phuong Anh as its new CEO, with approval from the local regulator. Prior to her appointment, Anh held various senior leadership roles in the life insurance and banking industries across diversified distribution channels of retail banking, digital commerce, marketing, distribution training, and partnership distribution, including bancassurance and corporate agency.
Ecopetrol reports that Luis Felipe Rivera has been Appointed as Vice President of Science, Technology, and Innovation
Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) informs that the Board of Directors, during its meeting held on October 13, 2023, appointed Luis Felipe Rivera as the Vice President of Science, Technology, and Innovation, effective from October 23, 2023. Dr. Rivera holds a degree in Systems Engineering from Universidad Industrial de Santander, a specialization in Administration from Universidad ICESI, and is currently pursuing an MBA at Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez in Miami. He possesses over 20 years of professional experience across various sectors of the economy, with expertise in the structuring and management of ICT areas, processes, operations, information security, technological innovation, digital transformation, and the implementation of mission-critical and support technology solutions, among other areas. Since 2018, he has been serving as the Director of Information Technology for the Special Jurisdiction for Peace, and will cease to serve as such before joining Ecopetrol S.A.
Covant Therapeutics Appoints Vincent Hennemand as Chief Executive Officer
Covant Therapeutics, an innovative covalent drug discovery company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Vincent Hennemand as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Northern Trust Asset Management Names New Co-Head of Wealth Client Group
Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM), a leading global investment management firm with $1.1 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2023, announced today that Sunitha C. Thomas, CFA will join NTAM as co-head of the newly formed Wealth Client Group.
Certus Appoints Thompson as VP of M&A
Certus announced the internal promotion of Lee Thompson to vice president of mergers and acquisitions. Thompson joined Certus as director of sales enablement where he facilitated the growth and improved efficiency of sales teams across all Certus brands
Anoto Appoints Hans Haywood as Interim CFO
Anoto Group AB (publ) (“Anoto” or the “Company”) today announces the appointment of Hans Haywood as the interim CFO for the Company. Mr. Haywood is a non-executive director at Nasdaq-listed SRM Entertainment, and he holds similar leadership positions in various private firms. He is the founder and principal of HKA Capital Advisors which provides management and corporate consulting services.
JLL Bolsters Healthcare Real Estate Team with New Dallas VP
JLL has added Chris Higbie as vice president of Healthcare and Life Sciences in its Dallas office. It’s a pivotal role in the division, the CRE firm said in a news release. Higbie will help JLL clients attract and retain “the perfect tenant mix” for their properties.
Enbridge Announces Executive Leadership Changes
Greg Ebel, President & Chief Executive Officer of Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) announced the following executive leadership changes. Mr. Reggie Hedgebeth has been appointed Executive Vice President, External Affairs & Chief Legal Officer and Ms. Laura Buss Sayavedra has been appointed Senior Vice President, Projects & Chief Administrative Officer, effective January 1, 2024. These appointments follow the decisions of Bob Rooney, Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer and Byron Neiles, Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer to step down from their current roles on December 31, 2023.
Comcast Central Division Appoints Javier Garcia Senior Vice President of Competitive Marketing and Strategy
Comcast has announced the appointment of Javier Garcia as Senior Vice President of Competitive Marketing and Strategy at its Central Division Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, Garcia is responsible for driving strategic growth, competitive intelligence, and product marketing.
Caterpillar Names New Chief Sustainability & Strategy Officer
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced today that George Moubayed, current senior vice president of the Enterprise Strategy Division, will assume additional responsibilities as the Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer, effective Jan. 1, 2024. Moubayed succeeds Chief Sustainability Officer Lou Balmer-Millar, who is retiring on Dec. 31, 2023, after over 20 years of dedicated service. In his capacity as Chief Sustainability Officer, Moubayed will report directly to Chairman and CEO Jim Umpleby.
CBRE IM Adds Managing Director in Sydney
The investment management arm of Dallas-headquartered CBRE has hired a new managing director in Sydney. CBRE Investment Management appoints Evan Gallagher as managing director for the APAC client solutions team, according to a statement. Based in Sydney, he is responsible for leading real assets-related client engagement with institutional and wealth management investors in Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia.
Santander Chief Customer Officer for Homes Pearce Leaves Bank
Santander chief customer officer for homes Tracie Pearce has left the bank. Pearce, who was responsible for supporting customers in all aspects of home finance, left the lender last month.
Ogilvy Canada Appointw Chris Perron as Chief Client Officer
Ogilvy Canada today announced Chris Perron as chief client officer. In his role, previously occupied by now-president Marie-Lise Campeau, Perron will be responsible for client development and account management strategy, overseeing Ogilvy Canada’s collaborative culture to foster strong, business-forward client relationships. As a Quebecer with a 25-year career based in Ontario, Perron joins Ogilvy Canada’s leadership team with a strong appreciation of the delicate balance between national integration and regional nuance. Prior to Ogilvy, he most recently served as executive vice president, general manager for No Fixed Address, where his remit included oversight of client relationships, agency operations and delivering award-winning work.
CBRE Appoints New Aus NZ Valuation and Vic lead
CBRE has made several changes to its leadership with Jarrod Frazer to lead its Victorian business and Duncan Guthrie appointed to head up its valuation & advisory services business for Australia & New Zealand. Frazer assumed the interim leadership role back in August, following Dean Hunt’s exit from the position, before emerging as the permanent successor.
Zita Erős Appointed HR Director at KPMG Hungary
Zita Erős took up the position of HR director at KPMG Hungary on September 4, 2023, the Big Four firm tells the Budapest Business Journal. Erős is no stranger to the world of the Big Four. Starting her career as a business consultant, she was responsible for recruitment selection, career development, and performance management in the Central and Eastern European offices of the Boston Consulting Group. Her diverse professional experience is reflected in her expertise in a number of industries beyond consulting, including the HR side of the GE-Tungsram transformation across 23 countries and supporting the international integration of Foodora as head of HR before joining KPMG.
Alvarez & Marsal Appoints Anil Kumar as Private Equity Generative Artificial Intelligence Practice Leader
Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) announced Managing Director Anil Kumar will head its Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) practice. David McGraw and Chaz Henry will support Mr. Kumar as the GenAI practice’s consulting lead and Chief Technology Officer, respectively. Formalizing A&M’s GenAI practice and aligning it with the firm’s onshore and offshore development groups, provides the structure to maximize GenAI advantages for private equity (PE) and their portfolio companies.
Blackstone Promotes Ed Huang to Head Asia Private Wealth Division
Blackstone said on Thursday it has promoted Ed Huang, chief operating officer, Blackstone Private Equity Asia, to head of Private Wealth Solutions (PWS), Asia-Pacific. Huang joined Blackstone in 2012 and was most recently also its head of Asia Acquisitions and led Greater China and Korea private equity teams, according to the firm's website. He will remain based in Hong Kong.
Marsh McLennan Names Pat Tomlinson President of Mercer
Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, announced that effective today Pat Tomlinson has been appointed President of Mercer, Marsh McLennan’s global business in redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Martine Ferland remains Mercer CEO and Vice Chair of Marsh McLennan and will oversee Mercer’s regional leaders until she retires on March 31, 2024.
DLA Piper Welcomes Corporate Lawyer to Leadership Team
Insurance-focused law firm DLA Piper has appointed leading corporate lawyer Jon Ireland (pictured) as the new head of its Australian funds practice, effective Oct. 9. Ireland is an expert in asset management, financial services, and investments. He moved to DLA Piper from Norton Rose Fulbright Australia, where he served as a partner in the corporate team and led its national funds and financial services practice. He is also a regular participant on government and peak industry body working groups and has worked with ASIC and Treasury on material policy development.
ING Appoints Sjoerd Miltenburg as Head of Investor Relations
ING today announced the appointment of Sjoerd Miltenburg (40) as its new Head of Investor Relations. He succeeds Mark Milders, who was made responsible for ING’s Wholesale Banking activities in the Netherlands on 1 October.
HSBC Names Singapore Head of Commercial Banking
London-headquartered HSBC has announced the appointment of a head of commercial banking in Singapore. Priya Kini has been named head of commercial banking, HSBC Singapore, according to a statement, effective 1 January 2024. In the role, she reports to HSBC Singapore CEO Wong Kee Joo as well as South and Southeast Asia head of commercial banking Amanda Murphy.
AIG Announces Business Leadership Appointments to Drive Next Phase of Profitable Growth
American International Group (NYSE: AIG) is pleased to announce that David McElroy, currently Chief Executive Officer, General Insurance, will assume the newly created role of Chairman, General Insurance; Don Bailey, currently Global Head of Distribution and Field Operations, will assume the role of CEO, North America Insurance; and Jon Hancock, currently Chief Executive Officer of International General Insurance, will assume the role of CEO, International Insurance, effective January 1, 2024. Mr. McElroy, Mr. Bailey and Mr. Hancock will report to Peter Zaffino, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of AIG, and will serve on AIG’s Executive Leadership Team.
Memac Ogilvy promotes Ghassan Maraqa to MENA CEO, appoints Jon Marchant as MENA Group President
Memac Ogilvy, the leading award-winning integrated creative network, announces new leadership, marking the beginning of a new era focused on creative excellence, strategic innovation, and growth acceleration in the MENA region.
Bobby Coleman Joins Alliant Insurance Services in Mississippi
Alliant Insurance Services continues to bolster its team in the Southeast with the addition of Jackson, Mississippi-based Bobby Coleman. As Vice President within the company’s Alliant Americas division, Coleman will design, implement and manage a breadth of insurance and risk management solutions for clients throughout the region.
Chaucer’s Zak Mallen joins Aon as MD, Head of Strategic Growth, Casualty Re in Bermuda
Chaucer’s Zak Mallen has joined global re/insurance broker Aon, as Managing Director and the Head of Strategic Growth, Casualty Reinsurance, in Bermuda. He joins Aon following a decade of service at Chaucer, where he most recently served as a US casualty reinsurance underwriter.
JLL Adds Capital Markets Team from CBRE Montreal office
JLL, a global commercial real estate services firm, has welcomed two new hires from CBRE’s Montreal capital markets practice: Jacob Hayon, executive vice president, and Bruno Brami, senior vice president. Hayon and Brami focus on selling income-generating and commercial properties in the Greater Montreal Area. They have deep expertise creating a distinctive vision for assets, conducting rigorous negotiations, and overseeing the transaction process through to completion.
Cboe Global Markets Appoints New Head of Derivatives
Cboe Global Markets has appointed Catherine Clay as global head of derivatives as part of new senior leadership changes made by the firm to support growth strategies. Clay previously served as global head of data and access solutions and digital and will now oversee Cboe’s global derivatives business. This will include futures and options markets in the US and Europe, alongside globally traded proprietary products including S&P 500 Index option and VIX franchises.
Crowe Appoint Weldon Mather as new Director of Hotel, Tourism & Leisure
Crowe, one of Ireland’s leading accountancy and business advisory practices, is pleased to announce the appointment of Weldon Mather as Director of Hotel, Tourism & Leisure (HTL). Weldon, a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS, MSCSI), a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, and a Certified Hotel Asset Manager (Cornell), joins Crowe from Fáilte Ireland where he held the position of Head of Accommodation Development, where he was responsible for accommodation development, capacity growth and national quality and standards.
Julius Baer announces the promotion of Rahul Malhotra from Global India Head to lead the newly created Emerging Markets region
Julius Baer Group has announced the promotion of Rahul Malhotra from Global India Head to Lead Emerging Markets and to the newly restructured Group’s Executive Board. Leading the newly created Emerging Markets Region, Mr. Malhotra will be based in Dubai and is set to assume this role at the start of 2024.
DWS Appoint Japan Head of Real Estate
Frankfurt-headquartered DWS has announced the appointment of a head of real estate for Japan. DWS appoints Koichiro Obu as head of real estate, Japan, according to a statement. He will retain his current role as head of real estate research, APAC, while reporting to Singapore-based Christopher Kimm, head of real estate, APAC as well as London-based Simon Wallace, global co-head of real estate research, EMEA and APAC.
Najoh Tita-Reid to join Mars Petcare as Chief Brand & Experience Officer
Today, Mars, Incorporated has announced that Najoh Tita-Reid, current Chief Marketing Officer, Logitech, will join the company as Chief Brand & Experience Officer (CBExO) for the Petcare segment on November 20. The newly created role will see Tita-Reid lead the growth agenda, helping create a seamless brand and consumer experience across the Mars Petcare portfolio of brands and services, reporting to Leonid Sudakov, President Growth, Digital & Platforms.
BHSI Names Ana Fuertes Head of Energy and Construction in Spain
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI), a global insurance provider, has announced the appointment of Ana Fuertes as Head of Energy and Construction in Spain. Based in Madrid, Fuentes joins BHSI with two decades of insurance industry experience. Her career has included several leadership roles in construction, energy and technical lines at other global insurers in Spain.
FTI Consulting Appoint Dr. Jens Koenig as Senior Managing Director and Dr. Sebastian Schmitz as Managing Director
FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced that the firm’s Technology segment has added Dr. Jens Koenig as a Senior Managing Director and Dr. Sebastian Schmitz as a Managing Director in its growing team of digital insights and risk management experts in Germany.
Nomura Hires Traders From Rivals for Middle East Credit Push
Nomura Holdings has hired five traders to beef up its emerging markets trading desk with a focus on the Middle East, as Japan’s biggest brokerage seeks to revive profitability.
Goldman Sachs Boosts Private Debt Push With Appointment of HSBC Banker
Goldman Sachs Group has boosted its latest push into providing private debt facilities for blue-chip companies with the appointment of James Keller, a senior banker from HSBC Holdings, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Adobe Appoints Matt Holst as Director of Digital Experience Marketing for ANZ
Adobe has announced the appointment of Matt Holst as its new Director of Digital Experience (DX) Marketing for Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). Holst, a seasoned marketing executive with a track record of strategic leadership, brings over a quarter century of expertise to the role.
JPMorgan Hires Jason Doneger as Head of US Equity Syndicate
JPMorgan Chase & Co. hired Jason Doneger as head of US equity syndicate, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Doneger was most recently a managing director and head of syndicate in TD Cowen’s capital-markets division. TD Cowen is a division of TD Securities, which is an arm of Toronto-Dominion Bank.
Former Google Executive Aparna Chennapragada Joins Microsoft as Corporate Vice President Leading Generative AI
Former Google and Robinhood executive Aparna Chennapragada has joined Microsoft as a corporate vice president leading generative AI efforts in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Designer. A tech industry veteran with over 20 years of experience in product development, design, and strategy, the Indian American was most recently chief product officer of stock trading app Robinhood.
Kevin Buschhold Announces Retirement
Kevin Buschhold has announced his retirement from Deutsche Bank’s corporate bank securities services business. Buschhold has more than 35 years of industry experience, almost 16 of which have been spent with Deutsche Bank. He joined the company in 2008 as director of global product development, before being appointed director of corporate bank securities services sales for EMEA.
Bank of America Appoints Malaysia Head
Bank of America has appointed Gautam Puntambekar as its country officer for Malaysia, with responsibility for heading all of the bank’s operations and entities in Malaysia, including acting as CEO of Bank of America Malaysia and principal officer for Bank of America Labuan branch.
Walmart GoLocal Announces Rina Hurst, Former Chief Business Officer at Shipt, as Vice President
Walmart today announced Rina Hurst as vice president of Walmart GoLocal, Walmart’s delivery service platform. Hurst joins Walmart from Shipt, where she served as chief business officer. Hurst will be responsible for the strategic direction, operations and general management of Walmart GoLocal as it continues to scale in bringing retailers of all sizes reliable, same-day delivery.
Cushman & Wakefield Hires Drew Barnette to Carolinas Debt & Equity Team
Cushman & Wakefield has hired Drew Barnette as Managing Director to join the Equity, Debt & Structured Finance (EDSF) team covering the Carolinas. He will be based in the firm’s Charlotte office and primarily focus on helping grow the Carolinas EDSF platform that provides financial advisory services to clients across property types.
Netflix Appoints Mitchell Kreuch As Senior Director, Head Of Advertising Sales – APAC
Netflix has announced the appointment of Mitchell Kreuch as its senior director and head of advertising sales for the Asia-Pacific region (APAC). Kreuch, previously the managing director for India and Southeast Asia at Twitter, expressed his excitement for the new role in a LinkedIn post, stating that he will be leading the ads team from Singapore.
KPMG In The Crown Dependencies Appoints New Audit Partner
KPMG in the Crown Dependencies has announced the promotion of James Le Bailly to Audit Partner in Jersey. James’s new position took effect from the beginning of October, and this promotion highlights his significant contribution to the firm’s growth in recent years.
Nordstrom Appoints Lisa Price as Chief Human Resources Officer
Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today announced the appointment of Lisa Price as chief human resources officer, effective November 6. Lisa joins Nordstrom from Domino's Pizza, where she served as executive vice president and chief human resources officer since August 2019. In her new role, Price will support all aspects of human resources, including: recruitment and succession planning; learning and development; recognition and retention; diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; and total rewards.
Quintet Private Bank Welcomes Group Co-Head of Investment
Brown Shipley's parent company Quintet Private Bank announced the hire of Warren Hastings to the roles of group co-head of investment and head of portfolio management.
Rolls Royce Motor Cars CEO Torsten Muller-Otvos to retire on 30 November
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced today that Torsten Müller-Ötvös is to retire as its Chief Executive Officer on 30 November 2023. He will be succeeded by Chris Brownridge, currently Chief Executive Officer of BMW UK. Torsten joined Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in 2010, making him the company’s longest-serving Chief Executive since Claude Johnson, the man known as 'the hyphen in Rolls-Royce'.
Legal & General Announces a Number of Key Leadership Appointments
Legal & General has announced a number of key leadership appointments, including Carl Moxley’s as Group Climate Director, who will be taking over the role from Simon Gadd. According to the announcement, Gadd is moving into an advisory role to provide support and counsel across the Group. Nimol Rajkumar will replace Moxley as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Legal & General Retirement Institutional (LGRI).
Barclays Hires Dealmakers in India Amid Firmwide Job Cuts
Barclays Plc is hiring a pair of dealmakers in India even as it is trimming headcount by about 300 people across the corporate and investment bank globally, according to people familiar with the matter.
Addleshaw Goddard Grows Scottish Corporate Team with Double Partner Hire
Addleshaw Goddard has recruited two new partners into its corporate team, as the law firm continues to expand its Scottish operation. Derek McCombe and Iain Sutherland, who join the firm from Dentons, will be based in the firm's Glasgow office, joining existing Glasgow-based corporate partners Murray Jack and Anna Brown.
Volvo Appoints New UK Boss Amid Promises To ‘Put The Customer At The Heart Of Everything We Do’
Volvo has appointed a new UK boss as the Swedish firm looks to put the customer at the heart of everything it does. From the start of next month, Nicole Melillo Shaw will be promoted from her current position as the company’s commercial operations director to fill the role of managing director.
Aviva Appoints Leah Ramoutar as Environmental Sustainability Director
Aviva plc has appointed Leah Ramoutar as Environmental Sustainability Director, Leah is currently Head of Climate and Nature Risk at Pheonix Group and will join Aviva later this month. Leah is a Fellow Chartered Accountant with more than 20 years’ experience across advisory, corporate finance, investment management and sustainability. As Environmental Sustainability Director, Leah will lead Aviva’s Climate Centre of Excellence and Environment Hub, playing an important role delivering Aviva’s climate change and environment agenda.
UBS Reshuffles its Middle East Leadership
The Swiss bank is restructuring its wealth management division for the Middle East, with new leadership being appointed. UBS appoints Niels Zilkens as head of its Middle East wealth management business, and Bruno Daher, who was promoted to its top Middle East wealth management executive just three months ago, becomes the division's chairman, according to a memo obtained by «Bloomberg» (behind paywall).
Chubb Appoints Gordon Mackechnie as New Chief Technology Officer, Strengthens Cybersecurity Practices
Gordon Mackechnie joins Chubb as its new Chief Technology Officer. Mackechnie brings years of experience as a technology leader, previously working at Deutsche Bank. In his previous roles, he served as Chief Technology Officer and Head of Group Technology Infrastructure.
Savills IM Appoints Two Co-Heads for European Industrial and Logistics Team
Savills Investment Management has appointed Daniel Hohenthanner and Evert Castelein as Co-Heads for its European Industrial & Logistics business. In their newly created roles, they will oversee all of Savills IM’s European Industrial and Logistics strategies, totalling €6 billion in assets under management, and support the platform’s continued growth. This will include focusing on Savills IM’s new pooled European urban logistics and industrial strategy, which aims to deliver attractive, long-term total returns by exploiting rental growth pressure in undersupplied urban markets, as well as on other logistics strategies, including value add and opportunistic strategies.
IAG Appoints UK Executive William McDonnell as CFO
IAG has appointed William McDonnell, a London-based senior leader in finance, risk and climate action, as CFO following a search to replace Michelle McPherson, who is retiring from the role.
Executive Changes at Toyota Motor Europe from Jan 1, 2024
Toyota Motor Europe oversees the wholesale sales and marketing of Toyota, GR (Gazoo Racing) and Lexus vehicles and parts and accessories, as well as Toyota’s European manufacturing and engineering operations.
GSK Korea Appoints Maurizio Borgatta as New General Manager
GSK Korea said on Wednesday that it appointed Maurizio Borgatta as its new general manager as of Oct. 1. Borgatta will fill the shoes of outgoing GSK Korea General Manager, Rob Kempton, who has led GSK Korea since 2020. Subsequently, Kempton will serve as Head of the Vaccines Market in Europe.
Publicis Groupe Appoints Ramez Zeineddine as New Starcom CEO
Publicis Groupe Middle East has appointed Ramez Zeineddine as CEO of Starcom Middle East. This marks Zeineddine’s return to the group, having been with Starcom ME until 2018.
Outpost24 Appoints Allan Robertson as Chief Revenue Officer
Outpost24, a leading innovator in cyber risk management, today announced the appointment of Allan Robertson as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Robertson is responsible for overseeing company-wide revenue generation and building an enhanced, integrated go to market approach to accelerate sales and customer growth.
MUFG Expand Banking Team
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (NYSE: MUFG) announced today the hiring of three seasoned relationship professionals within its Growth & Middle Market Technology team, aimed at bolstering the bank’s continued expansion into the pre-IPO growth and middle-market public companies space in the Innovation Ecosystem.
BNY Mellon Names APAC Markets & Execution Services Head
US-based BNY Mellon has announced the appointment of a head of markets and execution services for the Asia Pacific region. BNY Mellon appoints Nelius De Groot as head of markets and execution services for APAC, according to a statement, effective immediately. Based in Singapore, he is responsible for leading the growth strategy and direction of the markets and execution services business for the region.
As New Vontobel CEOs Step Up, Another Executive Steps Down
Thought to be a contender to succeed Zeno Staub as CEO of Vontobel, Marko Roeder announced he wishes to step down from his role as the head of Asset Management.
Alan Booth Joins Kroll to Head Agency and Trustee Services Practice
Kroll, the leading independent provider of global risk and financial advisory solutions, has appointed Alan Booth as managing director and Head of its Agency and Trustee Services practice.
Lockton Appoints WTW’s Rowley as Head of North American Property
Independent insurance broker, Lockton, has announced the appointment of Tom Rowley as the Europe division’s new Head of North American Property. Based in London, he will take up his role with immediate effect. He will be responsible for driving forward the North American Property team based in the city, focusing on delivering the best possible risk solutions for clients.
Franklin Templeton Reshuffles Distribution Leaders
California-headquartered Franklin Templeton has announced the appointment of senior leaders in its global distribution team.
SCOR Appoints Thomas Fossard Head of Investor Relations
SCOR has appointed Thomas Fossard as Head of Investor Relations, where he will also oversee the firm’s relationship with the rating agencies. The French reinsurer describes Fossard as “highly esteemed by the investment community”, having written extensively on key themes in the European financial sector.
Senior Hire at BDO Ireland as Mags Brennan Appointed First Ever Debt Advisory Partner for the Firm
BDO in Ireland, Ireland’s leading Audit, Tax, Advisory and Consultancy firm, has announced the appointment of Mags Brennan as its first ever debt advisory partner. Mags is an experienced banking professional with more than 25 years’ experience operating at senior leadership level across multiple areas of banking and geographies. She has considerable experience in leading strategic change for well managed growth in business lending and in supporting appropriate portfolio management in business lending units. She has led Business Lending teams in AIB and Permanent tsb across new business and restructuring, in Ireland, Europe and North America. Mags has in-depth sector knowledge, broad market, and structuring experience.
Goldman Sachs Appoints ECM Head
Goldman Sachs has named Aaron Lamshed as its new head of equity capital markets (ECM) in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), as Ian Taylor steps down from the role. Lamshed joined the investment giant in 2014 as an executive director and was named managing director in 2021.
Mike Griggs Joins Alliant Insurance Services’ Tennessee Team
Mike Griggs has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Senior Vice President within its Alliant Americas division. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, and supporting clients across the United States, Griggs will focus on designing, implementing and managing customized property and casualty insurance and risk mitigation strategies for a diverse client base.
Latham & Watkins Adds Highly Skilled Data & Technology Transactions Partner in New York
Latham & Watkins LLP is pleased to announce that Jessica Cohen has joined the firm's New York office as a partner in the Data & Technology Transactions Practice. Cohen advises on the intellectual property (IP) and technology aspects of complex transactions and has a broad-based counseling practice focused on the acquisition, development and commercialization of intellectual property and technology.
HSBC Hires Credit Suisse Private Bankers for Swiss Private Bank
The Geneva- and Zurich-based private banking subsidiary of HSBC hires several Credit Suisse bankers to expand its Middle East business. HSBC appoints Aladdin Hangari as head of Global Private Banking for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), succeeding Sobhi Tabbara, who is leaving the bank in January to pursue new opportunities.
Mednow Announces Corporate Update
Mednow Inc. (TSXV: MNOW) (OTCQX: MDNWF) ("Mednow" or the "Company") announces that Benjamin Ferdinand has stepped down as CFO to pursue other opportunities.
Dalberg Advisors Appoints Lillian Kidane as New Regional Director for Africa
Dalberg Advisors, a global impact consultancy committed to building a more inclusive and sustainable world, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lillian Kidane as the new Regional Director for its Africa region.
Newmont Announces Executive Leadership Appointments
Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM, TSX: NGT) today announced leadership appointments that will further strengthen its operating model to support safe and profitable operations of the expanded portfolio of assets and projects.
Cargill CFO to Step Down
Joanne Knight has been named acting chief financial officer of Cargill. She will fill the role of Jamie Miller, who will step down on Jan. 13 to take an opportunity outside of Cargill, the company said.
Legasis Appoints Arijit Sen as Chief Business Officer
Legasis, India’s leading Legaltech firm, today announced the appointment of Arijit Sen as the Chief Business Officer. Arijit comes with more than 2 decades of experience in the areas of Operations, CX, Product Management, P&L, Business Incubators, M&A and Tech Platform management. He has worked in the Banking (Retail & Private), IT, FMCG, Media and Consulting across organizations like American Express, ICIC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Future Group in senior management and leadership roles.
REC Group Appoints a New Leader for its Asia Pacific Business
REC Group, an international pioneering solar energy company, announced today that it has promoted Gus Paviani as the Head of Asia Pacific and Japan.
Turbine Appoints Pharma Industry Veteran Bob Silverman as Chief Business Officer
Turbine, a digital biology company that deploys empirically validated in silico cell simulations to guide biopharma R&D, today announced the appointment of Bob Silverman as the company’s Chief Business Officer (CBO). In appointing a seasoned pharmaceutical executive to this newly created position, Turbine is strengthening its ability to create value from its industry-leading Simulated Cell™ platform across a broad set of biopharma partners as it expands its global presence.
Spain's Recover Appoints Anders Sjoblom as Chief Executive Officer
Recover, the leading materials science company and scale producer of sustainable, high quality recycled cotton fibre and cotton fibre blends, have announced an expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of Anders Sjoblom as the company’s global chief executive officer, effective January 1, 2024, to drive its next stage of growth.
Fabletics Appoints New Vice President, Wholesale Europe
Activewear brand Fabletics has announced the appointment of Thomas Fröhlke as the new vice president wholesale for Europe. He joins the brand from footwear retailer Hunter Boots, where he had most recently served as head of sales as part of his four year tenure at the company. During this time, Fröhlke was credited with helping in the “successful territorial expansion of the brand”, alongside “increasing sales revenue through new strategic key partners”.
Allianz CFO Headed for Generali to Lead Insurance Business, Italian Media Report
Allianz's (ALVG.DE) Chief Financial Officer Giulio Terzariol is set to leave his post at the German group to take a top job at Italy's biggest insurer Assicurazioni Generali (GASI.MI), two Italian newspapers reported on Friday. Dailies la Repubblica and La Stampa reported Terzariol would become the head of the insurance business of Generali, which also has large asset management operations.
Salomon Appoints New President of the Americas
Sportswear brand Salomon has announced the appointment of Steve Doolan as president of the Americas, a position which he will take up from the company’s regional headquarters in Ogden, Utah.
Deloitte Appoints Smita Muraka as Tthe Director
Deloitte has announced the appointment of Smita Muraka as Director. Prior to joining Deloitte, Smita spent three years at Duroflex, a renowned sleep solutions brand, where she transitioned to a Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) brand consultant. During her tenure at Duroflex, she held the role of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) for Corporate & Brands, with a focus on digital marketing. She embarked on her journey at Duroflex in February 2020 as Vice President of Marketing & E-commerce.
Stellantis Announces Changes in Leadership Team
Stellantis today announced the following organizational changes, effective November 1st, 2023. Emanuele Cappellano is appointed Chief Operating Officer of Stellantis South America, replacing Antonio Filosa. He previously served as South America Chief Financial Officer for the Company from 2017 to 2021, and currently serves as North America CEO & Group Strategy and Corporate Development Director at Marcolin Group since October 2021.
Nissan Announces U.S. Manufacturing Leadership Changes
As Nissan invests in U.S. manufacturing to support its long-term vision, Ambition 2030, the company is announcing changes to its manufacturing leadership team.
BBVA Names Belén Blanco Jerez as Chief Executive Officer for Its European Asset Management Business
BBVA has named Belén Blanco Jerez as chief executive officer for its European asset management business. Blanco has featured in every iteration of Citywire Selector's annual Selector 100 list, which showcases the most influential fund selectors operating in Europe. In her new capacity, Blanco will be responsible for BBVA?s asset management business in Spain, Luxembourg and Portugal.
AIG Appoints Patricia Walsh as EVP and General Counsel
American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG) today announced that Patricia (Trish) Walsh will join AIG as Executive Vice President and General Counsel, effective December 1, 2023. Ms. Walsh will report to Peter Zaffino, AIG Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, and serve on AIG’s Executive Leadership Team.
Aviva Life Insurance appoints Gyanendra Singh as Chief Technology Officer
Aviva Life Insurance, has announced the appointment of Gyanendra Singh as the Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Singh will play a pivotal role in shaping Aviva’s digital transformation, Product Development, innovation, R&D, Information Security and innovation initiatives. In this role, Gyan will drive the company to remain at the forefront of the rapidly evolving digital landscape. His leadership will be instrumental in harnessing the power of emerging technologies, optimizing operational efficiencies, and further enhancing Aviva’s digital products and services. He will report directly to Asit Rath, CEO & MD, and take over the Product & Technology responsibility, previously handled by Kunal Anand, Chief Operations and Customer Services Officer.
H+K Appoints Mauricio Gutiérrez CEO Of Mexico
Hill+Knowlton Strategies has promoted Mauricio Gutiérrez to CEO of Mexico. In the newly created position, Gutiérrez has overall responsibility for the development of both the Hill+Knowlton and JeffreyGroup operations in the country.
RBC Investor Services appoints Claire Johnson as CEO
RBC Investor Services (RBC IS) has appointed Claire Johnson as CEO, effective 16 October 2023. She will report to Doug Guzman, group head of RBC Wealth Management and RBC Insurance.
Cognizant Appoints Jatin Dalal as Chief Financial Officer
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH), one of the world’s leading professional services companies, today announced the appointment of Jatin Dalal as Chief Financial Officer, with the appointment anticipated to be effective in December 2023. Dalal will report to Ravi Kumar S, Cognizant’s Chief Executive Officer, and oversee, among other responsibilities, Cognizant’s worldwide financial planning and analysis, accounting and controllership, tax, treasury and internal audit, corporate development, investor relations and enterprise risk management functions.
Intellicheck Appoints Industry Veteran David Jurgens Head of Channel & Technology Alliances
Intellicheck, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDN), an industry-leading identity company delivering on-demand digital and physical identity validation, today announced the appointment of David Jurgens to the newly created position of Head of Channel & Technology Alliances.
Uber Announces New Chief Financial Officer
Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) today announced that Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah will join the company as Chief Financial Officer on November 13, 2023. Mr. Mahendra-Rajah is currently Chief Financial Officer of Analog Devices (ADI). At ADI, he set financial strategy and oversaw the company’s global finance organization, with responsibility for financial management, planning, controls, and reporting. Prior to joining ADI, he was Chief Financial Officer of WABCO Holdings Inc., a global supplier of commercial vehicle technologies. He previously served as Division CFO and in other financial leadership roles at Applied Materials, Visa, and United Technologies.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Names Pascal Carrer as Head of Casualty in Switzerland
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance today announced that Pascal Carrer has joined the company as Head of Casualty in Switzerland.
Deutsche Bank Appoints Dominik Hennen as Head of Newly Formed Personal Banking Division
Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE:DB) has announced the appointment of Dominik Hennen as the head of its newly formed personal banking division. The announcement was made on Wednesday. The new division will oversee the retail activities of both Deutsche Bank and Postbank brands, serving a majority of the Private Bank's 19 million customers.
Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking Appoints Asif Khan as Head of Structured Credit Capital Markets
Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB) today announced the hiring of Asif Khan as Managing Director, Head of Structured Credit Capital Markets within the Global Markets Americas team. He will report to Emmanuel Issanchou, Head of Global Markets Americas and Global Head of Credit Markets, Natixis CIB.
SCOR appoints Claudia Dill and Redmond Murphy to the Executive Committee
Claudia Dill joins SCOR as Group Chief Operating Officer and member of the Executive Committee in charge of Technology, Transformation, Global Real Estate and Regional Services Platforms. Claudia Dill will be responsible for defining and implementing the Group’s strategy in terms of operational efficiency, automation and digitization as well as effectiveness and resilience, in line with the targets set out in SCOR’s new three-year strategic plan, Forward 2026.
Richard Lonneman Joins Alliant Insurance Services as Executive Vice President
Richard Lonneman has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Executive Vice President, Alliant Agribusiness. As a leading executive in the complex food processing and real estate insurance industries, Lonneman has more than 30 years’ experience and extensive background in underwriting, consulting and retail brokering of large and complex property and casualty placements.
AIA Welcomes New Group Partnerships Lead
The life insurer has appointed a new general manager, group partnerships who brings previous experience at CommInsure and OnePath. George Stavliotis has been named in the role, in which he will be responsible for managing AIA's client development team, overseeing the insurer's current group partners, and leading contract renewals.
Intel India Appoints Gokul Subramaniam as President
Intel has announced Gokul Subramaniam as Intel India President on Wednesday and in his new role, Subramaniam will be responsible for Intel’s overall engineering and design operations in India, including driving innovation, cross-group efficiencies and execution of Intel products from the site. Subramaniam has been with Intel for over 11 years, and during this period, he held several technical and business leadership positions in product and systems engineering. Subramaniam is based in Bengaluru and is currently working as vice president in the Client Computing Group (CCG) and serves as general manager of Client Platforms and Systems within Intel. Subramaniam is taking over this new role of Intel India President in addition to his existing functional responsibility of leading Client Platforms and Systems in CCG.
Russia Banker Becomes Head of Indosuez Zurich
After several personnel changes at Indoduez Wealth Management's Zurich branch, a long-standing and internationally experienced banker is taking the reins.
BDO Adds New Partners to London and Manchester Teams
The Manchester and London offices of BDO have welcomed new experts, as the firm looks to support clients with financial and organisational transformations. Zsolt Szelecki and Claire Frangou both join the consultancy as partners. BDO Managing Partner Paul Eagland commented, “Claire and Zsolt’s appointments are a key part of our ongoing investment in our advisory capabilities and offerings. Our partners provide us with a strong foundation on which we build our business and attract talented individuals to provide the services our client base is looking for. Both Claire and Zsolt’s experience and expertise, and their desire to see their respective teams succeed, make them a fantastic fit with our culture.”
Piper Sandler Appoints Avey and Gerber as Co-Heads of Public Finance
Piper Sandler Companies named Dustin Avey and Jeremy Gerber as co-heads of public finance. Avey and Gerber will report to Deb Schoneman, president at Piper Sandler. Frank Fairman, current head of public finance, will remain with the firm in an advisory capacity into 2024.
Built Technologies Appoints Sam Kemp as Chief Financial Officer
Built Technologies, a software platform designed to improve commerce for lenders, owners, and contractors within the built world, today announced the appointment of Sam Kemp as its first Chief Financial Officer. Kemp will oversee Built’s finance, accounting, and analytics functions in his role as CFO. He will also become a member of the company’s executive leadership team––reporting to CEO, Chase Gilbert.
Stewart Information Services (STC) Appoints Peggy Sue Lane as National Sales Director
Stewart National Commercial Services (NYSE: STC) announced today that Peggy Sue Lane has been promoted to the role of National Sales Director effective October 1. Lane joined the company as the Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for Southern California, Arizona and Nevada in March 2021. Hired to take over as Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for Southern California is Edwin Kezar, Jr.
Wolters Kluwer Appoints Rafael Sidi as Health Research Segment Leader
Wolters Kluwer Health has appointed Rafael Sidi as Senior Vice President & General Manager of the Health Research segment. Sidi succeeds Vikram Savkar who is now the Executive Vice President and General Manager of Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions. Sidi reports to Stacey Caywood, CEO, Wolters Kluwer Health.
Pison Technology Appoints Industry Experts to C-Suite, Prepares to Address New Markets
Pison Technology, the pioneers behind AI-powered neural biosensors for health, wellness and cognitive performance, today announced the appointment of William B. Gormley, MD, MPH as chief medical officer (CMO), Cris Cairo as chief product officer (CPO), and John Joseph as chief revenue officer (CRO). These key leadership appointments are vital developments as Pison prepares to launch groundbreaking cognitive performance products for competitive athletes and professional knowledge workers, while it continues to refine its groundbreaking gesture capabilities for spatial computing.
SMBC Appoints Head of Asia Macro Strategy
Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation has announced the appointment of a new head of macro strategy in Asia. Jeff Ng joins SMBC as head of Asia macro strategy for its global markets and treasury businesses, according to a statement. He is based in Singapore and will work closely with Asia economist Ryota Abe and the global economist team.
Arch Insurance Bermuda Appoints Matthew Smith as Managing Director
Arch Bermuda has appointed Matthew Smith as managing director, effective from 1 January 2024. His appointment will follow the retirement of Tony Hay who has served in the role since 2018. In his new role, Smith will be responsible for managing all aspects of Arch Bermuda’s direct insurance operations. He will report to Mike Lay, chief underwriting officer for long tail lines at Arch International.
David Roach Joins Alliant Insurance Services’ Employee Benefits Group in Minnesota
Alliant Insurance Services has added David Roach as Vice President to its Employee Benefits Group in the Midwest. Based in Minneapolis and supporting clients across the country, Roach will work to design and implement comprehensive employee benefits programs that meet the growing and evolving needs of today’s business environment.
Alvarez & Marsal Hires Further Senior Leaders for Australian Drive
Global consultancy Alvarez & Marsal is on a mission to claim a slice of the Australian professional services market, backing its bold ambitions via the recruitment of senior leaders from its rivals.
Goldman Sachs AM Selects Head of Canada Institutional Client Business
Stephane Amara was named managing director and head of Canada institutional client business at Goldman Sachs Asset Management. Based in Montreal, Amara will report to Christopher Keogh and Stephanie Ivy Sanford, co-heads of the Americas institutional client business, according to a Sept. 25 news release.
BP Bolsters Retail Leadership Team with Appointment of Claire Farrant as VP Marketing Europe
bp is pleased to announce the appointment of Claire Farrant as its new VP marketing for the mobility and convenience retail business in Europe. Claire previously served as marketing director at Lidl UK, where she played a crucial role in significantly expanding the retailer’s market share in the UK’s competitive supermarket sector.
Natixis CIB Names M&A Head of Southeast Asia and India
The corporate and investment banking arm of Paris-based Natixis has announced the appointment of a head of mergers and acquisitions for Southeast Asia and India. Natixis CIB appoints Abbas Rangwala as head of M&A, Southeast Asia and India, according to a statement. Based in Singapore, he reports to APAC head of M&A Miranda Zhao and head of real assets & investment banking Bertrand Guiot.
Ryan Powers Joins QBE North America as Senior Vice President and Head of Construction
QBE North America confirmed Ryan Powers has joined the company as Senior Vice President and Head of Construction, reporting to Mike Foley, President of Commercial Insurance. Ryan joins QBE following more than 17 years of underwriting experience in property casualty insurance.
UBS Hires Williamson for Hub for Swamped Hedge Fund Traders
UBS Group AG hired longtime trading executive Brian Williamson as it seeks to expand its US execution hub, set up to help asset managers and hedge funds cut costs tied to running a trading desk.
ING Americas Expand Leadership Team
Following the appointment of Andy Schaeffer as CEO, ING Americas effective July 1st, the company announced key leadership appointments within its Sectors and CMA organizations, positioning the company for future growth
Katie Firth to Lead Victoria As Managing Director for Dentsu Creative
Katie joins from 2 years at DDB Group Melbourne as managing partner & has spent the past 12 months helping lead the Omnicom Smith St. creative+media model servicing Coles. Prior to DDB, Katie was the national managing director for whiteGREY and has held leadership roles in some of Australia’s top creative agencies including TBWA, CHE Proximity and Cummins&Partners.
Tata Digital Appoints Mukul Saxena, Former CEO of Financial Service and Zaakpay at Mobikwik, as CBO
Tata Digital, which houses Tata Group’s ecommerce “super app” Tata Neu, has appointed Mukul Saxena as chief business officer. Tata Digital is the ecommerce arm of Mumbai-based salt-to-aviation conglomerate, which houses digital assets like e-grocery firm BigBasket and online pharmacy 1mg, besides the group’s own digital offerings like Tata Cliq and Croma.
UBL Appoints Syeda Durdana Kabir as New HR Director
Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL), the country’s leading Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company, announced the appointment of Syeda Durdana Kabir as their new Human Resources (HR) Director, effective September 17. With this appointment, Durdana has joined the Management Committee of Unilever Bangladesh and South Asia HR Leadership Team.
HSBC Kuwait Appoints Ahmed Al Murad as Head of Wholesale Banking
HSBC Kuwait has appointed Ahmed Al Murad as the Head of Wholesale Banking, following the approval from the Central Bank of Kuwait, to deliver the bank’s growth agenda. Ahmed has been leading the Global Banking team in HSBC Kuwait for the past 2 years and with this new role his responsibilities will expand to cover the Commercial Banking as well.
Another Indian American Becomes Top Company CEO
Diageo, the global beverage giant, is ushering in a new era of leadership in North America. The company has just announced the appointment of two remarkable women, Sally Grimes and Claudia Schubert, to top executive positions, effective from October 1, 2023.
PepsiCo Elevates Maneesha Khanna as Senior Director – Global Media
PepsiCo GBS has promoted Maneesha Khanna as the Senior Director – Global Media Capability Lead, PepsiCo GBS. Previously she was the Director – Global Design – Lead, Media, Data and Commercial Capabilities at PepsiCo GBS.
JPMorgan Private Bank Hires $2B high-net-worth Advisor Team from Rival
An advisor team has jumped ship from Citi Private Bank to J.P. Morgan Private Bank, having overseen more than $2 billion in client assets. The trio — Olive Goh, James Harding, and Jorge Valcarcel — has more than six decades of combined experience and will report to Tim Howell, managing director and Seattle market manager for J.P. Morgan Private Bank.
LinkedIn Names New Head of Global Marketing Solutions for HK and Taiwan
LinkedIn has appointed Anita Lam (pictured) as head of global marketing solutions for Hong Kong and Taiwan. In her new position, Lam will be focusing on leveraging the potential of her team to drive growth in LinkedIn’s business and fostering an environment of learning, innovation and collaboration.
Sompo International appoints Jérôme Gossé as Head of Cyber Insurance, Continental Europe
Sompo International, a leading global provider of commercial and consumer property and casualty (re)insurance, today announced the appointment of Jérôme Gossé as Head of Cyber Insurance, Continental Europe. He will report to Mathieu Borneuf, Head of Professional Lines, Insurance, Continental Europe.
Thomas R. Nides to Join Wells Fargo as Vice Chairman
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced today that Thomas R. Nides will join the company in October as Vice Chairman, reporting to CEO Charlie Scharf and joining the company’s Operating Committee.
TIAA Hires Six New Leaders for Wealth Management Team
The executives, all of whom are joining from other firms, will complement TIAA's current staff 'to help clients prepare for retirement and reach their financial goals,' an executive says.
AIG Appoints New Chief marketing & Communications Officer
American International Group (AIG) has announced that it will be appointing Edward L. Dandridge as its new executive vice president and chief marketing & communications officer, effective October 16. In his new role, Dandridge will lead the global teams responsible for shaping AIG’s corporate reputation, overseeing brand, marketing, external and internal communications. He will work in close collaboration with AIG’s investor relations, government relations, and corporate social responsibility teams. His focus will be on supporting AIG’s global businesses to enhance the company’s brand presence in the marketplace and strategically position it for sustained growth and profitability.
PIB Group Appoints Charles Burgess as CEO for Underwriting and Schemes
PIB Group Ltd (‘PIB’) has appointed Charles Burgess as CEO for Underwriting & Schemes. His appointment further strengthens the Group’s executive team and collective international ambitions on building a leading specialist and diversified pan-European insurance distribution business.
Accor Appoints Commercial Chief for Europe and North Africa
France-based hotel giant Accor has appointed Julie White as chief commercial officer Europe and North Africa for its premium, economy and midscale division. White joins the group from Wyndham Hotels & Resorts where she held the position of vice president commercial for Europe, Middle East, Africa and Eurasia. Prior to this, she provided travel-related M&A advisory services with PwC Consulting, and has also held global sales roles with carriers including Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and American Airlines.
Arta Finance Appoints a Chief Investment Officer
Arlia will serve as the Arta chief investment officer and head of alternative investments. Former CIO of GE Asset Management, Arlia contributes over 25 years of experience to the company’s AI-powered investments in alternative assets including real estate, venture capital, hedge funds, and private equity. He worked as GE Asset Management’s chief investment officer and portfolio manager before joining Arta Finance.
Euna Solutions Appoints Industry Veteran Tom Amburgey as Chief Executive Officer
Euna Solutions™, a leading provider of purpose-built, cloud-based solutions for the public sector, today announced the appointment of Tom Amburgey as chief executive officer. In this role, Amburgey will lead the overall strategic direction of Euna. Amburgey will collaborate closely with teams across the organization to develop business plans and growth initiatives that align with the company’s mission and vision, while prioritizing and defining an exceptional and differentiated customer experience.
Prime Therapeutics Appoints New Chief Compliance Officer
Prime Therapeutics LLC/Magellan Rx, a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) serving nearly 40 million members nationally, announces Tizgel High as chief compliance officer. High will assume leadership for the organization's compliance function, including corporate compliance, privacy, regulatory compliance, audit management and compliance assessment.
Outlier Ventures Appoints Stephan Apel as New CEO
Outlier Ventures, the world’s leading Web3 accelerator, has announced the appointment of Stephan Apel as its new Chief Executive Officer. Stephan, a 20 year veteran executive, will succeed Jamie Burke, who is stepping into the role of Chairman at Outlier Ventures. Starting today, Stephan takes on the new role at Outlier Ventures having already worked closely with Jamie and the executive team through a strategic period of transition. Stephan, was one of the original backers and Board Members of Outlier Ventures and then joined operationally as third Founding Partner in the role of Managing Partner in 2016. The new team updates come at a time when Outlier Ventures is preparing to accelerate its business in its next phase of growth.
Wipro Appoints Aparna Iyer as New CFO as Jatin Dalal Resigns
Wipro Ltd, Indian IT services provider, Thursday said it is appointing Aparna C Iyer as new chief financial officer, effective immediately, the company said in a regulatory filing. Aparna will report to CEO Thierry Delaporte and will join the Wipro Executive Board. She succeeds Jatin Pravinchandra Dalal, who is stepping down as CFO to pursue his professional goals outside the organization after serving the IT giant for more than two decades.
Ventia Appoints New Cyber Security GM
Lowe left her previous position in July and started at infrastructure services provider Ventia this month. She replaces Jon Rolfe who joined CyberCX as its director of security engineering, cloud security and solutions in May. A Ventia spokesperson told iTnews that Lowe’s responsibilities include “safeguard[ing] data and critical assets for Ventia and its clients…focusing on continuous improvement in detection, prevention and incident response capabilities.”
Dentsu's Posterscope Appoints Pallavi Patil ad Vice President - strategy
Posterscope, the OOH specialist agency from dentsu India, has appointed Pallavi Patil as vice president - strategy. In her new role, Patil will focus on delivering a fresh perspective to the agency’s strategic expertise combined with a blend of innovation to clients in the OOH space. She will report to Imtiyaz Vilatra, managing director, Posterscope India.
Allianz Commercial Appoints Global Head of Construction
Allianz Commercial is expanding its global specialty leadership team and has named Darren Smart (pictured) as global head of construction at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE.
Valor PayTech Appoints Daniel O’Connell as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Valor PayTech, a rapidly-growing fintech provider of end-to-end, processor-agnostic unified commerce solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel O’Connell as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
BrandSafway Appoints New EVP and CFO Abu Zeya
BrandSafway, a leading provider of access and specialty services to industrial, commercial and infrastructure markets, has appointed Abu Zeya as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective Oct. 2, reporting to President and CEO Karl Fessenden. In this role, Zeya will continue to drive value creation, top-line growth, market expansion and productivity. BrandSafway Interim CFO Evan Levitt will return to retirement next month as Abu Zeya assumes the CFO position.
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) Appoints Former Flightdocs President Greg Heine to Senior Vice President, Maintenance Software Strategy & Operations
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), the largest independent provider of maintenance support and financial solutions to the business aviation industry, today announced the appointment of Greg Heine as senior vice president, JSSI Maintenance Software strategy & operations. In this role, Heine will lead the software operations team, shaping the customer experience for Traxxall & SierraTrax, JSSI's portfolio of maintenance tracking, MRO and inventory management software.
OnKure Therapeutics Appoints Ann Howell, Pharm.D., as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs
OnKure, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company discovering and developing the next generation of oncology precision medicines, today announced the appointment of Ann Howell as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs. Dr. Howell brings an abundance of experience managing regulatory affairs activities for both small and large biopharmaceutical companies, with global regulatory responsibilities across a variety of therapeutic areas, including oncology.
Pearson Appoints Omar Abbosh as Chief Executive Officer
The Board of Pearson PLC (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company, today announced the appointment of Omar Abbosh as its new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, effective early 2024. Omar Abbosh will succeed Andy Bird, who has decided to retire as CEO of Pearson.
Mitel Appoints New Chief People Officer
Mitel has appointed Sophie Ames as its new EVP and head of human resources operations in more than 30 countries. Her official title at Mitel will be Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and Chief People Officer (CPO), which also secures her a position in the company’s c-suite.
Emmes Appoints Peter Ronco as Chief Executive Officer
Emmes, a global, full-service Clinical Research Organization (CRO) dedicated to supporting the advancement of public health and biopharmaceutical innovation, today announced that Peter Ronco has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
Clear Street Appoints Former Morgan Stanley Technology Leader Jon Daplyn as Chief Information Officer
Clear Street (“Clear Street,” “the Company”), a New York-based independent prime broker, today announced it has expanded its technology leadership team with the appointment of Jonathan “Jon” Daplyn as Chief Information Officer (“CIO”) and Hari Godbole as Managing Director and Vice President of Engineering, effective immediately.
Inari Appoints Lara Smith Weber as Chief Financial Officer
Inari today announced that Lara Smith Weber has been named chief financial officer, effective October 1. Smith Weber currently serves as CFO for ONWARD Medical, a medical technology company, and brings more than 20 years of experience in finance, accounting, and strategy for publicly traded life science and telecommunications entities in the US and Europe.
Stran & Company Appoints Experienced Information Technology Strategist, David Leuci, as Chief Information Officer
Stran & Company, Inc. (“Stran” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SWAG) (NASDAQ: SWAGW), a leading outsourced marketing solutions provider that leverages its promotional products and loyalty incentive expertise, today announced that it has appointed David Leuci, an experienced information technology (IT) executive, as Chief Information Officer. Mr. Leuci will play a key role in enhancing Stran’s overall technology strategy, execution and leadership.
Hershey Appoints its First-ever CTO
The Hershey Company appointed Deepak Bhatia as its first-ever CTO, the company announced Tuesday. Bhatia will also join the company’s executive committee, reporting directly to CEO Michele Buck. Bhatia comes to Hershey after a 12-year stint at Amazon, most recently serving as VP of supply chain optimization technologies. In the role, he led the group that owns software engineering, product management and science for Amazon’s core supply management functions, according to his LinkedIn profile.
Appian Appoints Frédéric Godde to Lead Appian France
Appian (NASDAQ: APPN) announces the appointment of Frédéric Godde as Regional Vice President of Sales for Appian France. With 20 years of B2B technology experience, Godde has in-depth knowledge of key industries, including banking, insurance, energy, telecoms, life sciences, and the public sector. These industries are under tremendous pressure to increase agility and competitiveness through digital transformation, but their innovation projects are hampered by increasing regulatory scrutiny and the need to prove compliance.
Grant Thornton Names Zara Muradali to Lead its Life Sciences Industry Practice
Grant Thornton LLP, one of America’s largest audit, tax and advisory firms, today announced that it has named Zara Muradali as the national managing partner for Life Sciences. In this role, Muradali will oversee the growth and operations of the firm’s longstanding Life Sciences industry practice, which encompasses a full range of audit, tax and advisory services.
MS Amlin Names Jessie Burrows as new CFO
MS Amlin, the Lloyd’s global re/insurer, has announced Jessie Burrows is to succeed Phil Green, who is retiring, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Subject to regulatory approval, Burrows will assume her role at the beginning of 2024 and will report to Andrew Carrier, Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
BP Names Kate Thomson as Interim CFO in Post-Looney Reshuffle
BP (BP.L) on Tuesday appointed Kate Thomson as interim chief financial officer to take the place of Murray Auchincloss who became interim CEO last week.
Commvault Appoints Sarv Saravanan as Chief Customer Officer
Commvault®, an enterprise data protection leader for today’s global businesses, today welcomed industry veteran Sarv Saravanan as its first Chief Customer Officer. “Sarv joins at a pivotal time,” said Sanjay Mirchandani, Commvault President and CEO. “In today’s hybrid cloud world, customers need proactive and resilient data protection solutions that reduce complexity and deliver truly exceptional experiences. With Sarv’s leadership, we will continue to exceed these expectations.
U.S. Bank Names Kai Sakstrup Chief Product Officer for Wealth, Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking
U.S. Bank announced today that strategy and marketing executive Kai Sakstrup has been named chief product officer for its Wealth, Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking (WCIB) division. Beginning Oct. 1, Sakstrup will lead a cross-functional team in developing and creating new products across the WCIB organization to better serve wealth and institutional clients, commercial businesses and corporations. He also will be responsible for creating the strategy and roadmap for a wide variety of WCIB products and the infrastructure needed to support them.
Lenovo Appoints Industry Veteran Serena Cheung as General Manager for Hong Kong and Macau
Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) announced today the appointment of Serena Cheung as General Manager for Lenovo's operations in Hong Kong and Macau. This strategic appointment represents a significant milestone as Lenovo seeks to expand its presence in these dynamic markets across various industry sectors. She will be taking over from Fan Ho, who has served the position since 2020. Fan will be taking up the role of General Manager of Lenovo Asia Pacific Solutions and Services Group.
BNP Paribas Appoints Scott Carter as Global Head of Investor Coverage
BNP Paribas, Europe’s leading bank, announces the appointment of Scott Carter as Global Head of Investor Coverage. This strategic appointment will further strengthen the bank’s capabilities, providing best in class Investor Coverage and capitalize on growing and changing market opportunities.
RBC Hires Handful of Ex-CS Private Bankers
The Royal Bank of Canada’s wealth management arm in Asia has hired a handful of former Credit Suisse private bankers. Kenny Ng joins RBC Wealth Management as managing director, team head in Hong Kong, according to a statement. In the role, he reports to Ignatius Chong, head of enterprise private clients, Asia and interim market head, Greater China.
Gilbert + Tobin strengthens its Perth Energy + Resources Team with Appointment of Partner Clare Pope
Gilbert + Tobin is pleased to announce the appointment of Clare Pope who joins the firm as a Partner in the Energy + Resources team in the Perth office on 18 September 2023. Clare joins G+T from PwC where she was a Partner in the legal practice since 2018, co-led the ESG legal practice internationally, and advised on transactions and major projects in the energy and resources sectors.
Starbucks Promotes Molly Liu to co-CEO of Starbucks China
Starbucks (SBUX.O) has promoted Molly Liu to executive vice president and co-chief executive officer of Starbucks China, the company said on Monday. The promotion will become effective on Oct. 2, the company said. Liu will co-lead Starbucks business in China with Belinda Wong, chairwoman and CEO of Starbucks China.
Blackstone Head of Private Credit in Europe and APAC to Leave Firm
Blackstone Inc.’s head of European and APAC Private Credit Paulo Eapen is set to leave the firm. Eapen will depart by the end of the year after 17 years at the company, a Blackstone spokesperson confirmed. Eapen also confirmed his departure when contacted by Bloomberg.
Barclays Welcomes Asia Private Banking Head in Mumbai
The new Asia private banking head of London-based Barclays starts his job today in Mumbai. Nitin Singh commences his role today as head of Barclays Private Bank Asia, according to a social media post, based in Mumbai.
Piper Sandler Strengthens Equity Sales and Trading with Additions of Brent Robbins and Alan Brodsky
Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR), a leading investment bank, is excited to announce the hiring of Brent Robbins and Alan Brodsky as managing directors in equity sales and trading. Robbins will lead the firm’s London equity office and focus on expanding research sales internationally. Brodsky will be based in New York and focus on trading with U.K. and European clients.
Havas Media Network UK Bolsters Growth Agenda with Creation of Chief Growth Officer Role
Havas Media Network UK (HMN) promotes Nick Wright, managing director of Havas Entertainment, into the newly created role of chief growth officer to bolster the network’s growth agenda. In his new remit, Nick is charged with developing and implementing a comprehensive growth strategy as HMN eyes holistic growth across its organisation. Nick will explore, identify and pursue growth prospects across HMN UK, its clients and its agency brands, including partnerships, market expansion and opportunities in emerging areas to better meet existing and future client needs. He will also support HMN’s agency leaders in strengthening their unique go to market propositions (Havas Media, Havas Entertainment, Havas Market), whilst deepening HMN’s Havas Village integration both locally and globally.
Bank of Singapore Nabs Ex-UBS Legal Veteran
Singapore-based OCBC’s private banking arm has hired a former UBS executive to lead legal and regulatory compliance. Bank of Singapore appoints Samuel Huen as global head of legal and regulatory compliance, according to a statement, effective October 2. He will report to CEO Jason Moo and also join the private bank's management commitee as a member.
Alvarez & Marsal Adds Seven Experts to UK Corporate Finance Practice
Alvarez & Marsal has accelerated the expansion of its corporate finance practice in the UK with seven senior hires. Al-Munther Sultan has been appointed as a managing director of healthcare and life sciences, while Claire Edwards, Sarah Bannister, Patrick Simpson and James Gaffney join as directors, and Sarah Bowen and Hannah Halstead arrive as associate directors.
Amy Patel Appointed Managing Partner of Deloitte Tax Llp's Arizona Business Tax Services Practice, Signaling New Era of Excellence
Amy Patel, a seasoned professional in the field of tax services, has recently assumed the role of managing partner of the Arizona Business Tax Services practice at Deloitte Tax LLP (“Deloitte Tax”). Her appointment to this position marks the beginning of a new era as she aims to further the remarkable legacy and success of Deloitte Tax in Arizona.
Law Firm Appoints Inaugural COO
arch.law has welcomed Jonathan Patterson as its inaugural chief operating officer. He joins from DWF Group plc where he has worked for the last nine years in a number of roles including managing director of innovation and ventures. Prior to DWF, Patterson was head of business development at Addleshaw Goddard.
Shift Appoints Inaugural GC
Credit and payment platform Shift has appointed Stephanie Olliver as its first-ever GC. In this new role, Olliver will be responsible for all the company’s strategic and daily legal matters, Shift said. The position will be “critical” as the company “continues to scale.”
BDO Appoints New Managing Partner in Limerick
THE Limerick operation of the accountancy and audit firm BDO has a new managing partner. Liam Hession takes up the role at the company which is located at O'Connell Street in the city centre, and has pledged to maintain the growth of the firm.
Binance.US Faces Leadership Shake-up Amid Regulatory Pressures
Binance.US, the American subsidiary of global cryptocurrency exchange Binance, is undergoing significant changes in its leadership team. The latest exits include Head of Legal, Krishna Juvvadi, and Chief Risk Officer, Sidney Majalya. These departures follow closely on the heels of CEO Brian Shroder's recent exit and come amidst escalating regulatory scrutiny.
Focused Energy Appoints Dr. Pravesh Patel as CTO
Focused Energy, a laser-based fusion startup, is proud to announce Dr. Pravesh Patel as its new CTO. In his new role, Dr. Patel will lead the company’s science and technology strategic planning and execution, developing the path to the commercialization of fusion energy.
McCann Worldgroup Japan Appoints Takashi Aoki President of McCann and Craft
McCann Worldgroup Japan has announced leadership changes at two of its agency brands, McCann and Craft, with the hire of Takashi Aoki as the Representative Director, President of McCann Erickson Japan Inc. and Craft Worldwide Inc. effective October 1, 2023.
Alvarez & Marsal Appoints Hostettler and Patmore as Managing Directors in Disputes and Investigations Practice
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) expanded its Construction Disputes offering with the appointment of Disputes and Investigations (DI) practice Managing Directors Mike Hostettler, based in Los Angeles, and Augusto Patmore, based in Toronto. Messrs. Hostettler’s and Patmore’s extensive and wide-ranging construction, engineering and real estate development disputes and investigations expertise underscores the firm’s commitment to law firm, real estate, engineering & construction, and infrastructure firm clients seeking to mitigate risk and capitalize on opportunities.
Grant Thornton Appoints Conor O'Dwyer As Partner
Grant Thornton Ireland has continued to swell its numbers with the appointment of Conor O'Dwyer as a new partner in its consulting practice. O'Dwyer has 17 years experience working in consulting at global professional services firms and had key roles in transformation assignments with clients.
Schneider Electric Infra Board Appoints Udai Singh As MD And CEO
Schneider Electric Infrastructure's board of directors selected Udai Singh as its additional director, managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) for three years on Thursday. "Board of Directors of the company in their meeting held today, i.e. September 14, 2023, have inter-alia, considered and approved the appointment of Udai Singh as an Additional Director, Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Company, for a consecutive period of three (3) years from September 15, 2023, subject to the approval of shareholders of the company," a BSE filing said.
Sompo Intl. Appoints New Leadership for UK Commercial P&C Insurance Segment
Global Property and Casualty re/insurer, Sompo International, has announced a new leadership team for its UK commercial P&C insurance unit, with Bob Thaker being named as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the segment. Thaker will be reporting to Julian James, CEO of Global Markets for Sompo International.
Coherent CFO Mary Jane Raymond Agrees To Step Down
Coherent Corp. (COHR) announced on Friday that its Chief Financial Officer Mary Jane Raymond has agreed to conclude her services as CFO with effect from September 29, 2023, following a mutual agreement between the two parties.
Howard Schultz Finally Retired
Legendary Starbucks founder Howard Schultz will step down from the company's board. The 70-year-old Schultz's resignation is part of a planned transition, Starbucks said in a written statement. He previously resigned as CEO in March when employees at stores across the country sought to unionize. It was the third time Schultz has held the CEO role.
Cox Automotive Appoints Scott LeTourneau Chief Financial Officer
Cox Automotive announced today that Scott LeTourneau will become its new executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective September 19, 2023. LeTourneau has been with Cox since 2012 in various corporate development roles, most recently serving as senior vice president of corporate development for parent company Cox Enterprises. He is a proven finance leader with deep expertise in executing strategic corporate transactions and developing diversified growth strategies. At Cox Automotive, LeTourneau will have responsibility for all finance functions and the company’s financial solutions business, NextGear Capital.
Barclays Appoints Christian Oberle and Tom Vignon as Head of Financial Sponsors Group
Barclays today announces the appointment of Christian Oberle as Head of Americas Financial Sponsors Group. Mr. Oberle will be based in New York and report to Jean-Francois Astier, Global Head of Financial Sponsors Group. Mr. Oberle has close to 20 years of investment banking experience and joins Barclays from JP Morgan where he was a senior Managing Director and held key account responsibility for Apollo Global Management, Advent International, EQT Partners, KPS Capital Partners, New Mountain Capital, and other financial sponsor clients.
Todd Wright Joins Alliant Insurance Services in Seattle
Todd Wright has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Vice President within its Alliant Americas division. Based in Seattle, Wright will work with a national client base, delivering strategic property and casualty insurance and risk management strategies across a range of industries.
Savills Chicago Adds Brian Czarnecki to Industrial Tenant Representation Roster
Savills announced that Brian Czarnecki has joined the Chicago office as managing director. Czarnecki brings over a decade of industry experience to the firm and will specialize in tenant advisory services for the industrial sector.
WTW Names New Leader for Great Britain
WTW has announced the appointment of Gaby Joyner as the head of Great Britain at WTW. The appointment follows the retirement of John Ball from the firm in August 2023. Joyner, who has been a part of the company for 23 years, currently serves as the head of WTW’s Employee Experience business for Europe. She will continue in this role while taking on additional responsibilities as she leads WTW’s Great Britain business.
AXA XL Appoints Anthony Dagostino as Global Chief Cyber Underwriting Officer for Commercial Lines
AXA XL today announced the appointment of Anthony Dagostino to a newly created role of Global Chief Cyber Underwriting Officer, Commercial Lines. Based in New York, Mr. Dagostino will report to Libby Benet, AXA XL’s Chief Underwriting Officer.
UBS Hires Award-Winning Portfolio Manager
UBS is poaching a portfolio manager from a US-based global investment firm for a senior position within its global wealth management’s chief investment office. UBS is hiring Ulrike Hoffmann-Burchardi as head CIO Equities for its global wealth management’s chief investment office, effective October 23, it said in an internal memo Wednesday. Hoffmann-Burchardi joins UBS from Tudor Investment Corporation, where she worked as a senior partner.
CBRE Appoints Global Workplace Solutions Leader for Saudi Arabia
Global real estate advisor CBRE has appointed Jena Ladhani as Country Managing Director of Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) as part of its plans to grow its facilities management (FM) services in the country.
Volvo Trucks Announces Changes to Canadian Leadership
Volvo Trucks North America announces the appointment of Matthew Blackman as the new regional vice president of Canada, effective Oct. 1, 2023.
Investec Appoints New Channel Islands Chief Executive Officer
Investec Bank (Channel Islands) has appointed Jane Niles, subject to regulatory approval, as Chief Executive Officer, taking over the role from Brendan Stewart.
Citi Announces Changes to Its Management Structure in a Bid to Simplify Its Operating Model
In effect, the leaders of Citi’s five interconnected businesses will now report directly to the CEO and be members of the executive management team. Citi has announced significant changes to its organisational model in what it calls a move to fully align its management structure with its business strategy and simplify the bank. The new, flatter structure aims to elevates the leaders of Citi’s five businesses and eliminates management layers, which the bank said will, in turn, speed up decision making, drive increased accountability and strengthen the focus on clients. According to its statement, simplifying the organisation will also advance the execution of Citi’s transformation, which it cites as a top priority.
L’Oreal Announces New President of Travel Retail
L’Oréal has announced Emmanuel Goulin as the new President of Travel Retail after Vincent Boinay was appointed as the new President of the North Asia Zone and Chief Executive Officer of L’Oréal China. Boinay is a well-known figure in the travel retail sector, having previously served as Head of Luxury Travel Retail for L’Oréal, before being appointed as General Manager for Travel Retail Worldwide in 2014.
SQL Technologies (SKYX) Appoints Lenny Sokolow as Co-CEO
SKYX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ: SKYX) (d/b/a "Sky Technologies"), a highly disruptive smart platform technology company with 72 issued and pending patents in the U.S. and globally and over 60 websites for lighting and home d�cor with a mission to make homes and buildings become safe and smart as the new standard, announced today that Leonard (Lenny) Sokolow has joined the SKYX as its Co-Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Sokolow will continue to serve on SKYX's Board of Directors, which he joined in 2015.
Dominion Leasing Software Appoints Kivikko President
Dominion Leasing Software, a provider of lease accounting software for the equipment finance industry, named Donna Kivikko its new president. The appointment follows the retirement of Clinton Dunlow, the company’s former president and CEO, and Dominion’s acquisition by Banyan Software, a company that focuses on acquiring and growing enterprise software businesses.
Chemours Promotes Charles to Senior VP of People
The Chemours Co. announced that Ron Charles, vice president of Talent and Culture and Human Resources business partner (HRBP) for Titanium Technologies, will be promoted to senior vice president, People, leading all aspects of human resources effective October 1, 2023.
Citigroup, Inc Appoints Sumanta Panigrahi as Head of Trade and Working Capital for the APAC Region
Citigroup Inc. has appointed a head of trade and working capital for the APAC region. Sumanta Panigrahi has been appointed to the position and would be based in Hong Kong. Panigrahi joined the bank in 2000 and was most recently the global lender's head of export and agency finance for Asia Pacific.
Société Générale Appoints Bruno Delas as Group Chief Information Officer
Financial services company Société Générale has appointed Bruno Delas as group chief information officer, starting on 16 September. He will remain a member of the group management committee. Delas will be responsible for strengthening the security and operational efficiency of the group’s platforms. He will report to Laura Mather, group chief operating officer and replaces Carlos Gonçalves.
Hill+Knowlton Appoints Geraldine Schroeder as CEO, Germany
Hill+Knowlton Strategies, one of the world’s leading strategic communications companies, today announced the appointment of Geraldine Schroeder as its new CEO, Germany, effective October 9, 2023. Schroeder will be based in Berlin and will join the firm’s Global Leadership Council. Schroeder is an experienced CEO and communications leader with a background in both corporate and agency management and a track record leading significant transformations. Her focus is on corporate communications, reputation management, crisis consulting and the design of change processes. In the past three years, as CEO of Grayling in Germany, she successfully expanded the agency's portfolio. Prior to that, she was managing director of the strategic communications consultancy Johanssen + Kretschmer, working on projects in both the private and public sectors.
AXIS Appoints Wu Head of Distribution – Specialty Markets, North America
AXIS Capital Holdings has announced that Edmond Wu has joined as Head of Distribution – Specialty Markets, North America. According to AXIS, Wu holds extensive specialist knowledge and experience which includes executive positions with both brokers and carriers.
FTI Consulting Appoints Ralph Geertsema to Co-Lead Office of the CFO Solutions Practice across EMEA
FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Ralph Geertsema as a Senior Managing Director and Co-Leader of the firm’s Office of the CFO Solutions (“OCFO”) practice for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”) alongside Senior Managing Director Christopher Ruell.
Waystone Appoints Sanjiv Sawhney as Global CEO
Sanjiv Sawhney has been appointed Global CEO of Waystone, providing international leadership experience and an extensive Investor Services background to the company as it enters its next stage of growth. With a distinguished career in the financial sector, Sanjiv brings to Waystone over 30 years of experience within global investment banks. He joins Waystone from Citi, where he has led global and regional Investor Services teams for the last 15 years, most recently in his role as Global Head of Client Coverage, Securities Services.
Introba Appoints Karl Miller As Regional Director For The US
Introba , one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy firms, has appointed Karl Miller as Regional Director for theirbusiness. With over 500 engineering and consulting staff in seventeen offices throughout the US, Introba solves building and infrastructure challenges with innovative, sustainable, resilient engineering.
Northern Trust Appoints Brian Donovan Senior Managing Director of Wealth Advisory Team and Ultra High Net Worth Practice Lead for East Region
Northern Trust has appointed Brian Donovan Senior Managing Director of a wealth advisory team in Greater New York and lead of the Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) Practice for the East Region, a newly created role. In his role as a Senior Managing Director, Donovan will lead one of Northern Trust's wealth advisory teams in the Northeast Region, to include partners in both New York and Connecticut. His team will focus on the delivery of holistic advice and outstanding client service, while seeking to accelerate the growth of the firm’s wealth management business. Donovan will be based out of the Greenwich, CT office.
Revenue Solutions Inc. Appoints Jean Orlando, Tax and Revenue Technology Leader, as New CEO & President
Revenue Solutions Inc. (RSI) announces that they have appointed 30-year industry leader Jean Orlando as their new CEO and President, effective August 25. Orlando has spent the last 18 months serving as the President of RSI and brings with her extensive experience in delivering solutions to Federal, State, and Local governments both in the U.S. and Canada.
Barclays Appoints Sterling Auty as Vice Chairman within Technology Investment Banking
Barclays today announces the appointment of Sterling Auty as Vice Chairman focused on the Software sector in the Technology Investment Banking Group. Mr. Auty will be based in New York, and report to Kristin Roth DeClark, Global Head of Technology Investment Banking.
Culture Biosciences Appoints Darcy Birse as Chief Commercial Officer
Culture Biosciences, a leading provider of innovative, future-forward bioprocessing solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Darcy Birse as the company's new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Darcy will lead the company's commercial strategy and drive growth initiatives to further strengthen Culture's position as a leader in the bioprocessing industry.
Hunton Andrews Kurth Appoints Dwight Jones as Chief Financial Officer
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of Dwight Jones as the firm’s new Chief Financial Officer. Jones is a seasoned finance executive with an extensive background in financial management, accounting, taxation and general business operations across diverse industries and disciplines.
HSBC Appoints New APAC Private Banking Head
HSBC has hired a former Deutsche Bank executive as its private banking head for Asia Pacific. HSBC appoints Lok Yim as regional head of global private banking, APAC, according to a statement. He will join on a designate basis on November 1 before formally commencing on 1 January 2024, subject to regulatory approval.
Schneider Electric Appoints Emily Heitman as Country President, Canada
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Heitman to the position of Country President, Canada, effective October 1, 2023. Emily succeeds Adrian Thomas, who announced his departure in June to assume a new role as CEO of Hammond Power Solutions.
Rotork Appoints Weir's Ben Peacock as Chief Financial Officer
Rotork PLC on Tuesday said it appointed Ben Peacock as chief financial officer, as Jonathan Davis is set to retire after more than 21 years with the company. The Bath England-based industrial flow control equipment company said Peacock, who is vice president of metals-focused engineering company Weir Group PLC's Finance & IT - Minerals division, is expected to start in the first quarter of 2024.
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Announces Key Update to Leadership Team
Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: JAZZ) today announced that Renée Galá, Chief Financial Officer, has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer effective October 1, 2023. Dan Swisher has notified the company of his intention to retire from his position as President and COO after five and a half years of significant contribution towards establishing Jazz as an innovative biopharmaceutical company. Mr. Swisher will continue in a strategic advisor role to assist the Company in an orderly transition through March 2024. The Company will promptly initiate an external search for a Chief Financial Officer.
UltiMaker Appoints Michiel Alting von Geusau as Chief Executive Officer
Desktop 3D printer specialist UltiMaker has appointed Michiel Alting von Geusau as Chief Executive Officer, replacing Nadav Goshen who is leaving to pursue a new endeavor. This change is effective as of September 4, 2023. Ultimaker and MakerBot, two desktop 3D printing companies, merged last year to form UltiMaker. With a wide range of cutting-edge 3D printing solutions, including the popular S and Method series, UltiMaker is paving the way for innovation across industries. UltiMaker also offers the MakerBot sub-brand and the Sketch series, dedicated to advancing 3D printing education in the classroom.
Alphemy Capital Appoints Constance Sng as Chief of Capital Formation and Investor Relations as Part of Its Strategic Expansion Program
Alphemy Capital S.A. (“Alphemy Capital”), an alternative investment manager focused on blockchain technology and digital assets investments, has appointed Constance Sng as its Chief of Capital Formation and Investor Relations. In this newly created role, Sng will work alongside the management team to develop and implement the firm’s strategic expansion and institutional offering.
Confo Therapeutics Appoints Stephen Dowd as Chief Business Officer
Confo Therapeutics, a leader in the discovery of novel medicines targeting G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs), today announced the appointment of Stephen Dowd, PhD, MBA, to its executive team as Chief Business Officer (CBO). “We are thrilled to welcome Stephen to Confo and believe his considerable experience will make him an excellent addition to our team,” said Cedric Ververken, CEO of Confo Therapeutics. “Stephen is a seasoned industry expert with 25 years of experience working in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies and has a proven track record in business development and R&D.”
Comcast's Sky Appoints Barny Mills as Sky Deutschland CEO
Comcast's (CMCSA.O) European pay-TV company Sky said on Tuesday it had appointed Barny Mills as the chief executive of Sky Deutschland, replacing Devesh Raj who is moving to Britain to become chief operating officer of Sky UK.Mills, who has worked at Sky for 14 years and was promoted to chief financial officer of Sky Deutschland three years ago, will start as CEO immediately, Sky said. Sky Group Chief Executive Dana Strong said Mills had "great commercial acumen, a deep knowledge of Sky's business – especially in Germany – and a proven track record for driving improvements in business performance".
Shockwave Medical Appoints Nick West as Associate Chief Medical Officer
Shockwave Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWAV), a pioneer in the development and commercialization of transformational technologies for the treatment of cardiovascular disease, announced today that Nick West, MA, MD, FRCP, FESC, FACC, has joined the company in the role of Associate Chief Medical Officer. Dr. West will report to Keith Dawkins, MD, Chief Medical Officer, and will be based in Santa Clara, with plans to succeed Dr. Dawkins as CMO in mid-2024.
Element Appoints Renae Leary as Chief Commercial Officer
Element Materials Technology (Element), a global leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Renae Leary as its Chief Commercial Officer. As Chief Commercial Officer, Renae will join the Operating Board, with responsibility for leading the commercial strategy to drive accelerated growth and ensure that customers’ voices remain central to Element’s strategic and operational decision-making processes.
Abeona Therapeutics Appoints Madhav Vasanthavada, Ph.D., M.B.A. as Chief Commercial Officer
Abeona Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: ABEO) today announced the appointment of Madhav Vasanthavada, Ph.D., M.B.A. to the role of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Head of Business Development (BD), effective immediately. In this capacity, in addition to his current BD responsibilities, Dr. Vasanthavada will oversee all aspects of commercial strategy, planning and operations as Abeona prepares for a potential launch of EB-101, its investigational, genetically engineered autologous cell therapy for recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB). Dr. Vasanthavada is a seasoned commercial executive bringing over 20 years of experience with leadership roles in sales, marketing, and market access in the life sciences industry, including launch experience with autologous cell therapies. Over the past year, as Abeona’s Head of BD, Dr. Vasanthavada’s efforts to assess EB-101’s commercial opportunity informed the Company’s strategy to prepare for a U.S. commercial launch without depending on a partner.
LSEG Appoints Charlie Walker as Deputy CEO
The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has made a significant announcement today, revealing the appointment of Charlie Walker as the Deputy CEO of the London Stock Exchange plc. This appointment marks a strategic move by the LSEG to bolster its leadership team and further solidify its position as a global financial powerhouse.
Macy’s, Inc. Appoints Olivier Bron as CEO of Bloomingdale’s
Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) today announced that it has named Olivier Bron Chief Executive Officer of Bloomingdale’s, with an anticipated start date in early November. Bron will report directly to Tony Spring, who was appointed President and CEO-Elect of Macy’s, Inc. in March following a 36-year career at Bloomingdale’s. Bloomingdale’s remains the cornerstone of Macy’s, Inc.’s luxury growth vector and the premier customer destination for curated fashion and style.
Pixelgen Technologies Appoints Henrik Everberg as Chief Operating Officer
Pixelgen Technologies®, a leader in spatial proteomics for single cells, announced today that it has appointed life sciences professional Henrik Everberg, Ph.D., as its first Chief Operating Officer. The appointment expands Pixelgen's executive team and comes as the company prepares for commercial shipment of its first kit for spatial proteomics of single cells.
Indosuez Wealth Management Strengthens Middle East Operations With New Leadership Appointment
Indosuez Wealth Management, the global wealth management arm of Crédit Agricole Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Emile Salawi as Head of the Middle East. This strategic appointment further strengthens Indosuez's commitment to the region and comes within the scope of the recent opening of its DIFC branch in October 2022 and the recruitment of Vanik Baghramian as its Senior Executive Officer.
QBE Re Appoints Mark Jackaman as General Manager, London
QBE Re, the reinsurance subsidiary of the QBE Insurance Group, has announced the appointment of Mark Jackaman as General Manager, London. Jackaman brings over 25 years of experience to the role, with the last 11 of his career being with QBE Re. Most recently, he served as the Head of Casualty, London. He has also been leading the UK underwriting team on an interim basis since May.
StanChart Appoints Global Head of Wealth Planning
Standard Chartered has hired a former JPMorgan executive as its global head of wealth planning and family advisory. Standard Chartered appoints Mike Tan as global head of wealth planning and family advisory, according to a statement, effective September 25. Based in Singapore, he reports to Raymond Ang, global head of private and affluent banking.
HPE Aruba Networking Appoints Sherifa Hady to Lead EMEA Sales
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) today announced that Sherifa Hady has been appointed to lead the HPE Aruba Networking EMEA Sales business, assuming the role on September 1. An accomplished senior leader within HPE, Sherifa recently celebrated 23 years with HPE and three years with the HPE Aruba Networking team. She steps into her new position as General Manager, EMEA Sales, having previously led the HPE Aruba Networking EMEA Channel business. In her new role, Sherifa is responsible for the driving the business, inspiring the team and creating a clear vision for the sales team across the entire Europe, Middle East and Africa region.
Troilus Announces Leadership Transitions and Provides Operational Update
Troilus Gold Corp. (“Troilus” or the “Company”, TSX: TLG; OTCQX: CHXMF) announces the following leadership transitions. Blake Hylands has stepped down from his executive role as President, however, will continue to support and advise the exploration and technical teams through the end of the year on a part-time basis.
Citi Appoints TTS Duo in Asia
Citi has announced the appointment of a senior duo in its Asia Pacific treasury and trade solutions business. Citi appoints Sumanta Panigrahi as head of trade and working capital solutions (TWCS), APAC, according to a statement. Based in Hong Kong, he reports to global head of TWCS Chris Cox and APAC head of treasury and trade solutions (TTS) Rajesh Mehta. In this role, he is responsible for growing the TWCS business in Asia and delivering the bank’s global product capabilities to clients more effectively.
Bird Global Appoints H. Joseph Prodan as CFO
Bird Global, Inc. (NYSE:BRDS), a leader in environmentally friendly electric transportation, today announced the appointment of H. Joseph (Joe) Prodan as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective August 30, 2023. Mr. Prodan succeeds Michael Washinushi, following his recent appointment to Interim CEO.
Mobileye Appoints Insider Rojansky as CFO
Self-driving technology maker Mobileye Global named insider Moran Rojansky as its chief financial officer on Monday, succeeding Anat Heller who left the role in June for personal reasons.
Fin Capital Appoints Cirella as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
Fin Capital, a global asset manager specializing in B2B FinTech, announced that Nicholas Cirella has been named General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, effective immediately. In his new role, Mr. Cirella will be responsible for overseeing legal and compliance matters, further bolstering Fin Capital’s commitment to institutionalizing its platform and focusing on compliance and operational excellence as a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA). Mr. Cirella’s appointment marks a significant milestone as the firm’s inaugural General Counsel.
RSM Appoints Partner to Lead Performance Improvement and Turnaround Practice
Audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK has appointed Ben Collett as partner to lead the firm’s performance improvement and turnaround practice within consulting. Based in RSM’s Birmingham office, Collett is an experienced turnaround and transactions professional of 25 years. He joins from financial advisory firm Kroll and has held previous roles as strategic projects director at IMI PLC and KPMG.
Hendy Group Appoints Natasha Mead as Head of People
Hendy Group has appointed Natasha Mead as its new head of people to help develop future talent within the company. Sarah Martyn, director of people and organisational development, said: “Her wealth of experience working in a large customer-facing company means Natasha is well-placed to be an integral part of the senior leadership team and she has quickly become an important part of the business."
SalioGen Therapeutics Appoints Jason F. Cole as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors
SalioGen Therapeutics, a privately held biotechnology company, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Jason F. Cole, J.D. as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Jason will also serve as Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors and work closely with the leadership team to refine SalioGen’s corporate strategy and long-term vision as it advances its Gene Coding™ technology toward the clinic.
Hillenbrand Appoints Leader of Molding Technology Solutions (MTS) Operating Segment
Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) announced today the appointment of Tamara (Tammi) Morytko as Senior Vice President, and President of the MTS operating segment. Ms. Morytko will oversee the operations of the three businesses in the segment – Milacron, Mold-Masters, and DME – and will lead the Company's continued efforts to focus on share growth, product development, and operational efficiency.
Lexicon Announces Promotions in Several Divisions
Lexicon Inc. announced several key promotions and strategic leadership changes to its operations. The announcements are related to key leaders in the divisions of Lexicon Industrial Constructors and Lexicon Energy Services, as well as Lexicon’s continued emphasis on safety.
Acrisure Re Names Kriesch & Witteveen as Managing Directors for Cat Bond Solutions
Acrisure Re, the reinsurance division of global fintech Acrisure, has announced the appointment of Sandro Kriesch and Patrick Witteveen as Managing Directors of Catastrophe Bond Solutions within its Corporate Advisory and Solutions (ARCAS) division, effective immediately. Based in Zurich, they will report to Ben Canagaretna, the Global Managing Director of ARCAS.
Atlassian Names Avani Prabhakar as Global Head of Talent and HR Business Partners
Atlassian Corporation, a leading provider of team collaboration and productivity software, has announced the appointment of Avani Prabhakar to the role of global head of talent and HR business partners.
Maurices Names Jeff Kirwan as New CEO
Maurices has appointed Jeff Kirwan as the Duluth-based retailer’s new President and CEO. The company made the announcement in a statement Friday. Kirwan has served as Maurices’ interim CEO for the last three months. Before that, he was executive chairman of Maurices’ parent company OpCapita, a position he has held since 2019.
Kris Licht Is Taking Over as CEO of Reckitt
Kris Licht is taking on the role of CEO at Reckitt beginning October 1, replacing Nicandro Durante, who has held the position since October 2022. The company initially announced Durante's departure in April of this year, with the board citing the transition as “building on the strong momentum in the business after three years of successful transformation.”
Top Walmart Trial Lawyer, 47, Retires for ‘Second Shot at Life’
After four professionally satisfying yet exhausting years running the litigation group at Walmart Inc during a global pandemic, Kerri Ruttenberg called it quits in July. At 47, she retired, content to put the practice of law behind her.
Superscript Grows Digital Assets Team with Latest Appointments
P&C and specialty lines broker Superscript has announced the appointment of two web3 experts to its digital assets team. With the addition of Mark Titmarsh (pictured left) and John Kamal (pictured right), Superscript now has a total of seven experts to provide insurance specialisms in crypto, blockchain, and web3.
Ogilvy Ecuador Names Nicolás Lugo as Executive Creative Director
Ogilvy Ecuador has named Nicolás Lugo as executive creative director. In this role, Lugo will report directly to Yasu Arakaki, chief creative officer of Ogilvy Peru and Ecuador. Yasu Arakaki, chief creative officer of Ogilvy Peru and Ecuador said, "We are very pleased to have him joining our team. I have no doubt that his experience will further strengthen the creative excellence to provide the best business solutions to our local and regional clients".
Barings Promotes Nick Pink to Head European Real Estate as Charles Weeks Retires
Barings has promoted Nick Pink to head its European real estate business, replacing Charles Weeks, the head of Europe and Asia Pacific real estate, who has decided to retire. Pink is currently head of real estate portfolio management in Europe, a role he will hold on to in addition to being chair of the European investment committees at Barings.
Sompo Japan Head to Resign Over Bigmotor Fraud Scandal
Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. President Giichi Shirakawa will step down to take responsibility for the company’s handling of alleged fraudulent insurance claims by leading used car dealer Bigmotor Co., the company announced on Sept. 8.
Allen & Overy Adds Partner to Funds and Asset Management Practice
Allen & Overy (A&O) has appointed Elaine Hughes, an adviser to hedge funds, private equity funds, venture funds, credit funds, and funds of funds, as a partner in the firm’s funds and asset management practice based in the New York office. Hughes has over two decades of experience representing US and global investment managers, funds, and investors on the formation, structuring, and operation of US-based and offshore investment vehicles, as well as joint ventures, managed accounts, and other alternative investment relationships on all aspects of operational needs, securities laws, and regulatory and compliance issues. She is also experienced in leading transactions involving structures and assets with values ranging from tens of millions to several billion dollars.
BNP Paribas SA Announces Executive Changes
BNP Paribas Wealth Management has named Antoine Chemali as CEO of its Middle East business. Chemali replaces Masroor Batin, who resigned at the end of August after initially planning to move into a different role at the bank, Citywire Asia revealed. Dubai-based Chemali was previously a managing director and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) market head at the French giant, which he joined in October 2021.
Volvo CE Turns to Young to Lead North America
Volvo Construction Equipment made several changes to its executive management team, including the appointment of Scott Young as head of the North American region. Young assumes the role from Stephen Roy, who recently took on a new position within the Volvo Group executive board as president of Mack Trucks. Most recently, Young served as head of the Volvo CE uptime center of expertise.
Starbucks Appoints Jez Langhorn as Human Resources Lead
Starbucks has appointed former McDonald’s executive Jez Langhorn as its new Senior Vice President, Partner Resources. The Seattle-based coffee chain highlighted Langhorn’s ability to build ‘high performing teams that engage and retain talented people across large scale geographies’ as key to the future success of its human resources (HR) operations.
Zepto Appoints Ankit Agarwal As CPO
Agrawal who joined Zepto last year will now responsibly have end-to-end ownership of the product in his new role encompassing the consumer experience, supply chain and last mile delivery
GlobalConnect Appoints Marie-Josée Leblond as New Group CIO
Leading Nordic digital infrastructure and connectivity provider GlobalConnect appoints Marie-Josée Leblond as its new Group Chief Information Officer (CIO). Leblond previously served as Vice President, Head of User Experience Services at Tietoevry and will start her new position at GlobalConnect on October 2, 2023.
Bluex Appoints Ex-LSEG Graham MacGregor as CEO of New FX Trading Platform
“BlueX will aim to set a new gold standard in FX trading. BlueX’s commitment to integrating data analytics lies at the heart of its mission to empower traders to achieve optimal execution decisions in both a normalized and fast-paced FX market.”
Riverwood Capital Appoints CFO
Riverwood Capital, a private investment firm that manages $5.9bn and focuses on investments in high-growth technology businesses globally, has appointed Keith Janosky as Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director, Investor Relations. Janosky brings more than 20 years of technology private equity industry experience to the role, including most recently as CFO and Head of Investor Relations at Khosla Ventures, and prior to that, as Vice President of Finance at Technology Crossover Ventures (TCV).
Adenia Appoints Head of Investor Relations
Adenia Partners (Adenia), a private markets investment firm focused on responsible investments in Africa, has appointed Mack Schow as its Head of Investor Relations. Schow joins from German Investment Corporation (DEG), Germany’s development finance institution (DFI).
Finalto Onboards Ex-coinbase Exec Ivan Wong as Head of Sales
Trading software and liquidity services provider Finalto has appointed Ivan Wong as head of sales, based in Singapore, according to information made public on his Linkedin profile. Wong steps into his new role after garnering a lengthy career in the institutional space with a greater focus on the APAC region. He brings extensive institutional experience in both foreign exchange and digital assets to his new role.
Cyara Expands Sales Leadership Team with the Appointment of Fred Penteado as VP of Revenue Strategy & Operations
Cyara, the leading AI-led Customer Experience (CX) Transformation Platform provider, today announced the appointment of Fred Penteado as the Vice President of Revenue Strategy and Operations. In this strategic role, Penteado will lead the execution of Cyara’s Revenue strategy and drive efficiency in Cyara’s sales processes, systems and reporting to enhance its market presence and deliver even greater value to its customers.
TopRank Marketing Ignites Next Phase of Growth, Appoints Marketing Leader Donna Robinson as CEO
Today marks a pivotal moment for B2B marketing industry leader TopRank Marketing as the company announces Donna Robinson as its new CEO. Recognized as a trailblazer by the Wall Street Journal, The Economist, and Forbes, the company is ready to fuel explosive growth with this new leadership transition.
Renalytix Appoints Senior Executive Howard Doran as Chief Business Officer
Renalytix plc (NASDAQ: RNLX) (LSE: RENX), the first company to commercialize an FDA approved artificial intelligence (AI) enabled prognostic blood test for individuals with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease, announces the appointment of Howard Doran as Chief Business Officer, effective September 1, 2023.
Qonto Hires Anita Szarek as CFO
Qonto, the leading European business finance solution for SMEs, today announces the appointment of its first CFO: Anita Szarek. Szarek leads Qonto’s Finance, Legal and Strategy departments to drive efficiency and further scale the business. After the appointment of its new CRO, Kenneth de Spiegeleire, in April 2023, Szarek’s arrival reflects Qonto’s strategy to hire experienced leaders to continue building a business for long-term success and to drive Qonto’s international expansion in the SME market.
United Natural Foods Appoints Mario Maffie as Chief Information Officer
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today announced the appointment of Mario Maffie to the position of Chief Information Officer (CIO). Maffie will lead the Company’s Information Technology (IT) team, oversee critical network systems integration work, and help accelerate the use of data and insights in support of UNFI’s customers and suppliers. He begins in this new role on October 2, 2023, and will report to Erin Horvath, UNFI’s Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Sompo International Appoints Carlos Ortega as Head of Casualty Insurance, Iberia
Sompo International, a leading global provider of commercial and consumer property and casualty (re)insurance, today announced the appointment of Carlos Ortega as Head of Casualty Insurance, Iberia. He will be based in Madrid and report to Jamie Cañellas, Country Manager, Insurance, Iberia.
Honest Appoints Dave Loretta for the Role of CFO
The Honest Company has appointed Dave Loretta, a seasoned corporate finance professional, as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the consumer products manufacturer announced on Tuesday. Effective September 25th, Loretta will assume the role, taking over from Kelly Kennedy, who has been serving as the CFO for the past two and a half years. Kennedy played a pivotal role in guiding the company through a successful initial public offering (IPO), as stated in a press release.
ReNew Appoints Kailash Vaswani as Chief Financial Officer
The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of ReNew Energy Global plc (“ReNew”) accepted the resignation of Mr. Kedar Upadhye as the Chief Financial Officer of ReNew Energy Global Plc, on September 6, 2023. Mr. Upadhye’s resignation will be effective on October 30, 2023. Mr. Upadhye is resigning to pursue an opportunity outside ReNew in a products-driven sector and his decision to resign is purely for personal reasons and not a result of any dispute or disagreement with ReNew, its Board or management, or any matters relating to the operations, performance, policies, or practices of ReNew. The Board thanks Mr. Upadhye for his services and wishes him well in his future endeavors.
TripleLift Appoints Bob Coon to Newly-Created SVP of U.S. Sales Role
TripleLift, the ad tech platform elevating digital advertising across every screen, today announced that it has appointed Bob Coon to the newly-created role of SVP of U.S. Sales. In his new role, Coon will be responsible for new sales development related to brands, agencies and DSP partnerships. He is based out of the company’s New York office and will report directly to Ed Dinichert, Chief Revenue Officer.
Everest Reinsurance Hires Marco Schiattone as Global Head of Financial Risk
Everest Reinsurance, the reinsurance division of Everest Group, Ltd., has appointed Marco Schiattone as Global Head of Financial Risk. In the role, he will be based in Zurich. He will also report to Artur Klinger, Head of International Reinsurance.
Volante Technologies Appoints David Weber as Chief Operating Officer
Volante Technologies, the global leader in cloud payments modernization, today announces the appointment of David Weber as chief operating officer. This appointment comes at a pivotal time of accelerating growth for the company amid rapidly increasing market opportunity in payments modernization.
Oklo Appoints R Craig Bealmear as Chief Financial Officer
Oklo Inc. (“Oklo” or the “Company”), an advanced fission technology and nuclear fuel recycling company, has appointed R Craig Bealmear as Chief Financial Officer. Bealmear brings extensive experience from the renewable and downstream energy sectors. With over thirty years of experience in financial and commercial leadership, particularly in public company settings, Bealmear will play a pivotal role in Oklo’s continued growth and lead the Company’s financial strategy. In his role as CFO, Bealmear will hold a critical position overseeing all corporate financial functions. This includes spearheading initiatives to identify and access capital markets, fostering and managing key investor relationships, and formulating the Company’s long-term financial strategy.
Janover Inc. Appoints Finance Veteran Bruce S. Rosenbloom, CPA as its Chief Financial Officer
Janover Inc. (Nasdaq: JNVR) (“Janover” or the “Company”), an AI-enabled B2B fintech marketplace connecting commercial property borrowers and lenders with a human touch, today announced the appointment of Bruce S. Rosenbloom, CPA as Chief Financial Officer, effective September 07, 2023. Mr. Rosenbloom assumes the responsibilities formerly held by Mr. Patrick Stinus, Senior Vice President and Interim Chief Financial Officer, who resigned from his position(s) with the Company effective September 6, 2023.
Nanotronics Appoints Peter Hopkins as President
Nanotronics, the factory control company, today announced the appointment of Peter Hopkins as President, effective immediately. Peter will be responsible for executing on Nanotronics’ vision while driving global growth. “I’ve spent my entire career at the vanguard of big ideas with the potential to reshape the world,” says Hopkins. “Nanotronics sits at the nexus of the most critical sectors of our time: AI, advanced manufacturing and semiconductors, with hardware and software innovations already enhancing production yield and efficiency at a fraction of the cost of its competitors. With revolutionary new products on the horizon, I believe Nanotronics is poised to disrupt how we build the future and I’m thrilled to help realize that potential.”
Biogen Appoints Jane Grogan as Head of Research
Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB) announced the appointment of Jane Grogan, Ph.D., as Executive Vice President, Head of Research effective 2 October 2023. Dr. Grogan will be a member of Biogen’s Executive Committee reporting to Christopher A. Viehbacher, President and Chief Executive Officer.
Arthur D. Little Continues Its Global Expansion With Appointment of 150th Partner
As a strong sign of its continued expansion and ongoing success, Arthur D. Little (ADL) today announced the appointment of three new Partners, bringing its total count of Partners around the world to 150. Alessandro Barmettler will join ADL’s Italian team as a Partner in the Automotive & Manufacturing Goods (AMG) practice. He will be based in the company’s Milan office.
JFrog Appoints Shanti Ariker as Chief Legal Officer
JFrog Ltd. (“JFrog”) (NASDAQ: FROG), the Liquid Software company and creators of the JFrog Software Supply Chain Platform, today announced Shanti Ariker has joined as the company’s Chief Legal Officer (CLO). Reporting directly to co-founder and CEO Shlomi Ben Haim, Ms. Ariker serves on the company’s executive team overseeing corporate governance, risk, and compliance initiatives, including ESG activities, while supporting strategic growth initiatives, and partnerships.
Trupanion (TRUP) Appoints Fawwad Qureshi as CFO
Trupanion, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRUP), the leading provider of pet medical insurance for cats and dogs, announced today the appointment of Fawwad Qureshi as Chief Finance Officer. Mr. Qureshi will officially join Trupanion on September 25, 2023.
MaxCyte Appoints Ali Soleymannezhad as Executive Vice President of Bioprocessing
MaxCyte, Inc., (Nasdaq: MXCT; LSE: MXCT), a leading, cell-engineering focused company providing enabling platform technologies to advance the discovery, development and commercialization of next-generation cell-based therapeutics and to support innovative, cell-based research, today announced the appointment of Ali Soleymannezhad as Executive Vice President of Bioprocessing, effective August 21, 2023.
Zenlayer Appoints Jeff Geiser as VP of Customer Experience
Zenlayer, the hyperconnected cloud, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Geiser as the Vice President of Customer Experience. This is a new role created to enhance the customer journey end to end, ensuring that customers receive exceptional service at every touchpoint. Geiser comes with over 15 years of experience in technical leadership at startups and distinguished technology companies like UUNet, Akamai, and most recently, EdgeCast (now Edgio), where he led teams responsible for the design, production, onboarding, and deployment of solutions for notable clients that included Twitter, Disney/ESPN, and PayPal.
Imaging Endpoints Appoints Manish Sharma, MD as Chief Scientific Officer
Imaging Endpoints (IE), the global leader in oncology-trial imaging and among the largest imaging CROs (iCROs) globally, is pleased to announce the appointment of Manish Sharma, MD as its Chief Scientific Officer. Dr Sharma, a radiologist with over 20 years of extensive experience in clinical research, medical imaging, and data science, joins Imaging Endpoints with a proven track record of excellence. Besides having supported regulatory submission of multiple path-breaking therapies including priority review and accelerated approvals, his pioneering work in imaging data analytics and utilization of big data for reader performance and variability is industry-leading. He has also made significant strides in the use of AI/ML techniques, including deep learning applications in radiological imaging.
Illumio Appoints John Lens as Chief Revenue Officer
Illumio, Inc., the Zero Trust Segmentation company, today announced the appointment of John Lens as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Lens has spent the past 25 years building and leading hypergrowth revenue teams at public companies, including Alteryx and VMware. At Illumio, Lens is responsible for overseeing global revenue operations, reporting to CEO and co-founder Andrew Rubin.
Trustly, Inc. Appoints Frederick Crosby as CRO and Craig McDonald as CBDO
Trustly, the global leader in Open Banking Payments, is proud to announce the appointment of Frederick Crosby as Chief Revenue Officer (“CRO”) and Craig McDonald as Chief Business Development Officer (“CBDO”). Frederick Crosby is a proven go-to-market executive with significant experience in the digital B2C and B2B payment space. He joins Trustly with senior leadership experience at Western Union, eBay, PayPal, and most recently Nium and Veem.
Otodata Appoints Sales Director for Western Europe
Otodata, a provider of tank monitoring solutions, appointed Guy Lanrezac as sales director for Western Europe. He brings 28 years of experience in telecommunications and IoT technology. In his new role, Lanrezac will focus on extending Otodata’s leadership to fuel distributors and driving business development opportunities in the region, according to the company.
Exberry Appoints Ulf Axman as Chief Commercial Officer
“I am thrilled to be part of Exberry’s success story from the beginning. With Exberry’s leading tech solutions and cloud capabilities, alongside its traditional offering, I believe we can truly disrupt the markets.” Exberry has announced the appointment of Ulf Axman as Chief Commercial Officer of the exchange technology provider.
GraniteShares Appoints Paul Marino as Chief Revenue Officer
GraniteShares, the U.S. ETF issuer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Marino as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Marino brings with him 23 years of expertise in sales, strategy and business development in the financial services industry.
WTW Appoints Cruz Gonzalez as Lenders Solutions team leader in Europe
Global advisory, broking, and solutions company WTW has announced the appointment of Cruz Gonzalez as its Lenders Solutions team leader in Europe, effective immediately. Based in Madrid, Gonzalez will be reporting to Andrew van den Born, Managing Director, Financial Solutions.
Prada Appoints Rosa Santamaria Maurizio as Head of Human Resources
Led by Andrea Guerra since the start of the year, Prada has announced a change in its human resources department. The Italian luxury group has recruited Rosa Santamaria Maurizio from Valentino, appointing her chief people officer. She succeeds Stefano Rastrelli, who has held this position for ten years and has been with the group since 2007.
Elucid Appoints Windi Hary to Lead Regulatory Affairs and Quality Management
Elucid, Inc., a leading medical technology company providing physicians with AI-powered imaging analysis software to assess cardiovascular disease, has hired Windi Hary as senior vice president (SVP) of regulatory affairs and quality management. Windi’s vast, global experience in software-as-a-medical device (SaMD) and AI-enabled digital health will be central to Elucid’s growth and expansion of its unique product offerings and additional first-of-its-kind innovations in its pipeline.
Invivyd Appoints William Duke as Chief Financial Officer
Invivyd, Inc. (Nasdaq: IVVD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company on a mission to protect the vulnerable from serious viral infectious diseases, today announced the appointment of William Duke as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Duke will lead Invivyd’s financial strategy to support the company’s continued growth. Mr. Duke has more than 25 years of finance, accounting, and operations experience, including over a decade of senior leadership experience in the biotechnology industry.
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Appoints Sreeram Venkateswaran as its President & Chief Business Officer
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, announced today that Sreeram Venkateswaran has been appointed President and Chief Business Officer, Domestic Sales and Customer Service, effective August 29, 2023.
Spendesk Appoints Sarah Whipp as Chief Marketing Officer
Spendesk, the leading 7-in-1 spend management solution for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Whipp as Chief Marketing Officer. With extensive experience in both Fortune 500 companies and start-ups in diverse B2B and B2C sectors, Sarah’s addition to the executive leadership team promises exceptional strategic expertise and a fresh perspective. Sarah’s forward-thinking approach and proven track record position her as a valuable asset to Spendesk’s continued growth across Europe.
Northern Trust Appoints Keane as Chapman Becomes Board Member at ISSA
Northern Trust has appointed Aisling Keane as head of asset servicing for Hong Kong. In the newly created role, Keane will lead Northern Trust’s asset servicing business in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. She will report to Angelo Calvitto, head of APAC. Keane will be responsible for overseeing the overall strategic direction for the asset servicing business and providing suitable solutions to clients.
Acclime Appoints Ed Novak as New Managing Director for North America
Acclime, Asia-Pacific's leading tech-enabled professional services provider, is proud to announce the appointment of Ed Novak as the firm's Managing Director, North America. Ed will lead Acclime's US-based Client Service Centre, advising clients from North America on the best ways to leverage Acclime's teams throughout Asia and Oceania. The appointment highlights Acclime's commitment to providing global-standard professional services in the Asia-Pacific region for clients from around the world.
Pinsent Masons Appoints Leading Patent Litigation Partner in its London Office
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has hired patent litigation partner James Marshall to join its London office. Joining from Taylor Wessing, James’ practice focuses on the life sciences and technology sectors. In the course of his career, he has advised on a number of high-profile cases such as LillyIcos v. Pfizer, Generics v. Lundbeck, Apple v. Ericsson and Huawei v. Unwired Planet - for Ericsson as an intervenor in the Supreme Court. James is a versatile IP practitioner, whose expertise extends beyond patent litigation to trade secrets and licensing.
HR Acuity Appoints New Additions to Leadership Team as It Continues Growth Trajectory
HR Acuity, the enterprise leader in employee relations case management and investigations, is pleased to announce three new leadership appointments to position itself for continued growth. Jess Peluso has joined HR Acuity as Chief Revenue Officer, Jim Moore as Chief Technology Officer and Kendra Tucker as a member of the Board of Directors.
Provenir Appoints Andres Elizondo as Chief Financial Officer
Provenir, a global leader in AI-powered risk decisioning software, today announced the appointment of Andres Elizondo as its new Chief Financial Officer. Elizondo brings a wealth of experience which combines both finance and strategy, with a focus on driving and delivering long-term business value.
Google Appoints Alex Okosi New Managing Director For Africa
Alex Okosi, the present Managing Director for YouTube in EMEA Emerging Markets, has now been appointed to a new role as Managing Director for Google in Africa. Okosi will henceforth be responsible for Google’s operations in Africa including programs to help businesses and economies on the continent to grow, as well as expanding access and providing tools to help the next billion users get more from the Web.
Modivcare Appoints Henry “Enrique” Toledo as Chief People Officer
Modivcare Inc. (the “Company” or “Modivcare”) (Nasdaq: MODV), a technology-enabled healthcare services company that provides a platform of integrated supportive care solutions focused on improving health outcomes, today announced that Henry “Enrique” Toledo was appointed as its Chief People Officer, effective today. Mr. Toledo will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources, talent management, and organizational development at Modivcare.
Moody’s Appoints Richard Steele as General Counsel
Moody's Corporation (NYSE:MCO) announced today that it has appointed Richard Steele as Senior Vice President and General Counsel, effective September 5, 2023. Mr. Steele will oversee Moody’s global Legal and Compliance functions, and has joined the company’s Executive Leadership Team. He succeeds John Goggins, who is retiring after over 24 years with the company.
Barclays Appoints Pedro Costa as Vice Chairman, Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) M&A in the Americas
Barclays today announces the appointment of Pedro Costa as Vice Chairman, Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) M&A in the Americas. Mr. Costa will be based in New York and report to Ihsan Essaid and Gary Posternack, Global Co-Heads of M&A.
Yury Glikin is Appointed Outbrain ANZ Commercial Director
Technology platform for open web, Outbrain, has promoted Yury Glikin to the newly created role of Commercial Director for Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). Joined Outbrain in 2021 as Head of Sales for ANZ, he has since expanded the role will oversee the development and implementation of Outbrain’s commercial and sales strategy along with new business opportunities to accelerate revenue growth across the region.
HSBC Saudi Arabia Expands with New Hires
Mohammed Fannoch and Faisal Qadri were made managing directors, while Amir Bourani was named head of global banking coverage, according to Zawya. Qadri and Fannoch will oversee the bank’s investment banking operations in Saudi Arabia, which include mergers and acquisitions, infrastructure and project finance, debt advisory, equity capital markets, and issuer services.
PwC Channel Islands Announces Series of Headline Appointments
PwC Channel Islands has further strengthened its senior leadership team through the admission of two Partners and a five Directors. Newly admitted Partners, James de Veulle and Mark Hunter, each based in Jersey, have both consistently contributed to the continued growth and success of the Channel Islands firm and will play a vital role in leading and shaping PwC’s strategic direction.
Chubb Appoints George N. Nikolaou to Lead its Technology Hub in Thessaloniki, Greece as Staffing Ramps Up
Chubb, the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company, announced the appointment of George N. Nikolaou as head of Chubb Business Services EMEA in Thessaloniki, Greece. In this role, Nikolaou will be responsible for the Chubb technology center launched in late 2022, which will support the development of innovative technologies that enhance the customer experience, increase efficiency, and accelerate the company's digital transformation.
EY Managed Services Expands with Three Partner Appointments
EY has appointed Prakash Hariharan, Lynette Gracias and Venkatesh Subramoniam as Partners to its UK Managed Services team, part of EY’s EMEIA-wide Managed Services workforce. EY Managed Services helps clients unlock value through head office functions, including tax, risk, compliance and finance, by combining experience, talent and technology with a global delivery model that supports businesses so they can concentrate on driving forward their core activities.
Howden Germany Names New Managing Director, Large Corporate Clients
Howden Germany has announced the appointment of Reiner Breeck as Managing Director, Large Corporate Clients. With this hire, the broker looks to continue to drive growth in the large corporate sector and launches a new division to support this strategy.
Nutanix Promotes Talal Al-Saif as Regional Sales Director for Central Gulf and Egypt
Nutanix (NASDAQ: NTNX), a leader in hybrid multicloud computing, today announced the appointment of Talal Al-Saif to Multi Sub-Regional Sales Director, responsible for the sub-regions of Central Gulf (Saudi, Qatar and Bahrain) and Egypt. Based in Saudi, Talal will focus on driving regional digital transformation initiatives, delivering higher levels of customer and partner satisfaction and tapping into new markets to accelerate Nutanix’s growth in the region.
Fractional Ownership Platform hBits strengthens C-suite; appoints Anish Mody as Chief Product Officer
In a move to strengthen its senior leadership and scale business growth, hBits, a fractional ownership platform for commercial real estate that aims to democratize access to real estate for everyday investors, has announced the appointment of Anish Mody as its Chief Product Officer (CPO). The appointment comes at a time when hBits is witnessing a 20 percent year on year growth in registered users on its platform and is emphasizing technology and customer-centric offerings.
Okta Appoints Ajay Advani as APJ Channel Leader
Okta has appointed Ajay Advani as vice president of Partner and Alliances for Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ). Advani will lead the partner team across APJ, building the partner ecosystem spanning technology partners, distributors, channel partners, systems integrators, cloud service providers and hyperscalers.
CtrlS Datacenters Appoints Former Amazon Executive Vipin Jain as President, Datacenter Operations
CtrlS Datacenters Ltd, the Asia’s fastest growing Rated-4 datacenter company, has today announced the appointment of Vipin Jain as President-Operations. The appointment of Vipin will further strengthen CtrlS operational expertise in the digital infrastructure sphere and reaffirms the company’s vision to propel it into the next generation of datacenter technology.
Microsoft Appoints Puneet Chandok to Lead India Operations
Microsoft has appointed Puneet Chandok’s as President of Microsoft India and South Asia. Effective September 1, 2023, he will assume the operational responsibilities from Anant Maheshwari. Supported by a strong leadership team, Puneet will oversee the integration of Microsoft’s businesses across South Asia, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, further boosting the company’s presence in the region, while deepening its focus on key industries through a customer-centric approach with generative AI at its core.
Strategy& Appoints Five New Partners in Paris office
Anna Cohen has been with Strategy& since 2007, when she joined Booz Allen Hamilton (which later became Booz & Company and in 2014 rebranded as Strategy&). Cohen supports major clients in France and internationally with the design and delivery of their digital strategies and transformations, with a focus on the telecom, media, technology, energy & utilities, and health sectors.
Hastings Technology Metals (ASX:HAS) Appoints Paul Brown as new CEO
Hastings Technology Metals (HAS) appoints Paul Brown as its newest CEO. Mr Brown brings more than two decades of mining industry experience to the role
Schneider Electric Appoints Niharika Mohan as VP - HR, Secure Power International
Schneider Electric has appointed Niharika Mohan as Vice President - Human Resources, Secure Power International. Niharika has over 23 years of HR experience spanning across Appliances, Electrical and Electronics Manufacturing, Financial Services, IT Services and IT Consulting.
HSBC Life Singapore Names New Chief Executive
HSBC is set to appoint Harpreet Bindra as chief executive officer of HSBC Life (Singapore), subject to regulatory approvals. HSBC Life Singapore is the group’s insurance business in Singapore, established after the integration of the businesses of AXA Singapore and HSBC Insurance (Singapore) in February 2023 via a scheme of transfer. HSCB acquired AXA Singapore in February 2022.
Zerion Pharma A/S Appoints Mads Aaboe Jensen as Vice President, Business Development
Zerion Pharma A/S ("ZERION") today announces that the Company has strengthened its management team with the appointment of Dr. Mads Aaboe Jensen as Vice President Business Development. Mads Aaboe joins ZERION from September 1.
IKEA Korea Names Isabel Puig as New CEO
Home furnishing retailer IKEA Korea appointed Isabel Puig as new chief executive officer and chief sustainability officer, a company official said Thursday. Puig will take office starting on Sept. 1.
Sanofi Finds John Reed Replacement to Lead R&D
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Redington Limited Appoints Mr. V S Hariharan as the Group CEO
Redington Limited (NSE: REDINGTON, BSE: 532805), a global leader in the distribution of technology products and services, announces the appointment of Mr. Hariharan as the Group CEO. With a stellar track record of 25+ years in sales, marketing, and general management, Mr. Hariharan brings a wealth of expertise and experiences, to drive Redington’s continued success.
SAP Announces Walter Sun as New Global Head of Artificial Intelligence
SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced the appointment of Walter Sun as Global Head of Artificial Intelligence. Sun joins SAP on September 1 from his current role as vice president of Copilot Applied Artificial Intelligence for business applications at Microsoft.
Standard Chartered Appoints Diego De Giorgi as CFO
Standard Chartered said that it has appointed Diego De Giorgi as chief financial officer designate with effect from Sept. 1. The Asia-focused lender said on Thursday that De Giorgi recently served as co-chief executive of Pegasus Europe, and previously was independent nonexecutive director of UniCredit.
SureWerx Appoints Steve Alden As Its Chief Financial Officer
SureWerx, a leading global supplier of personal protective equipment, safety gear, and tool solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Alden as its Chief Financial Officer, effective today. In this role, Steve will be responsible for the financial management of the company in addition to driving strategic growth and operational excellence.
Aimee DeGaetano Joins Vastrax as Global Head of Commercial and Clinical Affairs
Vastrax, a premier full-service Contract Research Organization (CRO) with a mission to expedite the development of cutting-edge technologies in the vascular market, proudly announces the appointment of Aimee DeGaetano as the Global Head of Commercial and Clinical Affairs.
Investec Wealth & Investment Appoints Tamara Marten as Head of Corporate Executives and Professionals
Investec Wealth & Investment has announced the appointment of Tamara Marten as Head of Corporate Executives and Professionals within Investec’s Private Office. In her new role, Tamara will specialise in delivering comprehensive strategic wealth management services to high net worth individuals, focusing on clients in the legal and financial industries as well as corporate executives.
Scotiabank Announces Senior Leadership Appointments
Scotiabank announced today that Barb Mason, Group Head and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), has announced her intention to retire from Scotiabank at the end of 2023, after a 41-year career with the bank. "On behalf of all Scotiabankers, I would like to congratulate Barb on an impressive four-decade career with the Bank and thank her for her invaluable guidance and partnership as an integral part of our Senior Leadership Team," said Scott Thomson, President and CEO for Scotiabank.
Oxford Science Enterprises Appoints Ed Bussey as Chief Executive Officer
Oxford Science Enterprises (OSE), the independent investment company created to found, fund and build transformational businesses via its unique partnership with the University of Oxford, today announces the appointment of Ed Bussey as CEO and Jack Edmondson as CIO.
Caelux Appoints Charlie Hasselbrink as its New Chief Technology Officer
Caelux announced the appointment of Charlie Hasselbrink as the company's new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Hasselbrink is an exceptional technologist known for identifying organizational and technical gaps and quickly implementing the systems and processes necessary to achieve organizational outcomes. He has an impressive history of overseeing large-scale development programs and leveraging predictive models to accelerate product innovation and develop better customer experiences.
Pixelworks Shanghai Subsidiary Appoints Wallace Pai as Chief Operating Officer
Pixelworks, Inc. (NASDAQ: PXLW), a leading provider of innovative video and display processing solutions, today announced its Shanghai-based subsidiary, Pixelworks Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. ("PWSH"), has appointed Wallace Pai as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Pai will be responsible for all engineering and management of the PWSH business units, reporting directly to Chairman of Pixelworks Shanghai, Todd DeBonis.
Nasdaq Appoints Sarah Youngwood as Chief Financial Officer
Sarah Youngwood’s induction into Nasdaq’s leadership team is poised to strengthen the company’s strategic direction and reinforce its commitment to innovation and transformation in the financial services landscape. Nasdaq, Inc. has made a significant leadership announcement: the appointment of Sarah Youngwood as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective from December 1, 2023.
Virtual Reality Firm Appoints Former Saxo Bank UK CEO
Spanish Virtual Reality company Virtualware (MLVIR.PA) has appointed Albert C. Maasland, former CEO of Crown Agents Bank and former CEO of Saxo Bank UK, to its International Advisory Board, in a decision that will reinforce the company's position as a leader in the immersive technologies industry.
Stash Appoints Dave veteran as CTO, Eyeing New Growth Phase
Investing and banking app Stash this month appointed Chien-Liang Chou as chief technology officer, a move meant to help the company scale more rapidly and possibly prepare for an initial public offering.
FactSet Appoints Alexandra van Nes Head of Investor Relations
FactSet (NYSE:FDS) (NASDAQ:FDS), a global financial digital platform and enterprise solutions provider, announced today that it has appointed Alexandra (“Ali”) van Nes Senior Vice President, Investor Relations. She will replace Kendra Brown, who will now lead FactSet’s Banking and Sell-Side Research business unit.
AXA XL Appoints Lucy Pilko as Chief Executive Officer, Insurance in the Americas
AXA XL today announced that Lucy Pilko has been appointed Chief Executive Officer for the Americas region of its insurance operations, effective October 30, 2023. Ms. Pilko assumes the role from Joseph Tocco who has decided to retire, after more than 12 years as a senior executive in the company's Insurance business, including his current position as Chief Executive for the Americas. He will remain as a special advisor through 2023.
Willis Towers Watson plc: WTW appoints Paul Lubbers U.S. Head of Affinity & Programs, CRB North America
WTW (Nasdaq: WTW), a leading global advisory, broking, and solutions company, today announced the appointment of Paul Lubbers as the Head of Affinity & Programs, U.S., within Corporate Risk and Broking (CRB). Leveraging his deep experience within the Affinity sector, Lubbers assumes a pivotal role in driving comprehensive growth and success for both the Affinity Consumer and Commercial Programs across the U.S. business landscape.
Societe Generale Security Services Appoints Richard Davis as Sales Director
Societe Generale Security Services (SGSS) has welcomed Richard Davis as sales director. In his new role, Davis will focus on UK based asset managers and asset owners, supporting the expansion of SGSS’ UK client sales franchise and enhancing its cross-border offering.
Hiscox Appoints Ryan Barker as Chief Technology Officer for Hiscox Re & ILS
Prior to this appointment, Ryan Baker served as head of information technology for EMEA at the Reinsurance Group of America. In this role, Baker delivered “significant technology change programmes over several years.” Baker brings nearly twenty years of information technology experience to his new role at Hiscox Re & ILS.
Aviva Appoints Jason Storah as CEO, UK & Ireland General Insurance, and Tracy Garrad as CEO of Aviva Canada
Jason is currently CEO of Aviva Canada, a role he has held for four years, in a period defined by progress for that business, including GWP growth of 34%, and becoming the number two General Insurer in the Canadian market. Jason has almost 20 years of experience with Aviva in a variety of roles. Prior to becoming CEO of Aviva Canada, he most recently served as Chief Distribution Officer, where he oversaw broker distribution, partnerships – including RBC Insurance – as well as Aviva’s direct insurance business and marketing.
SmartRecruiters Appoints Rebecca Carr as Chief Product Officer
SmartRecruiters, the industry's leading All-in-One Hiring Platform, today announced the expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of SaaS leader Rebecca Carr as Chief Product Officer (CPO). Carr will oversee all facets of product, design, and platform ecosystem, reporting directly to CEO, Michael DeSimone.
Nextiva Appoints Senthil Velayutham as Chief Product and Technology Officer
Nextiva, a business conversation platform, today announced the appointment of Senthil Velayutham as chief product and technology officer (CPTO). Velayutham has over a decade of product and technology experience and joins Nextiva to lead the company’s global engineering, product, and technology teams.
The Clearing House Appoints Sheffali Welch as COO
The Clearing House (TCH) has appointed Sheffali Welch as its new chief operating officer (COO). Welch brings more than 20 years of experience in banking and financial services to her new role, joining in from BNY Mellon, where she served as COO of finance, from February 2021 to August 2023.
Baker McKenzie Nabs M&A Lawyer From HSF
Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow, the member firm of Baker McKenzie in Singapore, has appointed Theodore Heng as principal in its mergers & acquisitions practice group, based in Singapore.
RBC Appoints Interim Asia Wealth Head
Canada’s RBC Wealth Management has named an interim head for Asia, following the recent departure of Terence Chow, finews.asia has learned. Rod Ireland has been appointed interim head, RBC Wealth Management, Asia, according to a statement in response to a finews.asia inquiry, replacing Terence Chow, who recently left the bank. Based in Singapore, Ireland will also retain his existing role as head of global markets APAC for RBC Capital Markets.
General Motors Africa & Middle East Announces Strategic Executive Appointments to Drive Regional Growth
General Motors Africa and Middle East (GM AMEO) continues its commitment to accelerated transformation towards heightened electrified mobility and connectivity, with the announcement of executive appointment moves. Driving forward the company's ambidextrous regional business strategy, Rohan Fernandes, Sajed Sbeih, Omar Elkhishin, and Chad Wellman will be taking on new roles within the company.
Janus Henderson Further Boosts Client Servicing Capabilities with Multiple New Hires
Janus Henderson Investors (JHI) is pleased to announce multiple new keyhiresto its Asia distribution team. Alexis Lavergnejoinsthe firm as Investment Specialist- Fixed income while Andrew Coxjoinsas investment Specialist- Equity in newly created roles, based in Singapore.
Arch Reinsurance Ltd. Announces Executive Appointments
Arch Reinsurance Ltd. (Arch Re Ltd.) today announced the promotions of Crystal Doughty to Chief Underwriting Officer, Property and William Soares to Chief Underwriting Officer, Casualty and Specialty. Both will report to Jerome Halgan, CEO of Arch Re Ltd.
Flagship Pioneering Announces Appointment of David Khougazian as Growth Partner
Flagship Pioneering, the bioplatform innovation company, announced today that pharma and healthcare leader David Khougazian is joining as Growth Partner. In this role, he will help scale and grow several Flagship-founded companies, working together with leaders at Flagship and its ecosystem of companies on organizational development, long-term strategy, financing, and business development.
Axxes Capital Appoints Ari Bass as President of its New Direct Investing Business, Axxes Direct
Axxes Capital (“Axxes”), a private markets investment firm dedicated to providing financial advisors with superior private equity and credit investment solutions, today launched “Axxes Direct.” This pioneering platform offers advisors access to premium, vetted co-investment opportunities in private assets — opportunities traditionally reserved solely for large institutional investors and ultra-high net worth family offices.
BHP Appoints New Chief Risk & Audit Manager
Lester will lead the Risk, Insurance and Audit teams for BHP. He has global accountability for BHP’s internal audit program, risk, insurance and BHP’s risk management framework and associated processes, policies, procedures and standards, representing the corporate view of risk management to the BHP Board, The Sustainability Committee (Susco) and The Risk and Audit Committee (RAC).
DartPoints Strengthens Leadership Team with the Appointment of Angelika Torres as Chief Financial Officer
DartPoints, a leading edge data center platform, announces the appointment of Angelika Torres as Chief Financial Officer. Driven by a period of tremendous uptake in its colocation, cloud, cybersecurity, AI / ML, and high-performance computing solutions, DartPoints' strategic decision to bring on a seasoned Chief Financial Officer specializing in high-growth enterprises underscores its commitment to serving the evolving compute & connectivity needs in Tier II-IV markets.
SAP Appoints Gina Vargiu-Breuer as the New Chief People Officer
SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced that Gina Vargiu-Breuer (48) has been appointed to the Executive Board of SAP as Chief People Officer and labor director, effective from February 1, 2024. She will succeed Sabine Bendiek, who will be leaving the company by her own request on December 31, 2023.
Delta Capita Appoints SETL's Alan Philpot as Chief Product Officer
Delta Capita, a leading global Capital Markets consulting, managed services and technology provider, today announces the appointment of Alan Philpot to Chief Product Officer.
NXU (NXU) Appoints Hilary Taylor as Senior Director of Engineering, Charging
Nxu Inc., (NASDAQ: NXU) is pleased to welcome Hilary Taylor, who joins the Company as Senior Director of Engineering – Charging. Taylor, one of Insider’s Top 14 Power Players of the Electric Car Charging Business, has a decade of experience working with OEMs from around the world to accelerate EV adoption.
Globalstar Appoints Dr. Paul Jacobs as Chief Executive Officer; Announces Agreement to License XCOM Labs Technology
Globalstar, Inc. (NYSE American: GSAT) (“Globalstar”) today announced that Paul E. Jacobs, Ph.D., founder and CEO of XCOM Labs and former CEO and Executive Chairman of Qualcomm, has been appointed CEO of Globalstar, effective immediately. Dr. Jacobs has also been appointed to Globalstar’s Board of Directors. He succeeds David Kagan, who will retire as Globalstar’s CEO.
Arbor Biotechnologies Appoints Ajim Tamboli As Chief Financial Officer
Arbor Biotechnologies®, a biotechnology company discovering and developing the next generation of genetic medicines, today announced the appointment of Ajim Tamboli, CFA, as its Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Tamboli brings over 24 years of health care experience to the role, joining Arbor from Monte RTherapeutics, where he served as Chief Financial Officer. He was responsible for leading private and public fund raises of over $465M, including an upsized $255M IPO in 2021.
Bellevue Group Appoints Gebhard Giselbrecht as CEO
Gebhard Giselbrecht has been appointed by the Board of Directors of Bellevue Group as the incoming CEO, effective from January 1, 2024. Giselbrecht is taking over from André Rüegg, who, after serving the Group for 15 years, including eight years as CEO, will be departing by mutual agreement. The Board of Directors and current CEO André Rüegg have jointly recognized the potential benefits of introducing new insights and concepts to facilitate the continued sustainable progress of Bellevue Group. A seamless transition will be ensured as André Rüegg hands over responsibilities to Gebhard Giselbrecht.
EY Ghana Appoints Emmanuel Adekahlor New Country Managing Partner
EY Africa has announced the appointment of Emmanuel Adekahlor as Country Managing Partner of the Ghana practice with effect from July 1, 2023. Mr Adekahlor succeeds Ferdinand Gunn who retired from EY on June 30, 2023.
Everest Group Taps New SVP
Everest Group has announced the appointment of Charlie Higham (pictured above) as senior vice president and head of Everest Underwriting Partners. Higham will take over from Brian Drum, who is set to retire from Everest on Sept. 1 after a 16-year tenure with the company.
Sammons Financial Group Creates Corporate Development Division, Appoints New General Counsel
Sammons Financial Group has named Brian Hansen, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, to a new role within the company leading the growth strategy outside of its existing lines of business. Hansen will assume the senior-level position of Chief Development Officer, requiring a dedicated focus on growth in new and adjacent spaces to Sammons Financial Group.
Deutsche Bank Appoints Asia Financing Roles
Frankfurt-based Deutsche Bank has reportedly appointed several new roles within its financing business in Asia. Deutsche Bank appoints Rahul Chawla to the newly created role of head of financial sponsor finance for Asia, according to a «Bloomberg» report. He is currently the India co-head of investment banking coverage and will relocate from Mumbai to Singapore for the new role.
Deloitte Romania Appoints Two New Directors in its Financial Advisory Practice
Deloitte Romania appoints Dragos Cruceru and Mihail Bucheru to directors in its Financial Advisory practice, effective September 1st, 2023.
Canoo Inc. (GOEV) Appoints Names Ethridge as CFO
Canoo (NASDAQ: GOEV), a leading high-tech advanced mobility company, announced it has named current Board Member Greg Ethridge as Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Ken Manget. Ethridge will report to Canoo Chairman and CEO, Tony Aquila. This move is effective immediately, and Ethridge will assume responsibilities for capital markets, investor relations, accounting & financial reporting functions. Ethridge agrees to resign from Canoo's Board of Directors by the end of the year.
Delve Bio Appoints Jim Stuart as Chief Commercial Officer
Delve Bio, a pioneer in metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) for infectious diseases, today announced the appointment of Jim Stuart as chief commercial officer and Jay Wohlgemuth, M.D., to the board of directors.
Cytek Biosciences Appoints Dr. Philippe Busque Senior Vice President of Global Sales & Services
Cytek Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTKB), a leading cell analysis solutions company, today announced the appointment of Philippe Busque, Ph.D. as Senior Vice President of Global Sales & Services. In this newly created position, Dr. Busque will lead an enhanced global sales organization encompassing all customer facing functions worldwide, including sales, service, and technical application support, building on the recently integrated sales team that combines the original Cytek sales force with the Amnis® and Guava® sales force.
Freshworks Appoints Johanna Jackman as Chief People Officer
Freshworks Inc., (NASDAQ: FRSH) today announced the appointment of Johanna Jackman as the company’s new Chief People Officer (CPO). Johanna joins the executive team and reports to Freshwork’s Chief Executive Officer Girish Mathrubootham and President Dennis Woodside. Jackman will be responsible for the company's global human resources strategy and operations, which oversees HR business partnerships, talent acquisition and employee development, facilities, compensation and benefits, corporate social responsibility programs, and diversity, equity and inclusion strategy.
Procter & Gamble India Appoints Mukta Maheshwari as CMO
Consumer goods company Procter & Gamble India, maker of brands like Ariel, Whisper, and Gillette, on Monday announced the appointment of Mukta Maheshwari as the company’s chief marketing officer (CMO), effective 1 September.
Astreya Appoints Sonali Chatterji as New Chief Sales Officer
Astreya, a global leader in IT Managed Services, proudly announces the appointment of Sonali Chatterji as the new Chief Sales Officer (CSO). Sonali's entrepreneurial mindset, coupled with a track record of driving growth in technology organizations, uniquely positions her to spearhead Astreya's continued expansion and innovation.
magniX Appoints Industry Veteran Tim Allen as VP, Sales and Marketing
magniX, the company powering the electric aviation revolution, today announced the appointment of Tim Allen as VP, Sales and Marketing. Allen brings more than 20 years of experience in the aerospace industry, covering diverse technical sales, business development, technical support, and operations.
Bragg Gaming Group Appoints Matevž Mazij CEO
Bragg Gaming Group Inc. (NASDAQ: BRAG, TSX: BRAG) (“Bragg” or the “Company”), a global B2B gaming technology and content provider, today announced the Board of Directors (the “Board”) has appointed Matevž Mazij, Chairman of the Board, as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Mazij, Bragg’s largest shareholder and the founder of Oryx Gaming, the Company's original PAM, aggregation and RGS gaming technology platforms, which was acquired by Bragg in 2018, takes over as CEO for Yaniv Sherman, who stepped down. The change was made following a thorough evaluation by the Board and to ensure the optimal alignment of the best interests of the company and its stakeholders.
NanoString Appoints Todd Garland as Chief Commercial Officer
NanoString Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:NSTG), a provider of life science tools for discovery and translational research, today announced that Todd Garland has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer, effective August 28, 2023.
Barclays Appoints Taylor and Chan as New Senior Leaders in Technology Investment Banking Team
Barclays has appointed Emma Taylor as Global Head of Internet Coverage and Carmen Chan as a Managing Director of Internet Coverage within the Technology Investment Banking business. Ms. Taylor joins Barclays with close to 20 years of experience in Technology Banking, most recently as a Managing Director on the Internet Investment Banking team at Goldman Sachs. In this role she advised large cap and emerging internet clients across a diverse range of sectors including marketplaces, eCommerce enablement, online travel, digital health, and advertising. She has experience advising clients globally across North America, Asia, Europe, and Latin America, and was based in Hong Kong from 2018 to 2021 where she covered large cap technology companies in China and the broader Asian region.
GE Vernova Appoints Ken Park as CFO and Vic Abate as CEO-Wind Segment
GE announced that GE Vernova has appointed two new leaders to its leadership team. Kenneth Parks will join as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective October 2, 2023 and Victor Abate will expand his responsibilities effective immediately to lead the full Wind segment of the company.
HSBC Hires Evercore’s Hong to Lead Singapore Deals Coverage
HSBC Holdings Plc has hired Alex Hong from Evercore Inc. to lead the bank’s dealmaking efforts in Singapore. Hong, who has been at Evercore for almost a decade, is set to join HSBC in September, a spokesperson for the UK lender confirmed in response to a Bloomberg News query. He will report to Sandeep Pahwa, head of investment banking for South and Southeast Asia.
Aki Temmes Appointed Executive Vice President, UPM Fibres
Aki Temmes has been appointed Executive Vice President responsible for UPM Fibres Business Area as of 1 December 2023. He will report to Jussi Pesonen, President and CEO and be based in Helsinki, Finland.
TBWA\Hong Kong Bolsters Leadership Team with New Appointments
TBWA\Hong Kong has bolstered its creative leadership team with four new promotions, including promoting its executive creative director Jerome Ooi (pictured right) to the newly created chief creative experience officer role for the agency. In his new role, Ooi will report to Joanne Lao, chief executive officer, TBWA\Greater China.
UBS GWM Asia Pacific Undergoes Leadership Changes
In a recent development at UBS Global Wealth Management (GWM) Asia Pacific, Enrico Mattoli, the head of the direct investment group, has parted ways with the institution.
Arthur Bacci is the Interim CFO at WSFS
WSFS Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: WSFS) has announced that Arthur J. Bacci, the Executive Vice President and Chief Wealth Officer of WSFS Financial Corporation, will now take on the role of Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for WSFS. This appointment follows the departure of Dominic C. Canuso, the former CFO of WSFS, whose association with the company will conclude on August 31, 2023.
Revlon Announces Key Executive Hires Amidst Business Transformation
Names Seasoned Retail and Consumer Products Executives Ted McCormick as Chief Financial Officer, Geralyn Breig as President, North America, and Will Cornock as Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer.
HDFC Bank Re-appoints Sanmoy Chakrabarti as Chief Risk Officer
HDFC Bank, the country's largest private sector lender, said on August 25 that its board approved the re-appointment of Sanmoy Chakrabarti as the Chief Risk Officer (CRO).
Associated Banc-Corp Appoints Jayne C. Hladio as President of Private Wealth
Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) ("Associated") today announced changes involving its executive leadership team. Jayne Hladio will join Associated as the Company's next Executive Vice President, President of Private Wealth on October 2, 2023. She will succeed John Thayer, who will continue with the company, retaining his roles as Executive Vice President, CEO of Associated Trust Company, N.A. and Chair of the Board for Associated Investment Services, Inc.
AngloGold Ashanti Appoints Richard Jordinson as COO
AngloGold Ashanti is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Jordinson as Chief Operating Officer, with effect 1 October 2023.
CaratLane Appoints Avnish Anand as Chief Executive Officer
CaratLane announced the appointment of Avnish Anand, currently chief operating officer of CaratLane, as its new chief executive officer with immediate effect. Avnish was an integral part of the founding team and has played a role in building CaratLane. “Avnish comes with exceptional strategic and people leadership capabilities and has been instrumental in making CaratLane the true omnichannel brand. As CaratLane and CaratLaners look to the future with great excitement and confidence, I am sure Avnish will provide the right leadership that will enable the creation of the highest standards of excellence in everything we do and reach for the stars through those standards,” C K Venkataraman, managing director, Titan, said.
Hoffmann Mineral Appoints Alexander Zahn Area Sales Manager
What HOFFMANN MINERAL GmbH founded 120 years ago in Neuburg has since established itself worldwide. Global sales at the company call for in-depth expertise as well as a high level of customer focus.
Vantage Data Centers Appoints its First Chief Information Security Officer
Vantage Data Centers has named Gregory Thompson Jr as its first chief information security officer (CISO). In the newly created role, Thompson will lead the company's security strategy, further strengthening its cybersecurity posture to secure data as the company continues to scale internationally. This includes building a model for security threat responses, creating business continuity plans, and developing and maintaining its security architecture portfolio wide.
CATL Appoints Markus Baum as New European CCO
Markus Baum will lead the commercial activities of Chinese battery producer CATL in Europe as the new Chief Commercial Officer Europe from 1 November 2023. This position will bundle sales functions at the local level for the first time. Markus Baum joins CATL from fastener manufacturer Bulten, where he was also CCO. Baum was most recently responsible for the successful restructuring of Bulten’s global sales system, CATL said in a statement sent to us by email. At the Chinese battery manufacturer, he will now be responsible for integrating, structuring and developing CATL’s commercial operations in Europe. The company has created this new position.
Brightcove appoints Levine as Chief Product Officer
Brightcove, the video streaming technology company, has announced Scott Levine as their Chief Product Officer. Reporting directly to the CEO, Levine will oversee product management, engineering, and programme management. He is responsible for leading, setting, and executing the engineering and product vision for the entire organisation. Promoted from senior vice president and head of product, Levine works closely with the company’s various departments, including sales, data, research, marketing, and design teams to continually innovate the platform’s product and solution offerings, and contributes to the go-to-market strategies and partnerships that support the company’s prospects, customers and partners.
Redington Appoints Oliver Wayne Head of Manager Research
Investment consultant Redington has promoted Oliver Wayne to head of manager research after seven years at the company. He will focus on helping clients "cut through the noise", find the right manager for any given mandate and ensure Redington's in-house processes and research technology continue to play a central role in achieving this.
VYRE Network Appoints New Executive Leadership, Bruce Waynne and Mike Sherman, to Expand VYREMusic's Global Growth Strategy in Its Music & Entertainment Niche Media Channels
VYRE Network, a leading FREE global streaming platform that delivers NEXT-GENERATION movies, shows, and sports, live and on-demand to audiences worldwide is pleased to announce the addition of Bruce Waynne and Mike Sherman as VYREMusic new executive leadership. VYREMusic consists of TRUE Magazine TV (Hip-Hop), RnB Magazine TV (R&B), and MGraceland TV (EDM/Pop).
Hain Celestial (HAIN) Appoints Lee Boyce as CFO
Hain Celestial Group (Nasdaq: HAIN), a leading manufacturer of better-for-you brands that inspire healthier living, announced that Lee Boyce, Chief Financial Officer of Hearthside Food Solutions, has been named Hain's new CFO, effective September 5, 2023. Boyce will succeed Hain's current Chief Financial Officer, Chris Bellairs, who will remain with the company through a transition and will participate in Hain's upcoming Investor Day event in New York City on September 13.
Fireweed Appoints Alex Campbell as Vice President of Corporate Development
FIREWEED METALS CORP. (“Fireweed” or the “Company”) (TSXV: FWZ; OTCQB: FWEDF, formerly Fireweed Zinc Ltd.) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Alex Campbell to the Management Team as Vice President Corporate Development. His role will focus on finding, evaluating, and executing strategic opportunities for the Company.
Hays Appoints New Boss and Warns of More Job Cuts
Recruitment groups Hays has appointed insider Dirk Hahn as its new chief executive, while also seeing its profit fall in the last year and warning of fresh job cuts. This follows an announcement on 23 February that the company had started a process to identify a successor to Alistair Cox.
Anthology Appoints Bruce Dahlgren as CEO
Anthology, a leading provider of education software solutions that support the entire learner lifecycle, announced today that Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Jim Milton will retire after more than nine years of service to the company. He will be succeeded by Bruce Dahlgren, who has been appointed incoming CEO.
Celonis Appoints Carsten Thoma as President to Advance Innovation and Sustainable Growth
Celonis, the global leader in Process Mining, today announced the appointment of Carsten Thoma as President of Celonis to drive Celonis’ growth alongside co-CEOs Alex Rinke and Bastian Nominacher. In this new role, Thoma will be responsible for Celonis’ corporate strategy and development, marketing, platform ecosystem, culture, as well as Celonis Labs to foster innovation.
Celerway Appoints Tech Stalwart - Marianne Styrman as Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Celerway, a global provider of business-grade mobile connectivity, has announced the appointment of technology stalwart - Marianne Styrman as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Styrman, who brings almost 30 years of technology experience as a founder of start-ups and leadership positions at large international technology corporations, will be responsible for Celerway’s operations and management strategy as it continues its growth and innovation across the international market.
GridBeyond Appoints a new Chief Product Officer and President of North America
With over twenty years’ experience at the forefront of technology innovation, Sean will lead the North American team, with a critical focus on pioneering front-of-the-meter and behind-the-meter AI solution development, a role which combines his technical expertise and passion for connecting innovation with real-world applications. The appointment follows GridBeyond’s recent acquisition of Veritone Energy Business Inc, which has doubled the size of GridBeyond’s team in North America.
SDI Appoints AB Dynamics' Brown as Chief Operating Officer
SDI Group PLC - Cambridge-based medical technology company - Appoints Stephen Brown as new chief operating officer, due to join on September 28. Brown was previously COO at AB Dynamics PLC, and chief executive officer at BP Launchpad, part of BP PLC.
Puma Appoints Javier Ortega as General Manager for Europe
Sports company Puma has appointed Javier Ortega as the general manager for Europe region, effective September 1, 2023. He will be responsible for the areas central Europe, France, UK and Ireland, southern Europe and Nordics and report directly to Puma CEO Arne Freundt.
Heli-One Appoints New Head of Growth and Strategy
Heli-One, a global provider of helicopter maintenance and support services, has announced the appointment of Colin Smith as its new head of growth and strategy. Smith will be responsible for development and execution of the Heli-One business strategy to cohesively bring its products to market, support customers and strategically position the company to grow its business.
Uber Appoints New Director of Business Development for India, S.Asia
Ride-hailing platform Uber on Thursday announced the appointment of Arnab Kumar as Director of Business Development for India and South Asia. Kumar brings over 17 years of experience in the technology and financial services sectors to Uber. His professional experience includes founding Coinbase’s India operations and leading Prosus’ (formerly Naspers’) India fintech investments and strategic initiatives.
Publicis Groupe Appoints Emeka Obia as Strategy Director
Publicis Groupe, a French multinational advertising and public relations company, has appointed Emeka Obia as its integrated strategy director for Central and West Africa region. Emeka, in his new capacity will spearhead growth initiatives for Publicis Groupe’s clients across 22 diverse markets in the region.
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) Appoints Manuel Ruanova to Director of Business Development for U.S. West Coast
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), the largest independent provider of maintenance support and financial tools to the business aviation industry, today announced the appointment of Manuel Ruanova as the director of business development for the U.S. West Coast territory. After serving as the primary customer liaison for Mexico and Central America for 13 years, Mr. Ruanova will use his extensive industry experience and expertise to focus on strengthening client relationships in areas where JSSI has seen tremendous growth – Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming.
3M Names Monish Patolawala as the New President and Chief Financial Officer
Monish Patolawala has been named 3M President and Chief Financial Officer, effective from September 1. He will provide valuable contributions with his leadership in finance, information technology, the office for separation management for the impending spin-off of the Health Care division, project management as the company implements planned actions, enterprise strategy, and oversight of 3M’s global service centers.
ClariMed Announces Appointment of New Chief Financial Officer
ClariMed, Inc., the first end-to-end MedTech services partner to prioritize usability as the core of their integrated, human-centric approach to medical product development, today announced the appointment of Xin Zhang as the company's new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Head of Corporate Development.
SYLA Technologies Appoints Hajime Sugino as Head of SYLA USA
SYLA Technologies Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: SYT) (“SYLA” or “the Company”), operator of the largest membership real estate crowd-funding platform in Japan, Rimawari-kun, in a move to expand business operations to the United States, announced the appointment of Hajime Sugino as Head of SYLA USA. In this newly created role, Mr. Sugino will oversee the expansion of SYLA’s US-based operations and international investor communication efforts.
Reckitt Appoints Nike Executive As Finance Chief To Replace Jeff Carr
Reckitt has said that its chief financial officer, Jeff Carr, is set to retire in March 2024 and be replaced by Nike's Shannon Eisenhardt. Eisenhardt is the finance chief of Nike Consumer, Brand & Marketplace and has previously led the finance division for Nike North America and Nike Emerging Markets.
Bank of Singapore Appoints Jacky Ang as Global COO
Bank of Singapore, one of Asia's largest private banks, said on Wednesday former Credit Suisse executive Jacky Ang was appointed as its global chief operating officer. Ang, who is succeeding Sonjoy Phukan, will take charge on Sept. 13, the lender said.
RBC’s Asia Wealth Chief Exits
The Asia chief executive officer of Canada’s RBC Wealth Management has left the bank, finews.asia has learned. Terence Chow has left RBC Wealth Management in his role as Hong Kong-based CEO of Asia, sources told finews.asia. It is not known if a successor has been found but one of the bank’s websites featuring the Asia leadership team does not include Chow, nor a new regional CEO. A website of Chow’s profile at RBC also no longer exists.
Hamilton Select Appoints Daniel Tague as SVP for Excess Casualty
Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. has announced the appointment of Daniel Tague as Senior Vice President (SVP), Excess Casualty at Hamilton Select. The role is based out of Hamilton’s US headquarters in Richmond, Virginia.
Censys Appoints New Channel Leader to Drive Its Channel-First Strategy
Today, Censys, the leading internet intelligence platform for threat hunting and exposure management, announced impressive channel momentum one year after launching its Channel Partner Program. Since July 2022, Censys has engaged in over 100 partner-sourced opportunities and expanded its program internationally.
McCann Worldgroup Appoints Stephanie Nerlich Global President of McCann
McCann Worldgroup announced today that it has named industry veteran Stephanie Nerlich as global president of the McCann agency. She will report directly to global CEO of McCann Worldgroup and McCann, Daryl Lee. In this newly created role, Stephanie will be responsible for driving business growth for McCann, in partnership with the regional presidents of McCann Worldgroup, with a particular focus on expanding new capabilities in global markets. As part of her McCann responsibilities, Stephanie will also provide executive leadership and counsel on the Verizon business for McCann in the US. Her dual role represents the latest in a new leadership structure spearheaded by Daryl in which top executives assume dual roles at both the agency and client level to foster deeper collaboration and better access to resources for key clients.
Numenta Appoints Amy Stanton SVP of Strategy and Business Development
Numenta, Inc., creator of powerful neuroscience-based AI solutions, today announced the appointment of Amy Stanton as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development. In her new role, she will focus on strategic investments and partner relationships as the company begins bringing its first commercial products to market.
HKEX Announces Senior Appointments In Information Technology
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to announce today (Wednesday) the appointment of John Hsu as Managing Director and Group Chief Technology Officer. He succeeds Richard Leung, who will become Group Chief Information Officer. Reporting to Mr Leung, Mr Hsu will join the Group on 29 September 2023 and become a member of the Group’s Management Committee. He will head the Group’s IT infrastructure, operations, development and support functions in Hong Kong, as well as HKEX’s Innovation and Data Lab and its Mainland Technology Centre.
IntelliGuard Appoints Robert Howard as CEO and Thomas Koning as President to Execute on Strategy of Continued Growth
IntelliGuard, provider of medication and inventory management solutions, today announces the appointments of Robert Howard as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Thomas Koning as President. The expansion of IntelliGuard’s executive team is part of the company’s mission to better serve the healthcare industry by enabling more efficient and effective systems to track, trace, and manage medications and critical inventory. Howard and Koning step into the leadership roles as Gordon Krass retires after serving as IntelliGuard CEO and President since 2017, during which time he helped to innovate workflow automation solutions to positively impact the efficiency, revenue, and safety of client partners.
Snap Inc Appoints Pulkit Trivedi as Managing Director for India to Strengthen Presence and Drive Growth
On August 23, 2023, Snap Inc, the parent company of the popular social media platform Snapchat, made a significant move to solidify its presence in the rapidly expanding Indian market. Pulkit Trivedi, a former executive from Google, was appointed as Snap’s new managing director for India. This strategic decision aims to strengthen the company’s foothold in the region and capitalize on the immense potential for growth.
SVB Appoints Head of Global ayments and Head of Global Digital Solutions
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, today announced Martin Murrell has been named Head of Global Payments and Milton Santiago was named Head of Global Digital Solutions.
Options Appoints Former TNS and ICE Executive, Scott Feagans, as SVP of Sales Engineering
Options Technology, the leading provider of cloud-enabled managed services, market data, and IT infrastructure solutions, today announced the appointment of Scott Feagans as Senior Vice President of Sales Engineering.
Mambu Appoints Fernando Zandona as Permanent CEO
Mambu, the leading cloud banking platform, has appointed Fernando Zandona as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). After serving as interim CEO since June – having previously held the role of Chief Product and Technology Officer at Mambu – Fernando will now spearhead the business as it enters its next phase of growth.
UBS Appoints Richard Wilks as Head of ECM APAC Syndicate
UBS Group AG named Richard Wilks as head of equity capital markets syndicate in Asia Pacific and Kevin Cui as sole head of ECM syndicate in Asia, in a reshuffling of the leadership in the region.
Ex-Credit Suisse Oil and Gas Banker Joins RBC
The Royal Bank of Canada hired an oil and gas investment banking specialist from Credit Suisse. He also becomes vice chairman. Investment banker Tim Perry joins the Royal Bank of Canada from Credit Suisse, where he headed the Houston office, according to a «Bloomberg» (behind paywall) story citing anonymous sources. He also becomes RBC Capital Markets vice chairman, according to the story.
Aon Names Qin Lu as Head of Greater China
Aon has named Qin Lu as head of Greater China to “bring together risk capital and human capital capabilities.” In the new role, Lu will oversee Aon’s business in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.
Mosaic Names Head of US Cyber
Mosaic Insurance has announced the appointment of David Drogin (pictured above) as senior vice president and head of US cyber. The appointment comes as part of the company's global expansion strategy to meet the increasing demand in the cybersecurity sector.
FirstBank Names Markovich Chief Credit Officer
FirstBank named John Markovich chief credit officer. Markovich, who was formerly the bank’s president of commercial lending, will be taking over for Brian Ballard, who retired after more than 30 years with the company.
Xceedance Appoints Praveen Pachaury as Global Senior Vice President of Technology and Digital
Xceedance, a global provider of technology and digital solutions, claims services, and data and analytical insights to the insurance industry, recently appointed Praveen Pachaury as the company's new senior vice president of technology and digital. In this role, he will lead the technology and digital practice worldwide, drive insurtech innovation, and accelerate digital return on investment for clients. Leveraging his strong domain expertise across the insurance lifecycle, customer segments, and product lines, he will provide advisory-led delivery.
Change in Orion Group Executive Management Board as of February 1st, 2024 – Julia Macharey appointed Senior Vice President, People & Culture
Change in Orion Group Executive Management Board as of February 1st, 2024 – Julia Macharey appointed Senior Vice President, People & Culture. Ms. Julia Macharey has been appointed Senior Vice President of Orion Group’s new People & Culture group-level function and member of the Executive Management Board of Orion Group as of February 1st 2024. She will report to President & CEO Liisa Hurme.
Solar Technology Innovator Tandem PV Appoints Scott Wharton as CEO
Tandem PV, a Silicon Valley-based solar energy company and a pioneering force in photovoltaic technology, today announced the appointment of Scott Wharton as CEO, effective July 17, 2023.
Verde Appoints Chief Marketing Officer
Verde AgriTech Ltd (TSX: “NPK”) (“Verde” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of marketing veteran Newton Nagumo to the position of Chief Marketing Officer (“CMO”). Mr. Nagumo is brand marketing leader with a 20-year track record of driving transformative innovation and guiding high-performing teams to achieve substantial growth for major Brazilian and global corporations. Mr. Nagumo will join Verde’s leadership team to oversee brand and product marketing, creative initiatives, consumer insights, and global communications.
Infosys Loses Another Top Exec, Nageswar Cherukupalli Quits After 21 Years
Infosys, an Indian IT firm, is undergoing a series of high-profile departures in its senior ranks, with Nageswar Cherukupalli, Senior Vice President and Head of Financial Services and Insurance, being the latest to step down after a 21-year tenure, as reported by Financial Express.
Infovista Appoints David Tulis as Chief Revenue Officer
Infovista, the global leader in network lifecycle automation (NLA), today announced the appointment of David Tulis as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Reporting to Rick Hamilton, Deputy CEO, Tulis joins the leadership team with responsibility for Infovista’s customer-facing organization, including sales and operations, alliances and partnerships, and professional services.
Nasuni Appoints Jim Liddle, Former Vice President of Product, to Chief Innovation Officer
Nasuni Corporation, a leading provider of file data services, today announced the promotion of its Vice President of Product, Jim Liddle, to the role of Chief Innovation Officer. This new focus area will lead the development and implementation of the company's data intelligence and Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategies.
ControlUp Appoints Jed Ayres as CEO
Digital Employee Experience (DEX) platform ControlUp has announced that it has appointed Jed Ayres as CEO. Ayres will work alongside Co-Founder and former CEO Asaf Ganot, who will take on the full-time Executive Chairman position and product strategy lead role.
MiQ Appoints Rohit Monga as the Head of product and partnerships for India
MiQ, a global advertising technology company, has appointed Rohit Monga as the head of product, partnerships, and marketing in India. He will be responsible for expanding MiQ’s commercial business and build partnerships in India. With more than 10 years of industry experience, Rohit brings an extensive understanding of advertising products and services with a global market exposure.
Basware Appoints CEO
Basware, the leader in making AP automation and invoice processing happen, has announced the appointment of a permanent CEO. Jason Kurtz, who has served as Basware's interim CEO since the beginning of 2023, will now lead the company's growth initiatives on a permanent basis.
Elevatus Appoints Rami Alkiswani as Chief Commercial Officer, Ushering in a New Era of Success and Global Expansion
Elevatus, the trailblazing and leading recruitment software company, proudly announces the appointment of Rami Alkiswani as Chief Commercial Officer. Rami brings with him an illustrious 15-year track record of driving transformative change and achieving remarkable results, establishing himself as a powerhouse executive leader.
Investec Appoints Cumesh Moodliar as Investec Bank CEO from April
Investec PLC and Ltd on Monday said its board found a replacement for the role of chief executive officer of Investec Bank Ltd as Richard Wainwright will step down from the role next year.
FTI Consulting Appoints Tim Fox as Senior Advisor to Strengthen Strategic Communications Segment in the Middle East
FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) has appointed Tim Fox as a Senior Advisor in its Financial Services and Financial Communications practice in the Middle East within the Strategic Communications segment. The appointment reinforces the firm’s continued commitment to strengthen the depth of its financial services and capital markets offering to clients.
StreamBank Appoints Cawood as Property Finance MD
New lender StreamBank has hired Roz Cawood, as its managing director, property finance, as part of its plan to notch up £100m in revenues and assets by the end of the year. Veteran Cawood will head the bank’s sales team, which focuses on short to medium-term loans of between £250,000 and £5m, initially in bridging and development finance as well as commercial mortgages and deposit products.
Kontoor Brands Announces Retirement of Chief Financial Officer Rustin Welton and Appoints Joe Alkire as Successor
Kontoor Brands Announces Retirement of Chief Financial Officer Rustin Welton and Appoints Joe Alkire as Successor Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE: KTB), a global lifestyle apparel company, with a portfolio led by two of the world’s most iconic consumer brands, Wrangler ® and Lee ® , today announced that Rustin Welton, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has decided to retire from Kontoor after four years of service with the Company.
Evolus Appoints Tomoko Yamagishi-Dressler as Chief Marketing Officer
Evolus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EOLS), a performance beauty company with a focus on building an aesthetic portfolio of consumer brands, has named Ms. Tomoko Yamagishi-Dressler as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective today. Yamagishi-Dressler is an accomplished executive with more than two decades of established excellence leading omnichannel marketing for global beauty companies. A true strategist, Yamagishi-Dressler has successfully driven profitable business growth and increased equity for an iconic portfolio of industry brands.
HaystackID® Appoints John Brewer as Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer
HaystackID, a specialized eDiscovery services firm, announced today the appointment of John Brewer as the company's Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO). This significant move highlights HaystackID's reasoned and responsible approach to integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI (GAI) in the legal technology services industry. In addition to his role as CAIO, Brewer will continue to serve as the company's Chief Data Scientist.
Axonics Announces CFO Retirement and Appoints Successor
Axonics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AXNX), a global medical technology company that is developing and commercializing novel products for the treatment of bladder and bowel dysfunction, today announced that Dan L. Dearen, president and chief financial officer, is retiring from the company. Kari Keese, vice president of finance and accounting, will succeed Mr. Dearen on Monday, October 2.
Treace Medical Concepts Appoints Nathan Minnich as Senior Vice President, Marketing
Treace Medical Concepts, Inc. (“Treace” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS: TMCI), a medical technology company driving a fundamental shift in the surgical treatment of hallux valgus (commonly known as bunions) through its Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction™ Procedure, today announced Nathan Minnich has been appointed Sr. Vice President, Marketing, effective immediately. In this new position, Mr. Minnich will lead all aspects of Treace’s marketing efforts, with a focus on expanding the Company’s physician outreach, patient awareness and market penetration efforts.
Wipro Appoints Former Deloitte Senior Partner as Global AI
Wipro Ltd has appointed Brijesh Singh as senior vice president and global AI head for Wipro Enterprise Futuring. Formerly a senior partner at Deloitte, Singh was responsible for driving AI and data-led transformation and has clocked in over seven years with the firm in AI roles. In total, Singh brings over three decades of experience in the technology consulting space and also holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in electrical engineering from Birsa Institute of Technology Sindri.
Pepper Advantage Appoints Holly Stewart as Director of People
Pepper Advantage, a global lending loan servicing and credit data company, has appointed Holly Stewart as Director of People, a new position, effective immediately. Stewart brings more than ten years of human resources experience, with a focus on technology and financial services, most recently at Shutterstock as a HRBP Director for Global Technology and Data. She led the talent transformation for the organisation across multiple countries, integrated seven acquisitions and ensured an inclusive and data-led approach to talent initiatives.
Xylem Appoints New KSA Managing Director to Drive Water Innovation in the Kingdom
Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL), a leading global water technology company committed to developing innovative solutions to solve the world’s water challenges, is strengthening its presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), with the strategic appointment of Eng. Alaa Nasser Karashi, as the new Managing Director for Xylem in KSA.
Albany International Appoints Gunnar Kleveland as President and Chief Executive Officer
Albany International Corp. (“Albany” or the “Company”) (NYSE: AIN) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Gunnar Kleveland to succeed Bill Higgins as President and CEO, effective September 1. Mr. Kleveland will also join the Company’s Board at that time. Mr. Higgins, who previously announced his intention to retire as CEO, will remain a member of Albany’s Board.
BetterPlace Appoints former Twilio exec Ved Antani as Chief Product and Technology Officer
Human capital software-as-a-service (Saas) platform BetterPlace on Monday notified the appointment of Ved Antani as its new Chief Product and Technology Officer. Antani last served cloud communications company Twilio, where he was a General Manager and Vice President, Engineering and Product.
PCS Software Appoints Yusuf Ozturk as Chief Technology Officer
PCS Software, a leading provider of transportation management software, today announced the appointment of Yusuf Ozturk as its new Chief Technology Officer. Yusuf brings over 25 years of experience in product development, from startups to global companies, to his new role. Yusuf joins PCS from Third Summit, the developer of a cloud-based media management platform for production companies.
Gresham House Appoints Head of Housing Investments
Gresham House has appointed Chris Carter Keall to the newly created role of head of asset management, housing. Keall will be responsible for all aspects of property and asset management within the firm's UK focused housing portfolios. The new head previously worked at LifeX Aps, a residential operator and technology platform, where he was head of real estate strategy between September 2019 and January 2020, and CIO until his departure in November 2021. He then worked at Warwick Investment Group until this year.
AMC Networks Inc. Appoints Michael J. Sherin III as Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
On August 15, 2023, the Board of Directors of AMC Networks Inc. (Company) appointed Michael J. Sherin III, age 53, Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of the Company effective August 17, 2023. Mr. Sherin most recently served as Chief Accounting Officer of Wheels Up from July 5, 2023 to August 16, 2023. From August 2021 to July 4, 2023, Mr. Sherin served as Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of the Company.
Evoove Welcomes Rob Boman as New Senior Vice President
Evoove, a pioneering force in innovative staffing solutions and workforce management, proudly announces the appointment of Rob Boman as its new Senior Vice President. With an illustrious career spanning over two decades in both military and civilian leadership roles, Rob Boman brings a wealth of experience and expertise in Fortune 100 staffing to Evoove's executive team.
Spire Global Appoints new Chief Financial Officer
Spire Global has appointed Leo Basola as its new Chief Financial Officer, replacing Thomas Krywe who held the title of CFO for nearly five years and had previously served as a financial consultant. Basola is a seasoned global finance executive, having held senior leadership roles in large public and multinational companies across multiple industries for more than two decades.
Singapore Exchange Appoints New Head of Equities and FICC Sales
Lily Chia has been named the new head of equities and FICC sales, SGROA at Singapore Exchange (SGX), working across Singapore, ASEAN, Middle East, India, and Australia. In this new position, Chia, who has spent almost two decades at SGX in various roles, will lead sales for equity, equity derivatives and FX derivatives.
GEDi Cube Appoints Dr Lester Russell as Chief Medical Officer
GEDi Cube, an AI/ML platform that combines differential molecular capabilities with multi-omic analysis to detect cancer at its earliest stage, is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Lester Russell as Chief Medical Officer. A seasoned expert and leader in clinical medicine and digital health, Lester will be responsible for leading on clinician engagement, clinical validation, and clinical quality assurance as GEDi Cube transitions to the testing and go-to-market phase for its AI/ML platform.
Silverstream Technologies Appoints Alistair Mackenzie as Chief Commercial Officer
Silverstream Technologies, the market leader in air lubrication technology for the global shipping industry, today announced the appointment of Alistair Mackenzie as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) into the company’s Executive team. Alistair will lead the development of the company’s commercial programme as it continues its international growth, maximising opportunities for the adoption of the Silverstream® System across all major segments of the shipping industry.
Arcutis Appoints Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQT), an early commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing meaningful innovations in immuno-dermatology, today announced that John W. Smither, who served as Arcutis’ first Chief Financial Officer (CFO) from 2019 to 2021, has been appointed interim CFO effective August 31. He is replacing Scott Burrows, who is leaving the Company as of such date to pursue an external opportunity.
TrueLayer Appoints Former PayPal Director Michael Brown as Head of E-Commerce
Former PayPal director Michael Brown has been appointed to head of e-commerce at the London-based open banking payments network TrueLayer. In his new position, Brown will be tasked with leading the company’s vertical push amid the increased demand for open banking payments among firms.
AXA XL Appoints Vito Raimondi as Head of its U.S. Central Zone
AXA XL, the P&C division and specialty risk division of AXA, has announced the appointment of Vito Raimondi as Head of its U.S. Central Zone, based in Chicago, and reporting to Matt O’Malley, AXA XL’s U.S. Country Manager. Raimondi’s remit in the role will include being responsible for the overall performance of AXA XL’s insurance operations throughout the zone.
Mashreq Appoints Head of ESG and Corporate Strategy
Al Shimmari will oversee Mashreq’s corporate strategy and ESG initiatives in his new role. He will coordinate company objectives with long-term sustainable growth and industry standards for critical ESG measures, as well as further integrate Mashreq’s ESG profile with global efforts to combat climate change. Additionally, he will focus on developing competency in this area, increasing ESG outreach, and developing strategic initiatives that are in line with the bank’s overall strategy plan.
Barclays Names Pramod Kumar As New India CEO, Appoints Suneeta Shetty COO In Top-Level Rejig
Barclays Plc named 12-year veteran Pramod Kumar as its chief executive officer (CEO), news agency Bloomberg reported. Kumar will be replacing Ram Gopal who is leaving after leading the bank in the country for nearly six years, people privy to the development told the news agency. The British bank also hired Suneeta Shetty from HSBC Holdings Plc as its India chief operating officer (COO), the sources said.
LIS Technologies Appoints Tom Blees as President
LIS Technologies Inc., a USA based, proprietary developer of a patented advanced laser technology with a wide range of applications including uranium enrichment, with several major advantages over traditional methods such as gas diffusion and centrifuges, just announced that Tom Blees, President of the Science Council for Global Initiatives, has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Executive Advisors as Head of Corporate Initiatives.
Sompo International Appoints Malte Dittmann as Country Manager, Insurance for Germany and Austria / Annette Wolff to Lead Germany and Austria Professional Lines Insurance team
Sompo International, a leading global provider of commercial and consumer property and casualty (re)insurance, today announced the appointment of Malte Dittmann as Country Manager of its insurance operations in Germany and Austria, effective September 1. He will be based in Cologne and report to Ralph Brand, President Continental Europe Insurance.
Banco Santander Appoints Fabrizio Giordano as Head of Strategic Equity for Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Banco Santander has announced a new appointment for strategic equity. The firm has announced the hire of a former Barclays Plc banker to lead its strategic equity department. Fabrizio Giordano, who spent more than 18 years in senior roles at Barclays Plc, is set to join the Spanish bank as head of strategic equity for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Trilogy MedWaste Appoints Russell Schuster as Chief Executive Officer
Trilogy MedWaste (“Trilogy” or “the Company”), a leading provider of regulated medical waste, hazardous waste, and reusable sharps management services, today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has appointed Russell Schuster as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Bringing a wealth of industrial experience and a client orientation, Russell plans to advance the Company’s mission of reliable, nationwide partnership to the healthcare industry.
Colliers Appoints Badal Yagnik as New Chief Executive Officer in India
Leading diversified professional services and investment management firm Colliers (NASDAQ: CIGI) (TSX: CIGI) today announced that Badal Yagnik has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer, India, effective immediately. Based in Gurgaon, Yagnik will collaborate closely with Sankey Prasad, Colliers' Chairman & Managing Director, India, to drive further growth and profitability for the firm.
Gallagher Re Appoints Andres Posada as EVP, Head of Sales, LatAm & Caribbean
Global reinsurance broker Gallagher Re has announced the appointment of Andres Posada as Executive Vice President (EVP), Head of Sales for its Latin America and Caribbean region. The position is based in Miami, with Posada reporting to Edson Wiggers, CEO of Latin America and the Caribbean. He will join the broker by the end of Q3.
Antheia Appoints Richard Sherwin as Head of Commercialization
Antheia, the pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturer transforming essential medicine supply chains, today announced the appointment of industry veteran, Richard Sherwin as SVP of Commercialization. Sherwin's hiring comes at a critical juncture in Antheia's growth trajectory as the company continues to rapidly scale up its early products. He will be responsible for leading the commercialization and revenue generation for Antheia's robust pipeline of products.
UBS Appoints New EMEA Country Heads, 25% from Credit Suisse
UBS appoints country heads for its businesses in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, with a quarter of the new executives coming from Credit Suisse. «Country heads are critical in supporting the UBS Group strategy. By strengthening the firm’s profile and sharpening our client and commercial focus, their aim is to maximize sustainable revenue and profit growth across our local businesses in Emea,»
PRIDE Industries Appoints Luis Torres-Acosta as Senior Vice President of Operations
PRIDE Industries is pleased to announce the appointment of Luis Torres-Acosta as Senior Vice President of Manufacturing, Logistics, and Engineering & Property Services. In this role, Torres-Acosta will be responsible for the company’s Commercial Facilities Services and Manufacturing and Logistics business operations to meet the organization’s growth goals in support of PRIDE Industries' mission of creating employment for people with disabilities.
Shutterstock Appoints Aimee Egan as Global Head of Enterprise
Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK), a leading global creative platform offering high-quality content and full-service creative workflow solutions for transformative brands, digital media and marketing companies, today announced that Aimee Egan joined the Company’s leadership team and Executive Committee as the Global Head of Enterprise, effective August 7, 2023.
Vectra AI Appoints Scott Dussault as Chief Financial Officer
Vectra AI, the leader in AI-driven cyber threat detection and response, today announced the appointment of Scott Dussault as chief financial officer (CFO). An accomplished executive with a proven track record of driving financial performance and creating shareholder value, Dussault will lead Vectra AI’s financial operations as the company enters its next stage of growth.
Quantum Metric Appoints Helena Day Christianson as Chief People Officer
Quantum Metric, the customer-driven digital analytics platform, today announced the appointment of Helena Day Christianson as its new Chief People Officer. Christianson, a seasoned professional with over two decades of leadership and human resources expertise, will support continued organizational growth with a focus on innovation, diversity and inclusion, and employee development.
Luxhub Appoints Geoffroy Gailly as New COO to Drive Open Finance in Europe
Luxhub, the Luxembourg-based open banking API platform, has named industry veteran Geoffroy Gailly as its new chief operating officer (COO) and “authorised manager”. Described as a “seasoned information technology professional” who has been an active figure in Luxembourg’s financial services industry for the last quarter of a century, Gailly will lead the company’s operational efficiency, functioning processes and its products and services in his new role.
Gentherm (THRM) Appoints Vishnu Sundaram as CTO
Gentherm (NASDAQ: THRM), the global market leader of innovative thermal management and pneumatic comfort technologies for the automotive industry and a leader in medical patient temperature management systems, today announced that Vishnu Sundaram will join the Company’s leadership team as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer on September 5, 2023.
Empress Therapeutics Appoints Dawn Thompson, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Head of Platform Development
Empress Therapeutics, a company accelerating small molecule drug generation through novel insights linking genes to chemistry, today announced that Dawn Thompson, Ph.D., has been appointed Senior Vice President, Head of Platform Development. With more than 20 years of experience leading cross-functional teams and building technology platforms at early-stage companies, Dr. Thompson will focus at Empress on platform innovation, adding new workflows and advanced genomics capabilities as well as efficiency and scale to all existing functions.
Henkel Appoints North America President
Henkel, a leading manufacturer of well-known consumer brands including Persil®, Purex®, and all® laundry detergents, and global leader in the industrial business for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, announced that it has named Pernille Lind Olsen as President of the North America region.
Singapore’s MVGX Launches Carbon SaaS Subsidiary, Appoints Ex-BSI Exec To Take The Lead
The Singapore-based digital asset trading platform and fintech MVGX has established a new subsidiary dedicated to carbon Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) products and services and has appointed an ex-British Standards Institution (BSI) exec to lead its operations. The new subsidiary, MVGX Tech, has consolidated its offering into a Carbon Connect Suite, which focuses on carbon measurement, reporting and verification (MRV), decarbonisation rating, carbon credit development and issuance, carbon credit listing and registry, and carbon credit trading infrastructure.
Sevco Security Appoints Kyle Derr as Company’s First Chief Technology Officer
Sevco Security, the cloud-native CAASM platform that delivers the industry’s most accurate, continuously updated IT asset inventory, today announced the appointment of Kyle Derr as the company’s first Chief Technology Officer. In his new role, Derr will be responsible for leading Sevco Security’s product and engineering teams to support its next phase of growth driven by the overwhelming need for accurate, comprehensive asset inventory and management across enterprise IT environments.
Boeing China Appoints new President Amid Sino-US Tensions
Boeing named Alvin Liu head of its China unit on Wednesday, picking a Chinese-born representative recently hired from the auto industry as the aircraft maker grapples with a drought in U.S. imports to the crucial aviation market.
HALO Precision Diagnostics Appoints John Craighead as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer
HALO Precision Diagnostics (“HALO”), the leader in early disease detection using precision diagnostics, today announced the appointment of John Craighead, Ph.D., as chief operating officer and chief financial officer.
VMLY&R Names New Head of strategy for Singapore
Global brand and customer experience agency VMLY&R has appointed Saw Gin Toh (pictured) as its new head of strategy for Singapore, according to a statement by the agency. She will report to Rhys Taylor, the managing director of VMLY&R Singapore.
Blackstone Names Harper BREIT President While Agarwal Goes on Leave
Blackstone Inc.’s $68 billion real estate trust said its president A.J. Agarwal will go on a sabbatical for nine months and Rob Harper will fill that role. Agarwal will be on a continuing education sabbatical starting Sept. 15 and will serve as an observer of the board throughout that time, according to a filing Tuesday from Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust. Harper, who joined the private equity firm in 2002, is currently BREIT’s head of asset management.
ID.me Appoints Taylor Liggett as Chief Growth Officer
ID.me, the market leading digital identity and credentials network, is pleased to announce the appointment of Taylor Liggett as Chief Growth Officer. Taylor brings extensive digital identity experience to ID.me and was most recently the Head of Identity at Sterling, a leading global provider of background and identity services.
KFC UK Appoints Taco Bell Marketing Director as CMO
KFC UK and Ireland has named its new CMO six months after the departure of former marketing lead Jack Hinchliffe. Monica Pool joins from her role as UK and Europe marketing director at Taco Bell, another brand within the wider Yum! Brands company, a position she has held since December 2020.
New Hire Strengthens Fortegra's Executive Leadership Team
The Fortegra Group, Inc. ("Fortegra" or the "Company"), a global specialty insurer and subsidiary of Tiptree Inc. (NASDAQ: TIPT), today announced the appointment of Edward Peña as chief financial officer effective August 28, 2023. At that time, Mike Grasher, Fortegra's current CFO, will transition to executive vice president, international business development.
HSBC Adds to PE Coverage Team in Hong Kong
HSBC has bolstered its private equity team in Hong Kong with the addition of Jonathan Au-Yeung to the the bank’s financial sponsors coverage group in the region, according to a report by eFinancial Careers. Au-Yeung joins HSBC after more the 13 years with Australian bank ANZ.
TrueBlue Promotes Taryn Owen to President and Chief Executive Officer
TrueBlue, a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions, today announced that President and Chief Operating Officer Taryn Owen has been promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the TrueBlue Board of Directors effective September 12, 2023. Owen will succeed Chief Executive Officer Steven C. Cooper, who, at that time, will step down as CEO and board member and serve in an advisory capacity through year end.
Hazeltree Appoints Vlad Berson as Chief Marketing Officer
Hazeltree, the leading provider of treasury and liquidity management solutions for the alternative asset management industry, today announced the appointment of Vlad Berson as its Chief Marketing Officer. Vlad brings more than 20 years of marketing leadership experience in scaling high-growth fintech companies and financial institutions.
BNY Mellon Wealth Management Appoints Sinead Colton-Grant as Chief Investment Officer
BNY Mellon [NYSE:BK] Wealth Management today announced the appointment of Sinead Colton-Grant as Chief Investment Officer, effective January 1, 2024. Colton-Grant will succeed Leo Grohowski who has decided to retire at the end of this year. Colton-Grant is based in New York and reports to Catherine Keating, Global Head of BNY Mellon Wealth Management.
Lockton Announces Greg Spore as U.S. Financial Services Markets Leader
Lockton, the world's largest privately held independent insurance brokerage firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Spore as the new U.S. Financial Services Markets Leader. This addition reinforces Lockton's commitment to innovation, growth and unparalleled client service in key financial lines.
Illumio Appoints L. David Kingsley as Chief People Officer
Illumio, Inc., the Zero Trust Segmentation company, today announced the appointment of L. David Kingsley as Chief People Officer (CPO). In this role, Kingsley is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company’s human resources, leading culture and talent strategy, and fostering employee engagement. He reports to Andrew Rubin, CEO and co-founder of Illumio.
VirTra Announces New Leadership Structure; Appoints Bob Ferris as Executive Chairman and John Givens as Sole Chief Executive Officer
VirTra, Inc. (NASDAQ: VTSI) (“VirTra”), a global provider of judgmental use of force training simulators, firearms training simulators for the law enforcement and military markets, announced that John Givens will assume the role of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Bob Ferris, the Company’s founder and current chairman and co-CEO will transition to the position of Executive Chairman of the Board effective today.
Macy's (M) Appoints Massimo Magni as Chief Customer and Digital Officer
Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE: M) today announced that Massimo (Max) Magni has been named chief customer and digital officer. Max will begin leading the company’s customer and digital organization on Monday, August 21, reporting to Tony Spring, president and CEO-elect, Macy’s, Inc.
Munich Re Names Stefan Riedel CUO, Property & Specialty
Global reinsurance giant, Munich Re’s Stefan Riedel has been named Chief Underwriting Officer, Property & Specialty. An experienced veteran across the industry, Riedel has worked for Munich Re for nearly 15 years.
Wunderman Thompson Names New APAC CEO
Wunderman Thompson, a WPP agency, today announces the appointment of Audrey Kuah as chief executive officer of Asia Pacific. Based in Singapore, Audrey will report to Wunderman Thompson Global CEO, Mel Edwards, and will oversee the creative and strategic growth of the business across the APAC region. She will start her role at Wunderman Thompson at the beginning of September, and takes over from Global President and EMEA CEO Ewen Sturgeon who was acting as interim APAC CEO.
W. R. Berkley Corporation Appoints Lee Iannarone Senior Vice President and General Counsel
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced that Lee Iannarone has been named senior vice president and general counsel. The appointment is effective immediately. He succeeds Philip S. Welt, who will continue to serve as executive vice president and secretary. In this role, Mr. Iannarone will report to Mr. Welt and be responsible for the legal affairs of the Company.
Crum & Forster Promotes David Thomas, Esq. to Senior Vice President
Crum & Forster announces the promotion of David Thomas, Esq. to Senior Vice President of Surety Claims. Mr. Thomas joined C&F in 2018 as Manager of the contract surety claims team, and was named Vice President of surety claims in 2022. In his new role, David leads the Surety Division’s overall claims strategy and direction, and provides legal advice to the Division’s underwriting business units.
Blackbaud Names Todd Lant Chief Customer Officer
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today appointed Todd Lant chief customer officer. Lant has been with Blackbaud for 20 years, most recently serving as chief information officer and leading the global customer success team as interim director over the past several months.
PayPal Names Alex Chriss as Next President and CEO
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed senior Intuit executive, Alex Chriss, as President and CEO, effective September 27, 2023. Chriss will also join the Board on that date.
Ford Hires Apple Veteran Peter Stern to Lead New Era of Customer Experiences Powered by Software and Services
Ford today named Apple veteran Peter Stern to lead the newly formed Ford Integrated Services, which will create and market valuable software-enabled customer experiences across Ford Blue, Model e and Ford Pro. Stern served as vice president of Services at Apple for more than six years through January 2023 and was a driving force behind the launch of Apple’s portfolio of services, including Apple TV+, Apple News+, Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, MLS Season Pass and Apple One.
Barclays Appoints Lee Counselman as Managing Director
Barclays today announces the appointment of Lee Counselman as a Managing Director within the Technology Investment Banking business. In this role, he will work closely with Ben Freeland, Global Head of Software Banking, and report to Kristin Roth DeClark, Head of Technology Investment Banking. Mr. Counselman will focus on strategic M&A and Equity work within the Software Banking team and will be based in Boston. He joins Barclays early next year.
Alvarez & Marsal's Global Transaction Advisory Group Expands in Australia Adding Five Managing Directors
Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) announced the appointment of five Global Transaction Advisory Group (TAG) Managing Directors, all formerly with KPMG, in Australia. The new team, under the leadership of David Willis, previously KPMG Australia’s Head of Private Equity, will spearhead Global TAG’s Australia service line expansion. Global TAG’s Australian footprint underscores the practice’s strategic growth and the firm’s continued commitment to integrating its private equity (PE) services and operations capabilities in the region.
Oliver Wyman Strengthens Indonesia Capabilities With Senior Appointment
Global management consultancy, Oliver Wyman, today announced the addition of Erik Koenen as a Partner based in Jakarta. With his extensive experience in the Financial Services sector, Erik will collaborate with Oliver Wyman's Southeast Asia leadership team to enhance the firm's offerings in Indonesia.
HSBC Appoints Head of Global Private Banking in Kuwait
HSBC has launched onshore wealth management advisory services in Kuwait, expanding HSBC’s Global Private Bank offering in the country as part of HSBC’s commitment to provide investment and wealth management solutions to support clients to achieve their ambitions.
Remagine Ventures appoints Etan Ilfeld as new Venture Partner
Pre-Seed VC firm Remagine Ventures has announced that it has appointed Etan Ilfeld as its newest Venture Partner, bringing with him experience and a track record in the gaming and entertainment technology sectors. With this addition, the firm intends to reinforce its commitment to identifying and nurturing disruptive startups with a focus on Israel and the UK.
Fredericton-based Cybercheck Appoints Chris Ramsey as CEO
Cybercheck, a criminal intelligence startup based in Fredericton, has announced that Chris Ramsey will be its new CEO starting September 2023. Ramsey brings over 30 years of experience in the technology software and SaaS industries, with previous senior roles at Salesforce and Radian6.
John Lewis’ Owner Appoints First-Ever CEO, Presenting the Most Challenging Role in Retail
Nish Kankiwala, the former CEO of Hovis, has been appointed as the first-ever chief executive of the John Lewis Partnership. Kankiwala, whose family migrated from Mumbai, India, to the UK in the 1960s, grew up surrounded by retail as his grandparents owned six sari shops. His passion for fabrics led him to start a clothes stall on Walthamstow market and run his family’s shop while studying engineering at University College London.
Drew Holmes Promoted to IP Director of Ubisoft’s Far Cry Series
Drew Holmes, a long-time writer and narrative designer, has been promoted to the position of IP Director for Ubisoft’s renowned Far Cry series. Holmes made the announcement on his LinkedIn page, stating that he started his new role in August 2023 after serving as the franchise’s brand narrative lead.
Sarasota-based Wealth Management Firm Adds New Director
A new director of operations and chief compliance officer with over 16 years of experience has joined WealthGen Advisors in Sarasota. The financial advisory firm appointed Richard Rayles to the position where he will oversee day-to-day operations, client services and manage operational efficiency.
Standard Bank Gets New DMD
Md Mohon Miah has recently been promoted to Deputy Managing Director of Standard Bank Limited, says a press release. Previously, he was the Head of Business Development, Shari'ah Secretariat, ICCD and Islamic Banking Conversion Project of the bank.
EnLink Midstream Names Chief Commercial Officer
EnLink Midstream, LLC (NYSE: ENLC) (EnLink) announced today that it has named Dilanka Seimon as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Seimon joins EnLink on Tuesday, August 15.
Goldman Sachs Promotes Gunjan Samtani
Gunjan Samtani, head of Goldman Sachs Services in India, has been elevated to the role of chief operating officer of engineering at Goldman Sachs. He will continue with his responsibilities as the head of Goldman Sachs Services India and will continue to be based in Bengaluru.
Mimecast Name ex-DriveNets Veteran as EMEA VP
Cybersecurity firm Mimecast has named James Morgan as the new SVP for the EMEA region. With 30 years in the field, Morgan previously worked at DriveNets, Juniper Networks, and held key tech roles across distribution, VAR, and MSP. At Mimecast, he will oversee the EMEA strategy and partner collaboratio
iotaSciences Appoints Dr. Michael Lutz as New Chief Executive Officer
iotaSciences, the Oxford-based leader in the rapidly growing field of single-cell handling solutions announced today the appointment of Dr. Michael Lutz as CEO and Director for Iota Sciences Ltd. He will also serve as Managing Director for Iota´s German subsidiary located at the Berlin-Buch campus.
Vectra Appoints AWS’ Keith Wilkinson as Vice President for UK and Ireland
AI-driven threat detection and response provider Vectra has announced its second major channel hire of the year, with the appointment of Keith Wilkinson as vice president for the UK and Ireland. Wilkinson joins the business from cloud storage giant AWS, where he served as head of GTM productivity applications for the EMEA region. In that role, he is credited with building a technology go-to-market from the ground up, as well as being responsible for strategy and sales execution.
Avec Hires Anthony Tockar as Practice Lead for Artificial Intelligence and Data
Avec, a company specializing in technology solutions, has appointed Anthony Tockar as their practice lead for artificial intelligence (AI) and data. Tockar brings with him valuable experience from his previous roles in the AI industry.
Crown Electrokinetics (CRKN) Appoints David Martinez and Mike Sullivan to Fiber Optics Division
Crown Electrokinetics Corp. (NASDAQ: CRKN) today announced that it has added telecommunications veterans David Martinez and Mike Sullvan to develop and oversee the growth of its fiber optics division, Crown Fiber Optics. Doug Croxall, CEO and Chairman stated, "I'm pleased to welcome David and Mike to the Crown Fiber Optics team.
Atlas Appoints Rick LaBelle as New CEO
Atlas Salt (the “Company” or “Atlas” - TSXV: SALT; OTCQB: REMRF; FSE: 9D00), owner of North America’s premier undeveloped salt project on the west coast of Newfoundland, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Rick LaBelle as Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Company. Mr. LaBelle brings a stellar track record of operational expertise and private equity success to the CEO position for Atlas Salt at a transformational moment in the Company’s history.
Edison Partners Appoints New Principal in Investment Team
Tech-focused growth equity investment firm Edison Partners has appointed Ben Laufer as a Principal in the firm's investment team. Laufer is the firm's tenth new hire in the last 18 months following last week's appointment of three investment and value creation professionals.
WeVideo Appoints Kevin Knight as Chief Executive Officer
WeVideo, a cloud-based multimedia platform that allows users of all skill levels to capture, edit and share professional-looking video and interactive content, today announced a new chief executive officer to support and accelerate the company’s continued growth. Kevin Knight, a seasoned executive with extensive edtech software leadership experience, was selected to assume the role for his proven track record of enabling change, managing large teams, exceeding goals and charting strategic directions that yield strong organizational success.
Metaverse Startup Hadean Appoints Former Amazon Exec as CTO
Metaverse world-building startup Hadean has appointed a former Amazon executive as its new chief technology officer (CTO). Royal O’Brien will join the firm as CTO and will oversee the continued development of the firm’s spatial computing technology across its commercial and defence divisions.
Paytrix Appoints Joe Redmond as CEO, Ireland
Joe Redmond , a distinguished Irish financial services entrepreneur, has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer for Paytrix Ireland, a pioneering fintech company that streamlines global payments for high-growth businesses.
Standard Chartered Bank Appoints First Head of Social Sustainability
Standard Chartered Bank has appointed its first head of social sustainability. Natalie Marko Nietsch has been appointed to the newly created role, moving from a position leading the bank’s global digital strategy.
Hexicon Appoints new CFO
Swedish floating wind power player Hexicon has announced the appointment of Max Ek as its interim chief financial officer. Ek (pictured) succeeds Anders Rössel, whose departure was announced in July.
Citi Commercial Bank Appoints Gunjan Kalra as APAC head
Gunjan Kalra will take on her new role in September 2023, and will report to the global head of Citi Commercial Bank (CCB) Tasnim Ghiawadwala and APAC CEO Peter Babej. Kalra has been heading up corporate sales and solutions for the bank's markets business since 2021, where she led 150 salespeople to deliver products to their corporate and commercial clients. Previously, Kalra served as Asia Pacific head for the corporate solutions group from 2015 to 2021.
Salesloft Welcomes Sam Loveland as Chief Customer Officer
Salesloft, provider of the first and only global AI-powered revenue workflow platform, today announced the appointment of Sam Loveland as its Chief Customer Officer. As a pioneer of modern-day customer success programs, Loveland will leverage her deep experience to accelerate time to value and drive exceptional business outcomes for Salesloft customers.
Valor Names Lindsay Hall as Director of Client First
Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas operator outsourcing, has announced that Lindsay Hall has joined the company in the newly created role, Director of Client First. The title is a direct reference to the first of Valor's core values, "Client First," followed by Amplify Excellence, Relentless Innovation, and Exponential Growth (CARE), all of which relate to the company's core focus in delivering innovative professional services that solve complex needs. Her primary role includes the oversight of all client service initiatives, as well as developing new and innovative strategies designed to establish stronger relationships among Valor's existing individual and institutional clients.
Warner Bros Discovery UK and Ireland Names New President and Managing director
Andrew Georgiou has been named as the head of Warner Bros. Discovery’s media business in the UK and Ireland. He also retains his position as president and managing director of WBD Sports Europe.
Cresset Names Schneider Head of Private Credit
Cresset has hired Bradley Schneider as Managing Director, Head of Private Credit. Schneider, who most recently was Head of Private Credit with Midwest Holding, brings more than 20 years of experience focused on private and alternative credit investing. In his role with Cresset, he will be responsible for the strategic leadership and expansion of Cresset’s holistic private credit program, including Cresset’s flagship private credit vehicle (CPCF).
WasteFuel Appoints Former Maersk Executive Peter Votkjaer Jorgensen as Chief Financial Officer
WasteFuel, a California-based biofuels company, announced today the appointment of Peter Votkjaer Jorgensen, former Partner in Maersk Growth, the venture arm of the A.P. Moller – Maersk Group, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective October 1, 2023. Peter will be responsible for the financial management of the company, support the company’s international relationships and partnerships, and work with the executive team to drive WasteFuel’s next stage of growth.
McGill and Partners Announces Leadership Appointments within its US operation
McGill and Partners, a specialist re/insurance broker, has announced several important leadership appointments within its US operations, including Karl Hennessy as CEO of its US re/insurance business. Hennessy currently leads the Global Specialty Insurance teams in London, and will move to New York to take over his new role at McGill Global Risk Solutions LLC.
X-Chem Appoints Chief Scientific Officer and Chief Financial Officer
X-Chem, the leading provider of innovative solutions in early-stage drug discovery, announced the addition of Karen Lackey as chief scientific officer (CSO) and David Hagerman as chief financial officer (CFO) to its global executive management team. Throughout her distinguished 30-plus-year career, Lackey has been at the forefront of integrated drug discovery, spanning medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, biochemistry, drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics,
AdvisorCheck Appoints Adriel Tam as Chief Executive Officer
AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company and the innovative consumer-based technology platform that empowers investors with marketplace transparency and verification services to drive advisor accountability, has appointed a new CEO, Adriel Tam. Mr. Tam is joining AdvisorCheck from RIA and tax planning firm Viridian Advisors, where he served as CEO and Co-Founder. Viridian Advisors was acquired by Edelman Financial Engines in 2021; at the time of the acquisition, the firm managed just under $1 billion in AUM. Tam has also served in various senior leadership positions for nonprofit and for-profit companies. He is currently an Investment Committee Member at Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Western Washington and Alaska for the last 16 years as well as Board Member and Trustee at the Wing Luke Museum in Seattle.
RealManage Appoints Jeff Fullmer as Chief Commercial Officer
RealManage is excited to announce the hiring of Jeff Fullmer as Chief Commercial Officer. With an extensive background in customer-centric sales leadership and development, coupled with a specialization in building organizational capability for accelerated growth and scalability, Jeff Fullmer brings a wealth of expertise to his new role.
Macquarie Capital Appoints Christopher Hieb, Expands Software Advisory
Mr. Hieb will focus on providing clients with advisory services and access to capital, and delivering principal investment opportunities across the Customer Interaction Management (CIM) and advanced analytics software landscape
Kofax Appoints Industry Veteran to Lead Sales in the Americas
Kofax, a leading provider of intelligent automation software for digital transformation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Hartnett as the new Senior Vice President of Sales for the Americas. With an exceptional track record of driving revenue growth and cultivating strategic partnerships, Jeff brings a wealth of experience to lead Kofax's sales team.
London Stock Exchange Group Appoints Irfan Hussain as CIO
London Stock Exchange Group has appointed Goldman Sachs’ Irfan Hussain as the company’s new Chief Information Officer, starting January 2024. London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has announced the appointment of Irfan Hussain as the company’s Chief Information Officer.
Cushman & Wakefield Appoints Veera Babu as Managing Director, Tenant Representation, India
Cushman & Wakefield, one of the largest and fastest-growing real estate services firms in India, has named Veera Babu as the new Managing Director, Tenant Representation, India. In his new role, Veera will be responsible for driving strategic business growth to strengthen the company’s position in various cities across India.
Laser Photonics Corp (LASE) Appoints Jade Barnwell as CFO
Laser Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ: LASE), a leading global developer of CleanTech laser systems for laser cleaning and other material applications, today announced that Jade Barnwell has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Laser Photonics.
Morgan Stanley Appoints Global Head of Equity Over the Counter Settlements
Rebecca Scott has been named global head of equity over the counter (OTC) settlements at Morgan Stanley, following promotion from executive director. She previously held the position of EMEA head of equity OTC settlements and vice president of operations, focused on equity derivatives and cash settlements.
Benson Hill Appoints Chief Transformation Officer to Drive Company Evolution
Benson Hill, Inc. (NYSE: BHIL, the “Company” or “Benson Hill”), a food tech company unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants, announced today the appointment of Kimberly (Kim) Hurst as its Chief Transformation Officer. This newly created role underscores Benson Hill’s commitment to execute its long-term strategic playbook with a focus on operations, commercial and strategic initiatives.
Dovre Group Appoints New CFO
Dovre Group has appointed Mr. Hans Sten (M.Sc. Econ.) as the new CFO as of September 1, 2023. Previously he has worked for KPMG Oy, Avara Oy, Kotikatu Group Oy and Kiinteistömaailma Oy. Hans has extensive experience as a CFO and as a Board member in various companies.
Ex-CS Head of Asia FX Trading Joins Morgan Stanley
Many former Credit Suisse employees continue to find new homes, including the fallen Swiss bank’s ex-head of Asia FX trading. Youngmin Cho has joined Morgan Stanley’s Singapore office as an emerging markets FX and rates trader, according to a report by job portal «efinancialcareers».
Greentown Labs Appoints Timmeko Moore Love to Houston General Manager, Senior Vice President
Greentown Labs, the largest climatetech incubator in North America, today announced Timmeko Moore Love as its first-ever Houston General Manager and Senior Vice President (SVP). In this role, Love will lead Greentown Houston's business operations, growing team, and build on its current membership base.
BNY Mellon Pershing Appoints Umar Zaman as Head of Strategy
BNY Mellon Pershing has hired Umar Zaman as head of strategy. With Zaman’s career spanning more than 20 years, his new role will involve leading the development and executions of Pershing’s EMEA strategy. Prior to this, Zaman has worked across global organisations, including large UK and European wealth and asset management firms and consultancies, where he led transformations and delivered solutions to build sustainable future capabilities.
Zonar Appoints Michael Gould to President and CEO
Zonar, the leader in smart mobility solutions, today announced a key transition within its executive team with the appointment of Michael Gould to president and CEO. With more than 20 years of experience leading teams in SaaS based businesses, consulting, transportation, and product engineering, Gould brings expertise in sales, strategy, supply chain oversight, and project execution to this executive position.
Barclays PLC Appoints James Edmonds as Global Head of Sustainable Project Finance
Barclays PLC announced that it has appointed a head of sustainable project finance. The firm has announced the appointment of James Edmonds to the position. In the position, Edmonds is to lead a project finance team focused on helping clients transition to net-zero.
CodaMetrix Appoints Veteran Product Executive Cathy Donohue as SVP of Product
CodaMetrix, the premier autonomous medical coding AI platform transforming healthcare revenue cycles, today announced the appointment of Cathy Donohue as Senior Vice President of Product. A deeply experienced and skilled healthcare product leader, Cathy will drive CodaMetrix's product and innovation strategy to make medical coding a largely autonomous process. Donohue will also focus on improving the quality and clinical specificity of the codes for use cases ranging from claims reimbursement to population health, research, and better clinical decision-making.
Celigo Appoints James Whitemore as Chief Marketing Officer to Accelerate Growth in $8.4B Global iPaaS Market
Celigo, the leading integration platform as a service (iPaaS) that serves both IT and business users, today announced the appointment of James Whitemore as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). In his new role, Whitemore will be responsible for driving Celigo’s global marketing strategy and execution as the company looks to strengthen its position as the leading voice in a rapidly growing market.
Havas Play UK Appoints Charlie Piggott as Head of New Business and Marketing
Havas Play UK – part of Havas’ new global network connecting brands to consumer passions – has promoted Charlie Piggott to the newly-formed role of head of new business and marketing. She was previously new business and marketing director at Cake, the creative agency which, in July, joined forces with Havas Media Network UK content and partnerships division JUMP to form the new Havas Play UK agency brand.
Chubb Appoints New Head of APAC Accident and Health
The company has announced Serene Neo as its new Head of Accident and Health for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. In her new role, Neo will be responsible for the management of financial performance and growth across Chubb Limited’s accident, health, and travel portfolios in the region.
Volkswagen Appoints Matthias Ziegler as New Managing Director for Middle East Operations
Volkswagen has appointed Matthias Ziegler as the new Managing Director for the German Manufacturer’s Middle East operations. Based at the company's regional headquarters in the United Arab Emirates, Matthias will be responsible for overseeing the Volkswagen brand across eight countries in the Middle East.
SupportLogic Appoints Karan Sood as Chief Product Officer
SupportLogic, the world's first Support Experience (SX™) management platform, today announced the appointment of Karan Sood as Chief Product Officer. Sood will be responsible for the company's overall product and technology strategy and lead the product management and design teams.
DC BLOX Appoints Jason Walker as Senior Vice President of Strategic Development
DC BLOX, a provider of multi-tenant data centers, dark fiber, and connectivity solutions that delivers the infrastructure essential to power today’s digital business, is thrilled to welcome data center industry expert Jason Walker to its leadership team as the Senior Vice President of Strategic Development. In this position, Mr. Walker will lead DC BLOX in strategic planning and execution to expand the company's market presence, as well as engage with top-tier clients throughout the industry, including hyperscalers and high-growth technology companies to meet their rapidly growing digital infrastructure needs.
Lemma Appoints Salil Shanker as Regional Head - South Asia
Lemma has appointed Salil Shanker as Regional Head - South Asia to expand and drive agency partnerships and demand for emerging media formats in untapped markets.
Quanterix Appoints Vandana Sriram as Chief Financial Officer
Quanterix Corporation (NASDAQ: QTRX), a company fueling scientific discovery and breakthrough diagnostics through ultrasensitive biomarker detection, today announced that it has appointed Vandana Sriram, CPA, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective August 21, 2023. Sriram replaces Michael Doyle, who has served as the Company’s CFO since July 2021. As previously announced, Mike will transition to the role of Executive Director, Finance, focusing on strategic growth programs until his retirement in March 2024.
ConnexPay Names Former PayPal Executive George Hansen as Chief Revenue Officer
ConnexPay, the first and only payments technology company that integrates payments acceptance and issuance inside a single platform, today announced the appointment of George Hansen as its Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Hansen brings over 20 years of strategic expertise in the payments industry to ConnexPay, having previously served as Head of Global Sales and Account Management at PayPal. During his most recent tenure at PayPal, Hansen focused on various aspects of the FinTech ecosystem, including payments, cards, mobile wallets, payouts, FX/cross-border, risk, lending, and data services, driving revenue for the company through premier client partnerships across the business life cycle.
UBS Appoints Credit Suisse Executives to Lead Asia Global Banking Team
John Lee, the current head of Greater China, and Kuan-Ern Tan, the previous co-head of investment banking for Asia-Pacific at Credit Suisse, have been named co-heads of Asia coverage.
HeartBeam Appoints Deborah Castillo as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs
HeartBeam, Inc. (NASDAQ: BEAT), a cardiac technology company that has developed the first and only credit card-size 3D-vector electrocardiogram (VECG) platform for patient use at home, allowing for the creation of rich data for AI, today announced the appointment of Deborah Castillo, PhD, as Vice
ClearSign Technologies (CLIR) Appoints Brent Hinds as CFO
ClearSign Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: CLIR) ("ClearSign" or the "Company"), an emerging leader in industrial combustion and sensing technologies that improve energy, operational efficiency and safety while dramatically reducing emissions, announces that Brent Hinds has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer.
ENACOMM Appoints Dynamic Tech Visionary Stacey Zuniga as Chief Revenue Officer
Tech industry thought leader Stacey Zuniga has been named Chief Revenue Officer of ENACOMM, the company today announced. The FinTech provider with time-honored expertise in intelligent self-service, big data and financial fraud prevention is now introducing banks and credit unions of all sizes that it has served for decades to artificial intelligence (AI)-powered customer experience (CX) technologies. Zuniga will align the company’s sales, marketing, and product initiatives to maximize revenue and partnership success.
Processa Pharmaceuticals Appoints George Ng as CEO
Processa Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCSA), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focusing on developing the next generation of chemotherapeutic drugs to improve the efficacy and safety for patients suffering from cancer, announces today that industry veteran George Ng has been appointed to serve as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and as a Board Director as of August 8, 2023. Dr. David Young will focus his efforts on the development of the Next Generation Chemotherapy (NGC) drugs as President of Research and Development and as a board member.
iBase-t Appoints Cheri Williams as Chief Customer Officer
iBase-t, the company that simplifies how complex products are built and maintained, today announced it has strengthened its leadership by appointing Cheri Williams as Chief Customer Officer. In this role, Williams will lead iBase-t's efforts to meet and exceed customer expectations, while helping the executive leadership team drive the company's strategic direction forward as the manufacturing industry accelerates the deployment of digital transformation solutions. The position was most recently held by current Chief Operations Officer at iBase-t, Scott Barril.
Asana Appoints New Chief Revenue Officer, Ed McDonnell
Asana, a leading enterprise work management platform, is pleased to announce the hiring of Ed McDonnell to its leadership team. As Chief Revenue Officer, McDonnell will be responsible for all facets of global revenue and field operations.
DriveWealth Appoints NYSE Executive Michael Blaugrund to CEO
DriveWealth, the innovative global fintech with the mission to empower investing for all, has announced the appointment of Michael Blaugrund as Global Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Robert Cortright, the DriveWealth founder and current CEO, will transition to the role of Executive Chairman in which he will continue to shape the strategic vision at DriveWealth.
Boomi Appoints Sean Wechter as Chief Information Officer
Boomi™, the intelligent connectivity and automation leader, today announced the appointment of Sean Wechter as Chief Information Officer (CIO), responsible for overseeing Boomi’s critical IT infrastructure, security, data science, and enterprise systems.
Tesla Appoints Indian-origin Vaibhav Taneja as CFO
Tesla's Chief Financial Officer Zachary Kirkhorn has stepped down after four years in the role, the US automaker said on Monday. Kirkhorn will be replaced by Indian-origin Vaibhav Taneja, who is currently the chief accounting officer at Tesla. Kirkhorn, who has been with Tesla for 13 years, will remain with the company through the end of the year to aid a smooth transition.
Dentsu Creative India Appoints Aneesh Jaisinghani as Senior Group ECD
As a Senior Group Executive Creative Director, Aneesh Jaisinghani will lead the creative teams responsible for their key clients such as Maruti Suzuki and Pernod-Ricard brands. DENTSU CREATIVE India has announced the appointment of Aneesh Jaisinghani as Senior Group Executive Creative Director. Reporting to Joy Mohanty, Chief Creative Officer – North, DENTSU CREATIVE India, he will bring a wealth of experience and creative prowess to elevate the agency’s capabilities.
Bupa APAC Appoints Simon Birch as CIO
Bupa has officially announced the appointment of Simon Birch as the new Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Bupa Asia Pacific (APAC), commencing in August 2023. The decision follows an extensive internal and external recruitment process.
FTI Consulting Strengthens Infrastructure Transactions Offering with Senior Hire in the UK
FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced that infrastructure funds and M&A tax expert Angus Wilson has joined the firm as a Senior Managing Director in the Tax team within the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment. Mr. Wilson will also lead the firm’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”) Infrastructure Tax Advisory practice.
Publicis Groupe ANZ Appoints Anthony Ellis as Managing Director of Publicis Media Exchange
Publicis Groupe ANZ has announced the appointment of Anthony Ellis as the managing director of Publicis Media Exchange (PMX) in the Australian and New Zealand market. PMX is responsible for the buying of media and ad tech for Publicis Media Groupe. Ellis, who has been with Publicis for over 20 years, began his role just as the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Despite the challenging start, Ellis has made significant progress, including involving investment and digital leads in decision-making processes and creating the Media Intelligence Team, led by Rowena Newman. Under Ellis’ leadership, PMX has grown its team from 10 to 30 members, representing a diverse range of backgrounds and ideas.
Tech Mahindra Appoints Atul Soneja as Chief Operating Officer
Tech Mahindra (NS:TEML) on Monday announced the appointment of Atul Soneja as the Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. Before this, he served as the Chief Operating Officer at CitiusTech, where he was responsible for managing the overall Delivery, Service lines and Operations for the company.
Rite Aid Appoints Jeanniey Walden as Chief Marketing Officer
Taking on a permanent role, Jeanniey Walden has been promoted to senior vice president and chief marketing officer at Rite Aid. With the move, announced Monday, Walden joins Rite Aid’s c-suite and will oversee the drug store, pharmacy and health care company’s marketing operations. She came to Philadelphia-based Rite Aid in March 2023 as interim senior VP of marketing, taking over that function from Chief Retail Officer Andre Persaud, who left the company.
Cohesity Appoints Eric Brown as Chief Financial Officer and Srinivasan Murari as Chief Development Officer
Cohesity, a leader in data security and management, today announced the appointment of Eric Brown as Chief Financial Officer and Srinivasan Murari as Chief Development Officer. Brown, who is an experienced public company CFO with over 25 years of proven operational experience and skills in helping companies scale, will manage Cohesity’s financial strategy as it expands its multicloud portfolio for data protection, redefines AI-powered data security and data management, and continues on the path to profitable long-term growth. His industry experiences include a range of enterprise technology markets, including security, data analytics, data management, collaboration, and interactive entertainment.
Hiscox Appoints Todd Isaac as New Group Chief Investment and Treasury Officer
Hiscox, the specialist global insurer, has appointed Todd Isaac as its new Chief Investment and Treasury Officer for the Group. In this role, Todd will be responsible for overseeing the management of the Group's $7.1 billion of assets, implementing overall investment policy and directing all portfolio management, research, trading and strategy. He will also be in charge of Treasury and Corporate Finance activities in order to dynamically manage asset liability risk and portfolio liquidity. Todd will lead a team of 10, be based in London and report to Paul Cooper, Group Chief Financial Officer.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Welcomes Louis Bidmead as Head of Transactional Liability Insurance for Asia and the Middle East
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it has named Louis Bidmead as Head of Transactional Liability Insurance for Asia and the Middle East. In this role he will work with BHSI’s global transactional liability team to provide BHSI’s comprehensive line of coverages to manage the risks of mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions. He will report to Scotland Walsh-Riddle, Head of Executive & Professional Liability for Asia, BHSI.
Klarpay AG Appoints Markus Emödi as Chief Legal & Compliance Officer
Klarpay AG, a leading fintech company specialising in digital payment solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Markus Emödi as the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer and Deputy CEO. With a track record of over 20 years in the financial industry, Markus brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Klarpay.
Another Top Executive Richard Lobo Quits Infosys; Second Exit from Top Brass in a Week
In his resignation letter to the CEO, Lobo noted, “I’m writing to inform you of my decision to resign from my position at Infosys. I’m grateful for the opportunities and experiences I have had during my time here.”
BNP Paribas Appoints Matt O’Connor Head and Annabella Espina COO of its Miami Office
BNP Paribas Securities Corp., a unit of Europe’s leading bank BNP Paribas, today announced the appointment of Matt O’Connor as Head of its new Miami office as well as Annabella Espina the Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Agilitz Appoints Tridip Saha as Co-founder and CEO to Drive Global Expansion
Agilitz, a company specializing in delivering Microsoft solutions to enterprises globally, has announced the appointment of Tridip Saha as Co-founder and CEO. Tridip Saha brings a wealth of experience, having served in senior executive roles at leading organizations such as Mindtree, Sonata, and Infosys for over 25 years. With Saha assuming this role, Agilitz intends to accelerate its growth on a global scale and establish itself as a frontrunner in Microsoft platforms.
Quor Appoint Veteran as New Chief Product and Technical Officer
Quor Group, a leading CTRM solution provider, has appointed Saeed Patel as its new chief product and technical officer. Quor is a leading provider of advanced commodity trading, and commodity management solutions to commodity traders and trading companies.
Oliver Stratmann to Become CFO of LANXESS as of Sept. 1, 2023
The Supervisory Board of specialty chemicals company LANXESS agreed in best mutual way to Michael Pontzen’s request to early terminate his appointment as Chief Financial Officer as of August 31, 2023. From September 1, he will pursue a new role as CFO at a company outside of Germany.
EdgePoint Philippines Appoints William Walters as New Chief Executive Officer
EdgePoint Philippines, a leading provider of telecommunications infrastructure solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of William Walters as the new Chief Executive Officer. With over 24 years of experience in the telecoms sector, William brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record in delivering successful telecommunications infrastructure projects.
Allen & Overy Names Khalid Garousha as Interim Managing Partner
Allen & Overy, a prominent international law firm, has recently revealed that Khalid Garousha, the existing regional managing partner for the Middle East and Turkey, is set to assume the position of the firm’s next managing partner. This appointment follows the unexpected departure of Gareth Price, who stepped down from his role earlier this month citing “personal reasons,” a full year before his expected term completion in 2024.
VW USA Appoints Lyndon Lie as Chief Engineering Officer
Volkswagen Group of America has appointed Lyndon Lie as its new Chief Engineering Officer. He worked for General Motors and for Nikola before joining Volkswagen. At Nikola, Lyndon Lie was the global head of product development for the US manufacturer’s BEV and FCEV trucks.
PCB Appoints Khilan Shah as Partner
M&A advisory firm PCB Partners has appointed Khilan Shah as partner. He joins with more than two decades of experience, including a spell at a Big four firm. PCB Partners co-founder Ben Doltis commented, “I am delighted to welcome Khilan as a Partner and to the PCB family. Khilan’s tech M&A background, his network of strategic and private equity relationships, coupled with a relentless work ethic, make him a great fit for the PCB team and our firm’s future business goals.”
TTM Technologies Announces the Retirement of its CFO and Appoints a CFO Successor
TTM Technologies, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of technology solutions including mission systems, radio frequency (RF) components and RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and printed circuit boards (PCB), announced that Todd B. Schull, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, intends to retire at the end of 2023.
Vehere Appoints Industry Veteran Nirbhaya Mishra as Their Director of Corporate Development
Vehere, a leading cybersecurity company specializing in network security, is delighted to announce the appointment of Nirbhaya Kishore Mishra as its Director of Corporate Development. With over 25 years of rich and diverse experience across various industries, Nirbhaya brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to his new role, which encompasses investment banking, corporate finance, and consulting.
Nikola Announces Leadership Transition; Appoints Stephen Girsky as Chief Executive Officer
Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via the HYLA brand, today announced Michael Lohscheller will step down as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nikola Corporation effectively immediately and as a member of the Board of Directors effective as of August 31, 2023. Steve Girsky, Chairman of the Board since September 2020, has been named CEO of Nikola. Lohscheller has decided to step down due to a family health matter and will be returning to Europe. He will remain at Nikola in an advisory capacity through the end of September to support a seamless transition.
PIC Promotes Magudia to Become Co-Chief Origination Officer
Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC), a specialist insurer of defined benefit pension funds, has announced that Mitul Magudia has been promoted to Deputy Chief Origination Officer, from Head of Business Development, and will join PIC’s Executive Committee as Co-Chief Origination Officer from January 1, 2024.
MRF Promotes Jacob Peter to VP and Head - HR & Services
MRF has promoted Jacob Peter as vice president and head of HR and Services. Jacob who joined MRF as Senior General Manager - human resources and services in November 2021, has more than 27 years of professional experience.
BMS Appoints Chris Brook as Group Chief Operating Officer
Independent specialist insurance and reinsurance broker, BMS Group, has announced the appointment of Chris Brook as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Brook has been slated to join in 2024, following the completion of his contractual obligations. He will report to Nick Cook, Chief Executive Officer of BMS Group.
CBRE Appoints New Residential Capital Markets Director In Birmingham
CBRE, the global real estate advisor, has appointed Hannah Badger as a director in its residential capital markets and investment properties team in Birmingham. Hannah joins CBRE from Knight Frank, where she was a partner in the residential investment team.
Maybank Appoints Regional Head of Equity Capital Markets
Malaysia's biggest lender, Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank), has appointed Raymond Chooi as the regional head of equity capital markets (ECM) at its investment banking group, according to a memo seen by Reuters on Friday.
Helium One Announces Board Changes as it Appoints New Financial and Commercial Director
Helium One Global Ltd (AIM:HE1, OTCQB:HLOGF) has announced a number of boardroom changes, which include the appointment of Graham Jacobs as financial and commercial director. Jacobs has worked very closely with Lorna Blaisse and the Helium One team since January 2022 on commercial and contracting matters and was instrumental in the recent acquisition of the company's drilling rig, the company said in a statement.
Gen II Fund Services appoints Chief Financial Officer
Gen II Fund Services (Gen II), an independent private capital fund administrator, has appointed Marlene Pelage as the firm's new Chief Financial Officer, effective 31 July. Pelage joins Gen II from IPG Mediabrands where she served as Global CFO.
Adamas One Corp. Appoints Peter Cohen as Vice President, Business Development
Adamas One Corp., a high-tech company specializing in Lab-Grown Diamonds, has announced its plans to expand into the semiconductor sector. The company aims to increase the utilization of Lab-Grown Diamonds in semiconductor production. As part of this initiative, Peter Cohen has been appointed as Vice President, Business Development. Cohen will be working closely with Chief Operating Officer Gerald McGuire, who has extensive experience in the semiconductor industry.
Knot Offshore Partners (KNOP) Appoints Derek Lowe as New CEO and CFO
KNOT Offshore Partners LP (NYSE: KNOP) (the “Partnership”) today announced that following the decision of Mr. Gary Chapman to step down as the Partnership’s CEO/CFO announced on April 10, 2023, the Partnership is pleased to confirm that Mr. Derek Lowe will become the Partnership’s new Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer with effect from Mr. Gary Chapman’s departure date, which is expected to occur the week of September 11, 2023.
Qualcomm Appoints Savi Soin as President of Qualcomm India
Chipset maker Qualcomm has appointed Savi Soin as the new President of Qualcomm India. Soin has more than two decades of experience at Qualcomm and a decade serving on the senior leadership team. As President of Qualcomm India, he will report directly to Jim Cathey, the Chief Commercial Officer of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (QCT).
HSBC Names South Asia Private Banking Head
London-headquartered HSBC’s private banking arm has announced the appointment of a head of South Asia. HSBC appoints Tommy Leung as head of global private banking, South Asia, according to a statement, effective October 19. Based in Singapore, Leung reports to Siew Meng Tan, regional head of HSBC Global Private Banking, APAC on a functional basis and Kai Zhang, head of wealth and personal banking, South Asia on an entity basis.
Nautilus Names Curt Chalmers Chief Underwriting Officer
Nautilus Insurance Group, a Berkley Company, announces the appointment of Curt Chalmers as Senior Vice President, Chief Underwriting Officer. He is the successor to Bill Floros, who plans to retire on December 31, 2023. Curt Chalmers has been with Nautilus since 2009, starting as Assistant Vice President, and currently holds the title of Vice President, Head of Production Underwriting. Curt has a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Villanova University and holds CIC and RPLU designations. Curt has over 32 years of experience in the insurance industry and has a proven track record of building strong, successful teams while implementing strategic initiatives to drive growth and profitability.
CAPEX Announces Maria Evripidou Joins as the New Head of Product
CAPEX.com, a leading global multi-asset financial services provider, proudly announces the appointment of Maria Evripidou as the broker's new Head of Product. With an impressive track record in the financial services industry, Evripidou brings a wealth of experience to elevate CAPEX's product offering.
ImmunityBio (IBRX) Appoints Enrique Diloné as CTO
ImmunityBio, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBRX), a clinical-stage immunotherapy company, today announced that it has named Enrique Diloné, Ph.D., to the newly created role of Chief Technology Officer. With more than three decades of pharmaceutical manufacturing expertise, Dr. Diloné will assume responsibility for all global manufacturing functions as the company prepares for potential FDA approval of a key bladder cancer drug. He will report directly to President and CEO Richard Adcock.
Hedera Appoints Well Known Open Source Leader to Spearhead Open Source Transformation
Hedera, the leaderless proof-of-stake network leading the next generation of the Web, has appointed Andrew Aitken as Chief Open Source Officer (COSO), to lead its realignment as a fully open source Web3 platform. Andrew is a veteran in the open source sector, having served as an open source expert to the White House, guest lecturer for Stanford's Entrepreneur Program and founder of the industry's only think tank. The addition of a COSO role, rarely found in the software industry, is a testament to Hedera's commitment to promoting community collaboration both within its ecosystem and in the industry as a whole.
Sompo International Appoints Cornelia Röskau as CEO of SI Insurance (Europe), SA (SIIE)
Sompo International, a leading global provider of commercial and consumer property and casualty (re)insurance, today announced the appointment of Dr. Cornelia Röskau as CEO of their European legal entity SI Insurance (Europe), SA (SIIE), pending regulatory approval. Based in Luxembourg, Dr. Röskau will be responsible for the day-to-day management and direction of SIIE.
Red Hat Appoints Andrew Brown as Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer
Red Hat, Inc., the world's leading provider of open source solutions, today announced the appointment of Andrew Brown as senior vice president and chief revenue officer. Brown joins Red Hat today and will succeed Larry Stack effective October 1. Stack will work alongside Brown through Q3 to facilitate a smooth leadership transition, before joining IBM in a senior advisor role.
Spectrum Markets Appoints New Head of Compliance
Spectrum Markets ("Spectrum"), the pan-European trading venue for securitised derivatives, announces the appointment of Mai Le Hoang as the new Head of Compliance. Based at the company's headquarters in Frankfurt am Main, Mai Le Hoang will be responsible for overseeing all compliance activities within the company, reporting directly to Dr. Alpay Soytürk, Chief Regulatory Officer.
Fulcrum Therapeutics Appoints Chief Financial Officer
Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc.® (Nasdaq: FULC), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on improving the lives of patients with genetically defined rare diseases, today announced the appointment of Alan A. Musso as chief financial officer, effective August 7, 2023. A 30-year veteran in the life sciences industry, Mr. Musso has held numerous financial and operational leadership positions over the course of his career.
Nucleus365 Appoints Daniel Mayhew as CEO
Nucleus365, a UK-based payments company providing a centralised platform for global payment processing, foreign exchange, and connected banking, has now appointed Daniel Mayhew as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Daniel brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise having served as GM, SVP & Group Executive at FIS Global, working within its Real Time Payments Network Division, acting as Cross Border Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) for the company.
Revlon Appoints Interim CEO, Debra Perelman Departs
The cosmetics company appointed Elizabeth A. Smith as its interim chief executive. Smith will retain her previous position as executive chair of Revlon’s board of directors.
Catalent Appoints Lisa Evoli SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer
Somerset-based Catalent this week announced that Lisa Evoli has been named senior vice president and chief human resources officer, effective immediately. Evoli replaces Ricardo Pravda, who will assume the role of chief transformation officer.
First Foundation Inc. Appoints James Britton as Chief Financial Officer
First Foundation Inc. (NASDAQ: FFWM) (“First Foundation”), a financial services company with two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries, First Foundation Advisors and First Foundation Bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of James (“Jamie”) Britton as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, effective August 14, 2023. Reporting to Scott F. Kavanaugh, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Britton will lead the financial operations teams for First Foundation and its subsidiaries.
Hagerty Appoints Chief Legal Officer
Specialty insurance provider Hagerty has appointed Diana Chafey (pictured) as its new chief legal officer. In this role, Chafey will join the senior leadership team and contribute to strategic, management, and policy decisions. She will also assume responsibility for overseeing legal, compliance, governmental, and regulatory matters, as well as provide advice and counsel to Hagerty’s CEO, leadership team, and board.
Rotana Appoints Eddy Tannous as New Chief Operating Officer
Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with over 100 properties in the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Türkiye, announced today the appointment of Eddy Tannous as the new Chief Operating Officer.
Fidelity International Appoints Tan as Chief Sustainability Officer
Asset manager Fidelity International said on Thursday it had appointed Jenn-Hui Tan to the newly created position of chief sustainability officer. Tan, who was previously global head of stewardship & sustainable investing at Fidelity, will now be responsible for both the group's sustainable investing and corporate sustainability teams, it said in a statement.
Pine Labs Appoints Former OnePlus CEO Navnit Nakra As Chief Revenue Officer
Fintech unicorn Pine Labs on Thursday (August 3) said it has appointed former OnePlus India CEO Navnit Nakra as its chief revenue officer (CRO). As the CRO, Nakra will be responsible for developing and executing growth strategies and will contribute to revenue generation and streamlining processes to attain efficiencies, Pine Labs said in a statement.
Akari Therapeutics Announces the Appointment of Beth-Anne Lang as Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
Akari Therapeutics, Plc (Nasdaq: AKTX), a late-stage biotechnology company developing advanced therapies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, today announced the appointment of Beth-Anne Lang, as Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs. Ms. Lang has more than 20 years of experience in regulatory strategy, regulatory affairs, and drug development. She will start at Akari in this role on September 1, 2023.
PetIQ, Inc. Appoints John Pearson to Executive Vice President, Services & Manufactured Products
PetIQ, Inc. (“PetIQ” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PETQ), a leading pet medication and wellness company, today announced that John Pearson, who has served as the Company’s Senior Vice President, Head of Services since 2022, has been appointed Executive Vice President, Services & Manufactured Products, a newly created role, effective August 2, 2023. In his new role, Pearson will gain responsibility for PetIQ’s manufactured product portfolio, inclusive of the Company’s sales and marketing teams, while maintaining his current responsibilities for the Services segment. Pearson will continue to report directly to Michael Smith, President and Chief Operating Officer.
Standard Life Appoints Callum Stewart as Head of Investment Proposition Distribution
Standard Life, part of Phoenix Group, has appointed Callum Stewart as Head of Investment Proposition Distribution. Callum’s appointment highlights the strengthening of the Investment Solutions team and Standard Life’s focus on sustainable investing solutions.
Future FinTech Appoints Peng Lei as Chief Operating Officer
Future Fintech Group Inc. (NASDAQ: FTFT), (hereinafter referred to as "Future FinTech", "FTFT" or the "Company", a comprehensive financial and digital technology service provider, announced today that on July 28, 2023, it appointed Mr. Peng Lei as the Chief Operating Officer ("COO") of the Company. Mr. Lei will be fully responsible for managing the Company's operations, helping it to grow its supply chain financing and service business and promoting FTFT's continued strategic transformation. Mr. Lei replaces Mr. Yang Liu as COO, while Mr. Liu still holds various positions with the subsidiaries of the Company.
Aldar Properties Appoints Faisal Falaknaz as Group Chief Financial and Sustainability Officer
Aldar Properties ('Aldar') has appointed Faisal Falaknaz as Group Chief Financial and Sustainability Officer (GCFSO), further strengthening the Emirati representation on its senior management team. This follows his appointment as interim GCFSO in January, where he has since led the Group’s finance, treasury, investor relations, strategy, digital services expertise, as well Aldar’s comprehensive sustainability framework and agenda.
BNY Mellon Appoints Udeshi to Lead Securities Finance Business
BNY Mellon has appointed Nehal Udeshi as head of the firm’s securities finance business, based in New York. Udeshi joins the US bank from a 17-year tenure at Goldman Sachs, where she took on a range of roles in New York and London. She was most recently co-head of global cross asset financing within the global markets and banking division.
Apptech Corp. (APCX) Appoints Thomas DeRosa as Executive Director of Product & Project Management
AppTech Payments Corp. (NASDAQ: APCX), a leading specialty payments company, today announced the appointment of Thomas DeRosa as Executive Director of Product & Project Management. With a wealth of experience spanning over three decades, Thomas stands out for his exceptional achievements in developing cutting-edge enterprise platforms across a diverse range of industries, including Travel, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Insurance, Fintech, and Payments.
Dzyne Technologies Appoints Christopher C. Miller as Interim Chief Revenue Officer
DZYNE Technologies, a leading developer of autonomous defense solutions, has announced the appointment of Christopher C. Miller as interim Chief Revenue Officer. Miller brings over 30 years of experience in the intelligence and defense communities, having served as a U.S. Army Special Forces officer, the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), and the acting U.S. Secretary of Defense.
Catena Biosciences Expands Executive Leadership Team, Appoints Saurabh Johri as Chief Business Officer and Rick Kendall as Chief Scientific Officer
Catena Biosciences, Inc., a biotechnology company pioneering protein conjugation technologies for novel therapeutic development, today announced the expansion of its leadership team with two new executive appointments. The company has appointed Saurabh Johri as Chief Business Officer and Rick Kendall, Ph.D., as Chief Scientific Officer.
Biocomposites Appoints Two New Directors to Strengthen its Team for its Next Phase of Growth
Biocomposites, an international medical devices company that engineers, manufactures and markets world leading products for use in infection management in bone and soft tissue, has strengthened its leadership team with the addition of two new Directors. Michelle Lewis has become Human Resources Director and Ciara Airey has become Regulatory Affairs Director. Both appointments come in response to the company's strong growth and the need to manage an increasing talent pool of people, whilst maximising the opportunity to grow revenue through regulatory differentiation.
Kaixin Auto Holdings Announces Appointment of Senior VP in Charge of New Energy Vehicles Business
Kaixin Auto Holdings (“Kaixin” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: KXIN) today announced the appointment of Mr. Lei Gu as Senior VP of the Company in charge of the new energy vehicles department. Before joining Kaixin, Mr. Lei Gu served as the vice president and chief engineer of BAIC Motors, a Fortune 500 company, and the president of Beijing Automotive Research Institute. He also served in multiple senior positions with other companies, including senior technology expert with Ford Motors, president of Cherry Automobile Research Institute, director and general manager of BAIC Mercedes Benz Technology Center, and president of Lingtu Motors. Mr. Lei Gu received a Ph.D. in Mechanics from the University of Science and Technology of China and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University.
UGE Announces New Chief Operating Officer, Board Appointment, and Key Leadership Hires
UGE International Ltd. (TSXV: UGE) (OTCQB: UGEIF) (the "Company" or "UGE"), a leader in commercial and community solar, announces the appointment of its new Chief Operating Officer, member of the Board of Directors, and other key hires.
Firstsource Solutions Limited Appoints Aftab Javed as Chief Human Resource Officer
Firstsource Solutions Limited announced at the board meeting held on August 2, 2023, approved appointment of Mr. Aftab Javed as Chief Human Resource Officer (Senior Management Personnel). Mr. Aftab Javed had previously
Purespring Therapeutics Appoints Sachin Kelkar as Chief Financial Officer Following Appointment of Julian Hanak as Chief Executive Officer
Purespring Therapeutics, the pioneering gene therapy company focused on transforming the treatment of kidney diseases, has appointed Sachin Kelkar as Chief Financial Officer following the confirmation earlier this year of Julian Hanak as Chief Executive Officer. These two appointments strengthen Purespring’s senior leadership team as the Company advances its key gene therapy programmes targeting the kidney towards clinical development.
Yuma Energy Appoints Muthu Subramanian as MD
Yuma Energy on Monday announced the appointment of Muthu Subramanian as its managing director and general manager. Subramanian will be responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and overall operations of Yuma, a joint venture between Bengaluru-based shared electric mobility platform Yulu and the US mobility technology company Magna, the company said.
Netcore Cloud Appoints Mahesh Narayanan as Chief Marketing Growth Officer
Netcore Cloud, a global MarTech and customer experience company, is delighted to announce the appointment of Mahesh Narayanan as its chief marketing growth officer. In his new role, Mahesh will be pivotal in accelerating the company's global expansion plans and fortifying its leadership positioning by leveraging his marketing expertise to drive growth strategies effectively.
BNY Mellon IM Appoints Distribution Trio in Asia
New York-based BNY Mellon Investment Management has announced three senior appointments to its distribution team in Asia. BNY Mellon Investment Management (IM) appoints Clarence Chan as Singapore CEO, according to a statement, on top of his existing role as head of client solutions for Asia Pacific ex-Japan.
Capex.com Appoints Paul Turner as Executive Director, UAE & MENA Region
Capex.com has announced the appointment of Paul Turner as the new Executive Director – UAE & MENA Region of the global, multi-asset FinTech provider. Paul Turner has more than a decade of experience in the financial services industry. Over the past decade, he has held roles including Global Head of Operations, Head of Client Reporting/Transitions and Client Service Delivery & Operations Director.
Blackbird.AI Appoints Industry Veteran Dan Lowden as Chief Marketing Officer
Blackbird.AI, the leader in AI-driven Narrative and Risk Intelligence, today announced the appointment of Dan Lowden to chief marketing officer (CMO). Lowden will lead Blackbird's global marketing efforts as the company accelerates efforts to equip organizations with tools to combat the growing threats of online manipulation and disinformation.
TheracosBio Appoints Brian Connelly as Chief Executive Officer
TheracosBio today announced the appointment of Brian Connelly as President and Chief Executive Officer. Brian brings to the position more than two decades of biopharmaceutical industry experience bridging business and law. He succeeds Albert R. Collinson, Ph.D., who is stepping down as CEO after leading the company from phase 1 clinical studies to an FDA approval and commercial launch of Brenzavvy™ (bexagliflozin).
Papa Johns Appoints First-Ever SVP- Development as it Plans Expansion
Papa John’s International has announced the appointment of Patrick Coelho as the Company’s first-ever Senior Vice President of Development, effective July 31, 2023. In this newly established role, Coelho will oversee North American restaurant real estate development activities, continue to advance business development goals and collaborate with senior leadership to execute the Company’s North America franchise development strategic plan. He will report to Amanda Clark, Chief International and Development Officer for Papa Johns.
SkinQ Appoints Meera Iyer as CEO and Co-Founder
SkinQ has announced the appointment of Meera Iyer as the new CEO and co-founder. Iyer has over 17 years of leadership experience across domains like FMCG, consumer internet businesses, and verticals like sales, brand, and marketing.
Harpoon Therapeutics Appoints Haibo Wang as Senior Vice President of Business Development
Harpoon Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: HARP), a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company developing novel T cell engagers, today announced the appointment of Haibo Wang as Senior Vice President of Business Development. Mr. Wang brings 15 years of biopharma business development, finance, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transaction experience to Harpoon.
Biosero Appoints Rob Harkness as Chief Technology Officer
Biosero, Inc., developer of laboratory automation solutions to orchestrate scientific discoveries, today announced the promotion of Rob Harkness, PhD, to the position of Chief Technology Officer. Dr. Harkness previously served as the company’s managing director for the European Union and United Kingdom.
US Fintech Rocket Companies Appoints Varun Krishna as New CEO
Detroit-based financial services and consumer lending firm Rocket Companies has announced Varun Krishna as its incoming chief executive officer (CEO), while also confirming the departure of its president and chief operating officer (COO), Bob Walters.
RealBlocks Appoints Ron Barasch as Chief Marketing Officer
RealBlocks announced today that Ron Barasch has joined its team as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). As CMO, Barasch will lead the strategy and execution of the company's brand marketing, product marketing, demand generation and client communication to drive growth and enable client success and satisfaction while working in partnership with sales, product and client success teams.
FWD Group Renames Malaysian life Insurance Business, Appoints Chowla as CEO
FWD Group Holdings Limited has named Aman Chowla the new Chief Executive Officer for its Malaysian life insurance business, which has been renamed FWD Insurance Berhad from Gibraltar BSN Life Berhad. These developments follow the recent completion of the company’s investment, together with other investors, in the business formerly known as Gibraltar BSN, on 3 April 2023.
Crypto Firm DCG Appoints M&A Specialist Mark Shifke as CFO
Digital Currency Group said on Monday it had appointed Mark Shifke, a former JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs executive, as its chief financial officer. Shifke has almost four decades of experience in the financial industry, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, the company said in a statement. Most recently, he was CFO of financial services company Billtrust.
Amundi Appoints Country Head for Japan
Amundi has appointed Katsumi Fujikawa as country head of Japan. Fujikawa joined Amundi in Japan in August 2021 as executive vice president and head of the retail business, where he oversees the distribution and marketing of retail funds for Amundi in Japan.
Microsoft Appoints Puneet Chandok as Corporate Vice President for India and South Asia
Microsoft revealed the appointment of Puneet Chandok as the Corporate Vice President of Microsoft India and South Asia on Tuesday. Effective September 1, 2023, Puneet Chandok will take over the operational responsibilities from the outgoing Anant Maheshwari.
Zentalis Pharmaceuticals Appoints Kimberly Freeman as Chief Strategy Officer
Zentalis® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZNTL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company discovering and developing clinically differentiated small molecule therapeutics targeting fundamental biological pathways of cancers, today announced the appointment of Kimberly Freeman as Chief Strategy Officer. In this role, she will support and implement Zentalis’ long-term portfolio strategy. Ms. Freeman joins Zentalis with over 25 years of clinical development and strategic leadership experience, including deep expertise in oncology, particularly in gynecologic malignancies and the DNA damage response (DDR) pathway.
UserWay Appoints Shahar Amiel as Vice President of Growth
UserWay (TASE: UWAY), a full-service provider of digital accessibility solutions, announces the appointment of Shahar Amiel as the company's Vice President of Growth (as of April 2023). Amiel brings twelve years of experience and deep knowledge in strategic development and performance marketing, including from his previous role managing Growth and Performance Marketing at Verbit.ai, a global technology giant producing AI-based algorithms for accessible audio and video. Amiel previously served as UserWay's Head of Growth.
PPG Appoints John Bruno, Vice President, Finance
PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that John Bruno, current vice president, investor relations, has been appointed vice president, finance. Bruno will continue to report to Vince Morales, PPG senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). Bruno will also continue to serve as PPG’s primary investor relations contact until his successor is named.
Citi Appoints Omar Amireh as the New CEO for its Business in Kuwait
Citi recently announced the appointment of Omar Amireh as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for its business in Kuwait. As CEO, Omar will assume overall responsibility for driving Citi’s business in the country, and will report to Ebru Pakcan, Head of Citi’s Middle East and Africa (MEA) cluster.
Business Advisers Deloitte Appoints Two New Partners in Belfast
BUSINESS advisory firm Deloitte has appointed Ciaran Fitzpatrick and Jason Starbuck as partners in Belfast as part of its annual round of promotions. Ciaran becomes a partner in Deloitte’s enterprise & technology performance consulting business, while Jason has been made a partner in the audit & assurance practice.
Ben Carey to Join Chubb as Head of Field Operations, Asia Pacific
Chubb announced today that Ben Carey will return to its general insurance business as Head of Field Operations, Asia Pacific in Q1 2024. In this newly created role, Carey will be responsible for Chubb’s field organisation, comprising 12 markets and 69 branch offices across the region, delivering a portfolio of capabilities and services to agency and broker distribution partners.
Boundless Bio Appoints Jami Rubin as Chief Financial Officer
Boundless Bio, a clinical stage, next-generation precision oncology company developing innovative therapeutics directed against extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA) for patients with oncogene amplified cancers, today announced the appointment of Jami Rubin as Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Rubin brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in the biopharma industry as a top financial executive, equity analyst, investment banker, board member, and venture partner.
UK telecoms Group BT Appoints new CEO
London: British telecoms group BT announced Monday the appointment of Allison Kirkby as it new chief executive, the first woman to head the group in its 170-year history. Kirkby, a British national who has been CEO of Swedish telecoms group Telia for more than three years, will replace Philip Jansen, who recently said BT Group would cut up to 55,000 jobs, or 42 percent of its workforce, by 2030.
Fastly, Inc. (FSLY) Appoints Peter Alexander as Chief Marketing Officer
Fastly, Inc. (NYSE: FSLY), a leader in global edge cloud platforms, today announced two new members to its executive team, as well as a key management promotion. Peter Alexander will be joining Fastly as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), and Marshall Erwin has joined as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Further complementing the management team, Karen Greenstein has been promoted to General Counsel.
Honey Badger Silver Appoints Nicol As Interim CEO
Honey Badger Silver Inc. (TUF:CA) ("Honey Badger" or the "Company") announces that Dorian L. (Dusty) Nicol has been appointed as the Company's interim Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), replacing George Davis. Nicol has been serving as Honey Badger's Chief Operating Officer.
Inspire Medical Systems (INSP) Appoints Charisse Y. Sparks as Chief Medical Officer
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE: INSP) today announced the addition of Charisse Y. Sparks, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer, effective July 27, 2023. As Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Sparks will be a member of Inspire’s executive leadership team and will lead the Company’s medical and clinical affairs functions. Dr. Sparks will report to Tim Herbert, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
Neurona Therapeutics Appoints James Stutz as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Business Officer
Neurona Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company advancing regenerative cell therapy candidates for the treatment of neurological disorders, today announced the appointment of James Stutz, a business and finance executive with over 20 years of experience in the biopharma industry, as chief financial officer (CFO) and chief business officer (CBO).
Island Appoints Steve Tchejeyan as President to Support its Accelerated Growth
Enterprise browser Island has announced that it has appointed Steve Tchejeyan to its executive team as President. In his new role, Tchejeyan will be in charge of scaling the company following decades of executive leadership experience driving business strategies and growth initiatives for technology and cybersecurity companies.
Everest Insurance Intl. Makes Several Senior Leadership Appointments
Everest Insurance International, a division of Bermuda-based insurer and reinsurer Everest Group, Ltd., has announced some key leadership appointments, including Véronique Brionne as Insurance Head of Europe, effective September 28th, 2023.
Deep Bio Welcomes Grant Carlson as Chief Commercial Officer
Deep Bio, a leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-powered cancer diagnostics, today announced the appointment of Grant Carlson as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). With over 30 years of experience in molecular diagnostics, biotechnology and life sciences industries, Carlson brings a wealth of knowledge to Deep Bio. In his new role, Carlson will be responsible for overseeing Deep Bio's commercial strategy, driving business development, and expanding the company's market presence globally. He will leverage his deep understanding of the pathology market and proven track record of driving exponential sales growth to further strengthen Deep Bio’s outreach and customer base.
Zenith Bank Re-Appoints Adaora Umeoji as Deputy Managing Director
Zenith Bank Plc has re-appointed Adaora Umeoji as its Deputy Managing Director by board. The announcement was contained in a notice filed with the Nigerian Exchange on Friday, July 28. The notice read: “Zenith Bank Plc “The Bank” hereby informs its shareholders, NGX, and the investing public that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has given its ‘No Objection’ to the re-engagement of Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji as Deputy Managing Director (DMD) of the bank. The re-engagement is effective August 2, 2023.
Dell Co-COO Chuck Whitten to Leave the Company Next Month
Chuck Whitten, the co-chief operating officer at Dell Technologies Inc., will step down from the company next month at a time when it struggles to get to grips with a historic slump in demand for personal computers and infrastructure gear.
TCS Rejigs Senior Management Positions, Appoints New CMO
According to sources in the know, Abhinav Kumar, a TCS veteran who has been with the company for over 21 years, will be taking over the role as the new chief marketing and communications officer for its global markets.
Kraft Heinz Company Expands its North America Leadership
Furthering its transformation journey, the Kraft Heinz Company expands its leadership team in North America with three new members Appointed to critical leadership positions, Helen Davis, Rebecca Dunphey, and Simon Laroche join the company from external and internal positions to further Kraft Heinz Company’s transformation journey and reflects its commitment to driving long-term sustainable growth with best-in-class talent.
LoanDepot Names Melanie Graper As Its Chief Human Resources Officer
LoanDepot, Inc. has named Melanie Graper as its chief human resources officer (CHRO), effective July 31. Graper will oversee all aspects of the company’s human capital function and drive forward critical organizational aspects of loanDepot’s Vision 2025 plan. Graper, who succeeds Kevin Tackaberry, will report to President and CEO Frank Martell and be based in the organization’s Orange County, Calif. headquarters, along with other key executive leadership.
David Price Appointed EVP and Chief Transformation Officer; Wayne Sadin Joins as CIO
PriceSmart, Inc. has appointed David Price as Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer, replacing his previous role as EVP and Chief of Staff to the Interim CEO. This organizational change aims to enhance collaboration, alignment, and agility within the company. Mr. Price will now oversee key areas such as Information Technology, PriceSmart.com, and the Project Management Office.
AXA IM Makes Three Promotions in Alternative Business
Axa Investment Managers’ alternatives investment business, which has €185 billion of assets under management, has promoted Phillipe Gasser (pictured) to head of European transactions amid an expansion of its senior team.Grasser is based in Frankfurt and joined Axa IM Alts in 2021 and his promotion comes along with two other promotions.
Lombard Odier Appoints Serge Fehr as Head of the Swiss Domestic Region for Private Clients
Lombard Odier Group is pleased to announce that Serge Fehr will join the Bank as of 1 August 2023. He will become the new Head of the Swiss Domestic Region for the Private Clients division and will be based in Zurich. He will report to Frédéric Rochat, Managing Partner, and will also join the Private Clients Executive Committee. Serge Fehr will be responsible for the continued growth in this key market for the Bank, with a particular focus on growing the Swiss-German region. His excellent leadership and people-oriented management skills, his in-depth knowledge of the Swiss market, and his strong client orientation will contribute to the future growth of Lombard Odier’s private clients domestic business.
VNET Group Announces Leadership Changes and Appointments
VNET Group, a prominent carrier- and cloud-neutral internet data center services provider in China, has announced changes in its leadership team. Mr. Tim Chen has been appointed as the Chief Strategy Officer, while Mr. Qiyu Wang, former Vice President of Finance, has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer.
Walgreens Boots Alliance Announces CFO Transition
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) has announced the departure of James Kehoe, who served as the executive vice president and global chief financial officer. Kehoe will be leaving the company in mid-August to pursue an opportunity in the technology sector. In the interim, Manmohan Mahajan, the senior vice president and global controller, has been appointed as the interim global chief financial officer. The company will be conducting a search to fill the CFO role with a leader who possesses both strong financial expertise and healthcare experience.
AIG Reveals New Underwriting Head
American International Group (AIG) has announced the appointment of Christopher Schaper (pictured above) as global chief underwriting officer. The appointment is set to take effect after the completion of the previously announced sale of Validus Re to RenaissanceRe, which is expected to be finalized in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Spar Appoints New CEO and COO
Spar will has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Operating Office (COO). Angelo Swartz will take over as CEO and Executive Director of the board from 1 October 2023. Swartz has been at the company for 16 years and was at Woolworths prior to that. He is currently the Divisional Managing Director of the SPAR KwaZulu-Natal division.
Vista Outdoor Appoints CFO and General Counsel for Sporting Products Company
Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO), the parent company of 41 renowned brands that design, manufacture and market sporting and outdoor lifestyle products to consumers around the globe, today announced its Board of Directors has made two appointments for the company’s Sporting Products Company following the spinoff of Vista’s Outdoor Products business.
France's Kering Appoints Armelle Poulou as CFO
French fashion conglomerate Kering has appointed Armelle Poulou as its new chief financial officer, effective from September 1, 2023. Currently Kering's director of corporate finance, treasury and insurance, Poulou will report to Jean-Marc Duplaix. Her financial experience includes roles at Procter & Gamble, Hewlett-Packard and EDF, prior to joining Kering.
Navidea Biopharma (NAVB) Appoints Craig A. Dais as CFO
Navidea Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE American: NAVB) (“Navidea” or the “Company”), a company focused on the development of precision immunodiagnostic agents and immunotherapeutics, today announced the hiring of Craig A. Dais, CPA in the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO), reporting directly to the Company’s Chief Medical Officer. Mr. Dais’s hiring aligns with the Company’s stated objectives and its Fix, Fund, Propel approach to advancing innovative technology to market.
John Lewis Partnership Appoints Andreas Nicolaides to Head up New Customer Planning Team
Andreas Nicolaides will join John Lewis Partnership in October as Head of Customer Planning & Channels. The retailer, which is currently executing a turnaround plan following a tough few years, says that his remit will include “modernising and optimising John Lewis’s marketing across stores and online in a way which deepens relationships with our customers”. The role also involves boosting the use of marketing assets to deliver commercial value for the business.
SharpenCX Appoints Charlie Newark-French as CEO
SharpenCX, the agent-first, all-in-one unified contact center platform, today announced the appointment of Charlie Newark-French as CEO. “We are seeing great momentum at Sharpen with product development and customer growth. Charlie will help us further accelerate our roadmap and go-to-market efforts,” said Kevin Hatch, Operating Partner at TELEO Capital. “Bringing in a professional with this level of executive experience is a huge win for our team and our customers.”
ECARX Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
ECARX Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ECX) (“ECARX” or the “Company”), the global mobility tech provider, today announced that it has appointed Mr. Phil Jing Zhou as its chief financial officer, effective on July 28, 2023. Mr. Zhou will succeed Mr. Ramesh Narasimhan, who will take on the position of advisor to the chief executive officer with effect from the same date.
BBVA Appoints Chief Financial Officer
She is currently the global head of the group’s wholesale banking division, corporate and investment banking (CIB). Bravo succeeds Rafael Salinas Martnez de Lecea, who has served in an executive capacity for the bank for more than three decades. However, he will stay associated with the group by serving on Garanti BBVA‘s board.
Third Eye Capital Appoints President and COO
Third Eye Capital (TEC), a Canada-based provider of asset-based financing solutions to underserved or overlooked companies, has appointed David Steele as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective 15 August, 2023. Previously, Steele served as the Canadian President and CEO of Russell Investments, a global investment firm, where he successfully led and executed the strategic direction of the Canadian business. During his tenure, Steele spearheaded expansion through new distribution partners and product growth, including new alternative investment solutions.
ING appoints Görkem Köseoğlu as Chief Technology Officer and Member of the Management Board Banking
ING today announced the appointment of Görkem Köseoğlu as chief technology officer and member of the Management Board Banking. Görkem will take up his position on 1 September, succeeding Ron van Kemenade, who stepped down effective 30 April 2023.
AstraZeneca Appoints New EVP of BioPharmaceuticals R&D
AstraZeneca has announced that Sharon Barr will succeed Mene Pangalos as Executive Vice President, BioPharmaceuticals R&D. Pangalos will step down from his role in early 2024 due to retirement. His length of service with the company totals almost fourteen years. Sharon Barr brings over 18 years of industry experience into her new role and will be responsible for discovery through to late-stage development. She will work across Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism and Respiratory & Immunology. Barr will report to Chief Executive Officer, Pascal Soriot and become a new member of AstraZeneca’s Senior Executive Team (SET) as of 1 August 2023.
ServiceNow Promotes Detlef Krause as its New APAC President
ServiceNow has promoted Detlef Krause as its new president for Asia Pacific (APAC). Stepping up from his role of vice president of general manager of Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) central, Krause’s promotion was announced on LinkedIn, who came into the role as of 1 July.
Mercedes-Benz Cars UK Appoints Sally Dennis as Sales Director
Mercedes-Benz Cars UK has appointed Sally Dennis as sales director to help lead the brand's continued transition to the agency model. With over 30 years of automotive experience, Dennis has worked for both premium and volume automotive manufacturers.
Mobivity Announces Executive Leadership Appointments as CEO Transitions
Mobivity Holdings Corp. (OTCQB:MFON), a global provider of personalized reward solutions that drive customer acquisition, frequency and spend, today announced new senior executive leadership hires in finance, engineering, product, and sales while also announcing the upcoming departure of Chairman and CEO Dennis Becker by or before August 31, 2023. Becker and the Board of Directors have mutually decided to transition to a new phase of leadership for Mobivity in support of its growth objectives.
GroupM Appoints Saif Shaikh as Head of Non-Biddable for GroupM Nexus India
GroupM, WPP’s media investment group, announced the appointment of Saif Shaikh as the Head of Non-Biddable at GroupM Nexus India. He takes over from Sidhartha Patnaik, who has assumed a regional remit as Head of Non-Biddable at GroupM Nexus APAC.
Allen & Overy Appoints Interim Managing Partner After Gareth Price Exit
Allen & Overy has appointed its Middle East head as interim managing partner following the shock resignation of Gareth Price earlier this month. A&O said Khalid Garousha would take over as interim global managing partner, effective 1 September, for an eight-month period until 30 April 2024.
Abrdn plc Appoints Jason Windsor as Chief Financial Officer
abrdn plc announced the appointment of Jason Windsor as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, subject to regulatory approval. Jason is expected to join the Company by the end of October 2023. Jason is a highly experienced CFO and brings demonstrated expertise and significant knowledge of its industry from over a decade within the Aviva Group, latterly as Group Chief Financial Officer, departing from that role in 2022.
Pfizer (PFE) Appoints Chris Boshoff as Chief Oncology Research and Development Officer
Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today announced changes to its executive leadership team to further advance its aspirations to discover and develop new medicines and vaccines, with an emphasis on oncology. Effective today, Chris Boshoff, M.D., PhD, will join Pfizer’s Executive Leadership Team as Chief Oncology Research and Development Officer and Executive Vice President reporting to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Albert Bourla. Under his leadership, Pfizer will continue to invest in its fight against cancer and Dr. Boshoff will be the single point of accountability for the entire oncology pipeline – from discovery to early and late-phase clinical development.
Anglo American Appoints John Heasley as Finance Director
Anglo American plc (LON:AAL) has announced the appointment of John Heasley as Finance Director, following the May 2023 announcement of Stephen Pearce’s decision to retire. Mr Heasley is expected to join Anglo American and its Executive Leadership Team by no later than the end of 2023, prior to joining the Board as an executive director and taking over as Finance Director, thereby enabling a smooth transition through the year-end financial reporting process.
Telestream Appoints Chief Revenue Officer
Telestream® has appointed Alex Keighley as Chief Revenue Officer. Reporting to Telestream CEO, Rhonda Bassett-Spiers, Keighley will lead Telestream’s global sales teams and play a pivotal role as the organisation looks to scale and execute its strategic roadmap.
Germany’s N26 Appoints New Chief Risk Officer, Carina Kozole
German digital bank N26 has named Carina Kozole as its new chief risk officer (CRO) and managing director of N26 AG. Kozole will take over the role from Jan Stechele, who has served as CRO in an interim capacity since April 2023 following the departure of the company’s previous chief risk and banking officer Thomas Grosse, who quit the firm for personal reasons.
Vintage Appoints Senior Vice President, Data & Analytics
Vintage Investment Partners, a global technology-focused private investment firm with over $3.6bn in assets under management, has appointed Eldad Gabay as Senior Vice President, Data & Analytics at the firm.
Rivada Appoints VP Sales for Asia Pacific
Rivada Space Networks GmbH has appointed satellite industry veteran Donald Chew to lead commercial activities for the company in the Asia Pacific region. Donald will be based in Singapore. Rivada is launching a global low-latency point-to-point connectivity network of 600 low earth orbit (LEO) satellites: the "OuterNET." This unique next-generation architecture combines inter-satellite laser links with advanced onboard data routers to create an optical mesh network in space.
Research & Ranking Appoints Nandkishore Purohit as Chief Business Officer
Research & Ranking, the equity investment advisory brand and a part of Equentis Wealth Advisory Services Private Limited, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nandkishore Purohit (NK Purohit) as the new Chief Business Officer (CBO). This strategic move aims to propel and enhance operations further. NK Purohit will oversee Research & Ranking's business operations in his new capacity, focusing on driving strategic initiatives, fostering partnerships, and expanding the customer base.
Silicon Valley Bank Appoints New Leadership to Support Life Science and Healthcare Sector
Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First Citizens Bank, today announced that 16-year SVB veteran Jackie Spencer has been named the new Head of Relationship Management for Life Science and Healthcare Banking. The company also announced that 26-year SVB veteran Megan Scheffel was named Head of Credit Solutions for the Life Science and Healthcare practice. Spencer and Scheffel report to 30-year SVB leader Joan Parsons, Head of Technology and Healthcare Banking at Silicon Valley Bank (SVB).
Yellow.ai Appoints KT Prasad as Chief Revenue Officer
Conversational artificial intelligence (AI) company Yellow.ai has appointed KT Prasad as the chief revenue officer (International region). He will lead the go-to-market teams in India, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. He will be based in Bengaluru and will work with executive management to implement strategies for Yellow.ai’s expansion of international business, along with driving business growth in customer segments. He will also work with the marketing team to improve customer experience.
Warner Bros Discovery Appoints Lisa Collins as Diversity, Equity and Inclusion VP
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has named Lisa Collins as its North America diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) group VP and expanded the DEI leadership team with additional roles. Collins will report to chief DEI officer Asif Sadiq and is briefed with serving the regional needs of employees, as well as creating global opportunities around content and pipeline programme initiatives.
Fresh2 Group Ltd. Appoints New Chief Strategy Officer to Drive Advancement and Execution of Long-Term Growth Strategy
Fresh2 Group Ltd., formerly AnPac Bio-Medical Science Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: FRES) ("Fresh2," the "Company" or "we"), a company with operations in the United States and China focused on the business-to-business e-commerce and supply chain sectors for the restaurant supply and food industry and on early cancer screening and detection, today announced the appointment of Mr. Yidong Hu as its Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) effective on July 21, 2023. Mr. Hu was appointed to drive the advancement and execution of the Company's long-term strateg
AC Immune SA Appoints New Chief Medical Officer
AC Immune SA (NASDAQ: ACIU), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering precision medicine for neurodegenerative diseases, today announced the appointment of Nuno Mendonça, MD. He will join the Company on October 1st, as Chief Medical Officer and be appointed to the Executive Committee. Johannes Streffer, MD, currently Chief Medical Officer, will leave at the end of September to pursue a new role.
Close Finance Appoints New Head of Commercial Lending
Close Finance, the personal, business and vehicle lending firm with offices in Jersey and Guernsey, has welcomed Graeme Hebenton to the team as Head of Commercial Lending in Jersey. Graeme’s appointment marks the next phase in Close Finance’s growth, as it expands its business loan offering.
SocialVoice.ai Appointment of Senior Leadership Announcement
SocialVoice.ai, announces the appointment of Nicholas Greig to the position of Chief Revenue Officer. Greig will support CEO Allen ONeill in executing the company’s strategy and vision to become the leading provider of social video and voice insights to brands and agencies globally.
Digitain Appoints Senior Sales Director
Digitain, the leading sportsbook and casino platform provider, today announced that it had strengthened its sales executive team by appointing Margarita Cruz as Senior Sales Director. Margarita, who has over 20 years of experience and a track record in sales and commercial roles across continental Europe, Latin America, and North America, is now part of the Digitain Group of companies’ leadership team. She is bringing a wealth of experience in the iGaming industry, with extensive expertise in international operations and sales strategies. Her wide understanding of both B2B and B2C iGaming will undoubtedly prove to be an invaluable addition to the Digitain family.
ConnectDER Expands Leadership Team, Appointing Dan Falcone as Vice President of Product and Greg Sampson as Vice President of Outcomes
ConnectDER, the company that provides quick connection adapters for solar and other distributed energy resources (DER), announced today the appointment of two vice presidents to its leadership team. Joining ConnectDER as Vice President of Product, Dan Falcone, and joining as Vice President of Outcomes, Greg Sampson.
Hughes Insurance NI Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Northern Ireland man, Niall Quinn has been appointed as the new chief financial officer at Hughes Insurance. Coming from Belfast-based medical technology manufacturer, Neurovalens and having held senior roles with Barclays and PwC, Niall brings 28 years’ experience in accounting, banking, and consumer financial services.
Anthony Edmonds Appointed Country Head at Apex
Apex Group has appointed Anthony Edmonds as country head for its New Zealand division. The appointment follows Apex’s acquisition of Implemented Investments Solutions, founded by Edmonds, alongside InvestNow and investment administration firm MMC in 2022. In the role, Edmonds will be responsible for overseeing the distribution of the company’s single-source solution to New Zealand clients.
Myolex Appoints Healthcare Entrepreneur Dave Dickinson as Chief Executive Officer
Myolex® Inc. announced today that Dave Dickinson has been named the company's Chief Executive Officer and Board Director. An award-winning innovator and seasoned Fortune 100 healthcare executive, Dave brings extensive startup CEO, product development, marketing, and strategic partnership experience to the Myolex team.
Dentsu X India Appoints Jose Leon as Chief Executive Officer
Brand and marketing agency, Dentsu X, an agency of Dentsu Aegis Network India Private Limited, has announced the appointment of Jose Leon as its chief executive officer. He will report to Anita Kotwani, the CEO for media for South Asia at Dentsu.
Six Degrees Appoints New Chief Product and Technology Officer
Six Degrees has appointed Chris Jackson to the role of Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO). Chris joins us from online education provider Insendi, where his role as Chief Product and Technology Officer focused on their mission to create compelling digital learning experiences for students globally. Chris has previously worked in senior leadership roles with several pedigree brands, including Thomas International, Pearson, and Rackspace.
Chemours (CC) Appoints Joseph Martinko as President, Thermal & Specialized Solutions
The Chemours Company ("Chemours") (NYSE: CC), a global chemistry company with leading market positions in Titanium Technologies, Thermal & Specialized Solutions, and Advanced Performance Materials, today announced the appointment of Joseph Martinko as President, Thermal & Specialized Solutions (TSS), effective immediately. Martinko was appointed interim leader on June 1 and stood out as the top candidate following an internal and external search.
Hub Appoints Blake Giannisis North American Property Practice Leader
Hub International Limited (HUB), a leading global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, announced today the appointment of Blake Giannisis as North American Property Practice Leader. In his new role, Giannisis will lead the further development of HUB's property insurance practice, manage key market and wholesale partner relationships, and provide innovative solutions for the large and complex needs of clients.
Infinidat Appoints Richard Connolly as Regional Director for the UKI and the DACH Regions
Infinidat, a leading provider of enterprise storage solutions, today announced the appointment of Richard Connolly as regional director for the UKI and the DACH (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) regions. Connolly brings extensive experience selling enterprise storage, cyber security software, hybrid cloud storage, data center solutions, and professional services to enterprise customers and service providers, including as a global sales director at Hitachi Vantara. Connolly is responsible for driving sales growth in the UKI and DACH regions for Infinidat, reporting to Richard Bradbury, SVP, EMEA and APJ at Infinidat, effective immediately.
Owlet Appoints Executive Jonathan Harris as New Company President and Chief Revenue Officer
Owlet, Inc. (“Owlet” or the “Company”) (NYSE: OWLT), a pioneer of smart baby monitoring, today announces the appointment of executive Jonathan Harris as its new President and Chief Revenue Officer. Harris joins Owlet at a pivotal time in its business – one month after receiving clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) of BabySat™, the first medical pulse-oximetry device featuring Owlet’s advanced, wire-free sock design.
Salt Security Appoints Ori Bach as Executive Vice President of Product
Salt Security, the leading API security company, today announced the appointment of Ori Bach to the Salt senior leadership team as executive vice president of product. With more than 15 years of experience leading product strategy at technology companies, Bach will define product vision and oversee the global product team, driving product roadmaps, customer input, and new enhancements and security integrations to meet increasing demand for the Salt Security API Protection Platform.
Perosphere Technologies Appoints Steve Ward as Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Perosphere Technologies (Perosphere Technologies Inc.), a private medical technologies company focused on developing next-generation coagulation diagnostics, today announced the appointment of Steve Ward as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Ward brings extensive experience and a proven track record in establishing and growing companies, both in and out of the medical device industry. He is a leader in strategic planning, developing financial systems technology to meet shifting needs, working with venture capital, and more.
Balyasny Appoints Head of New Dubai Operation
Balyasny Asset Management has continued to build out its senior team in Dubai with the appointment of Tarek Rizk, the Global Head of Alternative Investments at the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), as its new head of the Mena region, according to a report by Financial News.
MSD Korea Appoints ex-Samsung Bioepis Exec as New Managing Director
MSD Korea said on Tuesday it has appointed Albert Kim, a former vice president of Samsung Bioepis, as the new managing director, effective August 1, 2023. The position has been vacant for six months after the previous managing director, Kevin Peters, left to serve as managing director at MSD Germany in February.
Bath & Body Works Appoints Eva C. Boratto as Chief Financial Officer
Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE: BBWI) today announced that Eva C. Boratto has been appointed chief financial officer of the Company, effective August 1, 2023. Ms. Boratto succeeds Wendy Arlin, who, as previously announced, will be stepping down from her role as chief financial officer, effective July 29, 2023.
Dubai Based Fintech Appoints Major New Hire to Drive Strategic Growth and Financial Inclusion Across the UAE
NOW Money, a leading inclusive FinTech company offering accessible digital banking solutions for overlooked communities, today announces the senior appointment of Matt Jennison as the company's new Head of Financial Inclusion.
Gap Inc., Appoints a New President and CEO of Athleta
US-based popular clothing and accessories retailer brand, Gap Inc., announced the appointment of Chris Blakeslee, an apparel retail industry expert as the new president and CEO of Gap’s in-house active brand Athleta. Chris Blakeslee will serve his new role by driving strategic growth for the portfolio’s nearly $1.5 billion women’s active and lifestyle brand. His purpose is to follow through on the brand mission to “ignite a community of active, healthy, confident women and girls who empower each other to reach their true potential through the ‘Power of She’.”
OfficeBanao Appoints Akhilesh Agarwal as its New Head of Finance
Technology-led workspace interiors platform OfficeBanao has appointed Akhilesh Agarwal as the company’s new Head of Finance. In his new role, Akhilesh will work towards driving the company’s financial growth by spearheading finance, controllership, and governance, streamlining processes and systems and identifying areas for improvement.
Episode Six Appoints Brian Muse-McKenney as Chief Revenue Officer
Episode Six (E6), a leading global provider of enterprise-grade payment processing and ledger infrastructure, today announced the appointment of Brian Muse-McKenney as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), reporting to E6’s CEO and Co-Founder John Mitchell.
BrainCheck Appoints Chelsea Dugan as Vice President of Marketing
BrainCheck, Inc. today announced the appointment of Chelsea Dugan as Vice President of Marketing, strengthening the Company's executive leadership team and accelerating its growth strategies. The announcement follows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s landmark decision to approve Leqembi® (developed by Eisai/Biogen) for the treatment of early Alzheimer's disease, driving increased demand for BrainCheck's proven technology in the early detection of cognitive impairment.
Disney Star Appoints Kingshuk Mitra as Star Sports Ad Sales Head
Disney Star has hired Kingshuk Mitra, COO APAC of GroupM-owned Essence, as the head of ad sales for Star Sports, according to individuals familiar with the matter. He took over his new role on Monday. He will be reporting to Ajit Varghese, Disney Star's Head of Network
Fiera Capital Appoints Mandy Adamou as Managing Director, Head of Consultant Relations, EMEA & Asia
Fiera Capital Corporation (TSX: FSZ) ("Fiera Capital" or the "Company"), a leading independent asset management firm, today announced the appointment of Mandy Adamou as Managing Director, Head of Consultant Relations, EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) & Asia, effective July 17, 2023. This new role aims to enable Fiera Capital to further expand its presence in EMEA and continue building and developing strong relationships with a global network of consultants. Ms. Adamou will partner with Frederick McNeill, Vice President, Institutional Markets, and they will leverage their combined market knowledge and expertise to optimize our consultant activities and ensure the best outcomes for our clients across the globe. To this end, she will chair Fiera Capital's Global Consultant Committee and collaborate extensively with internal executive stakeholders. Ms. Amadou will report to Klaus Schuster, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, EMEA.
Provident Financial Services (PFS) Appoints Diane Gigliotti as SVP, Controller and Mary Brown as SVP, Chief Compliance Officer
Provident Bank (NYSE: PFS) is pleased to announce the addition of two talented and experienced leaders to the organization. Diane Gigliotti has joined the bank as Senior Vice President, Controller. Ms. Gigliotti is responsible for managing the accounting, controls and financial operations as required by accounting and regulatory requirements. Additionally, she leads the budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, and strategic business planning of the financial team. Ms. Gigliotti is also responsible for preparing financial analysis, modeling, and reporting and directing the preparation of the annual business plan for submission to the board of directors.
GXO Appoints Chief Automation Officer
Contract logistics provider GXO Logistics has announced the appointment of Adrian Stoch as the company’s Chief Automation Officer. In this newly created role, Stoch will have global responsibility for deploying automation capabilities to support GXO’s relationships. He will work closely with CEO Malcolm Wilson and CIO Sandeep Sakharkar to execute the company’s technology strategy and offerings.
Empower AI Appoints Pamela Rothka as Chief Financial Officer
Empower AI (formerly NCI Information Systems), a leading provider of advanced information technology solutions and professional services to U.S. government agencies, today announced the appointment of Pamela Rothka as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer. A member of the executive leadership team, Pamela will partner with CEO Jeff Bohling and the Board of Empower AI to drive the company’s strategy and financial integrity during a time of significant growth.
OverDrive Appoints Jennifer Leitman as First Chief Marketing Officer
OverDrive, the leading digital book and media supplier to libraries and schools worldwide, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Leitman as its first Chief Marketing Officer. Leitman will unify marketing efforts across the company, raising brand awareness and engagement for the company's industry-leading platforms and apps, including OverDrive Marketplace, Libby, Sora, Kanopy and TeachingBooks. In this new role, she reports to OverDrive founder and CEO Steve Potash and also joins the company's Executive Team.
Chubb Appoints Asia Property Head
Zurich-based US insurer Chubb has announced a promotion to the position of head of property for Asia. Chubb has promoted Adrian Habils to head of property, Asia for its general insurance business, according to a statement. In the role, he will be responsible for driving underwriting, sales and servicing standards across the property portfolio in the region.
Cisco’s Oliver Tuszik Steps Down as Global Channel Chief
Cisco’s Oliver Tuszik has relinquished his role as senior vice president of global partner sales and will take on a new appointment as president of the Europe, Middle East and Asia (EMEA) region from August 1 onwards. Cisco will name its new global channel leader in the coming weeks, according to a LinkedIn post by Tuszik.
Colliers Korea Appoints New Managing Director
Colliers, an investment management company that offers professional real estate services, has appointed Cho Sung-wook to its managing director in Korea, Friday, in order to reinforce its investment scale and boost its capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region.
Mercer Appoints CEO of Wealth Portfolio
Financial services company Mercer has appointed Cathy Hales to the newly-created role of wealth Pacific CEO, responsible for the $63 billion Mercer Super Trust and super administration services arm. With over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, Hales has held positions at several multinational companies across Australia, the US, and Europe.
HSBC Appoints Two New Senior Execs to Its Global Payments Unit
Martijn Stoker joins as global head of GPS, liquidity and investment solutions, and Melissa Tuozzolo as global head of GPS client service. Stoker joins HSBC from JP Morgan, where he served in various senior roles for almost a decade, most recently as managing director, EMEA head of liquidity and accounting solutions. In a career spanning 25 years, he has also worked as an APAC managing director for BNP Paribas in Singapore, and has had stints at Standard Chartered Bank and ABN Amro Bank.
Grant Cairns to Take The Reins at AIG Australia in November
Melbourne-based Grant Cairns has been appointed AIG Australia CEO and Head of Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), effective from November. Mr Cairns has spent 20 years at Chubb, most recently as Head of Property and Casualty, Asia Pacific.
Blackrock Names Wealth Duo in Asia
Asset management giant Blackrock has appointed two executives in Asia to focus on the region’s wealth management segment. Blackrock appoints Mandy Lui as head of Greater China wealth and Dennis Quah as head of Singapore wealth, according to a statement.
Goldman Sachs Managing Director of 18 Years Joins Accessfintech to Head Up Buy-side Sales and Relationships
An 18-year Goldman Sachs veteran has left the investment bank to head up buy-side sales and relationships at AccessFintech. Christopher Daur has been appointed global head of buy-side sales and relationships, responsible for strategy, product, and sales. He joins after most recently serving at Goldman Sachs in several roles across the bank’s various asset classes and global markets operations, most recently as a managing director focused on post-trade strategy.
Vodafone Appoints Luka Mucic as Group Chief Financial Officer
Vodafone Group Plc (“Vodafone”) announces today the appointment of Luka Mucic as Chief Financial Officer and as an Executive Director of Vodafone, effective from 1 September 2023. Margherita Della Valle, Vodafone Group Chief Executive said: “I am thrilled that Luka will be joining the Vodafone team. He has a strong track record of international leadership, corporate repositioning and value-creation. Luka is joining us at a critical time as we undertake the transformation of Vodafone.”
Nortal Appoints Thomas Hedley as First UK Lead to Drive Business Development and Strategic Partnerships in the Country
Nortal, the multinational strategic change and technology company made famous by its digital transformation of the Estonian government ('e-Estonia'), is excited to bring its public and private sector offering to customers in the UK for the first time. In recognition of the UK's long-established reputation as a thriving hub for business, Nortal has appointed Thomas Hedley as Managing Director to expand the company's global capabilities in the UK. With a strong track record of commercial delivery and strategic leadership, Hedley brings deep industry expertise to strengthen Nortal's presence and drive growth in the UK.
Tritone Appoints Steffen W. Kuhn as GM in Germany and Austria
Tritone Technologies, a global provider of metal and ceramic additive manufacturing technology for industrial production, has appointed Steffen W. Kuhn as General Manager in Germany and Austria – strengthening the company’s global presence in Europe.
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. Announces Appointment of Carlton Weatherby as Chief Strategy Officer
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE: INSP) (Inspire), a medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative, minimally invasive solutions for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), today announced the appointment of Carlton Weatherby as Chief Strategy Officer, effective July 24, 2023.
Karin Yorfido Appointed President of Broadridge Canada
To meet the continued growth of the Canadian market, global Fintech leader Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Karin Yorfido as President of Broadridge Canada. Yorfido succeeds Michael Dignam who will become Vice Chairman of Broadridge Canada, taking on an advisory role.
Senda Biosciences Appoints Igor Matushansky as Chief Medical Officer
Senda Biosciences, Inc., a Flagship Pioneering company harnessing nature to enable the world’s first comprehensive programming of medicines, today announced the appointment of Igor Matushansky, M.D., Ph.D., as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Matushansky will also serve as an Oncology Senior Advisor for Pioneering Medicines, a unit within Flagship Pioneering.
The Lovesac Company Appoints Carly Kawaja as Chief People Officer
The Lovesac Company (Nasdaq: LOVE) (“Lovesac” or the “Company”), the home furnishing brand best known for its Sactionals, The World's Most Adaptable Couch, announced today that Carly Kawaja has been named Chief People Officer (CPO), effective July 17, 2023. She will report to President and Chief Operating Officer, Mary Fox.
Assembly Software Appoints Rob Consoli as Chief Revenue Officer
Assembly Software, the visionary creators of Neos, the acclaimed case management solution for the legal industry, today announced the appointment of Rob Consoli as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).
QORE4 Appoints New Chief Sales Officer to Accelerate Growth in Technology Sector
QORE4, a leading provider of RFID Solutions for Transportation, Retail, and Industrial applications, is excited to announce the appointment of Manuel A Moreno as its new Chief Sales Officer, who will join the team on July 24th. In this role, Mr. Moreno will lead QORE4’s sales strategy and drive revenue growth across all business segments.
Trulieve Announces Appointment of Ryan Blust as Interim Chief Financial Officer
Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) ("Trulieve" or "the Company"), a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the United States, today announced the appointment of Ryan Blust, the Company's Vice President, Finance, as its interim Chief Financial Officer and the departure of Tim Mullany as Chief Financial Officer for personal reasons, each effective July 20, 2023. The Company has also retained the services of an executive recruitment firm to commence a search for a new chief financial officer.
CPS Technologies Announces Appointment of Brian Mackey as President & CEO
CPS Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: CPSH) (“CPS” or the “Company”) today announced that Brian Mackey, a seasoned professional with over 20 years of executive leadership experience, has been appointed president and chief executive officer of CPS effective August 14, 2023. His selection comes at the conclusion of an exhaustive search for an appropriate individual following Michael McCormack’s resignation in April, after which the Company’s CFO, Chuck Griffith, has served as acting president.
Journee Technologies Appoints Erika Lang Head of the Americas
Journee Technologies, the award-winning immersive web technology company, today announced the appointment of Erika Lang as Head of the Americas to oversee a new team helping to fuel their global expansion, including a new office in New York City.
Schroders Unveils Realigned Asia Teams
London-based Schroders has rejigged the local leadership in Asia Pacific, following the promotion of its regional head. Schroders promotes Chris Durack, head of APAC, and Karine Szenberg, head of Europe as well as global head of product & marketing, to become co-heads of the firm’s global client group, according to a statement. They will both retain overall responsibility of their respective regions while reporting to group CEO Peter Harrison.
TransUnion Appoints Kelli Fielding as New Chief Product Officer for the UK
The global information and insights company that brings trust in global commerce, TransUnion, has appointed Kelli Fielding as its new chief product officer for the UK. Fielding has been a part of the company since 2018 when she first embraced the position of managing director.
Northern Law Firm Appoints Business Development Director
Law firm Ward Hadaway has made a key strategic appointment with the creation of a new role to help drive further growth. Alistair McDonald has been promoted to the position of Business Development Director at Newcastle-headquartered Ward Hadaway following a competitive recruitment process. The appointment marks a key milestone for business development across the firm. One of Alistair’s first priorities is to support everyone at the firm, from trainee to partner, to develop the necessary skills and knowledge that help them to more effectively grow their client base.
Vista Outdoor Appoints Eric Nyman as CEO of Outdoor Products Segment
Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO), the parent company of 41 renowned brands that design, manufacture and market sporting and outdoor lifestyle products to consumers around the globe, today announced its Board of Directors has appointed Eric Nyman as CEO of the company’s Outdoor Products segment and a member of the board, effective Aug. 21.
Schurz Communications Appoints Tony Heaton as President and General Manager of Antietam Broadband
Schurz Communications, Inc. (“Schurz”) today announced the appointment of Tony Heaton as President and General Manager of Antietam Broadband in Hagerstown, Maryland. Heaton is a skilled executive leader that has been with Antietam Broadband since 1989. He assumes the role from Brian Lynch, Senior Vice President of Broadband, Schurz Communications who also led Antietam Broadband as part of his work with the Schurz Broadband portfolio.
SummitET Appoints Adam Montella as Senior Vice President
Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®), a Preparedness Solutions Company®, announced the addition of Adam Montella, MPA, MHS-V, CMP as the company's new Senior Vice President. Adam is an internationally recognized subject matter expert, speaker, and writer on numerous topics relating to emergency management, business continuity, physical and cyber security, homeland security, public health, disaster response, and recovery.
Codere Appoints Luis Villalba as its New Chief Financial Officer
Codere Group has announced Luis Villalba as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He replaces Óscar Fernández de Llano, who left the company earlier this year due to personal reasons. As CFO, Villalba will lead Codere’s financial strategy after the refinancing and support the business in strengthening its investor relations.
AXA Appoints Tara Foley as New UK & Ireland CEO
AXA has appointed Tara Foley as the new chief executive of AXA UK & Ireland, effective 1 September and subject to regulatory approval. In the role, Foley will be in charge of implementing the insurer's 2024 to 2026 strategy, lead the executive team and have oversight of the UK and Ireland business units. Previously, she spent three years as CEO of AXA Retail Insurance where she oversaw several projects, such as the launch of digital disrupter Moja and the delivery of a transformation programme for customers and employees.
CAC Specialty Appoints McDevitt as Senior Vice President Healthcare
Specialty broker CAC Specialty has appointed Erin McDevitt as senior vice president to its healthcare practice. In her new role, McDevitt will identify client opportunities to help build stronger risk management programmes with specialisms in professional liability and medical malpractice.
Global Airlines Appoints Liam McKay as International Corporate Affairs Chief
Global Airlines, the world's newest long-haul airline, has announced the appointment of Liam McKay as its International Corporate Affairs Director. Liam joins Global after ten years at London City Airport where he was the Director of Corporate Affairs at the central London hub.
Yahoo Appoints Tressie Lieberman as Chief Marketing Officer
Yahoo announces the appointment of Tressie Lieberman as chief marketing officer (CMO), following an extensive executive search process. A talented and respected marketing leader, Lieberman brings over twenty years of traditional and digital marketing experience transforming world-class consumer brands such as Chipotle, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut. She will report directly to Yahoo CEO Jim Lanzone.
WTW Appoints Claire Sales to the Large Client GB Team
WTW, a global advisory, broking, and solutions company, has announced the appointment of Claire Sales to the Large Client GB team. Sales brings to her new role over 25 years of insurance and legal experience across Financial Lines business. Based in London, she will report to David Cross, Head of Large Clients in GB.
JLR Appoints Adrian Mardell as CEO for 3 years
Adrian Mardell has been named the CEO of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), having led the company on an interim basis since the departure of his predecessor, Thierry Bollore, late last year. He has signed a three-year contract for the new position, according to the Tata Motors-owned company.ars.
DENTSU CREATIVE India Appoints Surjo Dutt as CCO - West & South
DENTSU CREATIVE India has announced the appointment of Surjo Dutt as the CCO (Chief Creative Officer) for West & South regions, effective from September 1, 2023. Armed with 24 years of experience, Surjo has worked on over 400 campaigns across 70+ brands and 20+ categories.
Weavr.io Appoints New Chief Product Officer
Plug-and-Play Finance specialist Weavr.io, has welcomed ex-Visa executive, Mark Pettit, as its new Chief Product Officer (CPO). Mark brings his 20+ years of industry experience to accelerate Weavr’s growth from a product perspective, while expanding into international markets and building upon strategic partnerships, such as the recently announced Visa collaboration.
FTI Consulting Appoints Matt Johnston to Lead Turnaround Offering in EMEA
FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the continued expansion of its Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment with the appointment of Matt Johnston as a Senior Managing Director to lead the Europe, Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”) Turnaround offering within the firm’s Restructuring practice.
Dexian Promotes Key Executives, Adds Strategic Expertise to Leadership Team
Dexian, a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions, today announced the promotion and appointment of several key executives on the company’s leadership team to meet rapidly evolving client and industry needs. These executives were crucial components in the development of the Dexian platform and global enterprise and will play pivotal roles in the company’s continued growth and success.
Embroker Names Ben Jennings Chief Executive Officer
Embroker, the digital platform making it ‘radically simple’ to get business insurance, has announced the appointment of Ben Jennings as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Jennings has spent the past four years serving as Chief Revenue Officer for Embroker. Following the departure of the founding CEO last year, the firm’s board conducted an extensive internal and external search, during which time it “became clear that Jennings was the right fit to lead the business forward.”
Presence Appoints Former Nielsen Exec Sara Gubins as New Chief Financial Officer
Presence, a premier solution for PreK–12 remote evaluation and teletherapy services, today announced the appointment of Sara Gubins as the company's new Chief Financial Officer. Gubins brings to Presence 25 years of leadership experience and expertise in finance planning and operations, capital markets, investor relations, mergers and acquisitions, and IPOs. As the Chief Financial Officer, Gubins oversees financial planning, data and analytics, accounting and reporting, treasury, and corporate strategy.
Acrivon Therapeutics Appoints Adam Levy, Ph.D., M.B.A., as Senior Vice President
Acrivon Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACRV), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing precision oncology medicines that it matches to patients whose tumors are predicted to be sensitive to each specific medicine by utilizing its proprietary proteomics-based patient responder identification platform, today announced that Adam D. Levy, Ph.D., M.B.A., has joined Acrivon as senior vice president and head, investor relations and corporate affairs.
Crypto Facilities Appoints Veteran Hedge Fund Executive to Spearhead UK Expansion Strategy
Crypto Facilities Ltd, the Kraken subsidiary and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)-authorised investment firm, has appointed Mark Jennings as its new Chief Executive Officer. Crypto Facilities operates a multilateral trading facility for derivatives referencing cryptoassets. An FCA authorised trading venue in the UK, Crypto Facilities enables institutional clients to trade an array of contracts, both long and short, around the clock. Acquired by Kraken in 2019, it’s the ideal partner for institutions looking to gain exposure to the asset-class.
Longeveron Appoints Lisa Locklear as Chief Financial Officer
Longeveron Inc. (NASDAQ: LGVN) ("Longeveron" or "Company"), a clinical stage biotechnology company developing cellular therapies for life-threatening and chronic aging-related conditions, announced today the appointment of Lisa Locklear as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Locklear is an accomplished leader with global business experience, and is a respected finance professional in the biopharmaceutical industry. The appointment is effective as of July 31, 2023.
Innovid Appoints Software Ops Veteran Jeff Austin as Senior Vice President of Revenue Operations
Innovid (NYSE: CTV), an independent advertising platform for the delivery, personalization, and measurement of converged TV across linear, CTV and digital, today announced the hire of Jeff Austin as Senior Vice President of Revenue Operations.
David Shulick Promoted to Vice President of Corporate Affairs for ESD, Inc.
ESD, Inc. is proud to announce the promotion of David Shulick to Vice President of Corporate Affairs. For just shy of 20 years, David Shulick ran his own law firm before deciding to join the ESD, Inc. team under the role of Corporate Affairs, Compliance & Analysis. Just before his third-year anniversary at the company, ESD, Inc. announced the promotion VP.
LimmaTech Biologics Appoints Franz-Werner Haas as CEO to Lead Company into Next Stage of Corporate Growth
LimmaTech Biologics AG, a clinical-stage biotech company developing vaccines for the prevention of life-threatening diseases, today announced the appointment of experienced biotechnology leader Franz-Werner Haas, LL.D., as its Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Haas joins LimmaTech after 11 years as an executive at CureVac SE, where he most recently served as CEO following his tenures as Chief Corporate Officer and Chief Operating Officer. With a remarkable career spanning over 20 years in the biopharmaceutical industry, Dr. Haas joins a highly experienced team of vaccine technology pioneers at LimmaTech and will work together with them to accelerate the company’s development as it advances a growing pipeline of novel antibacterial vaccines designed to save lives and protect against antimicrobial drug resistance.
UBP Hires North Asia Head of Equity Advisory
Geneva-based UBP has bolstered its equity advisory capabilities with the hire of a former HSBC executive in Hong Kong. UBP appoints Linda Lam as head of equity advisory North Asia, according to a statement. Based in Hong Kong, she will report to Andy Lee, head of investment services, North Asia.
Gucci CEO Marco Bizzarri is Stepping Down
Kering announced the departure of Marco Bizzarri, the long-standing president and CEO of Gucci, effective from 23rd September. Bizzarri served as the head of Gucci for eight years, overseeing a period of revitalization for the brand, which had faced challenges regaining its appeal following the departure of designer Tom Ford in 2004.
3i Infotech appoints Ranjit Balakrishnan as Global Chief Sales Officer
3i Infotech Limited announced the appointment of Ranjit Balakrishnan as its global Chief Sales Officer (CSO) responsible for the sales operations of the company. An industry veteran, Ranjit’s expertise lies in driving revenue growth and enhancing business value. He will be focusing on the implementation of 3i Infotech’s innovative digital solutions encompassing Cloud, Digital IMS, Edge Computing, AAA to Future Tech.
Rapyd Appoints Shlomit Wagman as Global Chief Regulation and Compliance Officer
Rapyd, the leading global Fintech-as-a-Service provider, today announced the appointment of Dr. Shlomit Wagman, former Director-General of the Israel Money Laundering and Terror Financing Prohibition Authority (IMPA), Head of the Israeli Delegation to the FATF, Chair of the FATF operational working group, and a Harvard-affiliated scholar, as its Global Chief Regulation and Compliance Officer.
Pattern Appoints Carolyn Sarnoff as Chief Marketing Officer
Pattern, the category leader for global ecommerce acceleration, today announced the addition of former Amazon executive Carolyn Sarnoff as chief marketing officer. Sarnoff brings nearly 20 years of experience building and leading global ecommerce businesses and marketing functions to her new role at Pattern. Sarnoff will oversee the company’s worldwide marketing efforts across 24 offices, studios, and fulfillment centers.
AXIS Capital Names Lori Bailey Head of Cyber and Technology
AXIS Capital, a global specialty underwriter and provider of re/insurance solutions, has appointed Lori Bailey as Head of Cyber and Technology, a New York-based role. In her new role, Bailey will oversee the company’s Global Cyber and Technology team and will be responsible for shaping the division’s strategy, driving its profitability and growth goals, leading the global team, and further enhancing customer relationships.
Aras Appoints Josh Epstein as CMO to Strengthen Executive Team
Aras, which provides the most powerful low-code application platform to design, build, and operate complex products, announced today that the company has brought on Josh Epstein as chief marketing officer (CMO).
JM Search Appoints Managing Partners Amidst Rapid Growth
JM Search, a premier retained executive search firm, announced the elevation of eight seasoned search experts to Managing Partner. Dan Campbell, Charles Egoville, Tom Figueroa, Andrew Henry, Jim McGinley, Drew Pressman, MaryJeanne Scott, and Hayden Tewell will serve as Managing Partner’s for the firm.
Vintage Investment Partners Appoints Eldad Gabay, Former Director of Data at Rapyd, as its Senior Vice President, Data & Analytics
Vintage Investment Partners, a leading global technology investment firm managing over $3.6B in assets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Eldad Gabay as Senior Vice President, Data & Analytics at the firm.
Cognizant Appoints 6 Women in Top Leadership Roles, Including 2 Indian Executives
IT major Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH) on Wednesday announced the appointment of six women leaders in the role of Senior Vice President (SVP), including two Indian executives."These announcements are something we should collectively celebrate. Advancing diversity must be systemic, woven into everything we do starting with how we recruit and hire, develop, promote, engage and retain talent," Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S. said in a statement.
ForSight Robotics Appoints Sharon Levita as CFO
ForSight Robotics, which develops robotic eye surgery solutions, has announced the appointment of Sharon Levita as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective September 1, 2023. Levita will lead ForSight Robotics’ strategic and financial operations, focusing on driving business strategies, expanding strategic partnerships, and managing financial and growth objectives.
Argenta Appoints New Group COO
The Lloyd’s managing agency Argenta Holdings Limited (Argenta) has today announced that subject to regulatory approvals, Adam Cragg (pictured) will be joining the business as group chief operating officer. Based in London, Cragg will report to Argenta CEO Nick Moore and lead the firm’s operations, supporting its development and the execution of its growth strategy.
CytoSorbents Appoints Alexander D’Amico as Chief Financial Officer
CytoSorbents Corporation (NASDAQ: CTSO), a leader in the treatment of life-threatening conditions in the intensive care unit and cardiac surgery using blood purification via its proprietary polymer adsorption technology, announced the appointment of Alexander D’Amico as Chief Financial Officer, to begin employment on August 7, 2023.
UMB Appoints Phil Mason as President of Its Institutional Banking Division
UMB Financial Corporation (UMB), has appointed Phil Mason as president of its institutional banking division. Mason will oversee UMB’s activities across corporate trust and agency services, institutional custody, fund services, the capital markets division, investor banking services and healthcare services.
Leading Fintech Firm NeoXam Bolsters Australian Presence With Senior Appointment
In response to growing client demand, leading financial software company NeoXam has bolstered its involvement in Australia with the appointment of Daniel Joseph as country head for Australia. Daniel joined NeoXam on 26th of June and will be reporting to Tim Versteeg, NeoXam’s head of sales and general manager of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region at NeoXam. Daniel’s main responsibilities are in running the Australian office and will include growing the team, managing client accounts, increasing new client partnerships, and growing the NeoXam brand and reputation.
Chaucer Names Head of Global Reinsurance
Chaucer, the global specialty (re)insurance group, has announced the promotion of Chris Baker to the position of head of global reinsurance. In his new role, Baker will be responsible for overseeing all lines of reinsurance business and territories.
Tata Capital Housing Finance appoints Sarosh Amaria as MD
The board of Tata Capital Housing Finance (TCHFL), the subsidiary of Tata Capital, approved the appointment of Sarosh Amaria, as the Managing Director- TCHFL with effect from July 18, 2023.
AI Company Peak Announces Appointment of Jani Asikanius as Chief Revenue Officer
AI company Peak today announced the appointment of Jani Asikanius as Chief Revenue Officer. Jani brings over a decade of spearheading consistent revenue growth in enterprise software, most recently from his role at open source data platform company, Aiven, where he led the global revenue function to an impressive sixfold increase in annual recurring revenue.
Brite Paymentts Appoints COO and CFO
Signalling that it has entered the next phase in its rapid growth, Brite Payments today announced the appointment of Alexander Kassai as Chief Operating Officer and Fredrik Strömqvist as Chief Financial Officer. The appointment of two new senior leaders follows a period of strong growth for the Stockholm-based fintech, which leverages the capabilities of open banking to give merchants and businesses a complete, out-of-the-box instant payments and payouts solution.
Mastercard Hires New Chief Legal Officer
Mastercard announced on Monday it has appointed Rob Beard the company’s chief legal officer, general counsel and head of global policy. Beard will oversee the card network company’s legal, public policy, regulatory affairs and litigation teams around the world, according to a press release.
Salesforce Appoints New President and Chief Legal Officer
Salesforce has announced the appointment of Sabastian Niles as president and chief legal officer, overseeing Salesforce’s global legal and government affairs organizations. Niles will report to chair and CEO Marc Benioff and serve on the company’s executive leadership team.
Howden Driving Data Enhances Capabilities With Appointment of Tommy Ahearne as Chief Data Officer
Howden, the global insurance group, today announces that it is expanding its Driving Data technology and data teams with the appointment of Tommy Ahearne as Chief Data Officer. This follows the recent launch of Howden Drive, its telematics service that helps to lower motor insurance premiums for customers in the in the UK, and reflects Howden Driving Data’s continued commitment to invest in talent to develop enhanced data solutions for insurers and brokers.
J.P. Towner Appointed Chief Financial Officer of Rona Inc.
RONA inc., one of Canada's leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing some 425 corporate and affiliated stores under different banners, announced today the appointment of J.P. Towner to the role of Chief Financial Officer, effective on October 16, 2023.
GM Appoints Norm de Greve As New Senior VP And Chief Marketing Officer
GM just announced that it was appointing Norm de Greve as the company’s new senior vice president and chief marketing officer. De Greve will assume his new position on July 31st, 2023, reporting to GM President Mark Reuss. De Greve previously served at CVS Health and Digitas. Prior to joining the ranks at GM, de Greve served as chief marketing officer at CVS Health, a position he held since 2015. During his tenure at CVS Health, de Greve helped to move the consumer health care company to sixth place on the Fortune 500, consistently gaining market share and establishing the highest national reputation in health care.
Goldman Sachs VP Left for Meta, Returned as an MD After 2 years
In previous years, it was all the rage for banking technologists to leave for FAANG jobs. Now, amid broad and unexpected layoffs across big tech, the reverse is true. Coming back to finance can sometimes be a hat-in-hand moment, returning to the same rank in the hierarchy, but one Goldman Sachs VP, Sreenath Maikkara, left for Meta in just 2021 and returned last week as a managing director.
Edelweiss Tokio Life Appoints Saba Adil as CHRO
Insurance Company, Edelweiss Tokio Life has appointed Saba Adil as Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO). In the new role, Saba will play a pivotal role in aligning the organization’s goals with its people, enabling them to realize their potential and contribute to the company’s success.
M&G Appoints Clive Bolton as New Life Insurance CEO
M&G plc, the leading international saving and investment business, today announces the appointment of Clive Bolton as the Chief Executive Officer of M&G Life Insurance. In his new role, Clive will be responsible for developing and growing the range of PruFund products available across the UK and Europe, as well as the five million customers of our Heritage business.
Barclays Appoints New Senior Hires in Sustainable and Impact Investment Banking Team
Barclays is pleased to announce the appointment of three new senior hires in the Corporate and Investment Bank. The hires will join the Sustainable and Impact Investment Banking (SIB) team, which is focused on advising and raising capital for companies whose businesses are solving environmental and social issues. The team also supports larger-capitalization companies to help transition their businesses through ESG-related financing and strategic transactions, including partnerships with and investments in emerging growth companies.
Lessen Appoints Arvind Bobra as Chief Financial Officer
Lessen, the premier tech-enabled, end-to-end solution for outsourced real estate property services, announced today the appointment of Arvind Bobra as chief financial officer. Bobra brings an established strategic leadership track record, strengthening Lessen for its next stage of growth.
Intention.ly Taps Fintech Marketing Heavyweight John DeVincent as Chief Growth Officer, Appoints Partner Tina Powell Community Chief
Intention.ly, the growth engine design consultancy firm transforming the way finserv and fintech companies approach marketing, is excited to announce the addition of John DeVincent to the leadership team as Chief Growth Officer, along with partner Tina Powell’s new role as Chief of Community.
e-Zinc Appoints Accomplished Financial Executive Rhonda Landers as CFO
e-Zinc, the company enabling sustainable, long-duration energy storage with its zinc-air battery, today announced that it has appointed Rhonda Landers as its Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Landers will lead the company’s financial operations and play an integral role in business strategy development. She joins e-Zinc at a pivotal growth stage for the company and completes the executive leadership team, along with Zakiul (Zaki) Kabir, Chief Technology Officer, Rob Howard, Chief Operating Officer, and Balakrishnan (Balki) Iyer, Chief Commercial Officer.
The Inception Company Appoints Industry Veteran Patrick Purcell as President in New Executive Leadership Structure
The Inception Company ("Inception" or "the Company"), leading provider of creative meeting solutions, announced today its new executive leadership structure. Patrick Purcell joins The Inception Company as President after 12+ years at Propel Health (formerly HealthSTAR Communication
GoTo Appoints New Chief People Officer and Chief Information Security Officer
GoTo, the company making IT management, support, and business communication easy with flagship products GoTo Resolve, Rescue, and GoTo Connect, today announced the promotion of Meredith Hawkins to Chief People Officer and the appointment of Attila Török to Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
Paytronix Appoints Jeff Hindman as New CEO; Founder Andrew Robbins Becomes Executive Chairman
Paytronix, the leader in guest engagement for restaurants and convenience stores, today announced that industry veteran and current Paytronix Board member Jeff Hindman has been appointed company Chief Executive Officer, and that founder and current CEO Andrew Robbins will assume the new role of Executive Chairman. These moves will help position Paytronix to accelerate its growth and expand the footprint of its digital guest engagement platform to help customers around the world excel as the industry evolves.
Resultant Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
Resultant, a leading consulting firm specializing in technology, data analytics, and digital transformation, announced today that it has hired former West Monroe managing partner Greg Layok as chief executive officer. In his new role, Layok will provide leadership to scale the business and increase Resultant's client impact and reach across the private and public sectors. Former CEO Mark Caswell will continue to work within Resultant as an advisor to assist with the transition and will join the company’s board of directors.
Cardlytics Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Cardlytics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDLX), an advertising platform in bank’s digital channels, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alexis DeSieno as Chief Financial Officer. DeSieno brings a wealth of experience and expertise in finance and data analytics, and will play a vital role in profitably growing Cardlytics’ business. She will report directly to Karim Temsamani, Chief Executive Officer.
Grant Thornton Appoints Three New Industry Leaders
Grant Thornton is pleased to appoint three new industry leaders, effective from 1 July 2023: Anika Reside as National Head of Real Estate & Construction; Cameron Bacon as National Head of Agribusiness, Food & Beverage; and Tom Williams as National Head of Energy & Resources.
FTI Consulting Appoints Senior Managing Director to Bolster Strategic Communications Segment in Singapore
FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Jane Morgan as a Senior Managing Director in the Strategic Communications segment. She is based in Singapore and joins the Southeast Asia Strategic Communications leadership team.
FedEx Appoints New CFO
FedEx Corp on Monday appointed former CEO of Atlas Air (NASDAQ:AAWW) Worldwide John Dietrich as chief financial officer, effective Aug. 1. He will succeed Michael Lenz, who will serve as a senior advisor until the end of this year. FedEx (NYSE:FDX) said Dietrich, a veteran in the aviation and air cargo space, has held numerous leadership roles at Atlas (NYSE:ATCO) Air Worldwide since 1999.
Brian Bucher Appointed as Chief Financial Officer of Bluewater Technologies
Bluewater Technologies Group, Inc., a leader in marketing and communication support in the event and workplace technology sectors, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian S. Bucher as its new Chief Financial Officer. Bucher officially joins the Bluewater team at the company's headquarters in Wixom, MI.
Earth Science Tech, Inc., Appoints New CFO and Shares that RxCompoundStore.com, LLC. has Received Approval to Ship into Additional States
Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTC: ETST) (“ETST” or “Company”), a holding entity currently focused on the health and wellness industry, today shares that the Board of Directors has appointed Gabrielle Schuster as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of the Company. Furthermore, its subsidiary, RxCompoundStore.com, LLC. has received approval to ship into additional states.
Elektrofi Appoints Victoria Sluzky as Chief Technology Officer to Drive Innovation and Technical Excellence
Today Elektrofi, a biopharmaceutical formulation technology company focused on leveraging strategic partnerships to revolutionize the delivery of biologic therapies, appointed Victoria Sluzky as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Victoria brings more than 30 years of healthcare and biotechnology experience to Elektrofi.
Juvare Appoints New CEO and CFO, Prepares for Next Phase of Growth
Juvare, the leader in situational awareness and critical incident preparedness and response technology, today announced a dynamic shift in its executive leadership. Robert (“Bob”) Watson, the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) since 2018, has announced his retirement and transition to serve on Juvare’s Board of Directors. Rajib Roy, renowned for driving growth through a proven record of leadership in technology businesses, joins Juvare as its new CEO, effective today. Accompanying this transition is the appointment of seasoned finance leader Kent T. Kelley as Juvare’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Sapphiros Appoints Industry Veteran Andrew Garfield to Lead Technology Transfer to Manufacturing
Sapphiros, a platform dedicated to building the next generation of consumer diagnostics, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Garfield as its new Vice President of Operations. Mr. Garfield will be responsible for transfer to manufacture, manufacturing operations and ensuring end-to-end supply chain resilience and continuity.
KFC US Appoints Paul Tuscano as New Chief Digital Officer
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) US has appointed Paul Tuscano as its new chief digital officer, effective 1 August 2023. The company created the new role to drive the company’s digital priorities further. Tuscano will oversee the implementation of the KFC US digital roadmap, ensuring that the right capabilities guide digital solutions for the customer.
Barclays Expands M&A Franchise with Key Appointments
Barclays today announces the appointment of Dan Grabos as Co-Head of Americas M&A, alongside Larry Hamdan, based in New York. In this expanded role, Mr. Grabos will provide critical strategic advice and execution on M&A transactions for Barclays’ global clients. Mr. Grabos will also continue to serve as Co-Head of Industrials M&A, a role he has held since joining Barclays in 2018.
Dye & Durham Appoints Two New Senior Executives to its Leadership Team
Dye & Durham Limited (TSX: DND) ("Dye & Durham" or the "Company"), one of the world's largest providers of cloud-based legal practice management software designed to make managing a law firm, organizing cases, and collaborating with clients easy, today announced two new senior executive appointments to its global Executive Leadership Team.
Volkswagen Group Strengthens Key Personnel Positions
In the fall of 2022, the Volkswagen Group laid the foundation for the fundamental transformation of Volkswagen to become a leader in digital and fully electric mobility with its 10-point plan. One focus of Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume is on strengthening the brands using attractive vehicles, quality and design. To consistently pursue this goal, Volkswagen Group is continuing to strengthen the brands, also in terms of personnel. As part of this, there will be personnel changes at CARIAD SE, Bentley Motors Ltd, Volkswagen AG, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and Volkswagen Group Components from September 1, 2023.
Mike Sleightholme Appointed President of Broadridge International
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR), a global Fintech leader, today announced the appointment of Mike Sleightholme as President of Broadridge International. Sleightholme, who is based in London, will be responsible for delivering Broadridge's world class customer support along with its rapidly growing portfolio of technology and data solutions throughout the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions - including solutions supporting the capital markets trade lifecycle, global governance and communications, and asset management.
American Direct Announces Lance Simpson as President & Chief Executive Officer
American Direct Procurement LLC, a national distributor of doors and related hardware as well as an access control and commercial integration business, announced that Lance Simpson has joined American Direct as president and CEO. Effective immediately, he has assumed day-to-day leadership and succeeds American Direct's founder, Byron Whetstone, who will continue to serve on the company's board of directors and remain involved in shaping the strategic vision of the business.
Augmedix Bangladesh Appoints Md Zaved Parvez as Head of People
Augmedix Bangladesh on Friday announced that Md. Zaved Parvez has been appointed as the new Head of People (HR), effective from July. An alumnus of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) with an MBA from American International University Bangladesh, he joins Augmedix after previously serving as VP, HR technology and talent development at Robi Axiata Ltd, said a press release.
Love’s Names New Chief Supply Chain Officer
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores has named Eddie Burt as its new chief supply chain officer, a company spokesperson confirmed. Burt officially joined the travel center chain last week, the spokesperson said. He is working on-site at Love’s headquarters in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, according to his LinkedIn bio.
Dentons Names Global Compliance Head
Law firm Dentons announced the appointment of Victoria White as global compliance officer. White will report to John Koski, global chief legal officer, and move into a firmwide compliance leadership role.
WTW Names Mascaro Hospitality Segment Leader within CRB, North America
Broking firm WTW has hired Sompo International’s Juan Mascaro as Hospitality Segment leader a part of the Real Estate, Hospitality, and Leisure Division within its Corporate Risk and Broking (CRB), North America. Mascaro brings more than 20 years of experience towards his new role. He has a diverse background that spans across underwriting, marketing, and client service roles, while delivering multi-line insurance programs to industry-specific clients.
Encinitas-Based Ponto Footwear Expands Rapidly, Appoints Former Wolverine Executive Barry McGeough as Brand President
Ponto, leading sustainable footwear lifestyle brand based in Encinitas, announced the appointment of Barry McGeough as new Brand President. With a wealth of experience as a Fortune 500 leader and brand builder in the footwear, apparel, and tech sectors, McGeough's appointment marks a significant milestone in Ponto's journey towards growth and sustainability.
Vision Engineering Appoints Sam Crossley as Managing Director
Vision Engineering has appointed Sam Crossley as managing director, a role that will draw upon his global leadership and financial experience. Previously a member of the senior leadership team at Rotork, which employs over 3,700 employees in 39 countries and serving customers in over 170 countries, Crossley has an in-depth market knowledge in oil & gas, petrochemical, mining and automation, specialising in engineered technical products including mechanicals seals, pumps, valves and fluid control sectors. Crossley’s experience includes steering company growth in Asia Pacific, Middle East, Russia, Europe, Africa and North America.
Angel One Appoints Deepak Chandani as Chief Data Officer
Fintech brand Angel One Ltd. (formerly known as Angel Broking Ltd.) strengthened its leadership team by onboarding Deepak Chandani as Chief Data Officer. The appointment is a significant advancement in the Fintech company’s strategic plan to positively impact a billion lives through the utilization of data and technology.
AWS Appoints Former Intel Executive Raejeanne Skillern as Global CMO
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has appointed former Intel executive Raejeanne Skillern as the new Vice President and global Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). With over 15 years of experience at Intel, Skillern held various roles, including Vice President of Intel's Cloud Service Provider Business, where she oversaw business and product strategies for cloud infrastructure deployments. She led a team that collaborated closely with major cloud providers like AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud to optimise Intel's data centre product portfolio.
Bell Canada Appoints Ramesh Krishnan as Director of Enterprise Data Platform
Canadian's communications company Bell Canada has appointed Ramesh Krishnan as Director of Enterprise Data Platform. Krishnan is a seasoned data leader who has embarked on a remarkable journey characterized by innovation and digital transformation within various sectors including financial services, insurance, telecommunication, and retail.
WonderFi Announces Appointment of Gordon Brocklehurst as Chief Financial Officer
WonderFi Technologies Inc. (TSX: WNDR) (OTCQB: WONDF) (WKN: A3C166) ("WonderFi" or the "Company") today announced the appointment of Gordon Brocklehurst as Chief Financial Officer of WonderFi, effective July 14, 2023. WonderFi's Interim Chief Financial Officer, Andeena Wen, will continue to work with the Company.
Clario Appoints Jason Knoblauch as Chief Financial Officer
Clario, a healthcare research technology company that delivers leading endpoint technology solutions for clinical trials, today announced the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer, Jason Knoblauch, and three internal promotions to the Executive Leadership Team. These appointments strengthen Clario’s focus on growth, customer service and scientific innovation and expertise.
Verisk Hires Samantha Vaughan as Chief Privacy Officer
Global data analytics and technology provider Verisk has appointed Samantha Vaughan as Chief Privacy Officer, effective immediately. In her new role, Vaughn will lead the development and implementation of policies to protect the data entrusted to Verisk, At the same time, she also help ensure the integrity of Verisk’s data practices, regulation, and compliance.
Finnovating appoints Nick Cabrera as new Head of Ecosystems and Partnerships for UK
Finnovating, the first global AI-based deal-matching platform that enables corporates and investors to connect, close deals and collaborate with over 100,000 startups and scaleups (Fintech, Insurtech, Proptech, Healthtech…) has announced the appointment of Nick Cabrera as Head of Ecosystems and Partnerships for the UK.
Smalls Sliders® Appoints Kris Douglas as Vice President of Technology
Smalls Sliders appoints Kris Douglas as its Vice President of Technology. In this role, Douglas will leverage his experience as a technology thought leader in the QSR industry to lead the brand’s technology strategy development and planning while also managing its digital presence.
ImageRights Appoints Natalia Ruano as Director of Marketing
ImageRights International Inc., a global leader in copyright enforcement services for photo agencies and professional photographers, announced the appointment of Natalia Ruano as their new Director of Marketing. Natalia brings a wealth of marketing experience and a deep understanding of brand development from her previous roles, including her work with industry titan Google.
Domino’s Pizza Group Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
Domino's Pizza Group PLC (LSE:DOM) (DPG) has appointed Andrew Rennie as its new chief executive officer, with plans for the new boss to take over next month. Rennie joins the London-listed franchise after having previously worked in leadership roles at Domino’s Pizza Enterprises, the Australian-listed franchise of the chain.
NEO Battery Materials to Expand into Canada with Appointment of Dr. Luc C. Duchesne as VP of Government Relations for Grant Funding Initiatives
Appointed Dr. Luc C. Duchesne, Ph.D., as VP of Government Relations to Initiate Canada Expansion Strategy Funded by Federal and Provincial Grant and Non-Dilutive Financing Programs. Extensive Record in Grant Applications, Public-Private Partnerships, and Business Operations in Pharmaceutical, Energy, and Mining
Pearson Appoints Siddharth Parnerkar as International Sales Director for Workforce Skills in India
Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, today announced the appointment of Siddharth Parnerkar as the new International Sales Director to lead the Workforce Skills Vocational Qualifications business across Europe (Outside UK), India Hub, MENAT, Greater China and APAC regions. With this appointment, Pearson has strengthened its leadership team in India, to significantly grow the Workforce Skills business, which provides vocational qualifications and services.
SiriusPoint Names Thomas Leonardo as Global Head of Accident & Health
Specialty insurer and reinsurer SiriusPoint has appointed Thomas Leonardo as Global Head of Accident & Health (A&H), effective immediately. According to SiriusPoint, Leonardo has worked in the group life and health industry since 1994, specialising in underwriting, pricing, and management of all aspects of accident and health insurance and reinsurance.
Sony Middle East Appoints Rami Mohsen as Managing Director
Sony Music Middle East announced today the appointment of Rami Mohsen as its new Managing Director. With over 20 years’ experience in the entertainment industry, Rami brings a wealth of industry expertise and a proven track record of success to the company. Mohsen will oversee strategy and operations in one of the fastest-growing music markets in the world.
PayIt Expands Canadian Presence, Appoints Jon Telch as Vice President, Canada
PayIt, the leader in digital customer experience solutions with integrated payments for local and provincial governments, has appointed Jon Telch as Vice President, Canada. Telch joins the growing team at PayIt’s Canada headquarters and will focus on partnering with government leaders to enable them to deliver modern digital experiences to residents and customers, including the City of Toronto, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, and the Town of Stouffville.
Pioneering MedTech Start Up, Zedsen, Appoints Seasoned Technology duo Michael Lynch and Martin Harriman
Zedsen is renowned for its non-invasive sensing technology applied to early breast cancer detection. With its world class team of scientists and engineers, Zedsen is developing a product to revolutionise the clinical pathway in cancer care. At its helm, are Michael Lynch (Chief Executive Officer) and Martin Harriman (Chairman) who both bring a wealth of experience within the hardware and deep technology space with a proven track record within the industry. Most notably, their work growing WaveOptics from a seed stage company to its sale to Snap, Inc for over $600m in 2021.
Carlos Lacerda Ushers in SAP Customer Success Era
Carlos Lacerda, as the newly appointed Senior Vice President and General Manager for Southern Europe at SAP SE, is primed to spearhead the next phase of SAP Customer Success. In the dynamic world of software technology, SAP SE, the multinational software corporation, ushers in a new era. The company recently announced the appointment of Carlos Lacerda as its new Senior Vice President and General Manager for Southern Europe.
Oncimmune Holdings Appoints Leadership Team
Nottingham-based life sciences business Oncimmune Holdings has appointed a new leadership team. Following the divestment of Oncimmune Limited, which has allowed the company to focus on its ImmunoINSIGHTS business, Dr Adam M Hill stepped down as chief executive and as a director.
Mei Dent Joins TeamViewer as Chief Product and Technology Officer and Management Board Member
TeamViewer, a leading global provider of remote connectivity and digital workplace solutions, appoints Mei Dent as Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO), starting August 31, 2023. She will join the management board of TeamViewer SE alongside CEO Oliver Steil, CFO Michael Wilkens and CCO Peter Turner. Mei will drive the company's product vision and overall innovation strategy and will head TeamViewer's global product management, solution delivery and R&D teams including its software development hubs in Germany, Austria, Greece and Portugal. With this newly created role that anchors all technology responsibilities in the management board, TeamViewer underlines the strategic importance of product development and innovation for the company.
Clifford Chance Appoints Kornbacher as Houston Office Managing Partner
Clifford Chance appointed Devika Kornbacher to the role of Houston Office Managing Partner. The firm recently announced the establishment of the Houston office with the hire of seven lateral partners as a continuation of its strategic US expansion. Kornbacher joined the firm in 2022 as partner and Co-Head of the Clifford Chance Tech Group, a cross disciplinary team of more than 600 lawyers globally advising on Tech risk and opportunity. She is a technology and intellectual property lawyer who leverages her extensive knowledge and experience to assist clients in fields such as software, hardware, energy, sports, aviation, and retail. Her practice focuses on Tech-driven transactions, data privacy compliance, cybersecurity preparedness, obtaining, protecting, and licensing intellectual property rights, and advising on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.
HomeKey Systems Appoints Steve Snoddy as Vice President of Sales
HomeKey Systems, a pioneer in simplifying home ownership for homeowners, new home builders, and every professional that touches the home, is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Snoddy to their senior leadership team.
Orgenesis Appoints Finance Veteran Elliot Maltz as its Chief Financial Officer
Orgenesis Inc. (NASDAQ: ORGS) (“Orgenesis” or the “Company”), a global biotech company working to unlock the full potential of cell and gene therapies (CGT) at the point of care, today announced the appointment of Elliot Maltz as Chief Financial Officer, effective September 1, 2023. Mr. Maltz succeeds Mr. Neil Reithinger, who is resigning following years of dedicated service and will remain with the Company until he completes his transition of duties, through September 1, 2023.
Zurich Appoints Head of General Insurance
Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) has appointed Alex Morgan as head of general insurance for Australia and New Zealand. Morgan is currently the chief risk officer of Zurich Asia Pacific (APAC). He has previously led GI Retail (SME) and Cover-More businesses in Australia and New Zealand. He also served as the head of specialty for APAC, chief underwriting officer, global corporate for Japan, and the head of financial institutions and management liability in the UK.
Wells Fargo Names Dawson Her Many Horses as Managing Director
Wells Fargo announced today that Dawson Her Many Horses, head of Native American Banking, has been named Managing Director. Her Many Horses belongs to the Rosebud Sioux Tribe of South Dakota and is one of the first enrolled tribal members to be promoted to Managing Director at a major U.S. bank.
Obsidian Names new CUO
Obsidian Insurance Group has announced the appointment of Jeff Wittlich as chief underwriting officer. Prior to joining Obsidian, Wittlich served as head of the regional and national MGA practice at Swiss Re US. He had been with Swiss Re since 2001, serving in various reinsurance underwriting and business development roles. His insurance career began at CNA, where he started as an underwriter.
Target Names Lisa Roath Chief Marketing Officer
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced that Lisa Roath has been named executive vice president and chief marketing officer. In her new role, Roath will lead the company’s core marketing functions, including creative, guest marketing strategy, retail brand experience, social media, paid media strategy and marketing strategy and operations. She joins Target’s leadership team effective immediately and will report to Cara Sylvester, executive vice president and chief guest experience officer.
Kinaxis Names Margaret Franco as Chief Marketing Officer
Kinaxis® Inc. (TSX: KXS), the leading provider of supply chain management solutions, today announced Margaret Franco as chief marketing officer. Reporting to President and CEO John Sicard, Franco will lead the global marketing organization, including advertising and brand strategy, marketing communications, product and solution marketing, digital marketing, demand generation and business development.
Canopius Names AXA XL’s Charles Cooper as Global Head of Reinsurance & Bermuda CEO
Charles Cooper, the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Reinsurance in Bermuda at AXA XL, has been announced as the new Global Head of Reinsurance and CEO of Canopius’ Bermuda-based businesses, effective September 1st, 2023. In his new role, Cooper will join the specialty re/insurer’s leadership team and will report to Canopius Group CEO, Neil Robertson.
State Street Appoints Head of Global Investment Insights
State Street has announced the hire of Jessica Donohue, its current executive vice president, as head of global investment insights, sustainability and impact. Reporting to Lou Maiuri, president, chief operating officer and head of investment services, Donohue will oversee sustainability efforts with a focus on delivering insights to the company’s clients and the industry.
Ultragenyx Appoints Howard Horn as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapies for rare and ultrarare diseases, today announced that it has appointed Howard Horn as executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) effective October 16, 2023. Mr. Horn will be responsible for leading the finance, accounting, corporate strategy and investor relations functions.
Intact Technology Appoints Andy Wolff as Vice President, ONPOINT
Intact Technology, Inc., a leading enterprise service management (ESM) firm, announces the appointment of Andy Wolff as its Vice President, ONPOINT, the company’s software managed services delivery team.
EY Law Appoints new Partner
Independent law firm EY Law has appointed Raluca Silaghi as partner. Her new position will require her to mainly focus on enhancing legal managed services (LMS). Silaghi started her career in 2006 as an associate attorney for EY Romania and is a corporate, M&A and data protection lawyer. She joined EY Luxembourg’s corporate department in 2018
SQream Appoints Former Global Head of Business Analytics Sales at IBM as New CRO
SQream, the scalable, GPU accelerated data analytics software platform built for massive data stores and AI/ML workloads, has today announced the appointment of Deborah Leff as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). She will be responsible for leading the company's global sales and go-to-market teams including global partnerships and business development, particularly in the North American market. Ms. Leff will also lead efforts to drive SQream's growth and help achieve their goals of enabling organizations to gain maximum insights from their data/AI/ML sets at a fraction of the time and with minimum costs.
AXIS Appoints Lauren Kent to Lead AXIS Re International
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (“AXIS Capital” or the “Company”) (NYSE: AXS) today announced the appointment of Lauren Kent as President, AXIS Re International. Ms. Kent reports directly to Ann Haugh, CEO of AXIS Re and is part of the reinsurance executive team. She is based out of the Company’s Zurich office.
ZRG Appoints Amanda Fajak as CEO Of Its Culture Consulting Division, Walking the Talk
ZRG, a rapidly growing global talent advisory firm, today announced the appointment of Amanda Fajak as CEO of its culture consulting division, Walking the Talk, effective immediately. Fajak has been an integral part of the leadership of Walking the Talk for nearly a decade.
Sago Appoints New Leaders, Expanding Its Commitment to Innovation and Improving the Human Experience in Research
Sago (formerly Schlesinger Group), a global research and data partner connecting human answers to business questions announced the appointment of two key leaders to its executive team. Katharine Reagan has been named Chief Revenue Officer and Raj Manocha has been elevated to Chief Client Officer. These appointments reflect Sago's commitment to serving its clients and enhancing the human experience in market research.
BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Appoints Bob Dagher, M.D., as Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer
BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: BCLI), a leading developer of cellular therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, today announced the appointment of Bob Dagher, MD, as Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer effective July 17, 2023. Dr. Dagher will serve on BrainStorm's executive leadership team reporting to Stacy Lindborg, Ph.D., co-CEO of BrainStorm.
Entitle Appoints Sales Leader Stephen Wadsworth as VP
Entitle, a well-funded cybersecurity startup specializing in cloud permissions management, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Wadsworth as its new Vice President of Sales. With a rich history of success in building high-performing teams and a deep understanding of the cybersecurity landscape, Wadsworth's addition to the Entitle team signals a new phase of growth and innovation for the company.
GoLogiq Appoints Company Director, e-Commerce Innovator and Wall Street Veteran, Granger Whitelaw, as CEO
GoLogiq, Inc. (OTC:GOLQ), a U.S.-based global provider of fintech and consumer data analytics, has appointed company director, Granger Whitelaw, as chief executive officer. He succeeds interim CEO Brent Suen who will remain chairman of the board. Whitelaw will continue to serve as a member of the company’s board of directors as well as chairman of GoLogiq’s Asia Pacific Committee.
Coherent Appoints Paul Silverstein as VP, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a global leader in materials, networking, and laser technology, today announced that Paul Silverstein has been appointed as Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications, reporting to Chair and CEO Dr. Vincent D. Mattera, Jr.
2u (TWOU) Appoints Aaron McCullough as Chief Product Officer
2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), the company behind global online learning platform edX, today announced the appointment of Aaron McCullough as Chief Product Officer. In this role, McCullough will oversee the engineering, product, and learning innovation teams and lead the development and implementation of the company's overarching product strategy. McCullough will report to Christopher "Chip" Paucek, 2U's Co-founder and CEO.
Hill+Knowlton Appoints Craig Buchholz US CEO
Hill+Knowlton Strategies, one of the world’s leading strategic communications companies, today announced the appointment of Craig Buchholz, former head of communications for General Motors, as its new US CEO effective July 12th. Based in New York, he will report to Global Chairman and CEO, AnnaMaria DeSalva and join Hill+Knowlton’s Global Leadership Council.
Compre Appoints New COO
Compre, the Bermuda headquartered, international legacy group, has appointed Daniel Fiehn as group chief operating officer, effective immediately. Reporting to group chief executive Will Bridger, Fiehn will be responsible for IT /data, change and facilities, with a particular focus on driving the use of technology and data across the business. This will include automation and data analytics to support Compre’s continued growth following its SiriusPoint loss portfolio transfer, which completed earlier this month.
Match Group Appoints Sam Ahn As Chief Innovation Officer of Match Group Asia
Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) today announced that Hyperconnect Chief Executive Officer Sam Ahn has been appointed Chief Innovation Officer of Match Group Asia, a newly-created leadership role that will focus on driving innovation opportunities and leveraging emerging technologies. Hyperconnect Chief Operating Officer Linda Kim will become Chief Executive Officer of Hyperconnect on October 1. As CEO, Kim will focus on continuing to drive growth and further integration of Hyperconnect and its technologies across the portfolio.
Longeveron Appoints Dr. Nataliya Agafonova as Chief Medical Officer
Longeveron Inc. (NASDAQ: LGVN) ("Longeveron" or "Company"), a clinical stage biotechnology company developing cellular therapies for life-threatening and chronic aging-related conditions, announced today the appointment of Nataliya Agafonova, M. D., as the Company’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO), effective as of July 1, 2023. As CMO, Dr. Agafonova will lead Longeveron’s global clinical development and regulatory strategy for the Company’s investigational products.
monday.com Appoints its First CPTO to Accelerate the Next Age of Innovation
monday.com Ltd. (NASDAQ: MNDY) (“monday.com”), a work operating system (Work OS) where organizations of any size can create the tools and processes they need to manage every aspect of their work, today announced the appointment of Daniel Lereya as Chief Product and Technology Officer, effective immediately.
Finbourne Appoints former BNP Paribas Securities Services Head to Lead Product Marketing
FINBOURNE Technology announces the appointment of Neil Ryan in the role of Head of Product Marketing and Solution Positioning. This appointment marks another milestone for the global SaaS technology business, which serves leading financial services firms with its cloud-native data management solutions.
CareCloud Appoints Larry Steenvoorden as Chief Financial Officer
CareCloud, Inc. (Nasdaq: CCLD, CCLDP, CCLDO), a leader in healthcare technology solutions for medical practices and health systems nationwide, today announced the appointment of Larry Steenvoorden as the new chief financial officer (CFO). With a distinguished career and extensive financial and strategic expertise, Steenvoorden brings valuable experience from his previous roles.
Carlyle Appoints Shane Clifford as Head of Private Wealth Strategy
Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) today announced that Shane Clifford has joined as Head of Private Wealth Strategy. Clifford brings over 20 years’ experience in various alternative assets and financial services business development and strategy positions, including roles at Legg Mason (EnTrustPermal), BlackRock, and Merrill Lynch. He joins Carlyle from Franklin Templeton, where he was responsible for growing their Alternative Strategies segment and managing the product development and retail distribution strategy.
Partners Group Hires Australia Head of Private Equity
Swiss asset manager Partners Group has hired a head of private equity for Australia. Toby Mannock joins Partners Group as managing director and head of private equity Australia, according to a statement, effective July 24. Based in Sydney, he reports to head of Australia Martin Scott.
Wingstop Appoints Anne Fischer as Chief Growth Officer
Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) announced today that Anne Fischer joins the team as SVP, Chief Growth Officer. Anne will lead Wingstop's marketing and digital strategies. Anne brings a deep understanding of the restaurant industry, with a proven track record. Prior to joining Wingstop, Anne held the Chief Marketing & Digital Officer title at Papa John's International, where she spent eight years of her career. She has more than 20 years of combined experience in QSR and hospitality industries, including marketing and sales leadership roles at The Walt Disney Company and SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment.
CleverTap Appoints New Chief Revenue Officer For Overseas Expansion
CleverTap, a business-to-business (B2B) software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform for customer engagement and retention, on Tuesday appointed Sidharth Pisharoti as its chief revenue officer. In his new role, Pisharoti will help in driving CleverTap’s growth across India, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Turkey and Africa. Besides, he will also design and execute the firm’s go-to-market strategy, the company said in a statement.
OTAVA Appoints TJ Houske to CEO
OTAVA®, global leader in managed cloud solutions, business resiliency, and security services, today announced the appointment of TJ Houske to CEO. Houske has been with OTAVA since 2020, most recently serving as the company's Senior Vice President of Technology, Operations, and Engineering. Under his leadership, OTAVA will hone its focus on customer centricity, and raise the bar to provide exceptional value in the cloud solutions industry. Houske's vast technical expertise combined with his ability to forge strong relationships are in direct alignment with OTAVA's people-first approach.
CoinDCX Appoints Rajnish Vedi as the New Head of Customer Experience
Rajnish Vedi will work towards improving the net promoter score (NPS) and customer satisfaction score (CSAT) by building seamless customer journeys, and transparent customer communication. Rajnish Vedi has been appointed as the Head of Customer Experience of CoinDCX, according to a press release of the crypto exchange. With over 15 million users, the company is looking at bolstering customer journey and experience on its platform.
Curative Appoints New Chief Growth Officer
Curative Insurance Company, a pioneering provider of the, no copay, no deductible health plan*, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sean Maguire to the role of Chief Growth Officer (CGO). Sean brings over 30 years of experience in sales with a track record of driving revenue growth and boosting sales for major market leaders within the healthcare benefits space.
JPMorgan Names APAC Commercial Banking Head
JPMorgan’s commercial banking unit has announced two senior appointments, including the head of Asia Pacific, as part of the businesses’ non-US expansion drive. Pravin Advani will take on an expanded role as chief administrative officer for corporate client banking international at JPMorgan, according to a statement. In the role, Advani will support the expansion of the ebonies, including the accelerated growth in innovation economy banking outside of the US.
Guidehouse Appoints Jessica Stallmeyer as New Leader of Financial Services Segment
Guidehouse, a leading global provider of consulting, digital, and managed services to commercial and public sector clients, has appointed Jessica Stallmeyer as the new leader of the firm's Financial Services segment, effective July 10. A recognized growth leader, Stallmeyer has extensive experience in the Financial Services industry and has held leadership positions at the world's largest professional services firms, providing advice to top-tier firms, including global commercial and investment banks, credit card issuers, and technology companies. Her focus is across strategy, digital transformation, growth, operations, and risk, regulatory, and governance, all with a focus on execution and driving value for clients.
Highspot Continues Global Expansion with Launch of India Operations
Highspot, the leading sales enablement platform that increases sales productivity, today announced the launch of its India operations in Hyderabad. The company also announced that 30-plus-year industry veteran and ex-Microsoft executive Gurpreet Singh Pall has joined as Chief Operating Officer of Highspot India. Highspot's expanded footprint enables the company to reinforce its commitment to innovation, agility, and helping customers worldwide drive predictable revenue growth.
Anant Maheshwari Resigns as President, Microsoft India, Triggering Senior-Level Rejig
Microsoft India has undergone a senior-level reshuffling with the resignation of Anant Maheshwari, its president. Maheshwari, after serving the company for around seven years, has decided to step down from his position to look for opportunities outside of Microsoft.
Zurich Canada Appoints new CFO
Zurich Canada has appointed Björn Bierfreund (pictured) as its new chief financial officer. Bierfreund joined Zurich in 2009 and has since held various senior roles across different regions. He will report directly to Zurich Canada CEO Saad Mered and join the Zurich Canada Executive Committee and the Zurich North America Finance Leadership Team.
Syneos Health Appoints Hillary Bochniak as Chief Human Resources Officer
Syneos Health® (Nasdaq:SYNH), a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization, today announced the appointment of Hillary Bochniak as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective July 10, 2023. Ms. Bochniak joins Syneos Health from Accenture where she spent nearly 30 years in human resources (HR) roles of increasing scope and responsibility. Most recently, she served as the Managing Director, Global HR Lead for Strategic Accounts and Sales, where she was a driving force behind Accenture’s sales transformation. In this role, she collaborated closely with business leadership to reimagine a best-in-class sales professional experience to create customer value at scale.
Athora Appoints Michael Koller as Chief Risk Officer
Athora, a European savings and retirement services group, has appointed Michael Koller as Group Chief Risk Officer, succeeding Lukas Ziewer, who stepped down from the role in May. Koller has more than three decades of industry experience and was most recently CRO at MS Amlin.
Dr. Jim Birchenough Joins Barclays as Co-Head of Global Biopharma Investment Banking
Barclays today announced the appointment of Jim Birchenough, MD, as Chairman of Global Healthcare Investment Banking and Co-Head of Global Biopharma Investment Banking, based in San Francisco. Dr. Birchenough has over 35 years of life science experience across biopharmaceutical bench research, clinical medicine practice, biotech equity research, and biopharma investment banking. He joins Barclays from Wells Fargo, most recently leading their Biopharma Investment Banking franchise. Prior to that, he spent over 20 years as a leading biotech equity research analyst at Wells Fargo, BMO Capital Markets, Barclays and Lehman Brothers, covering both smaller, development-stage biotech and larger, global biopharma companies.
Google Names New APAC Vice President of Android Partnerships
Technology company Google has recently named Karen Teo (pictured left) as its new vice president of Android partnerships for the APAC region. Teo took to her LinkedIn to announce the news on 3 July with a post and the caption, “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a position as VP, Android partnerships APAC at Google. It's a privilege to join the ranks of the people before me who have built and grown Android to become the most used mobile operating system in the world, and I am excited to contribute alongside them.”
Chief Executive Succession Process
The board of directors (the “Board”) of BT Group plc (‘BT Group”) announces that Chief Executive Philip Jansen has informed the Board that at an appropriate moment over the next 12 months he intends to step down from his role. In preparation for this, the Nominations Committee of the Board has been conducting a formal succession process. Adam Crozier, BT Group Chairman said: “Philip has done an excellent job in his time at BT and the Board is fully supportive of our long-term strategy which he and his team are pursuing. Whilst we are still in the early years of that transformation we are on track to deliver.
Reliance Industries Appoints Hitesh Kumar Sethia as MD and CEO of Reliance Strategic Investments Limited
Reliance Industries has announced the appointment of Hitesh Kumar Sethia as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for its subsidiary, Reliance Strategic Investments Limited (RSIL). The appointment was approved by the company's board of directors during their meeting on July 7, 2023.
Blackpoint Cyber Appoints MacKenzie Brown as VP of Security to Drive Security Vision
Blackpoint Cyber, the elite technology-focused cybersecurity company providing its advanced security ecosystem via managed service providers (MSPs), has appointed security industry veteran MacKenzie Brown as its new Vice President of Security. Brown‘s role will shape Blackpoint‘s security strategy and further partner enablement as the company continues to scale.
KKR Appoints New Asia Impact Head in Latest Leadership Changes
In its latest leadership changes, global buyout powerhouse KKR has named a new Asia head for global impact strategy to shepherd its ESG-linked funds. George Aitken, formerly based in Sydney, was recently promoted to the post where he is now spearheading KKR’s investments in sustainability and social responsibility from Singapore, according to its spokesperson.
Silverbird Appoints Stu Bailey Chief Product Officer
London-based fintech Silverbird has made a senior appointment, hiring Stu Bailey as a Chief Product Officer. In his new role as a CPO, Bailey, who was previously CPO at Currencycloud, will be responsible for scaling Silverbird’s infrastructure as it grows internationally, helping liberate cross-border trade.
Polygon Labs CEO Steps Down, Chief Legal Officer Takes The Helm
Polygon Labs, the company behind the Polygon blockchain, has announced management changes as it undergoes a rebrand to the next chapter of its corporate development, known as “Polygon 2.0.” The company has promoted its chief legal officer, Marc Boiron, to the position of CEO, while President Ryan Wyatt will step down at the end of July and serve in an advisory role.
Nick Shaw Joins Greenfly as Managing Director of EMEA
Sports media veteran Nick Shaw is joining Greenfly as managing director of EMEA. In his new role, he will be overseeing the company’s expansion across Europe, Middle East and Africa, working closely with customer success, sales, and marketing teams as well as overseeing relationships with strategic enterprise customers.
Scantox Appoints Andy Brown as Group Chief Commercial Officer
Scantox Group, a leading provider of nonclinical services in Europe, has named Andy Brown as Group Chief Commercial Officer with the overall responsibility of growing sales within toxicology, discovery and lab services and fostering positive relationships with current and prospective clients. Together with the executive management team and Impilo, Andy will be part of Scantox Group overall strategy of driving the organic and inorganic growth of Scantox.
Stellantis Appoints new UK boss as Paul Willcox Retires
Stellantis UK has appointed Maria Grazia Davino as its group managing director, replacing Paul Willcox who has decided to retire. Davino assumes the UK lead role from 1 September, bringing 20 years’ automotive experience. She joined the Fiat group in 2011 and has held the positions of CEO of Austria, Switzerland and Germany. In 2021, Davino became head of sales and marketing in the Enlarged Europe division of the newly created Stellantis Group.
Deazy Appoints Laura Wall as Head of Marketing
Developer marketplace platform Deazy has appointed Laura Wall as Head of Marketing, as the Bristol-based tech start-up seeks to continue its impressive growth trajectory and further establish itself as a trusted source of tech talent to enterprises. Wall has worked for organisations in New York, Los Angeles and London. She joins Deazy from global software consultancy Codurance, where she held the role of Global Head of Marketing and targeted CTOs and Heads of Engineering to help navigate cloud migration journeys. She has a wealth of tech and digital experience, having also held senior marketing positions at ClickZ and Econsultancy. At Deazy, Wall will be responsible for helping to drive growth across the business, particularly with the enterprise sector.
Jorge Álvarez Appointed as New CEO of the Retelit Group
SmartRoof AI, the digitally-native roofing company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Schanbaum as its Head of Business Development and General Counsel. With his extensive experience in the PropTech industry, Nick will play a vital role in driving SmartRoof's growth throughout institutional commercial real estate's various asset classes. Nick has worn many hats throughout his years as a startup executive. He brings a wealth of expertise in sales, HR and strategy functions. A lawyer since 2007, Nick also brings 13+ years of experience as in-house counsel.
Platform One Appoints Former SEI Operational Director Terry Leavy as new COO
London-based Platform One, an FCA regulated investment platform and technology company, has appointed Terry Leavy to the position of chief operations officer (COO). Leavy joins the company following a decade-long stint at US-based financial services firm SEI, where he was most recently operational director in its UK Wealth Platform business.
Bowman Welcomes Michael Sylvester as Vice President of New Jersey Operations to Lead Statewide Service Expansion
Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (the “Company” or “Bowman”) (NASDAQ: BWMN) has appointed Michael Sylvester as vice president of New Jersey operations. This strategic addition to Bowman's leadership team underscores the company's commitment to attracting top talent and reinforcing its position as a market leader in New Jersey.
Alliant Taps New VP
Alliant Insurance Services has announced the appointment of Mark Beilein as a vice president in the Alliant Americas division. Beilein's role will focus on providing comprehensive and cost-effective risk management solutions to businesses in the Northeast region. He will be based in New York.
QBE Canada Appoints new Property Underwriting Manager
QBE Canada has appointed Melanie Mason as underwriting manager, property to maintain momentum and growth of its direct and facultative property portfolio. Leading QBE’s Property underwriters, located in both Toronto and Vancouver, Mason will ensure the team continues to leverage its local expertise to deliver excellent service to QBE’s brokers and customers. As a member of the underwriting leadership team, she will also help create and establish innovative growth ideas.
Akamis Bio Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Executive Appointments
Akamis Bio, a clinical-stage oncology company using a proprietary Tumor-Specific Immuno-Gene Therapy (T-SIGn®) platform to deliver novel immunotherapeutic proteins, biomolecules and transgene combinations to treat solid tumors, today announced the appointment of Oliver Rosen, M.D. as Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Peter Kosa, Ph.D. as Chief Business Officer (CBO), and Samantha Bailey-Bucktrout, Ph.D. as Senior Vice President, Head of Research. Drs. Rosen and Kosa will be based in the Company’s Cambridge, MA office and Dr. Bailey-Bucktrout will continue to lead Research from the Oxford, UK site.
Wintrust Specialty Finance Appoints Hart VP of Business Development
Wintrust Specialty Finance, a division of Beverly Bank & Trust, a Wintrust Community Bank, announced Barry Hart joined the company as vice president of business development – industrial. Hart will be located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in Texas and will be focused on expanding Wintrust Specialty Finance’s overall industrial lending business across the United States. He joined a sales team led by Doug Nielsen, chief sales officer of Wintrust Specialty Finance.
HELIXintel Appoints Greg Ross as Senior Vice President of Sales to Propel Revenue Growth Following Series A Funding Round
HELIXintel, a leading provider of cutting-edge risk management and loss control solutions for the insurance industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Ross as the company's Senior Vice President of Sales. With their Series A funding round's recent closure and accelerated growth trajectory, HELIXintel is poised to leverage Ross's expertise to drive sales expansion and establish market dominance.
Vislink Appoints Steven Teese as VP of Sales for the Americas
Vislink Technologies, Inc. (“Vislink” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: VISL), a global technology leader in the capture, delivery and management of high quality, live video and associated data in the media and entertainment, law enforcement, and defense markets, today announced that Steven Teese has joined the company as Vice President of Sales for the Americas, effective immediately. Mr. Teese will lead Vislink’s sales organization in the Americas, with a keen focus on accelerating the penetration of Vislink’s market-leading video communications solutions in key public safety and live production markets.
Loyal Appoints Lauren Struck as Chief People Officer
Loyal, a healthcare technology company dedicated to enabling a healthier life for all, announced today it has named Lauren Struck as Loyal’s first ever Chief People Officer. As the company continues to grow, Struck will build a strategic People Operations infrastructure that supports positive and effective communication, provides clear pathways for employee growth and professional development, and continues to build upon and strengthen the company culture and employee experience.
MedHub-AI Appoints Medical Device Industrial Expert and Cardiac Care Innovator Dr. Justin Davies as President USA
MedHub Ltd., a medical technology company specializing in AI-powered non-invasive arterial physiological assessment technologies, has announced the appointment of Dr. Justin Davies as the company's president. Dr. Davies is a leading medical device entrepreneur and a pioneer of the instantaneous wave-free ratio (iFR) technique.
UnitedLex Appoints Aaron Crews to Chief Product and Innovation Officer
UnitedLex, a leading data and professional services company for legal, announces the promotion of Aaron Crews to EVP, Chief Product and Innovation Officer. In this role, Crews oversees the data, analytics, and artificial intelligence strategies and implementation across UnitedLex globally. He also leads the global delivery teams for the company’s eDiscovery, document review, and incident response service lines.
StarRez Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
StarRez has appointed Edward Casey as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to support its continued growth and global scaling. Edward joins from Deposco, Inc. where he spent ten years leading finance for the company. Edward has over 20 years of professional experience in software, cloud, and enterprise focused businesses – driving scale and delivering world class financial planning, technical accounting, deal structuring, contract structures, audits and building elite teams.
HEINEKEN Appoints new Chief Commercial Officer
Heineken N.V. (HEINEKEN) today announces that James Thompson, Chief Commercial Officer, will leave HEINEKEN on 31 December 2023. After turning 60 earlier this year, James has decided now is the time to retire from full-time executive work. His last day as Chief Commercial Officer will be 31 August 2023, and he will stay on through the transition period as an advisor to the Executive Board until the end of the year. Bram Westenbrink, will succeed James in the Executive Team as HEINEKEN’s new Chief Commercial Officer from 1 September 2023, reporting to Dolf van den Brink, HEINEKEN’s CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board.
Flash Therapeutics Appoints Jérôme Bédier as President to Accelerate its Biopharmaceutical CDMO Business Development
Flash Therapeutics, the French specialist in the design and bioproduction of lentiviral vectors for the transfer of DNA and RNA genetic material for its biotech customers in gene, cell, RNA and vaccine therapies, today announced the appointment of Jérôme Bédier as President. The company thus intends to accelerate its development strategy and reinforce its position as an expert in the bioproduction of high-purity, high-concentration DNA and RNA lentiviral solutions for the biopharmaceutical industry.
Tulip Appoints Ian Rawlins as President and COO to Drive Continued Growth in Retail Software Solutions
Tulip, a leading provider of customer-centric retail software solutions, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Ian Rawlins as the company's new President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). Rawlins brings a wealth of experience and a strong track record in the retail software market, making him an excellent addition to the executive leadership team.
Rothschild & Co Appoints Richard Hurowitz as Strategic Adviser in North America
Rothschild & Co is pleased to announce that Richard Hurowitz has joined as a Strategic Adviser to the firm. Mr. Hurowitz brings more than 20 years of corporate advisory and investment expertise at leading financial organisations to Rothschild & Co and will play a significant role in the continued expansion and growth of the firm.
Wolters Kluwer Appoints Vikram Savkar as General Manager for Compliance Solutions
Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions, a market leader and trusted provider of risk management and regulatory compliance solutions and services to U.S. banks, credit unions, insurers and securities firms, has named Vikram Savkar as its new Executive Vice President and General Manager. He is based in Wolters Kluwer’s Waltham, Mass. office and has a global remit to oversee the growth of the award-winning business.
Natixis CIB Names APAC Head of Financial Sponsors Group
Natixis’ investment banking arm has announced the appointment of a head of financial sponsors group for Asia Pacific. Anurag Poddar has been appointed as head of financial sponsors group, APAC at Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB), according to a statement. Based in Singapore, he reports to Sanjeev Kumar, senior country manager, Singapore, and head of South East & South Asia, as well as Aurelien Lasjunies, head of coverage, APAC.
Muck Rack Appoints First Ever Chief Marketing Officer
Muck Rack, the public relations management platform (PRM) that enables organizations to find the right journalists to pitch, monitor and report on media coverage and prove the value of earned media, announced today it has appointed Lisa Landa as its first ever Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). As a key member of Muck Rack’s executive leadership team, Landa will oversee the company’s marketing organization, further advancing Muck Rack's unique value proposition in the industry.
Legal-tech Firm Clio Makes EMEA Appointment
Cloud-based legal-technology provider Clio has appointed Sarah Murphy as the general manager of its Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. The company says that, in the Dublin-based role, she will lead strategic growth initiatives.
Coherent Appoints Dr. Young-Kai Chen as Deputy Chief Technology Officer
Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a global leader in materials, networking, and laser technology, today announced that Dr. Young-Kai (Y.K.) Chen has been appointed Deputy Chief Technology Officer (DCTO) of Coherent, reporting to CTO Dr. Julie Sheridan Eng. “The appointment of Dr. Y.K. Chen as Deputy Chief Technology Officer leverages his deep experience as a distinguished scientist as well as his broad view of the technology opportunities gained from his time with Bell Labs and DARPA,” said Dr. Vincent D. Mattera, Jr., Chair and CEO. “As DCTO, Dr. Chen will work closely with Dr. Eng to chart the future technical direction of our company, including the creation of new materials for energy generation, transmission, and storage, basic research around next-generation quantum technologies, breakthroughs required for the sixth generation of wireless networks, and the adoption of digital technologies, machine learning, and artificial intelligence across our operations and in our products and services.”
MIMEDX Appoints Doug Rice as Chief Financial Officer
MiMedx Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDXG) (“MIMEDX” or the “Company”) today announced that it has appointed Doug Rice as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, effective today. Pete Carlson, who has served in that role since March 2020, has resigned as Chief Financial Officer, also effective today.
Coya Therapeutics (“Coya”) Appoints Industry and Drug Development Veteran, Dr. Fred Grossman, to President and Chief Medical Officer succeeding Dr. Adrian Hepner
Coya Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: COYA) (“Coya” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing biologics intended to enhance Treg function, today announced the appointment of Dr. Fred Grossman to its senior management team as President and Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Grossman will succeed Dr. Adrian Hepner in this role, effective July 17th, 2023, and will leverage his over two decades of clinical development expertise to guide and oversee all of Coya’s development programs, including its lead asset, COYA 302, for the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
Alvarez & Marsal Appoints Saudi Disputes Director
The New York-headquartered firm has added a governance, risk and compliance veteran of over 35 years to the role of managing director for the region. Alvarez & Marsel has hired Robin Roy as managing director of governance, risk and compliance for its Saudi Arabia office. The new arrival started in the role today (5 July), and has over 35 years of expertise.
Dunnhumby Appoints Former HSBC Digital Director as New CEO
Dunnhumby has appointed former HSBC digital director Josh Bottomley as its new CEO. Bottomley had recently served as operating partner at CVC Capital Partners and has held senior roles like the global director for digital, data and development at HSBC, and the global head for display at Google, among other data and product-led businesses.
DSS Inc. Appoints Daniel Lew as Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager for DSS Wealth, Inc.
DSS Wealth, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of DSS, Inc. and advisor to DSS AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds, is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Lew as Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager. With over three decades of experience in investment management, security analysis, and institutional client advisory, Mr. Lew brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role.
Oncoinvent Appoints Anders Månsson as CEO
Oncoinvent AS, a clinical stage company advancing alpha emitter therapy to treat cancers, today announced the appointment of Anders Månsson as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective September 1st, 2023.
L’oréal Names Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, North America
L’Oréal has named Liliahn Majeed as Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, North America. She will report to David Greenberg, CEO, L’Oréal and President North America Zone, and join the L’Oréal USA management committee.
Munich Re Names MENA Life and Health Chief
German insurer Munich Re has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer for life and health in the Middle East and North Africa. Munich Re appoints Owais Ansari as CEO, life & health, Middle East and North Africa (MENA), according to a statement, effective September 1 and subject to regulatory approval. Based in Dubai, he reports to Daniel Cossette, CEO Munich Re life & health Asia Pacific Middle East and Africa.
Samsung Electronics Ropes in Sudipta Paul as Marketing Lead
Samsung Electronics has recently appointed Sudipta Paul as marketing lead to head the direct-to-consumer business. She joins after a short stint with Nykaa, where she worked for more than a year as marketing communications manager and handled brand marketing for Nykd by Nykaa, Kica and Gloot building reach and awareness. Paul was also taking care of influencers and celebrity content creation for TOFU for Nykaa, Nykaa Fashion and D2C and brand awareness. Paul posted about this development on her LinkedIn profile.
NESTLE Nigeria Appoints Namit Mishra as Finance and Control Director
Nestle Nigeria Plc has appointed Mr Namit Mishra as the Finance and Control Director of the company effective 1st August 2023. This was disclosed in an official statement to Nigeria Exchange Limited which was obtained by Nairametrics. Mr Namit Mishra would be replacing Mr Sarmad Saleem who has been appointed as Head of Finance and Control for Nestle Purina Petcare – Zone AOA.
JLL Appoints Ross Petar to Head of Operational Real Estate, Value and Risk Advisory, EMEA
JLL has appointed Ross Petar as Head of Operational Real Estate, Value and Risk Advisory, EMEA. Ross will lead the EMEA Operational Real Estate sectors including Self Storage, Data Centres, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Student Housing and Hotels & Leisure. This strategic appointment highlights JLL’s commitment to deepening its market-leading sector expertise and connectivity at a time when clients need it most. Ross joined JLL in 2014 and led the UK and Northern European Hotels & Leisure team, before being promoted to lead the EMEA Hotels & Leisure team in December 2019. During his tenure, Ross has grown operational real estate businesses with an unparalleled commitment to client service, technology, transformation, and sustainability.
AXIS Capital Promotes Raj Brar to Head of International Casualty MGA
AXIS Capital, a global specialty underwriter and provider of re/insurance solutions has promoted Raj Brar to Head of International Casualty MGA, where he will be based in London. His appointment is effective immediately. The company confirmed that in his new role Brar will be responsible for building and growing the Casualty MGA line of business, as well as continuing to lead the underwriting for Construction MGA.
Nissan Accelerates Business Transformation with New Appointments in the AMIEO Region
Nissan has announced senior management changes in Africa, Middle-East, India, Europe and Oceania region (AMIEO), supporting the company's transformation to meet the opportunities and challenges ahead for the automotive industry. Effective from July 1st, Mayra González, currently based in Nissan Global Headquarters in Japan as Divisional General Manager Sales, interim head for Global Sales and Dealer Network Development, is appointed Divisional Vice President Marketing & Sales Transformation AMIEO.
StanChart Appoints Wealth Duo in Hong Kong
Standard Chartered has announced the appointment of two new wealth management executives in Asia. Sabina Chiang has been named head, managed investments, wealth management at Standard Chartered, according to a statement. Based in Hong Kong, she reports to Alson Ho, head, wealth management, Hong Kong.
Google to Appoint Sreenivasa Reddy as New India Policy Head
Google is set to appoint Sreenivasa Reddy as the new India policy head. A senior engineering executive at Microsoft, Reddy will be taking care of the big tech’s legal challenges in the country and expanding hardware assembly, a Bloomberg report stated. Reddy would be replacing Archana Gulati who exited Google in September 2022 after serving a tenure of five months.
CCube Solutions Appoints Seasoned Healthcare Software Business Leader Alistair Eaton as CEO
CCube Solutions, a leading provider of Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) to the NHS for over two decades, announces the appointment of Alistair Eaton as its new CEO. This strategic move follows CCube's acquisition by Tern Capital in mid-2022 and aligns with the investor's ambitious vision for the company. Alistair is a proven health tech business leader with significant experience in scaling software businesses.
Walmart Global Tech appoints Balu Chaturvedula as India Country Head
Based out of Bangalore, Balu will be responsible for leading Walmart Global Tech's vision in India—driving a culture of innovation and supporting the delivery of seamless and delightful experiences for Walmart's customers, members, and associates. Balu joined Walmart in 2015. During his tenure, he played a vital role in building the fulfillment technology that focused on delivering a flawless customer experience.
Gideon Khobane Joins Amazon as Prime Video Africa Director
In a move to support the growth of Prime Video service in sub-Saharan Africa, Amazon has appointed seasoned media executive Gideon Khobane as the director for Prime Video Africa. Khobane’s extensive experience in the African media industry makes him well-suited for this role. This article will explore Khobane’s background, his responsibilities in his new position, and the significance of Amazon’s investment in sub-Saharan Africa.
SAP Appoints Kholiwe Makhohliso to Lead Southern Africa Organisation
SAP today announced the appointment of seasoned technology executive, Kholiwe Makhohliso, as its new Managing Director for Southern Africa. Sergio Maccotta, Senior Vice-President for Middle East South and Africa at SAP, says Makhohliso joins the company at a pivotal time. "Organisations throughout Southern Africa are uncovering new capabilities and efficiency gains through the smart use of intelligent technologies, thereby accelerating business transformation and sustainability efforts. As the region shifts to more agile and resilient business processes to power growth across multiple industries, Kholiwe’s technology and leadership expertise will be a great asset to our business.”
Volkswagen UK Appoints New Head of Network Sales
Volkswagen UK has appointed David Hanna as its head of network sales. Hanna replaces James Douglas who, after more than 10 years at Volkswagen Group, leaves on August 31 to commence a role outside of the company. Hanna will move across from the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles team on September 1, where he is currently head of direct sales.
Fingerprint Cards AB (publ) Appoints Adam Philpott as New President and CEO
Following a global search process, Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints) today announced the appointment of Adam Philpott as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2023. Previously, Adam held the position of Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Trellix, a leading cybersecurity company formed from the merger of McAfee Enterprise and FireEye in October 2021. Adam was elected to the Board of Directors of Fingerprints in May 2023 and will remain as a board member after assuming the role as President & CEO.
DLA Piper Appoints One Counsel and Four Legal Directors in Spain
DLA Piper Spain has promoted several of the firm’s professionals to the positions of counsel and legal Director. Remei Sánchez (corporate) has been promoted to counsel, while Carlos Daza (litigation and regulatory), Carmen Fernández-Ladreda (finance, projects and restructuring), Héctor Gómez (corporate) and Patricia Páez (labor) have been promoted to legal director.
RX Appoints New Global Chief Strategy Officer
RX has appointed Peter Lindsay as its new global chief strategy officer. Lindsay will join the company on 4 September and will report to Hugh Jones, global CEO. At RX, Lindsay will be responsible for strategy formulation and execution, corporate development activities including mergers and acquisitions, and other projects and strategic initiatives related to achieving profitable growth.
OASIS Group Appoints Sarah Vidgen as Chief People Officer
OASIS Group, the largest privately owned information management organization in Europe , is delighted to announce that Sarah Vidgen has joined the group as Chief People Officer. Vidgen brings over 20 years of experience in human resources from across diverse industries including public sector, construction, logistics and information management. In her most recent role, she served as Senior Director Global HR Service Delivery and Operations EMEA for Iron Mountain.
Guy Carpenter Appoints Les Loh as the CEO of Southeast Asia & Korea
Les Loh has been appointed as the CEO of Southeast Asia & Korea by Guy Carpenter. The role will be based out of Singapore. Loh’s remit in this position will include leading a talented and motivated team with trust and supporting them in fulfilling the client’s and partners’ needs.
Infinera Appoints Industry Veteran Scotty Benda as Senior Vice President of Worldwide Systems Engineering
Infinera (NASDAQ: INFN) announced today that Scotty Benda has joined Infinera as Senior Vice President of Worldwide Systems Engineering. In this role, Scotty will provide strategic leadership and direction for technical sales systems engineering within the global sales organization, further strengthening Infinera’s industry-leading team of optical networking experts, advisors, and innovators.
Fanhua Appoints Ben Lin as Board Chair and Chief Strategy Officer
Fanhua Inc. (Nasdaq: FANH) today announced the appointment of Mr. Ben Lin as the Company’s Co-Chairman of the board of directors and Chief Strategy Officer. Mr. Lin is a trained actuary with over 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and a proven track record of success. Mr. Lin will play a crucial role in setting Fanhua’s strategic direction, driving the Company’s overseas expansion, and facilitating its success in capital markets.
Accenture Appoints Rajendra Prasad as Chief Information and Asset Engineering Officer
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today announced that effective July 1, Rajendra Prasad will become Accenture’s chief information and asset engineering officer, a new role that oversees all internal technology development and support for Accenture systems and Accenture assets for clients. “These leadership changes are integral to our strategic growth ambitions as we continue to push the boundaries of innovation and foster deeper collaboration with our partners to deliver even greater value to our clients,” said Manish Sharma, Accenture’s chief operating officer. “With Rajendra’s appointment, we continue to pioneer both internal technology and asset engineering to drive new performance frontiers for Accenture and our clients.”
PwC Appoints Sam Abu as New Regional Senior Partner
Leading professional services firm, PwC has announced the appointment of Sam Abu as the Regional Senior Partner for the West Market Area and Country Senior Partner for PwC Nigeria, with effect from 1 July 2023. With this appointment, Sam joins the PwC Africa Leadership Team (ALT). As a member of the ALT, he will help set and drive the strategy for Nigeria and the West Market Area, with focus on building trust and delivering sustained outcomes for stakeholders in the region.
Cytek Announces Appointment of Industry Pioneer - Michael Arov as New Head of the Company
Michael Arov will be the newly appointed Head of Cytek, announced by Cytek, with effect from 1st July. A trailblazer in cybersecurity innovation, Arov brings more than 25 years of experience, advising major corporates and governments on cybersecurity strategy, implementation, and architecture. He has designed cybersecurity ecosystems for critical infrastructure, national computer emergency response teams, sectorial security operations centers (SOCs), and cyber end-to-end solutions for various domains. He also led research and development within the cybersecurity division of a National Research Institute in Israel.
Bank of America Appoints President of New Orleans, Baton Rouge
Bank of America appointed Jonathan Matessino to serve as president for New Orleans and Baton Rouge. He will handle the bank's resources through its eight lines of business to businesses and individuals in the region, according to a press release.
Coaction Global Appoints Erin Bagley as EVP and General Counsel
The privately-held specialty insurance company, Coaction Global, Inc, has announced the appointment of Erin Brennan Bagley as Executive Vice President (EVP) and General Counsel, effective immediately. Bagley is an industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience as a lawyer in the insurance industry. Her remit in the role is to advise Coaction’s executive team, senior management, and board on matters relating to emerging and existing laws, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic initiatives leading to growth and expansion.
Lendlease Appoints New CEO for Europe
Lendlease has appointed Mr. Andrea Ruckstuhl as CEO Europe, effective today. Formerly head of Italy and Continental Europe, Ruckstuhl takes over from Neil Martin, who is retiring.
Northern Trust Asset Management Names Int'l Head
Northern Trust Asset Management has announced a new head of its international business, as part of organisational changes under new leadership. Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM) appoints John McCareins as a head of international, according to a statement, overseeing both the EMEA and APAC regions.
Allianz Appoints Anthony Vassallo Global Head of Natural Resources
Effective immediately, Anthony Vassallo has been appointed Global Head of Natural Resources at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (AGCS), reporting to Global Head of Specialty, Gordon Browne. In this newly established role, Anthony will focus on further evolving AGCS’s Natural Resources proposition to the market, with the aim of driving the climate transition across all segments of the energy industry including renewables, oil and gas, power generation, and mining. In particular, AGCS has a strong ambition to grow its footprint in the renewable energy and green technology segment as well as in the emerging global hydrogen economy.
Audi Names Volkswagen Strategy Chief Gernot Doellner as New CEO
Volkswagen's Audi named the German group's strategy chief as its new CEO on Thursday, as the luxury carmaker seeks to catch up with rivals in the dash towards electrification, including in China, the world's top car market. Gernot Doellner, who replaces Markus Duesmann, will become CEO with effect from September, Audi said, after the luxury automaker's supervisory board passed a resolution on Thursday.
PA Consulting Appoints Kata Cserep as Global Aviation Lead
Kata Cserep has been installed as the new global head of aviation at PA Consulting. She brings two decades of experience to the role. David Oliver, the global head of transport at PA Consulting, commented, “I look forward to welcoming Kata to PA to lead and grow our aviation expertise. Kata will play a vital role in driving the fast-paced innovation our clients need to address contemporary challenges in the aviation industry.”
Henri Berg Appointed as Martela Corporation's New CFO
Henri Berg (M.Sc Social Sience and Economy) has been appointed to Martela Oyj CFO and member of the Management Team. He will He will report to Ville Taipale, CEO of Martela. Mr. Berg will start in his position latest by end of October 2023.
Barclays Appoints Jack Rabun as Senior FIG Investment Banker in the US
Barclays today announced the appointment of Jack Rabun as a Managing Director and Head of Asset and Wealth Management North America within the Financial Institutions Group (FIG), based in New York. Mr. Rabun has more than 20 years of experience advising asset and wealth management clients. Most recently he was Managing Director, Head of Asset and Wealth Management Investment Banking at Deutsche Bank. Prior to this, he held similar positions at UBS, Grail Partners, and Putnam Lovell.
Chubb Appoints Zelda Mostert Country President for South Africa
Chubb today announced the promotion of Zelda Mostert, currently Chief Financial Officer South Africa, to the role of Country President. In her new role, Mostert will be responsible for managing the performance, strategy and development of all Chubb's accident and health, consumer and digital business in South Africa. She will remain based at Chubb's Sandton office and will report to Mark Roberts, Division President, United Kingdom, Ireland and South Africa. The appointment is effective 1 July.
Blackfinch Group Appoints New In-house Finance Lawyer
Blackfinch Group has appointed finance lawyer Tom Marshall (pictured above), to strengthen its in-house legal team. Tom joins Blackfinch from the banking and finance team at the law firm TLT where he advised a wide range of clients on debt finance transactions — prior to that, he trained and qualified at Osborne Clarke.
UK’s LHV Bank, a Banking Partner to Global Fintechs, Appoints Rachelle Frewer as Chief Financial Officer
LHV Bank, a provider of banking services to global fintechs and SME lending solutions to UK businesses, announces the appointment of Rachelle Frewer “as its incoming Chief Financial Officer.” Subject to regulatory approval, Rachelle will “start her position on 2 January 2024 and will also join the Board of Directors of LHV Bank.”
Partners Group Appoints New CFO, Executive Team Member
Zug-based Private Markets firm Partners Group announces the appointment of a new chief financial officer. He also joins the executive team. Partners Group appointment of Joris Groeflin as a partner and chief financial officer (CFO) who also becomes a member of the Executive Team, effective 1 February 2024 at the latest. He takes over the firm’s finance activities from Manuel Ottinger and Philip Sauer, who co-led the function on an interim basis after Hans Ploos van Amstel stepped down as CFO to become an advisory partner at the firm
Trinity Capital Appoints Ghannam as Managing Director, Expands East Coast Presence
Trinity Capital, a leading provider of diversified financial solutions to growth-stage companies, announced the strategic expansion of its origination team with the appointment of Andrew Ghannam as Managing Director of Tech Lending, based in New York. A seasoned executive, Ghannam brings over a decade of experience in the venture banking sphere, a vast network of industry connections and a proven track record of fostering growth and innovation in the New York market.
Rivian Automotive (RIVN) Appoints Sarah O’Brien as Chief Communications Officer
Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIVN) today announced it has hired Sarah O’Brien as its Chief Communications Officer. O’Brien is joining Rivian from Meta, where she spent more than four years as Vice President of Executive and Product Communications. O’Brien starts at Rivian today and will report directly to Rivian Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe.
Soaak Technologies Appoints Kevin V Cox as New CEO, Henry Penix Assumes Role of Executive Chairman
Soaak Technologies, a leading provider of innovative health technology solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin V Cox as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Kevin V Cox will succeed Henry Penix, who will assume the role of Executive Chairman for Soaak Technologies.
Hometap Appoints Newman, Gaffney to Senior Roles With Eye Towards Capital Markets
Hometap, a Boston-based financial technology company that has provided nearly 8,000 homeowners across the U.S. with an innovative, debt-free way to access their home equity, today announced two senior appointments to its executive leadership team, welcoming Cara Newman as Head of Structured Finance and Josh Gaffney as General Counsel. Both new members will report to Hometap Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Jeffrey Glass.
Sirion Appoints Siddharth Chatterjee as New Senior VP of Human Resources
Sirion, the global leader in AI-powered contract lifecycle management (CLM), today announced the appointment of Siddharth Chatterjee as Senior Vice President of Human Resources. The addition of Chatterjee to Sirion's leadership team strengthens the company’s ability to continue building an innovative workforce operating at the CLM industry’s leading edge.
Venatus Accelerates its Global Expansion and Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Appointments
Venatus, a leading global gaming and entertainment advertising solutions provider, announces the acceleration of its global expansion strategy with three key hires: Sacha Bunatyan as the company’s first chief marketing officer (CMO), Sterling Wharton as president North America and Dominique McAree as senior account director for West Coast Operations.
Greentown Labs Appoints Aisling Carlson to Senior Vice President of Partnerships
Greentown Labs, the largest climatetech incubator in North America, today announced Aisling Carlson as its Senior Vice President (SVP) of Partnerships. In this role, Ms. Carlson will lead the overall vision and execution of the incubator's fundraising strategy and partner engagements, and oversee the growing team that manages Greentown's portfolio of corporate partners and accelerator programs.
Capstreet-backed Incentive Solutions Names William Lupo as Chief Revenue Officer
Incentive Solutions, a provider of channel marketing and sales solutions, today announced that William Lupo has joined the Company as Chief Revenue Officer, based out of Dallas, TX. Incentive Solutions is backed by Capstreet, a Houston -based lower middle market private equity firm.
Topsail Re Promotes Hubicki to SVP, Underwriting Manager
Topsail Re, a Cayman islands based reinsurer has promoted Eric Hubicki to Senior Vice President, Underwriting Manager. Since joining the firm in 2020 as SVP, Hubicki has been an integral part of the company, specialising in reinsurance marketing, underwriting and account management.
TELUS Ventures Appoints Ravit Warsha Dor as Partner and Investment Director, Expanding Global Presence to Israel
TELUS Ventures, the strategic investment arm of global communications technology company TELUS, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ravit Warsha Dor as Partner and Investment Director, leading investments out of Israel. This appointment highlights TELUS Ventures' commitment to expanding its global presence and tapping into the vibrant startup and venture capital ecosystem in Israel, unlocking new strategic investment opportunities. Since 2020, TELUS Ventures has invested over USD $25 million in Israeli-based local startups and VC funds including Zebra Medical (now Nanox), Techsee and LionBird VC.
GM Mexico Names New Sales And Marketing Executives
After the appointment of Hector Villarreal as the new president and CEO of GM Korea, who is the outgoing vice president of sales of the Mexican subsidiary, General Motors has just appointed new sales and marketing executives in Mexico. The automaker named Jorge Plata as the new vice president of sales, service and marketing of GM Mexico, replacing Hector Villarreal in the position as of August 1st, when both corporate appointments take effect. Plata is the current director of marketing and advertising of GM’s Mexican subsidiary, a position that will now be occupied by Adriana Schutte when the executive assumes the new management responsibility.
Elucent Announces Key Executive Appointments to Chief Executive Officer & Chief Financial Officer
Elucent Medical, a pioneering medical device company specializing in developing state-of-the-art surgical navigation solutions that enable improved clinical outcomes for patients, today announced that it has appointed Jason Pesterfield as its new President and Chief Executive Officer and Kirk G. Jacquay as the company’s new Chief Finance Officer. Both executives join Elucent from Optellum, Ltd., a start-up MedTech AI software company using AI to predict lung cancer based on a single CT scan.
Innovid Appoints Ad Industry Veteran Dave Fahey as Vice President, Agency Partnerships
Innovid (NYSE: CTV), an independent advertising platform for the delivery, personalization and measurement of converged TV across linear, CTV and digital, today announced the hire of Dave Fahey as Vice President, Agency Partnerships.
Vir Biotechnology Appoints Sasha Damouni Ellis as Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today announced the appointment of Sasha Damouni Ellis as Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, effective July 10, 2023. Ms. Damouni Ellis will be responsible for the Company’s strategic approach to corporate communications, government affairs, investor relations and patient advocacy, as well as for establishing Vir’s corporate social responsibility and environmental, social and governance efforts. She will report to Vir’s Chief Executive Officer Marianne De Backer, M.Sc., Ph.D., MBA, and will join the Company’s Executive Management Team.
Rallybio Corporation Appoints Stephen Uden as Next CEO
Rallybio Corporation (Nasdaq: RLYB), a clinical-stage biotechnology company committed to identifying and accelerating the development of life-transforming therapies for patients with severe and rare diseases, today announced that Stephen Uden, M.D., Rallybio’s President, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1, 2023. Dr. Uden will remain President and will also be appointed to Rallybio’s Board of Directors. The Company does not expect to hire a replacement for Dr. Uden’s current role. He will succeed Martin Mackay, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board, and Co-Founder, who will assume the role of Executive Chairman. As Executive Chairman, Dr. Mackay will remain a full-time employee and continue to be actively involved with the Company, with a particular focus on company strategy, investor relations and related activities.
Monetate Appoints George Kanuck as Chief Sales Officer
Monetate, the leading personalization platform that helps the world's most customer-centric businesses and enterprises launch better customer experiences, today announced that veteran sales executive George Kanuck will be joining Monetate as Chief Sales Officer. George brings more than two decades of experience and an exceptional track record and will play a pivotal role in accelerating Monetate's market position and strengthening key client relationships.
M&G Appoints Richard Godfrey as Chief Operating Officer for Asset Management
M&G Investments today announces that Richard Godfrey is joining the business as Chief Operating Officer for Asset Management, subject to regulatory approval, on 31 July 2023. Reporting to Joseph Pinto, Richard will join M&G’s Asset Management Executive Committee and will be responsible for all investment management operational functions, collaborating extensively with Investments and Distribution teams across the Asset Management business.
AXA IM Alts Appoints Global Head of Sustainability
AXA IM Alts, a specialist in alternative investments with €185 billion of assets under management, has appointed Laurent Lavergne to the newly created role of Global Head of Sustainability, effective 1 October 2023. In his new position, reporting directly to Global Head of AXA IM Alts, Isabelle Scemama, Lavergne will be responsible for the development and deployment of AXA IM Alts’s sustainability strategy across all AXA IM Alts’s business lines, comprising Real Estate, Infrastructure, Alternative Credit and Natural Capital & Impact Investments.
Arqiva Appoints Nicola Phillips as Chief Legal Officer
Nicola Phillips has been appointed as Chief Legal Officer at Arqiva, replacing Katrina Dick. Previously, Nicola was at Parker-Meggitt (a company delivering products and services in aerospace, defence and energy markets), where she was Deputy General Counsel (UK & EMEA) & Director of Legal Operations.
Fabric Appoints Abreu as Chief Revenue Officer
Fabric, a player in media and entertainment catalog management, has appointed Jean Abreu as its Chief Revenue Officer, responsible for the strategic growth and sales of Fabric’s products. Abreu has over 30 years of experience running sales with deep customer and personal relationships with Hollywood studios, content owners and streaming platforms in the M&E sector. She joins Fabric from Deluxe, where she was the Senior Vice President of Sales. Abreu spent the majority of her career in sales positions at Sony. She began her career in physical media supply chain and moved to the digital landscape in 2012 with Sony NMS. Regardless of format, her focus has always been working with customers to enable the most efficient workflows for content distribution.
Rothschild & Co Appoints Head of Marketing and Business Development
James will collaborate closely with the current wealth management marketing team, client advisers, and the larger business in formulating and putting into practise the marketing strategy to promote further growth in his role as head of marketing and business development. In this newly created position, he will be in charge of improving relationships with current and potential clients as well as with business intermediates.
Baker McKenzie Appoints Four New Partners
Baker McKenzie has appointed Carmen Alonso, Juan Pedro Cortés, Carlos Martín and Laura Pons as new partners for Litigation & Arbitration, Criminal Litigation and Capital Markets and Corporate / M&A and Private Equity, respectively, after a long career with the firm in Spain, effective July 1.
Bitly Strengthens Its Leadership Team with Appointment of Peter Krivkovich as New Chief Financial Officer and Adds Nick Caldwell to Board of Directors to Fuel Innovation
Bitly Inc., the world's leading Connections Platform, today announced the hiring and appointment of two key leadership roles; Peter Krivkovich as Chief Financial Officer and Nick Caldwell as a member of the company's Board of Directors. Combined, they bring 30 years of experience in scaling high-growth SaaS companies.
TransUnion’s Venkat Achanta Expands Role to Chief Technology, Data & Analytics Officer
On July 1, 2023, Venkat Achanta will take on the newly expanded role of Chief Technology, Data & Analytics Officer at TransUnion (NYSE: TRU). Achanta will assume leadership of the Global Technology organization in addition to the Data & Analytics organization he has led since February 2022.
Appia Bio Expands Leadership Team With Sylvaine Cases, Ph.D. Appointed Chief Business Officer and Alex Babayan, Ph.D. as Vice President, Head of Regulatory Affairs
Appia Bio, Inc., a biotechnology company developing allogeneic chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-engineered invariant natural killer T (CAR-NKT) cell therapies from hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) for patients with cancer, today announced the appointments of Sylvaine Cases, Ph.D. as chief business officer (CBO) and Alex Babayan, Ph.D. as vice president, head of regulatory affairs.
Udemy Appoints Genefa Murphy as Chief Marketing Officer
Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY), a company dedicated to improving lives through learning, today announced the appointment of Genefa Murphy to the newly created role of Chief Marketing Officer, effective July 10, 2023. In this role, Murphy will lead Udemy's worldwide marketing organization and will report directly to Udemy’s President and CEO, Greg Brown.
NEXT Energy Technologies Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
NEXT Energy Technologies (NEXT), makers of a proprietary transparent photovoltaic (PV) coating that transforms commercial windows into energy-producing solar panels, today announced the promotion and appointment of Brenton Taylor to chief executive officer (CEO). Taylor brings more than 20 years of proven experience in leadership, scaling manufacturing, and commercialization of advanced technology innovations to NEXT from his time at Inogen, Inc. (NASDAQ INGN). He most recently served as chief operating officer at NEXT. As CEO, Taylor will lead NEXT through its next phase of growth as it works with partners to deliver transparent PV windows to customers around the world.
Subtext Appoints Eric Reisch as Senior Vice President of Sales
Subtext, an award-winning texting platform that connects media companies, brands, artists and creators to their audiences, today announced the appointment of Eric Reisch as the company’s new Senior Vice President of Sales. In this role, Eric will lead the sales and revenue team, with the goal of driving new growth opportunities for the company.
AvantGen Appoints Jordon Wang as Chief Operating Officer
AvantGen, a leading biotechnology company specializing in the discovery and development of novel antibody drugs, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jordon Wang as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Senior Vice President of Technology Development. Jordon will play a pivotal role in driving AvantGen's growth strategies and operational excellence. As the COO, Jordon will focus on expanding AvantGen’s business and technology initiatives, and foster strategic partnerships based on AvantGen’s cutting-edge platforms.
ibex Appoints Tamara Ricketts-Brown Jamaica Country Manager
ibex (NASDAQ: IBEX), a leading global provider of business process outsourcing (BPO) and customer engagement technology solutions, today announced that Tamara Ricketts-Brown has been appointed Senior Vice President and Country Manager of ibex in Jamaica.
Ontellus Appoints Manish Nariwal as Chief Operating Officer
Ontellus, one of the nation's largest records retrieval and claims intelligence companies, today announced the appointment of Manish Nariwal as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Nariwal will oversee day-to-day business operations with a focus on continued growth, exceptional client services and product innovation.
Novidea Hires Erez Nissim as Chief Technology Officer
Novidea, creator of the cloud-based, data-driven enterprise insurance management platform for brokers, agents, MGAs/MGUs, and wholesalers, today announces the appointment of Erez Nissim as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
StanChart Hires Sustainability Expert
Standard Chartered has bolstered its sustainability capabilities with the hire of an expert in the field and former Credit Suisse executive. Standard Chartered appoints Dana Barsky as global head of sustainability strategy and net zero, according to a statement. Based in Singapore, she reports to group chief sustainability officer (CSO) Marisa Drew and will become a member of the CSO management team.
Ovid Therapeutics Expands Its Scientific Leadership Team & Appoints Chief Strategy Officer
Ovid Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: OVID), a biopharmaceutical company committed to developing medicines that transform the lives of people with rare epilepsies and seizure-related disorders, today announced leadership appointments intended to enhance the execution of its corporate strategy and the scientific stewardship of its therapeutic development programs. The Company also announced changes to its administrative functions intended to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
SecureCo Appoints Tony Simonsen As First Chief Revenue Officer
SecureCo, the leading Australian intelligent voice orchestration technology provider, has today announced the appointment of Tony Simonsen as Chief Revenue Officer. As SecureCo continues to pivot towards channel sales, in his new role, Simonsen will focus on growing partner relationships both locally and internationally as SecureCo looks to expand its footprint overseas, particularly in the U.S. market.
Marsh Appoints Kelly Butler As UK Cyber Leader
Broker Marsh, part of Marsh Mclennan, has appointed Kelly Butler as UK cyber leader. Butler will be based in London and will report to Beth Thurston, Marsh’s CEO of UK financial and professional lines.
Ora, Inc. Appoints Nate Speicher as Chief Financial Officer
Ora, Inc., the world’s leading Clinical Research Organization (CRO) for ophthalmology pharmaceutical and device development, announced today that Nate Speicher has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO). An experienced CFO leader, Nate will report directly to Chairman & CEO, Stuart Abelson.
Morgan Stanley Appoints Head of European Hedge Fund Credit Sales
Morgan Stanley has appointed Charlotte Creager, an executive director in emerging markets at Goldman Sachs, as the bank's new head of European hedge fund credit sales based in London, according to a report by eFinancial Careers.
Relation Insurance Names Tim Hall as CEO
Insurance brokerage Relation Insurance Services, has announced that Tim Hall, President, has been appointed CEO. He will succeed Joe Tatum who will remain a member of Relation’s Board of Directors. A seasoned insurance and financial services leader, Hall has played a leading role in Relation’s strategic growth initiatives, while also having responsibility over the company’s performance management, carrier management/broking, information technology, human resources, and legal functions.
Asta Sihvonen-Punkka appointed Fingrid’s President & CEO as of 1 January 2024
Fingrid’s current Executive Vice President Asta Sihvonen-Punkka has been appointed as Fingrid’s President & CEO as of 1 January 2024. She joined the company in 2016. Sihvonen-Punkka will take over the reins at the turn of the year when the current President & CEO Jukka Ruusunen retires.
American Express Announces Retirement of Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey C. Campbell and Names Deputy Chief Financial Officer Christophe Le Caillec as Successor
American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) today announced that Jeffrey C. Campbell, Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, has decided to retire from the company. He will step down as the company’s CFO as of August 14, 2023, at which time Christophe Le Caillec, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, will succeed him as CFO, and join the American Express Executive Committee. Mr. Campbell will remain with American Express as Vice Chairman until March 2024.
HPS/PayMedix Names Eric Motter Chief Product and Innovation Officer
Health Payment Systems, Inc. (HPS)/PayMedix announced today the appointment of Eric Motter as Chief Product and Innovation Officer. Motter joins as part of the company's national expansion of PayMedix, which offers an innovative solution to high out-of-pocket costs by guaranteeing payments to providers and credit for all patients.
Boehringer Ingelheim Names Gagandeep Singh as MD, Head of Human Pharma India
Drug firm Boehringer Ingelheim has appointed Gagandeep Singh as Managing Director and head of the pharma business vertical for the Indian market. His appointment will come into effect on July 10. Singh joins Boehringer Ingelheim from AstraZeneca, where he was the Managing Director for India and Africa Cluster Head. Besides being appointed as MD, Singh will also join the Board of Boehringer Ingelheim India, the company said in a statement.
iBio, Inc. Appoints Martin Brenner as CEO
iBio, Inc. (NYSEA: IBIO) today announced the appointments of Martin Brenner, DVM, Ph.D. as Chief Executive Officer; and Felipe Duran as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Dr. Brenner will also continue to serve as iBio's Chief Scientific Officer, a role he has held since December 2020.
Koneksa Appoints Dave Hurry as Chief Data Officer and Dr. Larsson Omberg as EVP of Data Science
Koneksa, the evidence-based digital biomarkers company, today announced the appointment of Dave Hurry as Chief Data Officer and Larsson Omberg, Ph.D., as Executive Vice President of Data Science. Both executives will be joining the company's leadership team to drive innovation in data science at Koneksa. They will focus on applying data science to unlock valuable insights and knowledge from clinical trial data. Dr. Robert Ellis, current Head of Data Science and Co-founder, Koneksa, will transition to Head of Biomarker Exploration.
Axonius Appoints New EMEA Leader to Further Expand its International Footprint
Axonius, the leader in cybersecurity asset management and SaaS management, today announced that Ismet Geri has joined the company as vice president of sales for the EMEA region. Geri has more than 20 years of experience leading sales in cybersecurity at companies from growth through IPO. As Vice President of Sales, EMEA, Geri will be responsible for expanding the reach and impact of the Axonius platform within the region and capitalizing on the total market opportunity.
atNorth Expands Leadership With Three Key New Hires
atNorth, the leading Nordic colocation, high-performance computing, and artificial intelligence service provider, has appointed three industry leaders to oversee strategy, marketing and compliance as part of their continued dedication and aggressive growth whilst promoting excellence, sustainability and diversity in the industry.
Rowan Douglas Appointed Howden Climate Risk & Resilience CEO
Global insurance group Howden has announced the appointment of Rowan Douglas as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Climate Risk and Resilience. Based in London, Douglas will continue to build an expert, full spectrum function to support the group worldwide, embedding climate and resilience across its specialities and regions.
Würk Appoints Jennifer Meadows as Chief Operating Officer
Würk, the first and leading Human Capital Management (HCM) company for the cannabis industry, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Meadows as chief operating officer, effective June 19, 2023. As Würk's chief operating officer, Meadows will lead processes across Würk, develop business strategies and strategically execute the company's goals for the future. She will be responsible for the implementations, product, tax, money movement and operations teams.
Meili Appoints New Chief Sales Officer to Drive Growth and Innovation
Meili, a leading travel technology company, is proud to announce the appointment of Rob White as its new Chief Sales Officer (CSO). White’s appointment marks a significant milestone for the company, as it continues to build a world-class team of experts to drive its next phase of growth.
Everest Re Appoints Ex FBI Cyber Veteran Don Good as Chief Information Security Officer
Global underwriting leader, Everest Re Group, Ltd. providing property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance and insurance solutions, has appointed FBI cyber veteran Don Good as Chief Information Security Officer, effective immediately. He will report to Srini Maddineni, Everest’s Group Chief Information Officer, and will be based in Warren, NJ.
FracTEL Appoints Joe White as Chief Executive Officer
FracTEL announces the appointment of Joe White as its new CEO, effective July 1, 2023. White brings 20+ years of experience in telecommunications and technology with a proven record of developing forward-thinking product portfolios and achieving sustainable business growth. White will be responsible for building strong relationships with stakeholders while defining and communicating vision, strategy, and performance. White is poised to spearhead FracTEL's market expansion and channel development initiatives and further its position as an industry leader.
AGCS Appoints New CFO
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has announced the appointment of a new chief financial officer to its board of management. Effective Sept. 1, Claire-Marie Coste-Lepoutre (pictured above left), who has served as CFO of AGCS for over four years, will be succeeded by Oskar Buchauer (pictured above right), the current head of Allianz Group Actuarial, Planning and Controlling and group chief actuary. The appointment is pending regulatory approval.
PNB MetLife Appoints Sourabh Lohtia as Head of Marketing
PNB MetLife, an Indian life insurance company, has today announced the appointment of Sourabh Lohtia as head of Marketing, effective May 1, 2023. In this role, Lohtia will be responsible for all aspects of marketing at PNB MetLife, including brand and channel marketing, customer lifecycle management, product marketing, and digital marketing. Additionally, he will also spearhead PNB MetLife’s digital business growth through the company’s website.
Ansys Appoints Kathleen Weslock as Vice President of Human Resources
Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) has named Kathleen Weslock, an industry veteran with decades of experience in human resources, labor relations, and mergers and acquisitions, as its vice president of human resources.
Teleperformance Appoints Teri O’Brien as New Chief Legal and Compliance Officer Upon Leigh Ryan’s Retirement
Teleperformance (Paris:TEP), a global leader in digital business services, today announced the appointment of Teri O’Brien as Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, effective on July 1, 2023. O’Brien will succeed Chief Legal and Compliance Officer Leigh Ryan, who is retiring on that date.
Paytm Appoints Amit Midha as AVP of Marketing
Paytm appoints Amit Midha as AVP of Marketing. The marketing professional was previously heading Oppo's digital and social media. He has also worked with companies such as Daiko, McCann and Wundermann.
Papa Johns Appoints Ravi Thanawala As Chief Financial Officer
Papa John’s International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) (“Papa Johns”) today announced the appointment of Ravi Thanawala to Chief Financial Officer, effective July 24, 2023. Mr. Thanawala brings financial leadership experience with global consumer brands to the role, including seven years at Nike where he most recently served as CFO of Nike North America, its largest division, with fiscal year 2022 revenue of approximately $18 billion.
Coincover Appoints New Chief People Officer
Digital asset protection firm Coincover has appointed Vikki Sly as its new chief people officer in order to boost its commitment to building a healthy scaling business. With a background in designing and implementing successful internal cultures, Sly will play an integral role in building a business culture that prioritises its people. She will oversee the development of the firm’s internal structure, collaboration processes, and learning opportunities, and will work closely with the executive team to ensure that employees are empowered to deliver the highest level of service to customers.
Zespri Appoints Steven Martina as President of Europe and North America
Zespri CEO Dan Mathieson last week confirmed the appointment of Steven Martina as Zespri’s new President of Europe and North America. "Steven will lead our European and North American team’s work to create sustainable long term value for kiwifruit growers by offering local consumers the world’s leading portfolio of branded kiwifruit 12 months of the year. We’re delighted to have appointed someone with Steven’s breadth of experience and who so closely aligns with our purpose and values."
Barclays Appoints New Co-Heads of G10 FX Trading
Barclays has selected an internal candidate and a new hire from BNP Paribas to become its new co-heads of G10 FX trading. New co-heads Torsten Schöneborn and Jerry Minier will be London-based and will report to Michael Lublinsky, global head of macro, according to an internal memo seen by The TRADE.
Lockton Re Appoints Chris Parish as Market Innovation Leader
Lockton Re, the reinsurance division of insurance broker Lockton, has appointed Chris Parish as Market Innovation Leader, where he will be based in the company’s London office. In the role, Parish will work with a variety of colleagues across the globe. He will report to Claude Yoder, Global Head of Analytics at Lockton Re.
ControlUp Appoints Industry Veteran Jon Wallace as CTO
ControlUp, the industry leader in Digital Employee Experience (DEX) management, announced today the appointment of Jon Wallace as chief technology officer (CTO). Wallace's significant contributions to the industry have also earned him a CTO of the Year Award in the IT Software category of the 18th Annual 2023 Globee® Awards for Information Technology competition. ControlUp was also named a winner of the Remote Tech Breakthrough Awards for the Overall Remote Employee IT Support of the Year.
Fairstone Appoints CFO Amid Finance Team Reshuffle
Fairstone has announced the expansion of its senior leadership team with Simon Wilson joining as chief financial officer (CFO). With almost 30 years of professional experience, Wilson has worked at an executive level across a range of sectors including fund management, business services, real estate and media.
Allcargo Logistics Appoints Sushil Kumar Rathi as Director - Supply Chain
Allcargo Logistics Limited has appointed Sushil Kumar Rathi as Director - Supply Chain, Allcargo Supply Chain (wholly owned subsidiary of Allcargo Logistics Limited). In this role, Sushil will be responsible for large contracts acquisition, procurement of warehouses, procurement of transportation and growth of contract logistics business.
DBS Bank India Appoints Rajat Verma as Managing Director
DBS Bank India has appointed Rajat Verma as managing director and head of institutional banking, the lender said in a statement on Monday. Rajat, who was formerly with HSBC as the MD and country head of Commercial Banking, India, will be succeeding Niraj Mittal, as head of institutional banking. Mittal will be taking up a new role as country head of DBS Bank in Australia.
Julius Baer Guernsey Appoints James Swaisland as Chief Risk Officer
Julius Baer has appointed James Swaisland as its Chief Risk Officer in Guernsey. James has dedicated his career to risk and regulation in the financial services industry. He started at Royal Bank of Canada in Guernsey, before moving to London and Edinburgh for 17 years.
Hiscox Appoints New Group Chief Information Officer
’I look forward to joining at such an exciting time,’ says new appointee. Hiscox has appointed Chris Loake as the group’s new chief information officer, a statement released today (26 June 2023) said. In his new role, Loake – who has over 20 years of technology experience – will be responsible for driving the insurer’s global technology strategy.
Castor Appoints New CFO to Drive Transformative Growth
Castor, an industry leader in modular, patient-centric, clinical trial technology, today announced the executive appointment of Tobias Schaefer as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Schaefer joins Castor as a part of its organizational focus on global growth. In this role, Schaefer will oversee finance, legal and compliance, and directly influence the overall strategy, working closely with the rest of the executive team.
McGuireWoods Appoints New Office Leaders
McGuireWoods appointed new office leaders in Los Angeles; Austin; Washington, D.C.; Pittsburgh; and Tysons, Virginia. Tanya Greene has been named office managing partner of the firm’s downtown Los Angeles office. Greene is an accomplished litigator who handles high-profile litigation for some of the world's most prominent corporations. A partner in the firm’s Complex Commercial Litigation Department, she serves on McGuireWoods’ national recruiting committee and is the former pro bono leader for the firm’s downtown Los Angeles and Century City offices.
BNP Paribas Appoints Hong Kong Wealth Management Head; Senior Figure Departs
A number of high-level changes have been made by the French bank in its Asia-Pacific business. BNP Paribas has confirmed that Lemuel Lee has been named head of wealth management for its Hong Kong site, effective immediately. Lee reports directly to Arnaud Tellier, wealth management Asia CEO, and reports functionally to Hugo Leung, CEO Hong Kong, BNP Paribas, a spokesperson confirmed when asked about the matter.
Heidrick & Struggles Names Partner in Charge of Tel Aviv Office
Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII), a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, named Cheli Nachman as partner in charge of its Tel Aviv, Israel office in May 2023.
Talen Energy Announces Senior Leadership Changes
Talen Energy Corporation ("Talen" or "the Company") announced today changes to its senior leadership team. The changes are aimed to strengthen key areas within Talen so that it is better positioned to drive future value creation. The changes follow the appointment of Mark "Mac" McFarland as President and Chief Executive Officer and a new independent Board of Directors upon consummation of the Company's plan of reorganization in May 2023.
NetBase Quid Strengthens Leadership Team with Executive Hires
NetBase Quid®, a global leader in AI-powered consumer and market intelligence, today announced Laurie Pace, as Senior Vice President of Marketing, and Mike D’Aloia, as Executive Vice President, Head of Sales. These strategic hires reflect NetBase Quid’s ongoing commitment to being a trusted partner, providing customers with unmatched consumer and market intelligence on a global scale.
David J. Kwait Appointed Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Chief Risk Officer of Finward Bancorp and Peoples Bank
Finward Bancorp (Nasdaq: FNWD) (the “Bancorp” or “Finward”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Peoples Bank (the “Bank” or “Peoples”), today announced the appointment of David J. Kwait as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Chief Risk Officer of the Bancorp and the Bank, with the appointment to be effective as of June 30, 2023.
Vizrt Group Appoints New Director of Channel Development To Strengthen Channel Program
Vizrt Group announces the hiring of Jenny Isaksson as the Director of Channel Development as the company focuses on additional investment and support for its channel partners and customers. Isaksson brings several years of experience and a depth of knowledge to Vizrt Group. She previously held roles at Nordic Capital as an Operations Manager where she was focused on channel strategy, commercial excellence, value creation planning, and portfolio management, and at Bain and Company as a manager across growth strategy, financial planning, customer satisfaction, change management, commercial due diligence, and more.
Deutsche Bank Hires Credit Suisse’s Lai as Senior Dealmaker
Deutsche Bank AG recruited Joe Lai from Credit Suisse Group AG as the German lender goes on a hiring spree this year to boost its ranks and take back market share from Wall Street rivals.
SmashBrand Appoints Jeana Abboud as Chief Operating Officer and Partner
SmashBrand, a revolutionary data-driven brand development agency for consumer packaged goods (CPGs), today announced the appointment of Jeana Abboud as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Abboud will also become a partner at the agency.
Delta Appoints Matteo Curcio as Senior Vice President for Europe, Middle East, Africa and India
Delta Air Lines has appointed Matteo Curcio as its new Senior Vice President for Europe, Middle East, Africa and India (EMEAI). Based in Paris, Curcio will be responsible for overseeing all commercial activities across the EMEAI region while further developing long-term growth opportunities with Delta’s joint venture partners Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic.
Manulife Investment Management Appoints Colin Purdie as New Chief Investment Officer, Public Markets
Manulife Investment Management has announced the appointment of Colin Purdie, CFA, as new chief investment officer, public markets. Mr. Purdie will join the firm on December 1, 2023, succeeding Christopher P. Conkey, CFA, who is retiring from Manulife Investment Management at the end of 2024 after 13 years with the firm and an esteemed career spanning more than 40 years in asset
Aspen Appoints Mike Rastigue as Vice President, Cyber Risk Management
Bermuda-based Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited has announced the appointment of Mike Rastigue as Aspen Insurance’s Vice President of Cyber Risk Management. The role is based in Aspen’s Chicago office. Rastigue is a market veteran and brings with him more than 20 years of cyber risk management experience from his prior roles.
Cleantech Solar Group Appoints Sachin Jain as CEO
Cleantech Solar Group, a provider of renewable energy solutions to corporates in India and Southeast Asia, has announced the appointment of Sachin Jain as its chief executive officer (CEO), with effect from June 23, 2023.
Bicycle Therapeutics Appoints Alethia Young as Chief Financial Officer
Bicycle Therapeutics plc (NASDAQ:BCYC), a biotechnology company pioneering a new and differentiated class of therapeutics based on its proprietary bicyclic peptide (Bicycle®) technology, today announced the appointment of Alethia Young as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective July 17th. Ms. Young joins Bicycle from Graphite Bio, where she served as Chief Financial Officer, and previously served as senior biotech analyst and head of research at Cantor Fitzgerald.
Chubb Appoints Michael O'Donnell Chief Operating Officer of Global Reinsurance
Chubb Limited (NYSE: CB) today announced that Michael O'Donnell has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, Global Reinsurance. Currently, he serves as Division President of Chubb Tempest Re USA. In his new role, O'Donnell will continue to have responsibility for the U.S. operations of Chubb Tempest Re while expanding his remit into the strategic and tactical operations of the company's global reinsurance operations.
Cyclomedia, Global Leader in Geospatial Data Technology Announces Appointments to Executive Team
Cyclomedia, global leader in geospatial data technology announces the addition of two highly experienced industry players to their executive team. Both appointments bring a wealth of insight and experience at a time when Cyclomedia seeks to scale-up and further penetrate in various industry verticals.
Reto Faber Switches Roles at Citi
Citi has appointed Reto Faber as head of securities services for EMEA, replacing Maria Cantillon. He will also take on UK senior manager responsibilities for the company’s UK legal entities. In the London-based role, Faber is tasked with continuing the division’s success in the region and ensuring that a strong risk and control environment is in place. He will join the EMEA operating committee and will report to David Livingstone, CEO for the EMEA region, and Okan Pekin, global head of securities services.
W&T Offshore Appoints Sameer Parasnis as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
W&T Offshore, Inc. today announced the appointment of Sameer Parasnis to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 3, 2023. Mr. Parasnis will report to Tracy Krohn, W&T’s Chairman and CEO. Mr. Parasnis has 25 years of financial and operational experience, of which 20 have been in banking. He has advised companies in the Oil & Gas and Energy Transition industry on equity capital markets, debt capital markets and strategic M&A.
ArisGlobal Enhances Leadership Team with Two C-Suite Appointments and Advances Global Operating Model
ArisGlobal today announces key evolution of its executive team and global operating model; changes that reflect the growth needs of the leading provider of life sciences SaaS solutions. The executive leadership team will welcome two new members, each bringing proven track records of delivering business value and developing robust enterprise capabilities. The selection of these individuals demonstrates a strong commitment from ArisGlobal to growing a high-performing, competitive, and data-driven business.
Rackspace Technology Appoints Angela Logan-Bell as APAC Senior Director
Rackspace Technology, a prominent end-to-end multicloud technology solutions company, has announced organizational changes aimed at catalyzing internal growth. One of the notable promotions includes Angela Logan-Bell taking the position of Senior Director, Public Cloud, for APAC, based in Melbourne. Angela's responsibility will encompass fine-tuning Rackspace Technology’s go-to-market strategy to boost growth among new and existing customers in the region.
XONA Systems Appoints Ron Fabela as Field CTO
XONA Systems, the frictionless secure user access platform deployed on a Zero-Trust Architecture and purpose-built for operational technologies (OT), today announced the addition of a recognized ICS security expert as its Field CTO.
Okta Appoints Stephanie Barnett as VP of Presales for Asia Pacific & Japan
Okta, an independent identity provider, today announced that it had appointed tech industry executive Stephanie Barnett (pic) as its Vice President of Presales for the Asia-Pacific & Japan (APJ) region. Ben Goodman, Okta’s Senior Vice President and General Manager for Asia Pacific & Japan, said: “Her deep expertise in customer experience, data analytics, insights and security are key areas that bring depth to the Okta APJ leadership.”
KPMG Singapore Appoints New Managing Partner
KPMG Singapore has announced a leadership transition, along with a further commitment to financial services and ESG themes. Lee Sze Yeng has been appointed as managing partner of KPMG Singapore, where she will succeed Ong Pang Thye, effective from 1 October 2023. Lee is currently holding a role as deputy managing partner and head of audit at KPMG Singapore, according to the firm’s announcement.
inDrive Appoints Microsoft and Honeywell Veteran Mark Loughran as Group President
inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, announces the appointment of Mark Loughran as its Group President, effective July 12th, 2023. Reporting directly to founder and CEO Arsen Tomsky, Mark’s role is to chart and drive inDrive’s business strategy, scale the company’s investments and new businesses, and optimize internal processes. He will also spearhead further development of inDrive’s inVision hub, whereas the company engages in initiatives to support justice and equality in science, education, sports and the arts.
Clifford Capital Holdings Appoints Group Chief Executive Officer
The Clifford Capital Holdings board of directors announces P. Murlidhar Maiya’s appointment as the new group chief executive officer and executive director of CCH. By the end of the third quarter, Maiya will replace Clive Kerner. Following the hiring of Maiya, Kerner will continue to work for CCH as a senior advisor until the end of the year, when he will retire.
Provenir Appoints Carol Hamilton as Chief Product Officer
Provenir, a global leader in data and AI-powered risk decisioning software, today announced the appointment of Carol Hamilton as its Chief Product Officer. Based in Provenir’s London office, Hamilton will be responsible for shaping the company’s global product strategy, overseeing product development and management, and identifying new growth opportunities. She will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and expanding Provenir’s product suite, including decisioning, data and artificial intelligence to help lenders make smarter decisions across credit, compliance and fraud.
Quantum Computing Inc. Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Quantum Computing Inc. ("QCi" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: QUBT), a first-to-market nanophotonic-based quantum technology company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Boehmler as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Boehmler brings extensive financial expertise and a strong background in strategic financial management to QCi. Mr. Boehmler succeeds Chris Roberts, who, in addition to the CFO role, developed and managed the Company's legal and human resource functions. Mr. Roberts has successfully transitioned the human resource management responsibilities to the Company's recently-hired human resource director and, as a senior member of the executive team, is continuing in the role of General Counsel and a strategic advisor to the Company as a consultant. With a background in corporate law, government contracts and litigation, Mr. Roberts has extensive practical experience to assist the Company. Mr. Roberts began his legal career in New York City and received his JD from the University of Virginia School of Law, MS (Management) from the MIT Sloan School of Management, and BS (Electrical Engineering) from MIT.
SCP&CO Appoints Top Technology Industry Executive as President
SCP&CO, a private investment and fund management firm focused on emerging technology platforms, innovation and value investments, today announced the appointment of Chris Rivera as president. Rivera is a senior technology executive with a strong track record for driving growth in highly competitive markets, building high performance teams, and leading secure, digital transformation for global enterprises. In his new role with SCP&CO, Rivera will oversee the firm’s next phase of growth and expansion as it evolves from a strong regional investment group to a global private investment and fund management business, with an enhanced focus on investments in technology platforms, software and digital transformation.
Chargebacks911 Appoints Bill Oglesby as VP of Partnerships
Chargebacks911 and Fi911, the global leader in chargeback management technology, officially announced the appointment of Bill Oglesby as their new Vice President of Partnerships. In his new role, Oglesby will be responsible for expanding Chargebacks911's network of strategic partners, fostering relationships with leading industry players, and spearheading collaborative initiatives to tackle the ever-evolving challenges of chargeback fraud and payment disputes.
SMBC Appoints Grinnell Head of Global Sponsor Coverage
SMBC Capital Markets announced the appointment of Matthew Grinnell as Head of Global Sponsor Coverage as the firm continues to grow its Americas Division Corporate Investment Bank. Based in New York, Grinnell will work across the Americas Division and coordinate with global partners to leverage all of SMBC’s capabilities to deliver consistent, high-quality solutions to the bank’s top sponsor clients.
Alliant Insurance Services Appoints Eric Edwards as its SVP for Americas
Eric Edwards has joined Alliant Insurance Services within its Alliant Americas division as Senior Vice President. Edwards will be based in New Orleans and will focus on developing comprehensive and cost-effective risk management solutions for a wide range of businesses and organizations across the Southeast.
Omada Appoints New Chairman and Makes Key Leadership Additions
Omada A/S ("Omada"), a leading provider of Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), today announced the appointment of Martin Blackburn as the company's new chairman of the board. In addition, the company bolstered its leadership with the appointment of Matthew John Bannister, vice president of sales in Northern Europe; Mark Craddock, vice president of revenue operations; and Stephen Lowing, vice president of marketing. These strategic appointments are aimed at propelling Omada's expansion and growth, further building upon the company's impressive year-over-year (YoY) growth.
K3 Capital Appoints John Rigby (Chairman) and Ian Symes (CEO)
Professional services firm K3 Capital has announced two board-level appointments, installing John Rigby as Executive Chairman and Ian Symes as Chief Executive Officer. With over 600 staff across 23 offices in the United Kingdom (as well as a few offices overseas), K3 Capital is one of the country’s larger providers of advisory, tax, mergers & acquisitions, and restructuring services to the SME sector.
VF Corporation Appoints Bracken Darrell as President and CEO
Bracken Darrell has been named president and CEO of VF Corporation, a well-known portfolio of lifestyle brands, by the board of directors, effective 17th July, 2023. Darrell will join VF From Logitech International S.A., where he has been President and CEO since 2013.
Stylitics Names Juliana Prather as Chief Marketing Officer
Stylitics, the category leader in AI-powered digital merchandising and styling technology, today announced that it has appointed Juliana Prather as Chief Marketing Officer, effective immediately. Prather will be responsible for developing and executing the company’s global marketing and brand strategies, reporting directly to Stylitics’ Founder and CEO Rohan Deuskar.
Pentland Brands Names new Chief Finance Officer
Pentland Brands, which owns sports, outdoor and lifestyle brands including Speedo, Berghaus, and Ellesse, has named Graham Burridge as its new chief finance officer. Burridge, who joins the company in August, has over two decades of experience in the consumer and retail sector, has held controllership roles, financial planning and analysis roles, and finance directors roles in various companies, including Apple, Disney Licensing and Disney Stores, where he was European chief finance officer before becoming chief executive.
Kyowa Kirin Appoints Gunnar F. Kaufmann, Ph.D., as Chief Research Officer, North America
Kyowa Kirin, Inc., an affiliate of Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. (Kyowa Kirin, TSE: 4151), a Japan-based global specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that Gunnar Kaufmann, Ph.D., has been named Chief Research Officer (CRO). Dr. Kaufmann joins Kyowa Kirin North America (KKNA) from Oncternal Therapeutics, Inc., where he served as Chief Scientific Officer. In his new role, Dr. Kaufmann will oversee KKNA's team of researchers based in La Jolla, CA, as well as the Open Innovation Department, which seeks external partnerships to accelerate drug discovery and the application of new biotechnologies. He also serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at The Scripps Research Institute in the Departments of Chemistry and Immunology and Microbial Science.
Forcepoint Appoints Ryan Windham as Senior VP of Business Transformation, Driving Data-first SASE Adoption
Global security leader Forcepoint today announced the appointment of Ryan Windham as Senior Vice President of Business Transformation. Reporting to Forcepoint CEO Manny Rivelo, Windham will spearhead the company's Security-as-a-Service portfolio transformation with a customer-centric focus on streamlining operations to simplify and accelerate customer adoption of Data-first SASE.
Victoria’s Secret & Co. Announces Leadership Appointments
Victoria’s Secret & Co. (“Victoria’s Secret” or the “Company”) (NYSE: VSCO) announced key leadership appointments to further advance its strategic pillars of strengthening the core, igniting growth and transforming the foundation. Greg Unis will assume the role of Brand President, Victoria’s Secret & PINK. Unis will continue to report to Martin Waters, CEO of Victoria’s Secret & Co., and lead the design, merchandising, creative, planning, strategic patterning and business development functions.
Nocopi Technologies Appoints Debra Glickman as Chief Financial Officer and Announces the Retirement of Rudy Lutterschmidt
Nocopi Technologies, Inc. (OTC Pink: “NNUP”), a developer of specialty reactive inks, announced that on June 15, 2023, Rudolph A. Lutterschmidt tendered his resignation to the Company’s Board of Directors as Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of Nocopi Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”), effective June 19, 2023. Mr. Lutterschmidt’s departure was not the result of any disagreement with the Company nor any issue related to the Company’s financial statements or accounting practices. Mr. Lutterschmidt will remain employed by the Company until June 30, 2023, in an advisory role to assist with the transition.
Ideagen Appoints Chief Customer Officer
Nottingham-headquartered Ideagen, a technology company providing software solutions to high-compliance and regulated industries, has appointed Michael Dowthwaite as chief customer officer.
Matalan Appoints New Chiefs for Supply Chain and Retail
Hackney was most recently chief operating officer of The Very Group from 2016 to 2022. Prior to that, he held senior logistic roles at Pets at Home, Tech Data and Boots. He will join Matalan on 3 July and will be responsible for managing the retailer's logistics and supply chain.
Fusion Specialty Announces new CEO Appointments to Drive Global Expansion
Fusion Specialty, the renowned global boutique M&A and specialty insurance services group, has recently made significant leadership changes with the appointment of two new CEOs.
Visa Appoints Chris Suh as New Chief Financial Officer
Visa (NYSE: V) today announced the appointment of Chris Suh as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Suh, who succeeds longstanding Visa CFO Vasant Prabhu, will serve as CFO Designate from July 10 until August 1, when he will assume full responsibility for the role. As previously announced, Prabhu will depart the Company on Sept. 30, 2023, after assisting in a smooth transition.
Xebia Appoints Guido Bartels as Global Managing Director - Cloud
With Guido as a part of our team, we anticipate strengthening our Cloud capabilities and grow the client base manifold. Guido Bartels, Global Managing Director, Cloud, Xebia, said, With a career long passion of driving customer value at the intersection of advanced technologies and deep business insights, Im thrilled to join a team that embodies authority in the domain of digital transformation as its mission.
GoLogiq Appoints Hunter Gaylor as President and COO
GoLogiq, Inc. (OTC:GOLQ), a U.S.-based global provider of fintech and consumer data analytics, has appointed Hunter Gaylor as president and chief operating officer. He will oversee the company’s recently acquired GammaRey subsidiary and the company’s global expansion through further strategic acquisitions and product development.
Noema Pharma Appoints Ilise Lombardo, M.D., as Chief Executive Officer
Noema Pharma, a clinical-stage biotech company targeting debilitating central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today announced the appointment of Ilise Lombardo, M.D., as Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
Leaf Home™ Appoints Nina George as Chief Growth Officer
Leaf Home™ — the leading provider of technology-driven home solutions including gutter protection, home safety, water purification, windows and doors, and other home enhancement products — announced today that Nina George has joined the company as Chief Growth Officer (CGO). In her new position, George will drive Leaf Home's expansion efforts across North America and further solidify the company's position as a category leader.
KKR Overhauls Asia Leadership
Private equity giant KKR has announced a series of changes to its leadership team in Asia Pacific. KKR appoints APAC head Ming Liu as executive chairman for the region, according to a «Bloomberg» report citing a letter sent to investors.
Carlyle Appoints Financial Services Head John Redett as CFO
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG) said Tuesday that John C. Redett will succeed Curtis L. Buser as chief financial officer after the latter retires at the end of the year, according to an SEC filing. Buser will retire from the investment firm starting Dec. 31, 2023, and will cease serving as an existing officer and CFO, effective Sept. 30, 2023. He will serve as a senior advisor and assist with the transition of his responsibilities through the retirement date.
SEI Appoints Head of New Business Ventures
SEI® (NASDAQ: SEIC) today announced the appointment of Sneha Shah as an Executive Vice President and Head of New Business Ventures, reporting to CEO Ryan Hicke. In this newly created role, she will: Lead new business and platform identification and incubation
Lenovo Promotes Luke Skinner to Lead A/NZ Channel
Lenovo Australia and New Zealand (A/NZ) has promoted Luke Skinner to lead its channel across the region. Having first joined Lenovo in 2021, Skinner will now take on the role of head of commercial channel and distribution for A/NZ.
Entravision Communication Appoints Michael Christenson as CEO
Entravision (NYSE:EVC), a leading global advertising solutions, media and technology company, today announced that Michael Christenson has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2023.
Arteria AI Appoints New Chief Financial Officer and Global Head of Professional Services
Arteria AI, an award-winning global leader in enterprise digital documentation infrastructure, today announced two recent internal placements: John Wallace as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer and Bailey Dougherty as its new Global Head of Professional Services.
Twist Bioscience Appoints Chet Gandhi as Chief Information Officer
Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ: TWST), a company enabling customers to succeed through its offering of high-quality synthetic DNA using its silicon platform, today announced the appointment of Chet Gandhi as chief information officer. Mr. Gandhi brings a wealth of experience in leading and executing software and information technology strategies to enable the growth of global public and private companies.
Snap.Build Appoints Matt Merritt as Chief Executive Officer
Snap.Build, a best-in-class fintech company for the residential housing construction industry, has appointed industry veteran Matt Merritt, CPA, CSM as Chief Executive Officer. The real estate finance and operations expert will help accelerate the company's footprint in Austin, Texas, among additional markets nationwide. With an expertise in both finance and technology, Merritt will effectively take Snap.Build to the next level of business growth and awareness.
8x8 Appoints Contact Center Sales Leader Lisa Martin as Chief Revenue Officer
8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT), a global leader in unified communications and contact center solutions, today announced the appointment of Lisa Martin as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Reporting directly to CEO Samuel Wilson, she will be responsible for driving and maximizing revenue growth, overseeing sales strategies, and managing the global sales organization.
Global Energy Software Company FutureOn Appoints new CEO
FutureOn, the global energy software company, has appointed Stig Wølstad-Knudsen as CEO. The appointment strengthens FutureOn’s leadership team and reputation as a trusted technology partner for the energy sector while positioning for international growth. Mr Wølstad-Knudsen joins FutureOn from industrial software company Kongsberg Digital, where he held the role of VP Products. His previous experience includes senior positions at Weatherford and Halliburton.
SkyHive Appoints Jonathan Ballon as President and Chief Operating Officer
SkyHive®, the recognized leader in generative AI applications for companies and governments on their reskilling journey to build a capable and future-proof workforce, today announced the appointment of Jonathan Ballon as president and chief operating officer. In this newly created role, Ballon will be responsible for connecting SkyHive’s strategy to execution, building scalability to support strong and increasing demand from its large customers, and continuing to drive top-line growth through global expansion and a robust ecosystem.
SpliceBio Appoints David Favre, D.V.M., Ph.D., as Chief Development Officer to Accelerate Development of its Lead AAV Gene Therapy Program
SpliceBio, a genetic medicines company exploiting its proprietary Protein Splicing platform to develop next generation gene therapies, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Favre, D.V.M., Ph.D., as Chief Development Officer (CDO).
Active Energy Appoints Proven Biomass Energy Innovation Leader as Chief Technology Officer
Active Energy (AIM: AEG, OTCQB: ATGVF), the international waste biomass-based renewable energy company has appointed Barron Hewetson, Ph.D. as Chief Technology Officer. Hewetson has a proven history of using innovation to create award-winning products and drive business results in large-scale biomass manufacturing settings. He will lead all aspects of technology and product development for Active Energy and its CoalSwitch® product.
Mercatus Appoints Mark Fairhurst as Chief Growth Officer and Expands Account Executive Team
As part of its continued growth strategy and dedication to supporting grocery retailers in their omnichannel success, Mercatus, grocery eCommerce company, is pleased to announce the promotion of Mark Fairhurst to Chief Growth Officer (CGO), effective June 2023. In this newly created role, Fairhurst will spearhead efforts to drive revenue acceleration, achieve profitable growth, expand market share, and increase Mercatus brand affinity. The recently assembled Growth team also welcomes two new Strategic Account Executives, Rob Thacker and Tyler Holland.
Clinical Ink Appoints Andrew Kraus as Chief Technology Officer
Clinical ink, a global life science technology company, announced the appointment of Andrew Kraus as Chief Technology Officer. In this role, Kraus will lead the development of the company’s expanding technology portfolio to support clinical trials.
Reliance Group Appoints Parul Sharma as Group President
The Reliance Group has announced the appointment of Parul Sharma as the Group President with effect from June, 20. As a global communications strategist, Parul brings a rich body of experience to power the Group, and -- as Tony's wife -- the continuity to carry forward his formidable legacy.
Newforma Names Mike Lewis CMO, Promotes Marge Hart and Tammy Fuller to SVP Positions and Appoints Stacey Vigna to Lead HR
Newforma, provider of project information management (PIM) software for architects, engineers, contractors, and owners (AECO) worldwide, has named Mike Lewis the company's new Chief Marketing Officer. Lewis has 25 years of experience in marketing and sales management and leadership, including extensive experience in the B2B SaaS industry. With a proven record of building and scaling marketing and sales engines at rapidly growing organizations, he is uniquely positioned to direct Newforma's marketing efforts as the company continues to lead the construction industry with ground-breaking software solutions.
Trulieve Announces Appointment of Tim Mullany as Chief Financial Officer
Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) ("Trulieve" or "the Company"), a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the United States, today announced the appointment of Tim Mullany as Chief Financial Officer, effective July 10, 2023. Mr. Mullany has over 20 years' experience in accounting and finance including prior Chief Financial Officer roles at publicly traded companies Jack in the Box Inc. and RAVE Restaurant Group.
Valtech Appoints Adam Cukrowski as Regional Managing Director for MENA
Global business transformation agency Valtech is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Cukrowski as its new Regional Managing Director for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. With this strategic move, Valtech aims to leverage Adam’s extensive regional and industry experience to propel its growth and solidify its position as the leading business transformation agency in MENA.
Apexon Extends Leadership Team with Three Key Appointments
Apexon, a digital-first technology services company, today announced the appointment of three seasoned industry professionals. With the addition of Anand Kabra as Chief People & Transformation Officer, Sandeep Dhar as Chief Delivery Officer, and Srinivasan Jayaraman as Chief Revenue Officer, Apexon bolsters its position as a technology services partner of choice, globally.
BlackDice Appoints Former Hewlett Packard Security Chief
Leeds-based cybersecurity start-up BlackDice has appointed Mark O’Neill as its new chief technology officer. O’Neill brings a wealth of experience and expertise to BlackDice, most recently as senior security advisor at DXC Technology and eight years at Hewlett Packard where he served as the client security officer for a multinational oil and gas client. His arrival further strengths the start-up's position as one to watch in the cybersecurity market.
Ashurst Names Pathak Head of M&A, Adds New Partner
Gilbert + Tobin partner Neil Pathak’s decision to leave the firm seems to have paid off with the high-profile lawyer named Ashurst’s new head of M&A in Australia.
Coca-Cola Names Pratik Thakar as Generative AI Head
The Coca-Cola Company has appointed Pratik Thakar as the global head of generative AI. Thakar confirmed his appointment to the post in a social media post. “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Global Head of Generative AI // Marketing Transformation Office at The Coca-Cola Company,’ he posted on Linkedin.
JPMorgan Names Wealth Head for Southeast Asia
J.P. Morgan Private Bank has appointed a new head of Singapore and Southeast Asia, finews.asia has learned. J.P. Morgan Private Bank appoints Paul Thompson as head of Singapore and Southeast Asia, sources told finews.asia. He will soon relocate to Singapore from Hong Kong for the role and report to Asia chief executive Kam Shing Kwang.
Avaya Hires Amy O’Keefe as CFO, Appoints New CPO, CMO
’Keefe serves as CFO with responsibility for the global finance organisation, and joins Avaya With 30 years of experience. O’Keefe most recently served as CFO of WW International, where she played a key role in the company’s rationalisation and realignment strategy.
ExxonMobil Appoints Shane Harris Chairman/MD in Nigeria
ExxonMobil has announced Mr Shane Harris as new Chairman and Managing Director in Nigeria. Mr Ogechukwu Udeagha, the Manager, Media and Communications of ExxonMobil, announce this in a statement made available to newsmen in Eket on Monday.
PUMA Appoints Shirley Li as General Manager China
Sports company PUMA has appointed Shirley Li as its new General Manager in China as part of the company’s strategy to strengthen its business in this important market.
NorthStar Medical Technologies, LLC Appoints Frank Scholz, Ph.D., as President and Chief Executive Officer
NorthStar Medical Technologies, LLC, a global innovator in the development, production and commercialization of radiopharmaceuticals used for therapeutic applications and medical imaging, today announced the appointment of Frank Scholz, Ph.D., as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective Monday, June 26, 2023. Dr. Scholz joined NorthStar in 2021, and was promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) in 2022. Mr. Stephen Merrick, who joined NorthStar in 2016 and has been CEO since 2018, will assume the role of Executive Chairman. The changes reflect NorthStar’s long-term strategy for continued growth and corporate development.
Union Limited Appoints Sarder Showkat Ali as Head of Business
Union Limited, a leading multifaceted group of companies, has announced the appointment of Sarder Showkat Ali as the business head of its mobile and tech division. In a press release, the company revealed that Showkat will spearhead efforts to establish strategic partnerships with ecosystem players, aiming to position the company as a leader in the technology sector.
Gryphon Digital Mining Expands Pedigreed Management Team with CFO
Gryphon Digital Mining, Inc. (“Gryphon,” “Gryphon Mining,” or the “Firm”) right now introduced Sim Salzman as its newly appointed Chief Monetary Officer. Sim’s historical past contains the CFO position at Marathon Digital Holdings, (“Marathon”) which grew its market cap from $500 million to roughly $8 billion inside Sim’s first 12 months. Mr. Salzman brings over 20 years of expertise in private and non-private accounting serving shoppers in a wide range of industries, together with bitcoin mining.
Vince Holdings CFO Departs
Vince Holding Corp. announced on Friday chief financial officer, Amy Levy, has resigned from the U.S. company to pursue another opportunity. She will remain with the company until June 30. The New York-based fashion company said it has appointed Michael Hand to serve as interim chief financial officer, effective July 1. He will immediately start working with the company to facilitate a smooth transition in partnership with Levy, while a permanent replacement is identified.
Slice Appoints Razorpay’s Venkatesan Vaidhyanathan as Chief Architect of Technology
Bengaluru-based fintech platform Slice has appointed former Razorpay executive Venkatesan Vaidhyanathan as Chief Architect of Technology. The company is in the consumer payments and lending space.
Covea Insurance Appoints New CEO and Board Chairman
Covéa Insurance Plc, the UK underwriting business of leading French mutual insurance group Covéa, has appointed Georges de Macedo as its new CEO, while Chris Moat will take over as chairman of the board of directors.
Surf Air Mobility Adds David Anderman as Chief Legal Officer; Appoints Bruce Hack to Board of Directors
Surf Air Mobility Inc. (“Surf Air Mobility” or “Surf Air”), a regional air travel company aiming to sustainably connect the world’s communities, today announced that David Anderman will join the company as their Chief Legal Officer. Mr. Anderman brings extensive experience across corporate legal strategy and operations, particularly in the aerospace field. Mr. Anderman’s leadership will help Surf Air Mobility further its mission to advance the future of flight.
Clifford Chance Names Cohen as New York Office Managing Partner
Clifford Chance appointed Ness Cohen to the role of New York Office Managing Partner, effective June 15. Cohen joined the firm in 1998 and was promoted to partner in 2007. He is Regional Practice Area Leader of the Americas Real Estate practice and Chair of the Americas Personnel Committee. His practice focuses on real estate private equity and joint ventures as well as acquisitions, dispositions and financings involving real estate.
Hilb Group Names new CFO
The Hilb Group has announced the appointment of Aida Sukys (pictured above) as chief financial officer. In her new role, Sukys will join the senior executive team and take charge of the company's financial initiatives. She will report to Hilb Group CEO Ricky Spiro and oversee the company’s finance and accounting functions.
Janus International Group, Inc Appoints Pete Frayser as Chief Commercial Officer
Janus International Group, Inc. (JBI) (“Janus” or the “Company”), a leading provider of cutting-edge access control technologies and building product solutions for the self-storage and other commercial and industrial sectors, today announced the appointment of Pete J. Frayser to the newly created position of Chief Commercial Officer, effective June 12, 2023. He will be based in Atlanta, Georgia and report directly to Janus’s CEO, Ramey Jackson.
Payment Processing Company Global Holdings Appoints CEO
Global Holdings LLC, a payment processing and account management for consumer debt settlement, has appointed Steven Petrevski to serve as CEO. He replaces Kurt Grossheim who left the company, according to a press release.
Barclays Appoints Yuri Shakhmin as a Senior Investment Banker in Europe
Barclays today announces the appointment of Yuri Shakhmin as a Managing Director in the Global Industrials Group in Investment Banking. This appointment reflects Barclays’ effort to continue its growth in the UK and Continental Europe, which is a key focus for Barclays’ Corporate and Investment Bank. He will report to Richard Probert and Asim Mullick, Co-Heads of Industrials for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
UK Challenger Zopa Appoints New COO and CTO
UK digital bank Zopa has appointed Kate Erb as chief operating officer (COO) and Peter Donlon as chief technology officer (CTO), subject to regulatory approval. In her new role as COO, Erb will lead Zopa’s “critical” functions including operations, customer service, collections and recoveries. She brings more than 20 years of financial services experience to her new role, having previously worked at Leeds Building Society as director of operations and infrastructure.
NewHydrogen Promotes Steven Hill to Chief Executive Officer
NewHydrogen, Inc. (OTC:NEWH), the developer of a breakthrough technology to produce low-cost green hydrogen, today announced that Steven Hill has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Hill has been serving as Vice President. Dr. David Lee, the Company’s founder, will continue to serve as the Chairman of the Board and President.
Paysend Appoints Yuri Biondo as CFO for the Americas
Paysend, a card-to-card transfer and global payments platform, has appointed ex-Ernst & Young auditor and American Express executive Yuri Biondo as Chief Financial Officer for the Group’s US business. More recently, Global Corporate Controller at Tribal Credit in Miami after a period as Vice President & Controller for Latin America and the Caribbean for Visa, Yuri brings a wealth of financial services experience to Paysend and will help to drive the successful delivery of the recently announced partnership between Paysend and TelevisaUnivision in the United States and Latin America.
GM Names Marketing Veteran as New Korea Chief
General Motors said Friday it has appointed Hector Villarreal, vice president of vehicle sales, service and marketing at GM Mexico, as its Korean unit’s new president and CEO, effective from Aug. 1. Kicking off his career at GM Mexico in 1990, Villarreal has held various positions within the company across several branches. He has served as president and managing director of GM Operations in Uzbekistan, managing director of GM Russia and president of GM Southeast Asia. In his most recent position at GM Mexico, he was responsible for the commercial strategy of Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac.
Aon Bermuda Names Natalie Rose its New Chief Commercial Officer
Natalie Rose has been named as the Chief Commercial Officer for insurance and reinsurance broker Aon in Bermuda. Rose’s remit will include catalyzing the growth of Aon’s broking, insurance-linked securities (ILS) and captive management business in Bermuda and centring the Aon United strategy.
Atomic Data Names Morgan Kennedy Chief Growth and Experience Officer of Game Day Technologies
Game Day Technologies powered by Atomic Data is excited to announce the appointment of Morgan Kennedy as chief growth and experience officer. In this newly created client-facing role, Morgan is dedicated to establishing enduring relationships between brands, venues and audiences to drive growth through the power of technology. Her core accountability is helping clients elevate the audience experience to deliver sustained profitable growth, brand vision and growth strategies, as well as audience acquisition and loyalty.
Aurora Promotes David Maday to Chief Financial Officer
Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ: AUR) announced today that it has named David Maday as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective June 14, 2023. Maday assumes the role from Richard Tame, who is stepping down to pursue other opportunities. Tame will continue with the company until August 31, 2023 to support a smooth transition.
Koozie Group Promotes Phil Gergen to Chief Information Officer
Koozie Group, Clearwater, FL, announced this week that it has promoted Phil Gergen to chief information officer. Gergen assumed his new duties on June 1. Gergen has been with Koozie Group for more than 20 years, most recently acting as senior vice president of technology. Under his leadership, the company has introduced industry-leading technologies that support first-in-class customer service, including recent enhancements to the Koozie Group Tracker and providing secure, easy access to order-related information.
FullSpeed Automotive Promotes Scott Accardo
FullSpeed Automotive announced the promotion of Scott Accardo to vice president of operations for its SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service brands. In his new role, Scott will oversee all aspects of franchise operations and franchisee relations, helping franchisees to be more successful and profitable, FullSpeed Automotive says. Now with more than 900 company, franchised, and licensed units, FullSpeed says it aims to achieve its growth goal of 1,000 units by the end of 2024.
Cintas Corporation Vice President, Treasurer & Investor Relations Paul Adler Announces Retirement; Jared Mattingley Promoted to Replace Adler
Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) today announced that Paul F. Adler, Vice President, Treasurer & Investor Relations, will retire on July 31, 2023. The company also announced that Jared S. Mattingley, currently the company’s Corporate Controller, will be promoted to replace Adler as Vice President, Treasurer & Investor Relations, effective July 1, 2023.
DXC Technology Appoints New CEO for London Market Joint Ventures
DXC Technology, a Fortune 500 global technology services company, has announced the appointment of two new roles for its senior executives at the London Market Joint Ventures, in association with Lloyd’s and the International Underwriting Association.
Santander Appoints Castro e Almeida To Drive Growth in Europe
Santander (SAN.MC) said on Thursday it has appointed Pedro Castro e Almeida as regional head for Europe as the Spanish bank bets on this region to drive growth. Castro e Almeida is replacing Antonio Simoes, who has been hired as the new CEO of Britain's Legal and General Group (LGEN.L).
Fivetran Appoints Rachel Thornton as Chief Marketing Officer
Fivetran, the global leader in automated data movement, announced the appointment of SaaS industry executive Rachel Thornton as the company’s new chief marketing officer (CMO). Thornton brings more than 25 years of B2B tech experience, having served in marketing and leadership roles at Amazon/AWS, Salesforce, Cisco Systems and Microsoft. She will report to COO Taylor Brown and serve as a member of the Fivetran executive team, overseeing brand, customer, partner, field and product marketing, public relations, analyst relations and events.
Shipt Appoints Katie Stratton as First Chief Growth Officer
Shipt, a retail tech company known for connecting people to high-quality delivery, announced Katie Stratton has been appointed the company's first Chief Growth Officer. Stratton, who will report to Shipt CEO Kamau Witherspoon, will guide the company as it matures into its next strategic, growth-focused phase. Stratton will oversee the new Shipt Growth team, which includes business development, business capabilities, consumer packaged goods (CPG), partner success, innovation, and site merchandising and catalog operations.
JLL Appoints Stephanie Hyde as EMEA Markets Advisory CEO
Global real estate consulting firm JLL has annouced that Stephanie Hyde, currently UK CEO and Cluster Leader, Northern Europe, will expand her role to be CEO, Markets Advisory, EMEA, effective 1 July.
Wallbox Appoints Erik Fogelberg as General Manager of North America
Wallbox (NYSE:WBX), a leading provider of electric vehicle (“EV”) charging and energy management solutions worldwide, today announced the appointment of Erik Fogelberg as General Manager of North America. Fogelberg will spearhead Wallbox’s commercial operations, overseeing sales, marketing, and customer service in North America.
WTW Appoints Todd Lynady as Multinational Trade Credit Leader
WTW, the global advisory, broking, and solutions company has announced the appointment of Todd Lynady as Multinational Trade Credit leader. He will be based in New York and reporting to Pieter van Ede, WTW’s Global Head of Trade Credit.
Spero Therapeutics Appoints Sath Shukla as President & Chief Executive Officer
Spero Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPRO), a multi-asset clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focused on identifying, developing and commercializing treatments in high unmet need areas involving rare diseases and multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacterial infections, today announced that Satyavrat “Sath” Shukla, Spero’s current Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will serve as Spero’s President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and as a member of the Board of Directors, effective August 1, 2023.
HPE Appoints Rom Kosla Chief Information Officer
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) today announced that Rom Kosla has been appointed Chief Information Officer (CIO). “The performance and agility of our IT team is critical to ensuring our customers and partners have great experiences doing business with us, and that our team members are able to innovate at the speed of business,” said Executive Vice President and Chief Operating and Legal Officer John Schultz. “Over the last several years, HPE has taken on massive transformations of its internal systems to position us for success. I am confident that the breadth of Rom’s experience in the digital front-end and complex distribution and supply chain spaces, makes him the perfect person to build upon that work.”
Salona Global Appoints Michael Seckler, Medical Sales & Marketing Senior Executive, as Interim CEO; Adjusts Management Team with a Focus on Cash Flow
Salona Global Medical Device Corporation (“SGMD”, “Salona Global” or the “Company”) (TSXV:SGMD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Seckler as interim CEO, effective June 13, 2023. Mr. Seckler has a long and successful track record as a senior executive of Ferring Pharmaceuticals, a multi-billion dollar company based in Switzerland, where he was the General Manager of its Canadian subsidiary before being promoted to Vice President of Global Marketing and Corporate Communications. He was most recently a senior executive of FerGene, a Ferring subsidiary focused on gene therapy.
Next Announces John Stringer as Head of Product and Promotes Chris Denbigh-White to Chief Security Officer
Next DLP (“Next”), a leader in insider risk and data protection, today announced the appointments of John Stringer as Head of Product and Chris Denbigh-White as Chief Security Officer (CSO). “I’m delighted to announce the two newest additions to our leadership team as we look to further business growth, spearhead security efforts, and accelerate Next’s innovation strategy,” said Constance Stack, CEO at Next. “John’s entrepreneurial drive and passion for product design make him an excellent addition as Head of Product. His world-class experience will be crucial in leading our product team and executing our go-to-market plans. Chris’ promotion to CSO is a testament to his ability to lead the charge in our cybersecurity efforts. Security is in our product and company DNA and his vision will be invaluable as we continue to grow and innovate.”
ARC Group Opens Malaysia office, Appoints June Liang as Managing Director
ARC Group, a global financial services firm with expertise in trans-regional capital markets and M&A advisory, is further expanding its international reach by inaugurating the company´s newest office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ARC Group also announces the appointment of June Liang as the Managing Director of its Malaysia operations.
DWS Appoints Jessica Hardman as Head of UK
DWS today announced the appointment of Jessica Hardman as Head of its UK-based operations. Jessica will perform this new function in addition to her existing role as Head of European Portfolio Management & Head of UK Real Estate Group.
Boeing Promotes Markeeva Morgan to VP, Program Manager for Next ‘Air Force One’
Markeeva Morgan, a senior director at Boeing (NYSE: BA), has been promoted to vice president and program manager of the company’s VC-25B program. He announced his new position in a LinkedIn post and will be responsible for managing the program to build the U.S. Air Force’s next presidential aircraft.
Epicor Appoints Chief Product & Technology Officer
Epicor, a global leader of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, today announced Vaibhav Vohra has been appointed Chief Product and Technology Officer. With this move, the Product Development and Product Management teams will be unified under Vohra’s leadership, further enabling Epicor to deliver customer-centric SaaS solutions and continued innovation through AI, automation, and design.
Intact Technology Appoints Brian Crosby as Chief Growth Officer
Intact Technology, Inc., a ServiceNow Outcome Service Provider, announces the appointment of Brian Crosby as its Chief Growth Officer (CGO), effective immediately. Crosby brings over 15 years of experience, with an extensive background in building teams and fostering strong customer relationships. He joins Intact from ServiceNow, a leading digital workflow company, where he held key leadership roles, most recently supporting government and healthcare customers in solving their most challenging problems in the areas of IT Operations Management, Strategic Portfolio Management, IT Asset Management, and Security Operations. Prior to this, Crosby held technical leadership positions at VMware, Hewlett Packard, and Lockheed Martin.
Canada’s Interac Appoints Jeremy Wilmot as New CEO
Canadian paytech firm Interac has appointed Jeremy Wilmot as its new CEO, president and director of the board, effective 1 August 2023. Wilmot succeeds Mark O’Connell, who will support the transition in an advisory capacity until his retirement on 31 October 2023. With a career spanning 30 years and five continents, Wilmot joins Interac from global paytech ACI Worldwide, where he spent more than 23 years. He was most recently chief product officer at the company, having previously served as group president and chief marketing and revenue officer.
Julius Baer appoints Stacy Wong as Team Head, South East Asia
As the Bank continues to strengthen it's South East Asia footprint, Stacy’s expertise in the Indonesian market and proven leadership abilities will be instrumental in driving regional growth and success. Whe will report to Yang Vi Sun, Group Head of South East Asia. This follows the recent appointment of Aline Pacheco as Team Head, South East Asia in May.
Flowvision Appoints President and COO to Drive Growth of Patented A.I. Value Chain Optimization SaaS Software Solutions
FlowVision, an innovator in value chain inventory and productivity optimization, announces new President and COO (Chief Operating Officer) to drive growth of patented A.I. Value Chain Optimization SaaS Software Solutions.
Polaris Bank Appoints 2 New Executive Directors
Polaris Bank has appointed two new members into its executive leadership team. A statement issued by the bank on Friday said, “Chinwe Iloghalu joins the bank as Executive Director, Lagos and Corporate Banking, while Martins Izuogbe joins the bank as Executive Director, Service and Technology.”
Nick Pegna Appointed Sotheby’s Global Head of Wine & Spirits
Nick Pegna, the former head of Berry Bros & Rudd Asia, has been appointed as Sotheby’s Global Head of Wine & Spirits, based in London effective in August, succeeding Jaimie Ritchie.
Shift Appoints Experienced Auto Entrepreneur Ayman Moussa as New CEO and Board Member
Shift (Nasdaq: SFT) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Ayman Moussa as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board, effective immediately June 9, 2023.
Carbon8 Appoints Paul Drennan-Durose as CEO
Carbon8, the UK cleantech company that specialises in carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) has appointed Paul Drennan-Durose as its new chief executive officer with immediate effect.
Ford Appoints Former GM and Whirlpool Exec as Its Chief Supply Chain Officer
Ford Motor Co. has appointed former General Motors and Whirlpool executive Liz Door as its chief supply chain officer effective June 12, according to a press release. Prior to joining Ford, Door led global strategic sourcing at Whirlpool for the past six years as head of North America procurement for the Michigan-based appliance maker. Door also spent 15 years at General Motors and was an executive in the company’s global purchasing and supply chain organization.
Citi Appoints ASEAN Commercial Banking Duo
Citi’s commercial banking arm has announced two key appointments in the Southeast Asia region. Citi Commercial Bank appoints Raymond Lim as head of corporate finance for ASEAN, according to a statement. In the newly created role, he reports to Lin Hsiu-Yi, head of Citi Commercial Bank for ASEAN and Singapore.
PrimePay Appoints Adil Shabbir as Chief Product & Technology Officer
PrimePay, a national human capital management (HCM) technology leader, has announced the appointment of Adil Shabbir as Chief Product & Technology Officer. Adil is responsible for leading the company’s HCM software-as-a-service (SaaS) innovation roadmap and next-generation platform to help businesses tackle payroll and HR challenges and boost employee retention.
Carhartt Appoints Tara Roemke as VP of Global Merchandising
Carhartt, America's family-owned workwear brand since 1889, today announced the appointment of Tara Roemke as vice president of global merchandising. With more than 20 years of product management and merchandising experience at some of the world's largest apparel brands, Roemke will serve as the general manager of Carhartt's Men's and Carhartt Company Gear (uniform B2B & personal protective equipment (PPE)) businesses. She will report to Susan Hennike, Carhartt's chief brand officer.
Hiscox : Appoints Fabrice Brossart as Group Chief Risk Officer
Hiscox, the specialist global insurer, has appointed Fabrice Brossart as the Group's Chief Risk Officer, subject to the relevant regulatory consents. Fabrice will replace Hanna Kam who has decided to step down after 10 years with the Group.
Nxu Inc. Appoints Jordan Christensen as Chief Legal Officer
Nxu Inc., a US-owned technology company manufacturing innovative battery cells and battery packs for use in advanced energy storage systems and megawatt charging stations, today announced the appointment of Jordan Christensen to the Company’s executive team as Chief Legal Officer, effective June 5, 2023. Reporting directly to Chairman and CEO Mark Hanchett, Christensen will oversee the Company’s legal, compliance and regulatory affairs functions, including corporate governance, securities, and corporate finance, commercial, litigation, labor and employment, and intellectual property matters.
Perrigo Appoints Patrick Lockwood-Taylor as President and CEO
Perrigo Company plc (NYSE: PRGO), a leading provider of Consumer Self-Care Products, today announced the appointment of industry professional Patrick Lockwood-Taylor as its new President, Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors, effective June 30, 2023.
HVMG Appoints Bryan Gatzemeyer to Vice President of Business Intelligence
Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), an Atlanta-based, private hotel investment, ownership and management company, today announced the appointment of Bryan Gatzemeyer as vice president of business intelligence. He will report to Cory Chambers, chief commercial officer. Chambers, along with a team of hotel industry and data science experts, has led HVMG’s efforts building the necessary infrastructure and data warehouse to activate a prescriptive business intelligence platform. Gatzemeyer will lead HVMG's data and analytics strategy, and his appointment punctuates the company’s commitment to data-centric decision making using artificial intelligence and machine learning to drive performance.
Condé Nast Appoints Sandeep Lodha as Managing Director
Condé Nast announced the appointment of Sandeep Lodha as the new managing director of India, officially assuming the role in July. Lodha replaces Alex Kuruvilla who announced earlier this year that he would be stepping down from the managing director role and transitioning to a new role within the company as chairman emeritus.
Ericsson Appoints Christian Leon as New Head of Customer Unit France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Algeria & Tunisia and Global Customer Unit Orange
As of June 8, 2023, Christian Leon will take over the position of Head of Customer Unit France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Algeria & Tunisia and Global Customer Unit Orange for Ericsson – in addition to his role as Managing Director of Ericsson France. He is based in Paris. He will succeed Franck Bouetard who has decided to leave the company to pursue other opportunities outside the Ericsson group. Franck and Christian will work closely together to ensure a smooth transition.
BNP Paribas Names New Senior Managers in Leveraged Finance Business
BNP Paribas BNPP.PA has named Charlotte Conlan as vice chair for global leveraged finance, the French bank said on Thursday, one of several appointments as it seeks to grow its business among financial sponsors. The bank also appointed Erin Brown as head of leveraged finance for the Americas, and Paolo Grassi for Europe, Middle East and Africa, a spokesperson for the bank said.
AXIS Capital Names Global Growth Head for Cyber and Tech
AXIS Capital Holdings has appointed Lori Bailey as global head of growth within the global cyber and technology division, according to an announcement made by the company.
Circle Names Heath Tarbert Chief Legal Officer & Head of Corporate Affairs
Today, Circle Internet Financial, a global fintech firm and issuer of USDC, announced that Heath Tarbert has been named chief legal officer and head of corporate affairs effective July 1, 2023. Tarbert will join the executive leadership team as the company continues pursuing its global growth strategy.
Omnicom Group (OMC) Appoints Jacquelyn Baker as CEO
Omnicom Commerce Group (NYSE: OMC) today announced the appointment of Jacquelyn Baker as CEO following Sophie Daranyi's decision to step down to pursue consultancy and non-profit opportunities. Daranyi played a key role in the search for new leadership and will oversee the transition to Baker, who starts in August. Baker will report to Michael Larson, CEO of the DAS Group of Companies (DAS).
Druva Appoints Ranga Rajagopalan as Chief Marketing Officer
Druva, the industry's most mature and secure SaaS-based platform for data protection and cyber resilience, is excited to announce Ranga Rajagopalan as its new Chief Marketing Officer.
Essential Utilities Appoints Ron King as New Vice President, Gas Operations
Essential Utilities today announced Ron King as Vice President of its Peoples gas operations, expanding the company’s commitment to provide clean, safe, reliable natural gas in Southwest Pennsylvania and Kentucky. He will oversee all operations and maintenance, including gas measurement and regulation, compressor operations, field customer service, and dispatch operations.
Guy Carpenter Names Rousseau CEO of EMEA and Global Capital Solutions
Guy Carpenter announced the appointment of Laurent Rousseau to the newly created position of Guy Carpenter CEO of EMEA and Global Capital Solutions, effective September 4, 2023. Rousseau will be located in London and will report to Dean Klisura, Guy Carpenter president and CEO. He will join the Guy Carpenter Executive Committee.
LendingPoint Names Richard Pfaltzgraff Chief Financial Officer
LendingPoint, the AI-driven CreditTech platform that provides one-stop financing solutions for consumers, e-commerce and point of sale partners, and lending institutions, announced today that Richard (Rich) Pfaltzgraff has been named as its new Chief Financial Officer. As CFO, Rich will oversee the finance and accounting divisions and be responsible for overall financial planning, managing cash flow, supporting LendingPoint’s continuous capital market offerings, and further enhancing LendingPoint’s already diversified funding strategy.
BullFrog AI (BFRG) Appoints Toby Sayre as VP of Business Development
BullFrog AI Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BFRG; BFRGW) today announced the appointment of Toby Sayre, MS as VP of Business Development. Sayre brings more than 18 years of experience in life sciences and biotechnology consulting, business development, product development, and client engagement to BullFrog AI. He holds master’s degrees in Cell and Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from San Francisco State University (SFSU) and University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and has a technical background in bioinformatics, biochemistry, real-world data, natural language processing (NLP) and AI software.
Smarsh Appoints Vinay Mehta As Chief Technology Officer
Smarsh, the global leader in digital communications compliance and intelligence, today announced the appointment of Vinay Mehta as Chief Technology Officer. In his new role, Mehta will lead the global Smarsh engineering organization, overseeing product development, engineering, architecture and hosting efforts. He serves a critical role in the development and delivery of industry-leading communications intelligence and risk management technology solutions for highly regulated organizations.
Arizona Sonoran Appoints Bernie Loyer as Senior VP, Projects and Christopher White as Chief Geologist
Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. (TSX:ASCU | OTCQX:ASCUF) (“ASCU” or the “Company”), an emerging copper developer and near-term producer, continues to build the development and production team onsite at the Cactus Mine Project. The Company has appointed Harold (Bernie) Loyer as Senior VP Projects, replacing Ian McMullan as Chief Operating Officer and Christopher White as Chief Geologist to support Doug Bowden, VP Exploration. Ian McMullan will be staying with the Company for up to six weeks to assist with the transition of his duties.
Nestlé Appoints New CFO
Anna Manz has been named executive vice president and chief financial officer of Nestlé. She replaces François-Xavier Roger, who, after eight years with the company, is stepping down to pursue other opportunities.
Ring Therapeutics Announces Appointment of Bioprocess and Biomanufacturing Veteran Konstantin Konstantinov, Ph.D. as Chief Technology Officer
Ring Therapeutics, a life sciences company founded by Flagship Pioneering to revolutionize gene therapy with its commensal virome platform, today announced the appointment of Konstantin Konstantinov, Ph.D., as its Chief Technology Officer to lead the research and development teams and optimize the process and strategy to support clinical advancement of its Anellogy platform. Dr. Konstantinov also joins Flagship Pioneering as an Operating Partner.
Bitdeer Appointed Haris Basit as Chief Strategy Officer
Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) ("Bitdeer" or the “Company”), a world-leading technology company for the cryptocurrency mining community, today announced that Haris Basit has been appointed as the Company’s Chief Strategy Officer. In his new role, Mr. Basit will spearhead Bitdeer’s effort to drive strategic growth and harness innovative technology to power the next phase of the Company’s development.
Aon Hires Marc Fakkel as Chief Technology Officer of its STG Group
Leading global professional services firm Aon plc has appointed Marc Fakkel as Chief Technology Officer of its Strategy and Technology Group (STG). In the role, Fakkel will report to Sherif Zakhary, Chief Executive Officer of STG.
Morley Joins Sinch as Chief Data and Transformation Officer
Sinch has appointed Sylvan “Sibito” H Morley III as its new chief data and transformation officer. Morley enters the role with vast industrial experience having held senior roles at companies across technology, manufacturing, healthcare, and aviation.
Lobe Sciences Appoints Baxter Phillips III as Chief Operating Officer
Lobe Sciences Ltd (CSE:LOBE, OTCQB:LOBED) said it has appointed Baxter Phillips III to the newly created position of chief operating officer (COO) effective immediately. Phillips will also serve as president of Altemia and Company LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary focusing on treatments and support for patients with sickle cell anemia. Phillips will report directly to Lobe chairman and chief executive officer, Philip J. Young. He will also continue to be on the company’s board of which he has been a member since October 2022.
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) Appoints Former Rolls-Royce Executive Megha Bhatia as Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), the largest independent provider of maintenance support and financial tools to the business aviation industry, today announced the appointment of Megha Bhatia as Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Strategy Officer. In this new role, Bhatia will be responsible for leading JSSI's customer support and marketing organizations, while working closely with the leadership team to help shape the business strategy and direction.
Reckitt Appoints New Division Heads
Reckitt has announced the appointments of Patrick Sly as President of its Health division and Susan Sholtis as President of its Nutrition unit. The changes are effective 1 July and follow the recent appointment of Kris Licht as the consumer goods giant’s next CEO.
Orchestra BioMed Appoints Bill Little as Executive Vice President of Corporate Development and Strategy and Andrew Taylor as Chief Financial Officer
Orchestra BioMed Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OBIO, “Orchestra BioMed” or the “Company”), a biomedical company accelerating high-impact technologies to patients through risk-reward sharing partnerships, today announced the appointment of Bill Little as EVP of Corporate Development and Strategy and Andrew Taylor as CFO. Mr. Taylor succeeds former CFO Michael Kaswan, who will continue as a consultant to the Company during a transition period.
Thoughtworks Appoints Mike Mason as Chief AI Officer
Thoughtworks (TWKS), a global technology consultancy that integrates strategy, design and engineering, today announced the appointment of Mike Mason as Chief Artificial Intelligence (AI) Officer. Mason will report to Thoughtworks’ Chief Technology Officer, Rachel Laycock.
Verano Announces Key Leadership Promotions to Executive Team, Highlighting Execution of Strategic Succession Plan
Verano Holdings Corp. (CSE: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF) (“Verano” or the “Company”), a leading multi-state cannabis company, today announced the promotion of key leaders, expanding the Company’s executive leadership team under Founder and Chief Executive Officer, George Archos.
Enevate Appoints EV Battery Veteran Janis Doelle as VP, Sales and Marketing
Enevate, a pioneering battery innovation company featuring fast charge and high-density battery technologies for electric vehicles (EVs) and other markets, announced the appointment of EV battery veteran, Janis Doelle, to Vice President, Sales and Marketing.
Snap Taps Ex-Google VP of Engineering to Its Lead Core Infrastructure
Eric Young, who previously served as vice president of engineering at Google Cloud, has joined augmented reality focused social media firm Snap, according to a Reuters report. Young, who used to head core infrastructure at Google, has joined Snap as the senior vice president of engineering. He will be responsible for overseeing the development and maintenance of the company’s essential technology framework.
Allied Global Marketing Promotes Erin Corbett to EVP of Global Partnership Marketing
Allied Global Marketing (Allied), a full-service performance marketing agency working with the world's leading entertainment, culture and lifestyle brands, today announced the promotion of Erin Corbett to Executive Vice President of Global Partnership Marketing.
ClearDATA Names Charles Cinert Chief Services Officer
ClearDATA®, the first comprehensive provider of healthcare-specific managed cloud, compliance and defense services, today announced it has appointed Charles Cinert as its new Chief Services Officer (CSO). Cinert brings more than 30 years of technology services and operations experience to bear for ClearDATA, creating not only better workplaces, but better outcomes for customers through agile systems. As CSO, he will be responsible for intelligent operations across the enterprise, including machine learning, automation, platform data consolidation and workflow optimization to enhance predictability and streamline processes across the organization, as well as overseeing ClearDATA's service offerings with a focus on improving customer experiences and outcomes.
Rue21 Appoints Karlyn Mattson as Executive Vice President, Chief Customer Officer
Leading fashion destination rue21, known for its curated selection of styles designed to bring affordable fashion to everyone, today proudly welcomes Karlyn Mattson as the new Executive Vice President, Chief Customer Officer. Stepping into her new role, Mattson will leverage her extensive industry knowledge to advance rue21's customer-first focus and deepen relationships with its diverse community.
CardFlight Appoints Brian Butts Chief Technology Officer
CardFlight, a leading provider of payment technology and point-of-sale solutions and creator of SwipeSimple, a signature CardFlight product used by more than 125,000 small businesses nationwide, announced today the appointment of Brian Butts as their new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With this strategic hire, CardFlight is poised to further enhance its technological capabilities and drive growth in the coming years.
Xebia Appoints Keith Landis as Chief Marketing Officer to Strengthen Global Brand Presence
Xebia, a renowned global IT Consultancy and Software Development Company, has appointed Keith Landis as its Global Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Keith will be based out of Philadelphia, USA and lead marketing globally.
SNDL Inc. (SNDL) Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
SNDL Inc. (NASDAQ: SNDL) (“SNDL” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of seasoned financial executive Alberto Paredero-Quiros as its new Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”).
Pluralsight Appoints Matthew Collier as Chief Customer Officer
Pluralsight, the technology workforce development company, today announced the appointment of Matthew Collier as Chief Customer Officer (CCO). As CCO, Collier will be responsible for leading the Pluralsight customer experience and success journey in support of the company's mission to advance the world's technology workforce.
Carmot Therapeutics Appoints Michael Gray as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
Carmot Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing disease-modifying therapies for metabolic diseases, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Gray as both Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Gray brings a wealth of financial expertise and strategic leadership to Carmot, and his appointment is expected to support the Company's growth and overall strategic objectives as it pursues the development of therapies to treat people with diabetes and obesity.
ECI Appoints Jeff Schmidt as CEO to Lead the Company’s Next Phase of Growth
ECI, the leader in managed services and cybersecurity for the global financial services industry, today announced the appointment of Jeff Schmidt as president and CEO. Mr. Schmidt is a leader in managed services, technology, and cybersecurity with a long track record of growing sales, increasing profits, managing complex acquisitions and integrations, building world-class teams, and boosting customer service and retention.
OverIT Appoints Daniel Goldstein as Senior Vice President of Product Management
OverIT, a leading provider of Field Service Management software, is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Goldstein as its new Senior Vice President of Product Management.
AXA XL Appoints New Reinsurance CEO
Renaud Guidée has been appointed as chief executive, reinsurance, at AXA XL, effective as from September 1, 2023. Guidée assumes the role from Nancy Bewlay, who has been appointed to the newly created role of group chief underwriting officer. Bewlay joins AXA’s Management Committee reporting to Frédéric De Courtois, group deputy chief executive.
Conga Appoints Simon Edwards as Chief Financial Officer
Conga, the global leader in Revenue Lifecycle Management, today announced the appointment of Simon Edwards as Chief Financial Officer. Edwards' humility, collaborative nature, and strategic intelligence make him an excellent fit for Conga. With a multidimensional approach that goes above and beyond, his focus on elevating and scaling his team aligns perfectly with the values of the company, while his ambition will drive a next level of growth.
8x8, Inc. Appoints Kevin Kraus as CFO
8x8, Inc. (EGHT), a global leader in unified communications and contact center solutions, today announced the appointment of Kevin Kraus as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
LVMH Names New Head of Belmond Hospitality Division
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has named a new head of its Belmond hospitality division, prized for its fleet of marquee properties in a range of standout destinations, as high-end consumers continue to splurge on travel in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
loanDepot Appoints David Hayes as CFO
On June 2, 2023, loanDepot (LDI) announced that David Hayes has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective June 26, 2023. In that role, Mr. Hayes also will serve as the Company’s principal accounting officer.
Digital Trade and Supply Chain Finance Provider Appoints Marina Narganes to Leadership Team
Triterras Inc. (OTC Expert Market: TRIRF), a leading fintech company focused on trade and trade finance, announces the appointment of Marina Narganes as Head of Distribution & Sales Strategy. Ms. Narganes will provide leadership in assisting institutional investors in their endeavor to deploy capital in support of cross-border trade opportunities.
Altoida Appoints Marc Jones as Chief Executive Officer
Altoida, Inc, a pioneer in developing digital biomarkers of neurological disease using augmented reality and machine learning, announced today the appointment of industry veteran Marc Jones as Chief Executive Officer. Jones will also serve on the company’s Board.
ON Partners Expands Executive Leadership Team, Appoints Jin Ro as Chief Product Officer
ON Partners, a pure-play retained executive search firm building diverse C-level and board leadership teams, today announced the appointment of Jin Ro as Chief Product Officer. A Princeton graduate, Ro joins the company with over 20 years of technology, product and data solutions experience from corporate leaders such as PRGX Global, Seal Software - a Docusign Company, McKesson and Accenture. Ro will be responsible for driving the vision, strategy, and execution of the firm’s product, technology, and data.
AiRISTA Appoints Wyatt Meek as Global VP of Sales
AiRISTA, a leader in Real Time Location Services solutions, is pleased to announce the addition of Wyatt Meek to its leadership team. In his role as Global Vice President of Sales, Wyatt will guide AiRISTA’s market expansion in what is becoming a period of rapid growth for the RTLS industry.
Verterim Appoints Governance, Risk and Compliance Veteran Philip Aldrich as Chief Operating Officer
Verterim Inc., a services-led company committed to delivering transformative Integrated Risk Management/Governance Risk and Compliance results, today announced the appointment of Philip Aldrich as Chief Operating Officer. Philip will lead the Company's Executive Team, providing strategic direction and support in the areas of delivery, finance, sales/marketing, and communications pertaining to new and existing clients.
Nash Squared Appoints Ankur Anand as Chief Information Officer
Nash Squared, the global leader in technology and talent solutions, announced today the appointment of Ankur Anand as Chief Information Officer, effective June 5th.
Komodo Health Appoints Vikas Mehta as Chief Financial Officer; Names Sarah Shin as Chief People Officer
Komodo Health, a leading healthcare technology company, announced the appointment of Vikas Mehta as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Sarah Shin as the company’s new Chief People Officer (CPO). The two seasoned leaders will join Komodo’s executive team, where they will be responsible for implementing Komodo’s long-term growth and expansion strategy for their respective functions. The new executives join Komodo as the company continues to retain and grow its customer base across healthcare, digital health, and Life Sciences.
BTIG Names Andrew Maller and Paul Wood Co-Heads of SPAC Investment Banking
BTIG has named Andrew Maller and Paul Wood Co-Heads of SPAC Investment Banking. With an already established SPAC presence, today’s announcement reflects BTIG’s continued support of their clients, including SPAC Sponsors, companies, and investors who understand the strategic role SPACs play in helping companies access the US public markets.
Bridgestone MEA Appoints Cevikel as Head of Marketing
Bridgestone Middle East and Africa (MEA), one of the global leaders in tyres and sustainable mobility solutions, has appointed Gurhan Cevikel as its new Head of Marketing to spearhead the organisation’s marketing strategies in the region.
Ambrx Appoints Jared Kelly as General Counsel
Ambrx Biopharma Inc., or Ambrx (NASDAQ: AMAM), today announced the appointment of Jared Kelly as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. After practicing for more than ten years at large corporate law firms, Mr. Kelly brings his extensive experience advising public companies on corporate governance, financing transactions and mergers and acquisitions to Ambrx. He will be responsible for developing and overseeing the legal strategy of the Company and for providing legal guidance to the Company’s board of directors, executive management team and other business units.
PNC Financial Services : Appoints Jenn Garbach As Chief Marketing Officer
The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC) announced that Jenn Garbach has joined the company as chief marketing officer.
“Movement Marketing” Firm StrawberryFrog Appoints Chief Growth Officer
Narang spent over 15 years experience at ad agency Ogilvy and in her new role will head up marketing, new business development and digital innovation at StrawberryFrog. She will be based in New York in her new role.
Kraken Appoints Former StockX Executive Vishnu Patankar as CTO
Kraken, one of the world's longest standing and most trusted crypto platforms, today announced the appointment of Vishnu Patankar as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Patankar brings more than twenty years of technology expertise to Kraken and has helped Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Intel and Groupon scale products impacting millions of clients worldwide.
Sun Life Appoints Senior Vice-President, Corporate Development and Investor Relations
Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF) announced the appointment of David Garg as Sun Life's Senior Vice-President, Corporate Development and Investor Relations. David joined Sun Life in November 2021 as Senior Vice-President of Corporate Development, and since that time has led mergers, acquisitions and strategic investments across the company.
Acreage Appoints Dennis Curran as CEO
Acreage Holdings, Inc, a vertically integrated, multi-state operator of cannabis cultivation and retailing facilities in the U.S., announced today that Peter Caldini has elected to resign from his position as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 30, 2023.
Westland Insurance Appoints New CIO
Westland Insurance Group has named Milan Zivkovic as chief information officer (CIO). In his new role, Zivkovic will head up the Information Technology team and oversee all digital transformation projects at the brokerage.
Rightlander Hires Sarafina Wolde Gabriel as Chief Strategy Officer
London-headquartered advertising and affiliate compliance platform Rightlander has appointed Sarafina Wolde Gabriel as chief strategy officer (CSO). Wolde Gabriel brings with her over 19 years of experience within the iGaming and marketing sectors, having started her career with Paysafe’s Income Access in 2004, and serving as chief marketing officer until 2016.
Ashurst Further Strengthens Digital Economy Bench With IP Partner
Global law firm Ashurst has appointed IP expert Sunny Kumar as a partner in the London corporate practice, in another boost to its Digital Economy team. Sunny is a senior IP lawyer, with significant experience advising on IP matters across the financial services, technology, life sciences and media sectors, in particular working on complex IP rich transactions and managing large trade mark portfolios. Notably, he has worked in-house within the BBC’s IP transactions team. He joins as UK head of IP.
Aviation Capital Group Hires Li as VP of Aircraft Trading
Aircraft lessor Aviation Capital Group hired Sylvia Li as vice president of aircraft trading. Li will be based out of Aviation Capital Group’s office in Dublin and will collaborate with Rob Downes, senior vice president and head of aircraft trading at Aviation Capital Group, to design and implement portfolio management initiatives and to seize new investment opportunities.
Great Wall Hires Steffen Cost as Europe COO
Chinese carmaker Great Wall Motor (GWM) is bringing Steffen Cost, an experienced car executive, to its European management team. The 56-year-old has been heading operations at GWM’s European headquarters as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) since 1 June.
Everest Insurance Names Mark Maritzen as Global Chief Underwriting Officer
Everest Insurance, the insurance division of Everest Re Group, has appointed Mark Maritzen as Global Chief Underwriting Officer, effective immediately. Maritzen based in New York will report to Mike Karmilowicz, President and CEO of Everest Insurance.
Prada Group Names Francesca Secondari Chief Legal Officer
Francesca Secondari has been announced as group general counsel and chief legal officer of Prada, effective from May. This was revealed in a note by the Prada Group. In detail, Secondari is entrusted with responsibility for legal management, corporate affairs and group compliance.
Chemung Canal Trust Company Appoints New Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
Chemung Financial Corporation, parent company of Chemung Canal Trust Company, today announced that Dale M. McKim III will join the Bank's management team as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Mr. McKim will also serve as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Chemung Financial Corporation.
AllianzGI Appoints Johann Bey as Head of Allianz Insurance Asset Management
Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI), one of the world's leading active asset managers, has announced the appointment of Johann Bey as Head of Allianz Insurance Asset Management. Heading a team of a dozen people based in Paris, Frankfurt and Munich, he will be in charge of the relationship with Allianz for the insurance portfolios. . Johann will also co-lead the insurance ecosystem.
RBI Appoints Katerina Glyptis as President, Tim Hortons US
Restaurant Brands International (RBI) has announced Katerina Glyptis as the new President of Tim Hortons US. In a press release, RBI said Glyptis would work to ‘accelerate growth and development of the brand’ in the US market. Glyptis has worked for RBI for nine years, holding senior roles in restaurant development and franchise performance including General Manager of Burger King’s Central Division and most recently Vice President of Franchise Operations for 7,200 Burger King restaurants in the US and Canada.
UGI Appoints Kathleen Shea Ballay as General Counsel; Monica Gaudiosi to Retire
UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI) announced today that Kathleen Shea Ballay has been appointed General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer, UGI Corporation effective on June 12. Monica Gaudiosi is retiring as UGI’s Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary, but will remain with the Company until mid-July to assist with the transition.
Inovatec Systems Appoints Harder Chief Product Officer
Inovatec Systems, a provider of cloud-based software solutions for lenders, hired automotive lending veteran Paul Harder as its chief product officer. Harder has decades of experience to in both the banking and government sectors. Harder will be joining Veljko Velickovic, Inovatec’s newly appointed head of solution delivery, on the company’s executive team to oversee Inovatec’s product development and customer delivery processes. As chief product officer, Harder will oversee the development of Inovatec’s full suite of solutions, including Inovatec’s integrated LOS and LMS platforms and its customer-facing portal.
Gallagher Re Brazil Appoints New CEO, Treaty Operations
Global reinsurance broker Gallagher Re has announced the appointment of Daniel Veiga as CEO of Gallagher Re Brazil, Treaty Operation, effective immediately. Veiga will be based in Rio de Janeiro and work closely connected to São Paulo.
Affini-T Therapeutics Appoints Industry Veteran Thaminda Ramanayake, M.S., MBA, as Chief Business Officer
Affini-T Therapeutics, Inc., a precision immunotherapy company unlocking the power of T cells against oncogenic driver mutations, today announced the appointment of Thaminda Ramanayake as Chief Business Officer. Mr. Ramanayake is a business development and transactions specialist who has spent over a decade working to bring value to patients globally and has a strong track record in company creation, in/out-licensing, M&A, joint ventures and cross-border transactions. He previously served as Vice President, Global Head of Business Development, Oncology at Sanofi, shaping the company’s oncology business strategy and leading many collaborations to unlock multi-billion dollars in value.
GBST Appoints Global Head of Product Innovation
Global WealthTech company GBST has appointed Simon Clare as Head of Product Innovation. In this newly created global role based out of London, Simon will take responsibility for GBST’s innovation program, leading the charge in defining and shaping the company’s visionary strategy including its flagship Composer wealth administration platform, the digital wealth platform Catalyst, its growing range of interactive financial tools and calculators, and the newly acquired WealthConnect advisor practice management system based on Salesforce.
ID.me Appoints Mike Durso as Chief Revenue Officer and Marcus Hearne as Chief Marketing Officer
ID.me, the market leading digital identity and credentials network, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Durso as Chief Revenue Officer, and Marcus Hearne as Chief Marketing Officer. Between them they bring decades of experience to ID.me in leading successful go-to-market teams in hyper-growth environments and at scale.
Vapor IO Appoints Rodney Foreman Chief Revenue Officer
Vapor IO, developers of the Kinetic Grid® platform, a global network of distributed and connected edge infrastructure, today announced the appointment of Rodney Foreman as Chief Revenue Officer. Foreman joins Vapor IO from Megaport, where, as CRO, he was widely known for consistently driving global sales strategies that delivered over 40% year-over-year growth.
CGS Appoints Cathrine Jooste as President of Global Outsourcing and Customer Experience Division
CGS, a global provider of business applications, enterprise learning and outsourcing services, today announced the appointment of Cathrine Jooste as the new President of CGS’ Global Outsourcing and Customer Experience division. With an illustrious career spanning over 25 years in the consulting, business process and customer care outsourcing industries, Jooste brings extensive expertise and a proven track record of success to CGS.
Universal Stainless Names Richard Secola as Vice President of Supply Chain & Purchasing
Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. today announced that Richard Secola has been named Vice President of Supply Chain & Purchasing for the Company. The appointment is effective immediately. He will continue to report directly to Christopher Zimmer, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Universal.
Repario Appoints Greg Wallrapp As Head of Client Services Division
With a career spanning the breadth of the startup ecosystem and major corporations, Greg Wallrapp joins Repario as the new Head of Client Services, bringing a wealth of diverse experience. Wallrapp’s early career in the dynamic startup sector allowed him to develop a keen understanding of client needs and the dedication necessary to meet them. His career progression led him to larger corporations, where he led various enterprise teams, spanning project management, sales, operations, and customer service.
MamaMancini’s Appoints Former Mondelēz Executive Lauren Sella as Inaugural Chief Marketing Officer
MamaMancini's Holdings, Inc a leading national marketer and manufacturer of fresh Deli prepared foods, today announced the appointment of former Mondelēz International marketing executive Lauren Sella to the newly created role of Chief Marketing Officer.
OcuTerra Appoints Bill Steinkrauss as Chief Financial Officer
OcuTerra Therapeutics, Inc. a clinical stage ophthalmology company developing innovative drugs to treat ophthalmic diseases for which the current standard of care of “watch-and-wait” does not prevent or control the progression of disease, today announced the appointment of Bill Steinkrauss as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Steinkrauss brings to OcuTerra over 15 years of financial and executive leadership experience and will lead financial strategy and operations as the company continues to advance its lead asset, OTT166, for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy.
UBS Wealth Management Veteran Joins External Asset Manager
Singapore wealth manager Marcuard Heritage appoints a former UBS private banker with over 30 years of experience. Marcuard Heritage (Singapore), a wealth management firm based in Singapore, hired Philipp Michel as the company's new managing director, finews.asia has learned.
Stax Promotes Paul Edwards to Global Practice Leader
Stax, an M&A strategy consulting firm, has promoted Paul Edwards to global practice leader. He is based in the firm’s Boston headquarters. Edwards, who has been with Stax for 18 years, will now oversee development and execution of the firm’s strategy.
Blink Charging (BLNK) Promotes Miko de Haan as President of Blink Europe and Emerging Markets
Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ: BLNK) today announced the appointment of Miko de Haan as President of Blink Europe and Emerging Markets. Mr. de Haan’s appointment is effective May 19th, 2023, and he will continue to be based out of Blink’s European headquarters in Amsterdam.
Legal & General Appoints Caroline Foulger
Legal & General today announces the appointment of Caroline Foulger as an Independent Board and Committee Member for Legal & General’s Bermuda based companies, global reinsurance providers for pension risk transfer businesses.
Aerami Therapeutics Appoints Joshua Ziel as COO and Interim CEO and Expands Management Team as Lead Asset AER-901 (inhaled imatinib) Advances Toward Phase 2 in Pulmonary Hypertension
Aerami Therapeutics (“Aerami”), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to breathing life into the treatment of serious and rare cardiopulmonary conditions, today announced new additions to its management team as the company prepares for the imminent initiation of the planned “uniPHied” Phase 2 trial of AER-901 (inhaled imatinib), in pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Joshua Ziel, PhD was appointed as Chief Operating Officer and will act as Chief Executive Officer as the company advances AER-901 into Phase 2.
McCormick Appoints Ana Sanchez, Andrew Foust, and Kasey Jenkins to the Company's Management Committee
McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC), a global leader in flavor, today announced the appointment of Ana Sanchez, President-Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Andrew Foust, President-Americas, and Kasey Jenkins, Chief Growth Officer, to its Management Committee, the Company's highest leadership team. The appointments will be effective June 30, 2023.
Hazeltree Appoints Richard Winter as Chief Technology Officer to Accelerate Engineering and Innovation
Hazeltree, the leading provider of treasury and liquidity management solutions for the alternative asset management industry, announced today the appointment of Richard Winter as the company’s Chief Technology Officer. Richard brings over 20 years of expertise in FinTech and innovating and delivering leading-edge software solutions for financial institutions.
Eckler Appoints New Managing Principal
Eckler Ltd, Canada's largest independent actuarial consulting firm today announced the appointment of Richard Brown, FCIA, FSA, CFA, as Managing Principal, effective immediately.
Authority Partners Appoints Austin Duncan as Vice President of Service Delivery
Authority Partners, a global technology strategy consulting and custom software development company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Austin Duncan as the new Vice President of Service Delivery.
OwnBackup Appoints Kevin Delane To Chief Revenue Officer
OwnBackup, the leading SaaS data protection platform, today announced that Kevin Delane has joined the Company as Chief Revenue Officer. With more than 30 years of global sales and leadership experience, Kevin will oversee revenue growth and go-to-market strategies as OwnBackup drives towards its mission of helping its customers around the world own their data on any SaaS platform.
Oxford Risk Management Group Appoints New Risk Management Director
Kevin Mooney has announced that he is starting a new position as risk management director of strategic programs at Oxford Risk Management Group, based in Maryland.
Travelier Appoints Former VP Product of Agoda and CFO of Gloat to Leadership Team
Travelier (formerly Bookaway Group), an online platform for land and sea transportation worldwide, today announced the appointment of Ron Hoffman as Chief Product Officer and Chief Executive Officer of 12GO, a subsidiary of Travelier, and Roy Golding as the Chief Financial Officer of Travelier.
Aehr Test Systems Appoints Chris Siu, Semiconductor Industry Veteran, as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Finance
Aehr Test Systems (AEHR), a worldwide supplier of semiconductor test and production burn-in equipment, today announced the appointment of Chris Siu as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President of Finance, and Secretary effective June 1, 2023. He will succeed Ken Spink, who previously announced his planned retirement after 15 years with the Company. Mr. Spink will stay on through the completion of Aehr’s fiscal 2023 year that ends May 31, 2023 and annual 10-K filing to ensure an orderly transition.
AstraZeneca India Appoints Bhavana Agrawal as Chief Financial Officer with effect from October
AstraZeneca Pharma India Ltd. on Wednesday announced the appointment of Bhavana Agrawal as Chief Finance Officer (CFO) with effect from October 1, 2023, following a transition period. She succeeds Rajesh Marwaha, who is retiring as CFO and full-time director of the Company from the close of business hours on September 30, 2023.
Hero Digital Expands Leadership Team with Chris Kostakis as New Chief Technology Officer
Hero Digital, a leading independent digital customer experience company, has appointed industry veteran Chris Kostakis as Chief Technology Officer to lead the company's future technology vision and capabilities.
Boomi Appoints Megan Barbier as Chief Human Resources Officer
Boomi™, the intelligent connectivity and automation leader, today announced the appointment of Megan Barbier as Chief Human Resources Officer, responsible for value creation through building and executing the company's global human capital strategy.
Northern Trust Appoints Michael J. Bracci President of East Florida and Mid-Atlantic Regions
Northern Trust has expanded the role of Michael J. Bracci to President of the East Florida and Mid-Atlantic Regions. Bracci, who has been President of the East Florida Region since 2003, will now lead the strategic direction and execution of the Wealth Management business of both the East Florida and Mid-Atlantic Regions, including Atlanta, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.
Ashvattha Therapeutics Expands Leadership Team with Appointment of Paul E. Cayer as Chief Financial Officer and Mahesh Karande to the Board of Directors
Ashvattha Therapeutics (“Ashvattha”), a clinical-stage company advancing a new class of nanomedicine therapeutics that traverse tissue barriers to selectively target activated cells in regions of inflammation, today announced the appointments of Paul E. Cayer as Chief Financial Officer and Omega Therapeutics President and CEO, Mahesh Karande to the Board of Directors.
Prudential Appoints Experienced Finance Leader Ben Bulmer as CFO
Prudential plc (LON:PRU) has announced the appointment, subject to regulatory approval, of Ben Bulmer as Chief Financial Officer. Mr Bulmer is currently CFO, Insurance and Asset Management, having previously served as Chief Financial Officer of Prudential Corporation Asia. He has extensive experience of the Group, having served in a variety of leadership positions across the finance function in Asia and London since joining in 1997.
Aviva Appoints James Hillman as Chief Risk Officer
Aviva plc has appointed James Hillman as Chief Risk Officer*. He will join the company later this year. James is currently Chief Financial Officer of Scottish Widows, and Finance Director of Lloyds Banking Group’s Insurance, Pensions and Investments Division.
Summit Nanotech Appoints New Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Engineering as it Reshapes the Future of Lithium Extraction
Summit Nanotech ("Summit"), a leader in sustainable lithium extraction technology, today announced the appointment of Dr. Jeremy Patt as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Dr. Katerina Kryst as Vice President of Engineering.
High Wire Appoints Seasoned Tech Executive, Curtis Smith, as Chief Financial Officer
High Wire Networks, Inc. (OTCQB: HWNI), a leading global provider of managed cybersecurity and technology enablement, has appointed Curtis Smith as chief financial officer, succeeding Dan Sullivan who has retired from the company.
Nike Appoints Jared Carver as Converse CEO
The veteran executive, formerly vice president of the Nike-owned brand’s North America business, will succeed Scott Uzzell as president and chief executive as of 1 June, in the latest move of a wider leadership shuffle at Nike.
VerifyMe Inc. Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
VerifyMe, Inc. (VRME) together with its subsidiaries, Trust Codes Global Limited ("Trust Codes Global") and PeriShip Global LLC ("PeriShip Global"), (together "VerifyMe," "we," "our," or the "Company") provides brand owners time and temperature sensitive logistics, supply chain traceability and monitoring, authentication, anti-counterfeiting, and data-rich consumer engagement services, announced today that Adam Stedham has been appointed Chief Executive Officer.
8x8 Appoints Samuel Wilson as CEO
8x8, Inc, a leading integrated cloud communications platform provider, today announced the appointment of Samuel Wilson as the company’s Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, effective May 26, 2023. Wilson has served as interim CEO since November 2022, while the Board conducted an extensive search.
SaaS Data Protection Leader Keepit Appoints Craig Bumpus as Chief Revenue Officer
Keepit, the market leader in cloud data protection and management, today announced the appointment of Craig Bumpus to the position of Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). In this role, Bumpus will be responsible for building Keepit’s go-to-market and associate strategies and setting a clear and concise direction in close collaboration with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Frederik Schouboe.
ACA Group appoints Patrick Olson as CEO
ACA Group, a global governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) consultancy focusing on financial services clients, has hired Patrick Olson as chief executive officer. He is based in New York City.
Promethean Accelerates Global Growth Strategy with New Chief Financial Officer
Promethean, a leading global education technology company, announced the appointment of Arthur Giterman as chief financial officer. Giterman joins the executive team leading the financial strategy, growth, and execution of the overall Promethean business worldwide. With the new merger agreement announced last month, Giterman will be instrumental in Promethean operating as a standalone public company.
TAG Oil Announces Senior Leadership Appointments for its Egypt Operations
TAG Oil Ltd. (TSXV: TAO) (OTCQX: TAOIF) ("TAG Oil" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the formal appointment of two new highly experienced VPs with strong operational backgrounds and the promotion of the Company's accomplished country manager, which will enhance TAG Oil's management team in Egypt and the broader MENA region.
Samir Pandiri Leaves Broadridge for Apex
Apex has appointed Samir Pandiri as group president and member of the executive committee. He will report to Peter Hughes, Apex founder and CEO. In the role, Pandiri will be responsible for supporting Apex’s growth and overseeing functions including operations, technology product innovation and risk.
SciSparc Makes Another Step Towards Unlocking Potential Value Appoints New Strategy and Business Development VP
SciSparc Ltd. (Nasdaq: SPRC) (“Company” or “SciSparc”), a specialty clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focusing on the development of therapies to treat disorders of the central nervous system, today announced that as part of its restructuring plans to unlock value for shareholders, it has appointed a new Vice President of Strategy and Business Development, Mr. Yaki Baranes, to structure business strategies and facilitate identifying new business opportunities.
Jack Morton Appoints Rebecca Hallett VP, Director of Experience for Asia
Global brand experience agency Jack Morton has appointed Rebecca Hallett as VP, Director of Experience for Asia. Bringing two decades years of experiential marketing experience into the new role, Hallett will oversee all output across Asia, focusing on production, logistics, and project management with clients such as EY and Meta.
The Hartford Announces Key Leadership Appointments
The Hartford has announced new leadership appointments across multiple lines of business. Hayes Henderson has been promoted to head of sales and relationship management for group benefits. He succeeds Lori High, who is retiring.
Spectra Systems Names Edward Spies as CFO
Spectra Systems Corporation (AIM:SPSY, OTC:SCTQ) has named Edward Spies as its chief financial officer, subject to the completion of due diligence by its nominated adviser. Spies has over 25 years of accounting and finance experience, the brand protection and gaming security software firm said in a statement.
Nestlé Names New CFO
Nestlé has hired the London Stock Exchange Group’s (LSEG) finance boss Anna Manz as its new Chief Financial Officer. She will replace Francois-Xavier Roger, who is stepping down to “pursue new professional challenges” after eight years in the role.
BurgerFi International, Inc. Names Carl Bachmann as CEO
BurgerFi International, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFI, BFIIW) (“BurgerFi” or the “Company”), owner of leading fast-casual brand BurgerFi and the casual dining pizza brand Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, recently attracted industry veteran Carl J. Bachmann from a larger burger chain and appointed him as CEO for their organization. Bachmann, who will start with the Company on July 10th, is a career restaurant professional with extensive experience in both the burger and pizza spaces. He has served in various leadership roles and has an established record of growing brands and helping them remain competitive.
UPS Names John Bolla New President of Global Healthcare
UPS has appointed John Bolla as new president of UPS Healthcare. He replaces Wes Wheeler, who after three and a half years has decided to retire. Mr Bolla joined UPS a year ago and headed the healthcare logistics and distribution business in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific Middle East and Africa (AMEA).
Resonetics Appoints Kevin D. Kelly as CEO
Resonetics, a leading medical contract design and manufacturing organization, announced today that Kevin D. Kelly will join the company as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 30, 2023. Tom Burns, current President and CEO, is retiring and will become Executive Chairman of the Board.
Biote Appoints Mary J. Puncochar as Chief Commercial Officer
biote Corp. (NASDAQ: BTMD) (“Biote” or the “Company”), a leading solutions provider in preventive health care through the delivery of personalized hormone therapy, today announced the appointment of Mary J. Puncochar as Chief Commercial Officer. In this role, Ms. Puncochar will lead Biote’s commercial initiatives to expand the Company’s presence in the growing market for hormone replacement therapy.
SGSS Appoints Italy Subsidiary CEO
Societe Generale Securities Services (SGSS) has appointed a new CEO and general manager of its Italian subsidiary bank, SGSS S.p.A., and country head of SGSS for Italy. Valeria Dal Corso will assume the roles on 3 July 2023, replacing Roberto Pecora, who is leaving to pursue other projects.
Satixfy Communications Appoints Nir Barkan as Acting Chief Executive Officer
SatixFy Communications Ltd. (“SatixFy”) (NYSE AMERICAN: SATX), a leader in next-generation satellite communication systems based on in-house-developed chipsets, today announced that Mr. Nir Barkan has been appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer of SatixFy by the Company’s Board of Directors effective June 1, 2023, replacing the current CEO, Mr. Ido Gur who is stepping down.
Aware Super Bolsters Investment Strategy Team
Aware Super has appointed four specialists and established a new investment risk division to drive its growth ambitions of achieving $250 billion in funds under management by 2026.
Tara Page Becomes RAA Insurance CEO
RAA has appointed Tara Page Insurance CEO. Adelaide-based Ms Page has been acting in the role since former CEO Tom Griffiths departed to head Medical Insurance Group Australia (MIGA) in March.
Capital Group Appoints Hong Kong Intermediaries Head
Capital Group announced that it has hired Angela Jin as the head of financial intermediaries in Hong Kong. Based in Hong Kong, Jin will be responsible for the local financial intermediary sales team and will help drive the company’s distribution strategy and strengthen existing relationships with the firm’s clients in this newly created role.
AMP Names Blair Vernon as CFO, Dissolves Australian Wealth Management Structure
Australia's AMP (AMP.AX) said on Monday Blair Vernon will take over from Peter Fredricson as its chief financial officer and will dissolve the structure of its local wealth management arm in a bid to simplify its operational model.
Olympus Names Wenlei Yang the Newly Established Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer
Effective June 1, Wenlei Yang will be named Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for Olympus Corporation (Olympus), a global MedTech company committed to making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling.
Brightcove Appoints Teresa Tang as SVP Head of Analytics
Brightcove, the global leader in streaming technology, has announced the appointment of Teresa Tang as Senior Vice President, Head of Analytics, Data Science, and Data Engineering. Tang, a reputed figure in the data and technology industry, brings with her a distinguished track record of transforming teams and organisations.
Innocean India Announces Senior Appointments
Innocean India has recently announced new appointments in the agency. Partho Chakrabarti has joined Innocean India as the Business Head on the KIA mandate. In his new role, Partho will engage closely with all the vertical and horizontal teams to drive the integration agenda and deliver on key priorities of KIA. He has around 2 decades of experience in the MarCom, Advertising, and Brand Management domain and has managed some of the leading brands like Samsung, Google, Coca-Cola, Whirlpool, McDonald's, Pernod Ricard, National Geographic Channel, etc. with integrated, and Digital-First marketing mandates.
Orange Romania’s CEO Liudmila Climoc will Swap Roles with Orange Poland’s CEO Julien Ducarroz.
Orange Poland, the biggest telecommunications company in Poland, has recently announced the selection of Liudmila Climoc as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from September 1, 2023. Julien Ducarroz, the current CEO of Orange Poland, will be taking over as CEO of Orange Romania on the same date when Climoc assumes her new role.
CIMA+ Appoints Chief Project Officer and EVP of Transportation
CIMA+ has appointed Yves Roland Mondou chief project officer and Suzanne Demeules executive vice-president (EVP) of transportation. Mondou joined the firm in 2007. Over the years, he has served as project director, principal director and EVP of project management.
ScanReach Appoints New CEO and CFO
Mr Brooks has spent the last two decades working for multinational corporations in various senior leadership positions in the maritime sector. The company said “Sven brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in the maritime and technology sectors, further solidifying ScanReach’s position as a pioneer in on-board wireless connectivity.”
PAG-Backed Sekhmet Appoints Former Jubilant Ingrevia Head As CEO
Sekhmet Pharmaventures, a pharmaceutical investment platform backed by Asia-Pacific focused private equity investor PAG, which, so far, picked stakes in two India-based pharma companies including Anjan Drug and Optimus Group, on Monday announced the appointment of Anil Khubchandani as managing director and chief executive officer of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) investment platform.
Francesco Starace to Join EQT Infrastructure as Partner - Brings Deep Experience and Expertise in Energy and Transition Related Industries
EQT is pleased to announce the appointment of Francesco Starace as Partner within the EQT Infrastructure Advisory Team. Francesco joins from the position as CEO and General Manager of Enel, one of the world's largest energy utility companies and a leader in the sustainable energy transition
Binance Names Teng as Head of Regional Markets Outside US
Binance has appointed Richard Teng to head its regional markets outside the United States, at a time when the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange has been facing scrutiny from U.S. regulators over compliance issues.
Horizon Petroleum Appoints Board Member and Country Representative in Poland
Horizon Petroleum Ltd. is pleased to report the appointment of Mr. Riccardo M. Monti to the Board of Directors of the Company, and Dr. Cezary Filipowicz as the Company's Representative and Manager in Poland.
Scots Ultrasound Tech Firm Novosound Appoints New CFO
Novosound, the Scottish firm specialising in ultrasound technology, has appointed David Jolliffe, the former executive of an Intel-acquired company, as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Lazard Appoints Peter R. Orszag as CEO and Kenneth M. Jacobs as Executive Chairman
Lazard Ltd (NYSE: LAZ) today announced that Peter R. Orszag, currently CEO of Financial Advisory at Lazard, has been unanimously elected by its Board to serve as CEO of Lazard and as a Board Director. Kenneth M. Jacobs, Chairman and CEO of Lazard, will serve as Executive Chairman of the Board and will continue to advise clients on strategic financial matters. These changes will take effect October 1, 2023.
River City Bank Names Fabisch Miller EVP and Commercial Banking Director
River City Bank named Rebecca Fabisch Miller executive vice president and commercial banking director. In this role, Fabisch Miller will focus on providing services to the bank’s middle-market commercial clients. She also will lead the bank’s commercial banking team in expanding and enhancing the bank’s commercial deposit and lending presence throughout California.
Toqio Appoints New VP of Sales to Lead Go-to-market Strategy
Toqio, the leading provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) for embedded finance, has welcomed Michael Pierce as their new Vice President of Sales. Pierce, boasting 14 years of financial and technical sales experience, will take charge of the firm's commercial and marketing teams. He will craft and implement a go-to-market strategy while championing the ever-evolving embedded finance industry.
Key Equipment Finance Promotes Arnone to Group Head – SVP of Manufacturer & Government Alliances Business Division
Shawn Arnone was promoted to Group Head – Senior Vice President of the newly-formed Manufacturer & Government Alliances business division at Key Equipment Finance. In this role, he will oversee the group’s government finance activities, which include the municipal finance, federal finance and municipal bond finance segments. Arnone will continue to lead Key Equipment Finance’s Commercial Vendor business division, as well.
VMware Names Karen Dykstra as CFO; Zane Rowe to Depart Company
VMware, a leading innovator in enterprise software, today announced that Karen Dykstra will take on the role as chief financial officer and executive vice president in addition to her current role as a member of the VMware Board of Directors. Current VMware CFO and EVP Zane Rowe will be leaving the company, effective June 9, 2023.
Suominen Appoints SVP, Transformation Management Office
Jonni Friman M.Sc. (Industrial Engineering and Management) has been appointed senior vice president, Transformation Management Office at Suominen. He will be a member of Suominen's Executive Team and report to president and CEO Tommi Björnman. Friman will start in his new position on June 1, 2023.
Neo Performance Materials Appoints Jonathan Baksh as CFO and Executive Vice President
Neo Performance Materials (OTCPK:NOPMF) notifies the appointment of Jonathan Baksh as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, to be effective June 19, 2023.
Patagonia Appoints New General Manager EMEA
Hajikhanian has been part of Patagonia’s EMEA leadership team since 2019, most recently as director of direct-to-consumer, leading on ecommerce, retail, and customer service. Based at the company’s EMEA headquarters in Amsterdam, she will oversee Patagonia’s growing business in the region, which includes more than 300 employees and 12 stores, including two UK stores, in Bristol and Manchester.
Euronext Clearing Appoints Pecora as CEO
Euronext Clearing has appointed Roberto Pecora as its new chief executive and general manager. Pecora will take over the helm at the multi-asset clearing house from 3 July and will be based in Rome. He will replace Marco Polito, who stepped down as CEO of CC&G following the general assembly held on 27 April.
Etcho Appoints Mike Reed as New CIO/COO
Mike Reed joins Etcho's mission to seamlessly connect wealth with values. Etcho is delighted to announce its new Chief Operating/Investment Officer, Mike Reed. Mike will join the company in June 2023 as they look to propel their offering in the family wealth management space.
SiriusPoint Appoints New Chief Technology Officer
SiriusPoint Ltd., a global specialty re/insurer, has announced the appointment of Nestor Lopez to the Executive Leadership Team as Chief Technology Officer. Prior to this Lopez, was most recently Chief Information Officer.
CData Appoints Will Davis as CMO to Accelerate Growth
CData Software, a leading provider of data connectivity and integration solutions, today announced the appointment of Will Davis to the role of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
Rolls Royce Motor Cars Appoints Anthony Zhao as New Regional Director for Greater China
Zhao has extensive knowledge of and experience in China, particularly in the South of the country, which is renowned as a global hub for luxury. He has a deep understanding of the region and the ultra-high-net-worth Chinese luxury consumers, whose unique tastes and appetite for highly bespoke products attract them to Rolls-Royce’s model range, the company said.
Los Andes Copper Appoints Santiago Montt as Chief Executive Officer
Los Andes Copper Ltd. (TSXV: LA) (OTCQX: LSANF) ("Los Andes" or the "Company") advises that Santiago Montt has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") of the Company, effective May 25, 2023.
Muse Finance Appoints ex-NatWest Exec Julie Ashmore COO
Muse Finance, a working capital business finance provider has appointed Julie Ashmore as COO, to help achieve its ambition to reach 30,000 customers and provide £1.5 billion of SME financing in the next three years.
IQUW Promotes MacDonald and Hennessey to Head of Property
IQUW, a property, commercial and specialty re/insurer has promoted Robbie MacDonald to Head of Property Direct and Facultative (D&F), and Tom Hennessey to Head of Property, Delegated Authority (DA). In their new roles, they will both be based in London where they will be jointly responsible for the global Property book, and will report to Steven Tebbutt, Active Underwriter at IQUW.
Progeny Appoints New Chief Operating Officer to Prepare for Expansion
Progeny has appointed Sam Murton as its new chief operating officer (COO). The appointment is part of a restructure to strengthen the position of the business in the UK market and prepare it for future international growth. Murton has been working with Progeny as a consultant since 2022.
E.ON Appoints New Chief as Michael Lewis Departs for Uniper
E.ON UK has named Chris Norbury as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Michael Lewis, who is leaving to become the CEO of Uniper. Norbury, who has been with E.ON since 2014, brings a wealth of experience in HR and transformation roles from major international organisations, including E.ON SE, EDF and Unilever.
Bluecore Appoints Visionary Chief Marketing Officer Jason Grunberg
Bluecore, the retail marketing solution for the world's top retailers, today announced Jason Grunberg as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). As CMO, Jason will have a dual focus on growth - both for Bluecore and for the company’s 400 retail customers who rely on Bluecore’s technology to create relevant customer interactions that drive more revenue. In this next phase of transformation, Jason will bring in new enterprise retailers and build out a robust thought leadership strategy to support retailers as they embrace shopper activation.
Cartography Biosciences Appoints Industry Veteran as Chief Administrative and Legal Officer
Cartography Biosciences, an immuno-oncology company creating biologic therapies against novel targets guided by the first-ever comprehensive antigen atlas, today announced the appointment of Blaine Templeman as Chief Administrative and Legal Officer.
TempoCap Announces New Operating Partner, Andreas Wuchner, Promoting Exciting Opportunities for Growth in the Cybersecurity Space
Europe’s leader in growth technology investment, TempoCap, today announces the new hire of Operating Partner Andreas Wuchner to further strengthen its cybersecurity expertise. Andreas is a seasoned international executive with an exceptional track record of over 25 years’ cybersecurity experience across consumer and provider sectors.
Rockwell Automation Names Matt Fordenwalt Senior Vice President, Lifecycle Services
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced that Matt Fordenwalt is named senior vice president, Lifecycle Services, effective June 1. He will report to Rockwell Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Blake Moret.
Ericsson Appoints Andrea Missori as New Head of Customer Unit South East Mediterranean and Eurasia
Andrea Missori takes on the role of Head of Customer Unit South East Mediterranean and Eurasia as of 1 June 2023 - in addition to his role as Managing Director of Ericsson in Italy.
Verisk Appoints New Senior Leaders for PCS
Verisk has announced that Ted Gregory and Alex Mican will be assuming new leadership roles in the PCS business unit of the organization.
ICP Appoints Emily Samways Chief Client & Commercial Officer, Michael Weeman Chief Strategy Officer
ICP, a worldwide leader in Content Operations, announces two new global executive leadership roles. Emily Samways, formerly ICP's Managing Director/EMEA & APAC, takes on the role of Chief Client & Commercial Officer. Michael Weeman, previously ICP's Managing Director/Americas and Head of Digital Commerce, will now serve as its Chief Strategy Officer. Their responsibilities begin immediately, serving a global client roster that includes Coca-Cola, Diageo, L'Oréal, Mars, NBCUniversal, Procter & Gamble, and Unilever.
Diageo Appoints Gabriel Opoku-Asare as Director for North America Region
Diageo PLC has appointed Gabriel Opoku-Asare as Director for North America Region, effective July, 1. He will be based in Washington D.C. In this role, Gabriel will be partnering with the Diageo North America Society team for the execution of the Spirit of Progress (SOP) agenda across all three pillars: Grain-to-Glass, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Community Engagement and Responsible Drinking.
Trellix Appoints Saudi Arabian Cybersecurity Veteran to Spearhead Growth in the Kingdom
Trellix, the cybersecurity company delivering the future of extended detection and response (XDR), today announced the appointment of Saudi Arabian national Khaled Alateeq as Head of the Middle East region. Alateeq’s knowledge, skills and his relationships with its public and private sector entities in the Kingdom — a strategic market for Trellix — were key deciding factors in his appointment.
Alexander & Baldwin Appoints Jeff Pauker as EVP and Chief Investment Officer
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. (NYSE:ALEX) announced the appointment of Jeff Pauker to executive vice president and chief investment officer. Since 2018, Pauker has led A&B's investments team, responsible for core and opportunistic real estate investments, property dispositions, and asset-level financings. In addition to his current leadership role, Pauker will assume oversight of the Company's strategic asset and portfolio planning and direct its capital markets activities. Pauker joined A&B in 2012 and most recently served as its senior vice president of investments.
Solstice Appoints Pablo McDonald as Chief Executive Officer and Director
Solstice Gold Corp. (TSXV: SGC) (“Solstice”, “we”, “our” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Pablo McDonald has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and director of the Company, effective May 24, 2023.
Burberry Appoints Former Chanel Diversity Head as Chief People Officer
British luxury brand Burberry has named Alexandra McCauley as its new chief people officer. McCauley will start the position on November 15, when she will become responsible for all aspects of the brand’s people strategy on a global basis.
Lloyd’s Appoints Beazley’s Rachel Turk as New CUO
Lloyd’s has appointed Rachel Turk as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), reporting to Chief of Markets Patrick Tiernan. In her new role, Turk will be responsible for managing the performance of the Lloyd’s market, including leading the underwriting function to support the Corporation’s strategic goals.
Akido Appoints Judy Carpenter as Head of Operations for its Tech-Enabled Medical Network
Akido, a health tech company and medical network leveraging artificial intelligence to reimagine the healthcare experience for all, announced that Judy Carpenter has joined its leadership team as the new head of medical network operations. In her former role as President and COO of Riverside Medical Clinic (RMC), Carpenter was instrumental in the growth of the organization. Under her leadership, RMC tripled in both size and revenue, growing to more than 180 physicians/providers as well as more than 1,000 support staff, and becoming California’s largest physician-owned group at the time.
Global Technologies Appoints Fredrick Cutcher as CEO
Global Technologies, Ltd. (OTC Pink: GTLL), a holding corporation, which, through its subsidiaries, has operations engaged in e-commerce and as a portal for entrepreneurs to provide access to live shopping, announces the appointment of Fredrick Cutcher as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective as of May 17, 2023.
Alvarez & Marsal Taxand Extends Digital Tax Strategies and Capabilities to Address Clients’ Evolving Needs
Alvarez & Marsal Taxand, LLP (A&M Taxand), an affiliate of leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), is strengthening its digital tax strategy team. With an approach that addresses external and internal needs, the firm is developing bespoke technology tools for clients while focusing on further technology enhancements to bolster client-centric process and drive sustainable operational improvements.
Meredith Kokos Appointed as SVP of Marketing to Drive Growth at Measured Insurance
Measured Analytics and Insurance ("Measured"), a leading provider of AI-driven cybersecurity insurance, has announced the appointment of seasoned digital insurance marketing executive Meredith Kokos as Senior Vice President of Marketing. Kokos brings a wealth of experience and a winning track record in strategic marketing, brand management, and customer acquisition to her new role. Her expertise in customer insight development and innovative channel strategies will help drive Measured's revenue growth, market presence, and winning customer acquisition methods.
OTAVA Appoints Cyndi Lyon to Lead Customer Experience and Strategy
OTAVA®, a global leader in custom and compliant multi-cloud solutions, today announced the appointment of Cyndi Lyon to Vice President of Customer Experience and Strategy. This role underscores the company’s dedication to its customer-first approach. Lyon will oversee all aspects of customers’ experience with OTAVA to elevate results and satisfaction.
Sectigo Appoints Christopher Bray as Senior Vice President
Sectigo, a global leader in automated Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM), and digital certificates, today announced the appointment of Christopher Bray as Senior Vice President of Partner and eCommerce Sales. Mr. Bray will be responsible for go-to-market strategy, sales and marketing operations, as well as sales execution for Sectigo’s Partner and eCommerce businesses.
OutSystems Appoints Christine Nurnberger Chief Marketing Officer
OutSystems, a global leader in high-performance application development, today announced the appointment of Christine Nurnberger as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) to its accomplished executive leadership team. As CMO, Nurnberger will develop, implement, and align marketing and growth strategies that build on the Company’s position as a leader in the low-code development industry.
Telliant Systems Names Taylor Heath, Director of Business Development
Telliant Systems, LLC, a 2020 Inc. 5000 list member and leading provider of software development and testing services for clients worldwide, today named Taylor Heath as Director of Business Development, effective May 1, 2023.
Sinaptica Appoints Ken Mariash as Chief Executive Officer
Sinaptica Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage company leading the development of a new class of personalized neuromodulation therapeutics to treat Alzheimer’s and neurodegenerative diseases, announces the appointment of Ken Mariash Jr. as Chief Executive Officer. Mariash brings more than 25 years of life sciences leadership experience in strategy, corporate development, and marketing, both in medtech and biotech, at companies such as CSL Behring, Baxter BioScience, and Boston Scientific, including over a decade in the neuromodulation space.
RealNetworks Appoints Chris Wheaton as President, COO and CFO; Michael Parham, SVP and General Counsel, Departs After 20+ Year Career With the Company
RealNetworks today officially announced the appointment of Chris Wheaton as President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Chris joined Real in March and has spent the past three months learning about Real and its diverse, primarily AI-based businesses.
WellBiz Brands Inc. Appoints Ankin Laysha as COO
WellBiz Brands Inc. has named Ankin Laysha as the company’s chief operating officer. In her new role, Laysha will help the company implement a new operations support model for franchisees.
Prateek Kathpal Joins SymphonyAI as President and CEO of SymphonyAI Industrial
SymphonyAI, a leader in high-value enterprise AI SaaS for strategic industries, announced today that it has appointed Prateek Kathpal as president and CEO of SymphonyAI Industrial. Kathpal's extensive and diverse industry experience and deep technological expertise provide compelling leadership assets for the role.
Eterna Therapeutics Appoints Megan Yung as Chief Strategy Officer, General Counsel
Eterna Therapeutics Inc., a life science company committed to realizing the potential of mRNA cell engineering to provide patients with transformational new medicines, today announced the appointment of Megan Yung as Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel. Ms. Yung will work with Eterna’s senior leadership and the Board of Directors to develop and advance the Company’s corporate strategy. Ms. Yung will also oversee the company’s legal activities, including licensing and intellectual property matters.
Wiliot Appoints Antony Yousefian as Vice President of Climate & Circularity
Wiliot, the Internet of Things pioneer whose ambient IoT platform is enabling trillions of "things" to gain intelligence, today announced the appointment of Antony Yousefian to the position of VP of Climate & Circularity. In his role, Yousefian will oversee the company's climate strategy, where he will accelerate the development and implementation of climate products that, for the first time, enable businesses to track in real-time their supply chain's impact on nature and carbon footprint.
Devtech Appoints Seasoned Technology Executive Michael Carr as CFO
Devtech, a leader in digital innovation services for emerging and Fortune 1000 businesses, today announced the appointment of Michael Carr as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Michael is a seasoned technology entrepreneur and executive with more than 25 years of finance, operations, and global leadership experience.
BlackRock Promotes Italy Head To Chief Of Southern Europe
BlackRock, the world's biggest asset manager, has named Giovanni Sandri, its current head of Italy, as head of southern Europe, creating a cluster that also includes Spain, Portugal, Greece and Israel, two sources familiar with the matter said.
Barclays Announces New Leadership for Global Equities
Barclays today announces the appointment of Scott McDavid and Ronnie Wexler as Global Head of Equities, and Global Head of Equities Distribution respectively.
Lily AI Appoints Avnish Patel as Chief Operating Officer
Lily AI, a retail technology platform specializing in AI solutions for retailers and brands, today announced Avnish Patel has joined the Company’s executive team as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. In this new role, Patel will be responsible for overall organizational excellence, scaling cross-functional capabilities, and cultivating partnerships and alliances to accelerate growth.
AXA XL Appoints New Head of Energy Transition
AXA XL has appointed Vicky Roberts-Mills as head of energy transition. She will join the company later this year, with no date being initially announced.
Drift Appoints Tim Redfern as Chief Financial Officer
Drift, the Conversation Cloud company, today announced Tim Redfern has joined its executive team as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Throughout his nearly 25 years in financial operations, Redfern has accumulated significant experience leveraging finance to drive business improvement, decision support, performance management and growth. At Drift, he will apply this skill set to lead the team responsible for global finance, IT and business systems, reporting, internal controls, operations and pricing.
HSBC Appoints Head of Wealth and Personal Banking, South Asia
HSBC has announced the appointment of Kai Zhang as Head of Wealth and Personal Banking (WPB), South Asia, effective 26 June 2023.
Nestlé Appoints Stephanie Pullings Hart to Lead Global Operations
The Swiss food and beverage giant said Pullings Hart’s extensive operations experience will be key to moving the business forward when she fully assumes the Head of Operations role from Magdi Batato, who will retire in 2024
Calabrio Appoints New CTO to Spearhead True-Cloud AI Innovation
Calabrio, the workforce performance company, today announced the appointment of Joel Martins as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), spearheading Calabrio ONE’s true-cloud Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions and customer-centric innovation.
Sollum Technologies Appoints Michael Hanan for the US Market
Sollum Technologies is proud to announce the appointment of Michael Hanan as sales director for the US market. Michael's extensive experience and insights in sales and green technology will be a great asset to Sollum Technologies as he takes on this new position.
Freight Technologies, Inc. Appoints Umberto León-Domínguez as Director of AI
Freight Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: FRGT) (“Fr8Tech”), a technology company whose industry-leading, custom-developed, AI- and machine learning-powered Fr8App freight-matching platform offers a real-time portal for B2B cross-border and domestic shipping within the USMCA region, today announces the appointment of Dr. Umberto León-Domínguez as director of the company’s artificial intelligence (“AI”) division.
Twist Bioscience Appoints Robert Werner as Chief Accounting Officer
Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ: TWST), a company enabling customers to succeed through its offering of high-quality synthetic DNA using its silicon platform, today announced the appointment of Robert Werner as chief accounting officer.
Harbourfront Wealth Appoints Chief Investment Officer Christine Tessier
Harbourfront Wealth Management Inc. (“Harbourfront” or the “Company”), a national leading independent wealth advisory and investment management firm, welcomes Christine Tessier as Chief Investment Officer (“CIO”).
LVMH Appoints New Chief Omnichannel and Data Officer
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has named former Sephora executive Gonzague de Pirey as chief omnichannel and data officer, charged with spearheading the broad adoption of data and artificial intelligence across brands ranging from Louis Vuitton to Guerlain and Tiffany & Co.
BrainsWay Announces Appointment of Ido Marom as CFO
BrainsWay Ltd. (NASDAQ & TASE: BWAY) (“BrainsWay” or the “Company”), a global leader in advanced noninvasive neurostimulation treatments for mental health disorders, today announced the appointment of Ido Marom, an experienced senior financial leader in global industries, including medical technology, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Marom will succeed Scott Areglado, who will be stepping down from the Company to pursue other opportunities.
Peachtree Appoints Melissa Ross Smith as Chief Operating Officer
Peachtree Group ("Peachtree") announced the appointment of Melissa Ross Smith as Chief Operating Officer. Ms. Smith will be responsible for the overall performance, strategy and organizational development of Peachtree and its operating businesses. She will report to Greg Friedman, managing principal and CEO, and will be a key executive team member.
JPMorgan Names PayPal’s John Frerichs Head of SMB Payments
J.P. Morgan has named PayPal veteran John Frerichs to oversee its SMB payments operations. The appointment, announced Monday (May 22) in a news release provided to PYMNTS, marks a sort of homecoming, as Frerichs previously held a number of leadership roles in J.P. Morgan’s small and medium-sized business (SMB) space.
Inuvo Appoints Marketing Veteran and Former CEO of Media Kitchen Barry Lowenthal as President
Inuvo, Inc. (NYSE American: INUV), provider of the first generative artificial intelligence (AI) solution made specifically for brands and agencies, today announced the appointment of Barry Lowenthal, former CEO of Media Kitchen, as President.
Guy Carpenter Makes Multiple Senior Appointments for Europe
Guy Carpenter, a global risk and reinsurance specialist and a subsidiary of Marsh McLennan, has announced the appointment of Anders Nises as CEO of the Nordics region. At the same time, Guy Carpenter has also announced the appointment of Lisa Ljunggren as Head of Analytics, Nordics, effective June 2023.
One Stop Systems Appoints Michael Knowles as CEO and President
One Stop Systems, Inc, a leader in AI Transportable compute and storage solutions at the edge, today announced that Michael Knowles has been appointed as its new President and CEO, effective June 5, 2023.
Kroll Appoints Craig Wymant and David Dunn to Executive Roles
Kroll, a global risk and financial advisory firm, has appointed Craig Wymant as chief people officer, effective April 2023, and David Dunn as chief information security officer, effective March 2023. Based in London, Wymant has more than 25 years of human resources leadership experience. He most recently served as leader of people integration and transition work at London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) following its acquisition of Refinitiv. Previously, he was deputy chief people officer at Refinitiv, where he led a successful transformation of the human capital function and a transition to a new global operating model.
Legal & General Capital Appoints new COO
Legal & General Capital (LGC) announces the appointment of Karen Bashford as its new Chief Operating Officer. Karen will lead the company’s operations from July 2023, as it expands internationally and transitions its business from an alternative asset origination platform to a leading multi-boutique manager, deploying third-party capital across its investment specialisms of housing, venture capital, specialist commercial real estate, clean energy, digital infrastructure and GP investing.
Axxes Capital Appoints Financial Services Veterans to Key Executive Positions
Axxes Capital, a new private markets investment firm designed specifically for financial advisors, announced today it has appointed industry veterans from Capital Group and GQG Partners to serve in key executive positions as the firm rounds out its leadership team and prepares for significant growth.
Pager Appoints Dave Dookeeram as Chief Operating Officer
Pager, a leading virtual care, navigation and collaboration platform, is pleased to announce that Dave Dookeeram has been appointed as the company's Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this newly created position, Dookeeram will execute the company's strategic growth and oversee its day-to-day operations to optimize business performance and better serve the company's 23 million members.
Appen Appoints Former Pivotal Software and Astronomer SaaS Executive Andrew Ettinger to Lead Worldwide Sales
Appen Limited (Appen) (ASX: APX) the leading training data for AI company that makes trusted deep learning and generative AI work better for everyone, today announced the appointment of Andrew Ettinger as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), effective 22 May 2023.
Yoom Appoints Nir David as Its First Head of Gaming
YOOM, which develops generative AI 3D technology, announced on Monday that Nir David has been appointed as the company’s first-ever Head of Gaming.
Athira Pharma Appoints Andrew Gengos as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Business Officer
Athira Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATHA), a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small molecules to restore neuronal health and slow neurodegeneration, today announced the appointment of Andrew Gengos as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Business Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Gengos replaces Glenna Mileson, who is retiring after serving as Athira’s Chief Financial Officer for eight years.
Jose Luis Palacios Appointed Chief Executive Officer of Virtue Labs, The Fast-Growing Biotech Haircare Company
Virtue Labs, the fast-growing biotech haircare company and one of the "World's Most Innovative Companies" as per Fast Company, today announced that Jose Luis Palacios has been appointed its Chief Executive Officer and will join the Board of Directors. Virtue's Founder, Melisse Shaban, will continue to serve as an advisor to the CEO and the Board.
Wunderman Thompson UK Appoints Anna Jehan as Head of Product Design
Wunderman Thompson UK has appointed Anna Jehan as its new head of product design, a new role in the experience team at the integrated marketing agency. Jehan will be based in Wunderman Thompson’s London office and will report to Conrad Rasmussen, head of experience. Her focus will be to champion product design excellence and craft, unite brand storytelling with technology and bring strategic insights to forge unforgettable experiences.
Ontra Appoints Nat Kunes as its Chief Product Officer
Ontra, the leading provider of contract automation and intelligence solutions for the world's most prominent asset managers, today announced the appointment of its first Chief Product Officer, Nat Kunes. In this role, Nat will oversee the strategic direction of Ontra's legal operating system– which automates critical workflows across fundraising, portfolio investment, and fund operations. Ontra's solutions are used by over 600 investment firms worldwide, including industry leaders such as Blackstone, Apollo, KKR, and Carlyle.
Consilium Appoints Tom Abbotts to Lead New Cyber, Tech & Fintech Division
Aventum Group’s specialty re/insurance broking business, Consilium has announced the launch of a new Cyber, Tech and Fintech division, and has appointed specialist insurance broker Tom Abbotts, as Associate Partner to lead the division.
Honey Insurance Appoints Chief Revenue Officer
Honey Insurance (Honey) has appointed Galia Durbach as its chief revenue officer (CRO). Durbach has financial services experience across insurance, banking, and consulting. Before joining Honey, she was a senior executive at Hollard Insurance (Hollard) for more than 10 years, most recently as the chief integration officer (CIO), having led the company’s integration of CBA’s general insurance business.
UBS Hires Former Credit Suisse Australia Syndicate Head Usasz
UBS Group AG has hired Credit Suisse Group AG’s former Australian equity capital markets syndicate banking head Tim Usasz.
Dreamscape Appoints New Rio Las Vegas Leadership
Dreamscape Companies, which purchased the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas in 2019, has appointed a new executive team to man the property. The list of new appointees includes several high-profile casino & hospitality veterans that will make sure to maintain the property’s popularity and renown.
ZEISS Appoints Miguel Gonzalez Diaz As MD In India And Neighboring Nations
The ZEISS Group has announced the appointment of Miguel Gonzalez Diaz as the new Managing Director (MD) of Carl Zeiss India (Bangalore) Pvt. Ltd and neighbouring nations. Starting 03 April 2023, Miguel Gonzalez has taken over as the MD from Wilson Thomas who announced his retirement after having been with the company for close to 18 years.
ZRG Partners Appoints Leader of EMEA Human Capital Practice
ZRG Partners has expanded with the addition of Malcolm Kemp as managing director and leader of the human capital practice. In his new role, he is accountable for profitability, client engagement, and overall growth of the firm’s EMEA human capital practice.
Novarc Technologies Appoints Chief Revenue Officer
Novarc Technologies Inc., Vancouver, B.C., a provider of cobots and AI systems for robotic welding applications, has named Arash Nejad as chief revenue officer. He previously held senior roles at General Electric and Rockwell Automation and most recently led Motion Metrics.
DC Advisory Appoints Bill Kohr as US CEO
DC Advisory, an international investment bank committed to making a difference, today announces Bill Kohr as its new US Chief Executive Officer, alongside a revised leadership structure which retains former CEO Scott Wieler as Chairman of the Board, as the firm continues its growth strategy and focus on extracting maximum value from its platform.
Monstarlab Expands Strategy Practice With Team Hire in Denmark
The new team joins Monstarlab’s Strategy practice in Copenhagen, which advises clients on the strategic aspects of business transformation and improvement, before the firm’s powerhouse technology experts take over to bring digital solutions to life.
Kevin Bouchard Joins Fortegra Specialty Insurance as SVP
Insurance professional Kevin Bouchard has joined Fortegra, global specialty insurance subsidiary of holding company Tiptree, as Senior Vice President, Specialty. Bouchard brings two decades of experience within the finance and property & casualty insurance industry to his new Florida-based role.
Hard Rock International Names Ragheb Dajani SVP of Real Estate Development
Hard Rock International has appointed Ragheb “Raj” Dajani as Senior Vice President of Real Estate Development. In this role, Dajani will be responsible for leading the maintenance of new real estate development prospects, directing real estate development strategy and overseeing the brand’s strategic business growth plans and goals. Dajani will report to Joe Emanuele, Chief Design and Development Officer at Hard Rock International.
Tamer Bishay to Head Business Growth at Farnek
Farnek has appointed Tamer Bishay as its new head of business development. Reporting directly to CEO Markus Oberlin, Bishay, an Egyptian national, has been given the responsibility of supporting Farnek’s corporate plan with a structured and targeted business growth strategy.
Oliver Wyman Promotes René Fischer to Financial Services Leader
In his tenth year at Oliver Wyman, René Fischer has taken on his most senior role to date, now leading Oliver Wyman’s team of consultants dedicated to clients in the financial services sector. Oliver Wyman’s Financial Services practice works for banks, insurance companies, asset and wealth managers, regulators, fintechs, among others, and has over the years built a market-leading reputation in Germany’s consulting landscape.
I Squared Capital Appoints Gautam Bhandari as Global Chief Investment Officer
I Squared Capital, a leading global infrastructure investment manager, today announced that Gautam Bhandari, co-founder and Managing Partner, has been appointed as I Squared Capital’s Global Chief Investment Officer, responsible for leading the firm’s global investment strategy in close collaboration with founder, Chairman and Managing Partner Sadek Wahba.
SX3 Appoints Head of Audit Services
Specialist claims consultancy SX3 has appointed Richard Lake as its new head of audit services. Lake joins SX3 from the Financial Reporting Council in London, where he was project director for audit market supervision.
Didier Roekaerts Joins Kearney's Analytics Leadership Team
The global market for artificial intelligence (AI) consulting services was valued at over $93.4 billion in 2022, and is expected to reach $630.6 billion by 2028. The opportunity this presents consulting firms with means that many are increasingly ramping up their AI offerings, in support of service lines including administration, finance and human resources. Kearney’s latest partner appointment aims to help it leverage the new technology in its data analytics team.
PepsiCo Europe Appoints New Chief Sustainability Officer
PepsiCo Europe has announced the appointment of Archana Jagannathan as its new Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) for Europe. Effective immediately, Jagannathan will oversee and accelerate sustainability goals across the business, reporting to Europe CEO Silviu Popovici and Global Chief Sustainability Officer Jim Andrew.
JLL Capital Promotes New Co-head of Capital Markets and Net Lease
JLL Capital Markets has appointed a new senior managing director to co-head its national net lease platform.
Treasure Data Appoints Mark Tack as Global Chief Marketing Officer
Treasure Data™, a leading enterprise customer data platform (CDP) provider, announced today that Mark Tack has been appointed as its new global chief marketing officer (CMO). An accomplished executive with more than 20 years of leadership experience in martech, Tack will help Treasure Data drive its next phase of profitable growth by increasing awareness, pipeline and demand for its industry-leading cloud-based CDP platform and working in partnership with key functions to establish a unified engine to accelerate annual recurring revenue (ARR).
Intracom Middle East Appoints New General Manager for Middle East and Africa & Asia-Pacific (MEA & APAC)
Intracom Middle East FZ-LLC, a leading telecom solutions provider in the Gulf region, announces the appointment of Mr. Andreas Serras as General Manager, following Mr. Mohamed Maghraby departure from the Company on March 06th.
Capewell Promotes Retired Marine Corps General to Chief Executive Officer
Capewell, a global leader in custom-engineered survivability and aerial delivery solutions, announced today that they have appointed Thomas Weidley as Chief Executive Officer. Weidley who previously served as Capewell's Chief Operating Officer will succeed Capewell's interim CEO, Lane Wiggers.
Delta Capita Appoints Julian Chesser as Regional Head of APAC
Delta Capita, the Financial Services division of Prytek, a leading global Capital Markets consulting, managed services and technology provider has welcomed Julian Chesser as its new Regional Head of APAC who will be based in Singapore.
Riviera Partners Appoints Megan Martin as VP of Marketing, and Jeff Crowell and Kara Landon as Senior Directors of Partnerships and Business Development
Riviera Partners, the leading global search firm specializing in executive leadership placements in technology, product, and design talent, has appointed Megan Martin as Vice President of Marketing, and Jeff Crowell and Kara Landon as Senior Directors of Partnerships and Business Development. Martin will oversee Riviera’s global marketing strategy and implementation of marketing programs. Crowell and Landon will be responsible for expanding channel partnerships with private equity and venture capital clients, helping to accelerate talent-driven growth and portfolio value creation.
Guidehouse Appoints Ali Bokhari as Global Managed Services Leader
Guidehouse, a leading global provider of consulting and managed services to public sector and commercial clients, has appointed Ali Bokhari as Global Managed Services Leader. This major update to Guidehouse's Leadership Team will support the firm's growth ambition, with forthcoming opportunities and strong financial performance.
Core Banking Tech Challenger Tuum Appoints New CEO, Eyes Global Expansion
Tuum, a challenger in the core banking software space, has appointed a new CEO, Myles Bertrand. Bertrand moves from DT One, a Singapore-based B2B digital micropayments platform, where he had a ten-month stint as chief revenue officer. Prior to that, he spent four years as managing director, APAC, at Tuum’s rival, Mambu.
Financial Health App VeraScore Names Scott Waldron as New President
San Francisco-based start-up VeraScore, which helps consumers measure and manage their financial health, has appointed Scott Waldron as its new president.
Stephen Chambal Appointed as LinQuest Chief Growth Officer
LinQuest Corporation, a leader in space systems and technology solutions for the defense and intelligence communities, announced today the appointment of Stephen Chambal as Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer (CGO).
Spot Appoints Donna Rayburn as CFO and Chad Maycumber as VP of Engineering
Spot Social Fitness, the maker of the popular Spot app that promotes physical activity, has recently announced the appointment of Donna Rayburn as the new Chief Financial Officer and Chad Maycumber as the new Vice President of Engineering.
Uranium Energy Corp Appoints James Hatley as Vice President Production, Canada
Uranium Energy Corp (NYSE American: UEC) (the "Company" or "UEC") is pleased to announce the appointment of James Hatley as UEC's Vice President Production, Canada.
Code Computerlove Appoints People and Culture Lead
Manchester-based digital product and service firm Code Computerlove has appointed Hannah Pickford (pictured) as people and culture lead. Pickford joins from social media marketing agency Social Chain, where she was happiness manager. She will focus on overseeing the firm’s overall employee experience, through onboarding, recruitment, benefits and events, and supporting learning and development.
Heliostar Appoints Samuel Anderson as VP Projects
Heliostar Metals Limited is pleased to announce that it has appointed Samuel Anderson as Vice President of Projects.
REV Group, Inc. Appoints Mark Skonieczny as CEO
REV Group, Inc. (NYSE:REVG), a leading designer and manufacturer of specialty vehicles, announced the appointment of Mark Skonieczny as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Previously, Mr. Skonieczny had served as Interim CEO and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Skonieczny joined the Company’s Board in January 2023 and will continue to serve as a director. The company has initiated a comprehensive search for a new CFO.
Innovative Food Holdings Appoints Brady Smallwood as Chief Operating Officer
Innovative Food Holdings, Inc. (IVFH), a national seller of gourmet specialty foods to professional and home chefs today announced the hiring of Brady Smallwood as Chief Operating Officer. As Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Smallwood will develop, integrate, and oversee companywide strategies designed to maximize efficiencies and drive growth across all business categories.
Holley Inc. Appoints Matthew Stevenson as CEO and President
Holley Inc. (HLLY), a leading platform serving performance automotive enthusiasts, today announced the appointment of Matthew Stevenson as the Company’s new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). On June 6, 2023, he will replace Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, Michelle Gloeckler, who will be remaining with Holley as a member of the Board.
Aviation Technology Company Skyryse Appoints Blake Bilstad as Chief Legal Officer
Skyryse™, bringing trust, safety, and the accessibility of flight through a highly-automated and touchscreen flight control system, has named Blake Bilstad as the company's new Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary. In this role, Bilstad will lead all legal matters for Skyryse as the company continues to develop its highly automated flight control system, including the protection of the company's intellectual property and innovative business model within the industry.
Lyft Appoints Erin Brewer as Cfo as Ride-hailing Company Hits Reset Button
Ride-hailing company Lyft Inc on Tuesday appointed Erin Brewer as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). She will replace Elaine Paul, who has served as Lyft's CFO since January 2022. Paul's departure is set for May 19, while Brewer is expected to assume her new responsibilities on July 10, as per Reuters. In the interim, Lisa Blackwood-Kapral, the Chief Accounting Officer at Lyft, will serve as the finance chief.
Averda Appoints Mazen Chebaklo as CEO
Averda, the leading waste management and recycling company in the emerging world, has appointed Mazen Chebaklo as Chief Executive Officer, commencing 16 May. In his new role, Chebaklo will spearhead Averda's strategic direction during its upcoming phase of expansion, while also strategically realigning the organisation's operations and initiatives within its key markets.
Electric One Appoints Guido Quill as Chief Operating Officer
Electric One has appointed Guido Quill as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Guido who comes with over 30 years of experience in international business exposure across multiple continents, has successfully helped steer the “Electric One” since its inception as a Brand Guardian and Co-Founder.
AIG Appoints Head of Multinational for North America
Toby McNamara has been appointed head of multinational for North America at AIG. According to the company McNamara will lead the Multinational team in the region with responsibility for delivering AIG’s world-class multinational solutions and expertise to our clients and distribution partners.
Introhive Appoints Saeideh Fard as New Chief Financial Officer
Introhive, the world's leading Customer Intelligence Platform, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Saeideh Fard as its new Chief Financial Officer. Fard, a seasoned executive with extensive background in SaaS, finance, and operations, brings a wealth of scaling expertise to the Introhive team.
Vintage Investment Partners Appoints Former Blackrock Vp Jonathan Alden as Senior Vice President, Head of Investor Relations
Vintage Investment Partners, a technology investment firm that manages more than $3.6 billion in assets, has announced that it has appointed Jonathan Alden as the new Senior Vice President, Head of Investor Relations at the firm. Alden joins the firm after nine years at BlackRock, where he most recently helped expand the company’s investment presence in Israel.
Amount Appoints Kevin Trilli as Chief Product Officer and Raj Kolluri as Chief Technology Officer
Amount, a fintech powering banking technology for consumer and small business account opening, loan origination and financing, today announces the appointments of Kevin Trilli as Chief Product Officer and Raj Kolluri as Chief Technology Officer.
CloudBolt Appoints Pritesh Upadhyay as Chief Revenue Officer
CloudBolt Software, the leader in automating, optimizing and governing hybrid cloud, multi-tool environments for global enterprises, announced today the appointment of Pritesh Upadhyay as Chief Revenue Officer. Upadhyay will oversee all revenue-generating functions and play a critical role in the company’s overall go-to-market strategy and execution.
AlloVir Appoints Cintia Piccina as Chief Commercial Officer
AlloVir (Nasdaq: ALVR), a late-clinical stage allogeneic T cell immunotherapy company, today announced the appointment of Cintia Piccina, PharmD, MBA, as the company’s Chief Commercial Officer, effective June 12, 2023. Ms. Piccina will drive the global commercialization strategy for AlloVir, with a focus on its lead product, posoleucel, and be responsible for building a commercial team in anticipation of a 2025 launch.
Life360 Appoints Lauren Antonoff as Chief Operating Officer to Drive Growth and Innovation in Family Safety and Location Services
Life360, the leading membership for safety and location services, has announced the appointment of Lauren Antonoff as its new Chief Operating Officer. Antonoff is a product and technology leader with a track record of driving growth through customer-focused value. She joins Life360 from GoDaddy, where she led efforts to empower entrepreneurs through software and services. Prior to that, Antonoff spent 18 years at Microsoft, where she was instrumental in building some of the company's most successful products and businesses. At Life360, Antonoff will report to CEO Chris Hulls, overseeing Marketing, Product, Devices, and Engineering teams.
Sagus Legal Promotes Shivam Sinha As Partner
Sagus Legal has promoted Shivam Sinha to Partner, taking the Firm’s partnership strength to 4 Partners across its practice areas including M&A, General Corporate, Disputes and Regulatory.
TS Imagine Promotes Simarjit Johal to Head of Asia Pacific
TS Imagine has announced the promotion of Simarjit Johal to Head of Asia Pacific of the cross-asset class provider of trading, portfolio, and risk management solutions for financial institutions.
Xceedance Promotes Travis MacMillian to President, Americas
Xceedance, a global provider of technology and digital solutions, has promoted Travis MacMillian to the new role of president, Americas. In his new role, MacMillian will leverage his more than 30 years of leadership in the North American insurance industry, which includes six years of executive leadership within Xceedance, to increase awareness of the businesses services and solutions.
NewtekOne Appoints M. Scott Price as CFO
NewtekOne, Inc., announced that it has hired Mr. M. Scott Price as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of the Company, effective May 16, 2023. Mr. Price comes to NewtekOne with over 17 years’ experience in the financial services industry with specific focuses on, and an extensive background in, banking and accounting. Most notably, Scott spent close to a decade at IBERIABANK Corporation in the role of Executive Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller.
Sun Genomics Appoints Vice President of Sales and Business Development
Sun Genomics, a leader in gut health testing that specializes in made-to-order probiotics based on an individual’s gut microflora, continues to strategically expand its brand and clinical offerings with the appointment of Will Hankee as vice president of sales and business development. The hire is part of a larger initiative to emphasize the organization’s leading clinical growth and research—including the impact of gut health on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and mental health.
Connectbase Appoints Edison Smith as Vice President of Sales for Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Connectbase, The Industry Cloud for Connectivity, announces the addition of Edison Smith to its sales leadership team as the Vice President of Sales for EMEA. Specializing in high-growth disruptive tech companies, Smith brings 20 years of global commercial leadership experience to the role and will focus on driving growth across the EMEA region.
Kopin Appoints Iwan Dodd as Vice President, Business Development
Kopin Corporation, a leading developer and provider of high-performance application-specific optical solutions consisting of high-resolution microdisplays, microdisplays subassemblies and related components for defense, enterprise, industrial, and consumer, today announced Mr. Iwan Dodd has joined Kopin in the role of Vice President, Business Development.
Mondelez Appoints Samir Jain as President of India Business
Confectionary major Mondelez International on Tuesday announced the appointment of Samir Jain as president of India business. Jain, who will join the company in August, takes over from Deepak Iyer who has been elevated to EVP and President, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (AMEA) region effective June 5, 2023, Mondelez said in a statement.
Fulcrum Therapeutics Appoints Alex C. Sapir Chief Executive Officer
Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc.® (Nasdaq: FULC), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on improving the lives of patients with genetically defined rare diseases, today announced the appointment of Alex C. Sapir as chief executive officer and president, effective July 1st, 2023. Upon assuming his new role, Mr. Sapir will also join Fulcrum’s board of directors. Interim CEO and president, Robert Gould Ph.D., will continue to serve as a member of the board of directors following the transition.
Enghouse Systems Appoints Sam Castiglione Vice President Of Corporate Development
Enghouse Systems Limited (TSX: ENGH), a leading vertical enterprise software solutions company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Castiglione as Vice President of Corporate Development.
Arcadis Appoints Alan Brookes as New CEO
Alan Brookes has been appointed as the new chief executive officer (CEO) and chair of the executive board of Arcadis for a period of four years which starts with immediate effect. Alan’s nomination was announced by the supervisory board on 27 October 2022, following the decision by outgoing CEO, Peter Oosterveer, to retire after six years.
United Rentals Appoints Elizabeth Grenfell as Vice President and Head of Investor Relations
United Rentals, Inc. today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Grenfell as vice president, investor relations, effective immediately. In this role, Ms. Grenfell is responsible for managing communications between the company’s leadership, current and future investors, and the broader financial community. She assumes responsibility for investor relations from Ted Grace, who has served as the company’s primary investor contact since 2016 and is currently chief financial officer.
Terra Balcanica Appoints Business Development Officer
Terra Balcanica Resources Corp. announces the appointment of Rodney Stevens as its Business Development Officer. Mr. Stevens is a CFA Charterholder with over a decade of experience in the capital markets, first as an investment analyst with Salman Partners Inc., and subsequently as a merchant and investment banker.
Standard BioTools Appoints Jeffrey Black as Chief Financial Officer and Announces Inducement Grants Under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
Standard BioTools Inc. (Nasdaq: LAB), driven by a bold purpose – Unleashing tools to accelerate breakthroughs in human health – announced the appointment of Jeffrey Black as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective today. Black will lead Standard BioTools’ finance, accounting and investor relations functions, reporting to Michael Egholm, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer. Vikram Jog will remain at the company for a period as Special Advisor to the CEO to ensure an effective transition.
Navient Appoints David Yowan as President and CEO
Navient, a leader in technology-enabled education finance and business processing solutions, announced today that David L. Yowan, a member of the Navient board of directors and formerly corporate treasurer for American Express, has been appointed president and CEO of the company. He succeeds Jack Remondi in this role, effective May 15. Remondi, whose director term expires as of the 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 25, will not be renominated to the board at the Annual Meeting.
Vir Biotechnology Appoints Jeff Calcagno, M.D., as Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer
Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today announced the appointment of Jeff Calcagno, M.D., as Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer. Dr. Calcagno will be responsible for leading the Company’s business development efforts, optimizing existing alliances and establishing new strategic industry and public-private partnerships. He reports to Vir’s Chief Executive Officer Marianne De Backer, M.Sc., Ph.D., MBA, and joins Vir’s executive management team.
Arcpoint Appoints Bob Mann as President of Franchise Group
ARCpoint Inc. a leading US-based franchise system providing drug testing, alcohol screening, DNA and clinical lab testing services, is pleased to announce that Mr. Bob Mann has been appointed President of ARCpoint Franchise Group LLC (“AFG”), a wholly owned US subsidiary of the Company that operates ARCpoint’s franchise business. Mr. Mann comes to AFG with over 20 years of successful leadership and innovation experience including 15 years in the US diagnostic services space. He will be responsible for driving both top line growth at all franchisee locations and growing the Company’s distribution network from the current 134 locations.
Snap Inc. Appoints Tony Keusgen as Managing Director ANZ
Snap Inc. has appointed Tony Keusgen as Managing Director Australia and New Zealand, replacing Kathryn Carter.
ZeroNox Appoints Karna Patel as Chief Financial Officer
Zero Nox Inc, a leading provider of sustainable, off-highway vehicle electrification, today announced the appointment of Karna Patel as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”).
Ayekart Appoints Vaibhav Joshi
Ayekart, a FinTech and integrated digital technology platform for the food and agri value chain, has announced the appointment of Vaibhav Joshi as its Co-founder, Chief Business Officer (CBO) and Global Head-BFSI. This move aligns with the company's aim to strengthen its leadership team, lead fintech empowerment for SMEs and MSMEs, and drive innovation in business during Ayekart's current growth phase.
Remote Hires Chief People Officer
Remote, a firm that builds, manages and supports global distributed workforces, has recruited Barbara Matthews (pictured) as chief people officer. Like all Remote employees, Matthews will work from her chosen location, Dublin. She will report directly to co-founder and chief executive officer Job van der Voort.
HelixVM Hires New CTO and Promotes Chief Marketing Officer to President & CMO
HelixVM, a virtual health care marketplace, is excited to announce the hiring of a new Executive Vice President (EVP) & Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and the promotion of the current Chief Marketing Officer to the position of President & CMO.
Indigo Appoints Dr. Arun Venkatasubramanian as Chief Technology Officer
Arun is an award-winning engineer who brings over 15 years’ experience in leading the design and development of transformational technology within the medical, consumer, and military sectors
Nomura's Co-Head of Investment Banking is Leaving as MDs Promoted
It's managing director (MD) promotion day at Nomura, but the elevation of a handful of new managing directors is being overshadowed by bigger news. Jeff McDermott, the bank's global co-head of investment banking, is leaving. McDermott joined the bank in April 2020 and had been scaling Nomura's investment banking franchise globally. He spent the past few years engaged in a "very significant push" to expand Nomura's ranks. Sources at Nomura say they've been informed that McDermott decided to leave and that Masahiro Goto will now be the sole of head of global investment banking.
Lincoln National (LNC) Appoints Andrew D. Rallis as Chief Risk Officer
Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC) today announced that Andrew (Andy) Rallis will join the company on May 15, 2023 as Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Officer. Rallis will have independent oversight of all forms of risk across the company – including market risk, asset-liability management risk, investment and credit risk, product and insurance risk, operational risk and strategic risk. He will be a member of the company’s Senior Management Committee and will report to CEO Ellen Cooper.
Evelyn Partners Continues London Team Expansion With Experienced Financial Planner Appointment
Evelyn Partners has appointed Ciara Oliver as a financial planner in its London team as part of the firm’s continued expansion. Starting her career at UBS Wealth Management and then Killik & Co, Ciara has nearly a decade of experience working with HNW and UHNW clients. Ciara specialises in working with individuals and families to understand their current financial position, lifetime goals, and develop tailored long-term strategic financial plans alongside investment mandates to help achieve these. Her expertise includes lifetime cashflow planning, tax-efficient investing, financial protection, pensions, retirement planning and succession planning.
Comerica Bank Appoints Kevin Watkins National African American Business Development Manager
Comerica Bank has appointed Kevin Watkins as its National African American Business Development Manager, supporting Comerica’s steadfast commitment to develop and grow relationships with African American business leaders, entrepreneurs, and communities across all markets. These responsibilities are an extension of Watkins’ current role as Vice President, Southeast Michigan External Affairs Market Manager.
Silver Range Resources Ltd. Appoints New Chief Financial Officer and Grants an Incentive Stock Option
Silver Range Resources Ltd. is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Martino, CPA, CA as Silver Range's new Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"). Mr. Martino replaces Larry Donaldson, who held the position since January 2011. Mr. Donaldson will continue with Silver Range as an advisor.
Gallagher Re Confirms Departure of CEO James Kent
James Kent, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of global reinsurance broker Gallagher Re, is retiring from the company on June 1st, so will not be taking up his new role within Gallagher. Back in March, the firm announced that Tom Wakefield would take over as CEO, with Kent set to transition into a new role within Gallagher, as CEO of Global Insurance Strategic Relationships.
Admirals Appoints Matteo Paganini As Regional Revenue Officer For Europe
Admirals, formerly known as Admiral Markets, has appointed Matteo Paganini as the new Regional Revenue Officer for the group’s operations in Europe, one of the key positions aiming strategic growth and revenue. The multi-asset brokerage group is licensed in eight regions globally and has clients in more than 150 countries, along with an experience of 22 years in the financial industry market.
Four New Partners at Eversheds Sutherland
Global law firm Eversheds Sutherland has announced the appointment of four new partners at its Dublin office. Robert Dever (tax), Robert Potter–Cogan (banking and finance), Mary Kiely (corporate) and Maria O’Brien (corporate) have all been promoted from senior associate to partner.
Abrdn Appoints New Head of Property
Abrdn has appointed Anne Breen has its new head of real estate. She was formerly deputy head of real assets at the investment group, but has been promoted as part of plans to simplify structures, with real assets being split into real estate and infrastructure. The firm's infrastructure businesses heads are Dominic Hemsley and Gershon Cohen. Within the property asset class, abrdn is developing new offerings for institutional and wholesale clients.
Vantage Appoints Tal Dar as VP of Institutional Sales, Vantage Connect
Vantage Markets UK has appointed Tal Dar as VP of Institutional Sales to support the growth of its institutional business line, Vantage Connect. Vantage Connect was launched in November 2022 in a move that came as part of a wider strategic push to expand the institutional side of their business in response to growing demand for bespoke trading solutions.
Deutsche Aircraft Appoints Hendrik Brand as Its New Group Chief Finance Officer
Deutsche Aircraft has announced the appointment of Hendrik Brand as the new CFO for the Deutsche Aircraft Group companies in Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich, Effective May 1st, 2023. Hendrik will lead and manage the group’s Finance & IT organization, working closely with all internal and external stakeholders to support the growth and development of the company.
Al Ramz Corporation PJSC Strengthens Leadership Team With Appointment of Two New Group Chief Executives
Al Ramz Corporation PJSC (DFM: ALRAMZ), a leading financial services provider in the UAE, has announced the appointment of two new Group CEOs, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen its leadership team. Haisam Odeimeh has been appointed as the new Group CEO for Financial Services, while Karim Schoeib will serve as the Group CEO for Investment Banking.
HarbourVest Appoints MD
HarbourVest Partners has appointed Javier Rodriguez as a managing director and head of client operations to oversee integration of the firm’s client experience, investment accounting, treasury, portfolio analytics, and performance measurement teams.
NCR Names New Chairman and CEO-designates as Company Separation Gathers Pace
US tech provider NCR has appointed SilverBox Capital co-founder and managing partner Joseph Reece as chairman of its board of directors and named the two CEO-designates who will lead the company’s separated entities as it pushes ahead with its plans to split into two publicly traded firms – one focused on digital commerce, the other on ATMs – by the end of 2023.
Exentis Appoints Eric Bert to Lead Expansion into North America
Large-scale additive manufacturing firm Exentis has appointed Eric Bert as President of its Americas division. Bert, who was most recently the Senior Vice President – Commercial at Inkbit, will be responsible for establishing the Exentis 3D technology platform in North America, as the Swiss company expands into the USA. He brings with him 15 years’ experience in the additive manufacturing industry, and an additional 20 years in technology management.
Chubb Taps Casualty EVP for Overseas General Insurance
Chubb, the world’s largest publicly traded property-casualty insurance company, has announced the appointment of Adam Mason (pictured above) as executive vice president of casualty for Overseas General Insurance, the company’s general insurance operations.
Nordstrom Names a New Chief Financial Officer
Nordstrom Inc. has appointed Cathy R. Smith chief financial officer, succeeding Michael Maher, who has been serving as interim CFO. Smith starts her new job on May 23. Maher has informed the company that he is leaving Nordstrom to pursue other opportunities but will remain with the company through June 16 to help in the transition.
Schroders Appoints Cazenove Capital CEO as Global Wealth Management Head
Schroders has named Cazenove Capital chief executive Mary-Anne Daly (pictured) as the group’s global head of wealth management. She will take ultimate responsibility for Schroders’ wealth management hubs in the Channel Islands, Switzerland, and Singapore.
Cleanwatts Announces Appointment of Vasco Lobo as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Mahomed Bashir as Head of Capital Services
Cleanwatts, a leading climate tech scaleup, has appointed Vasco Lobo as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), and Mahomed Bashir as Head of Capital Services, as the company enters its next stage of growth. As CCO, Vasco will lead commercial operations, international accounts, corporate business development, M&A, and the company’s Project Management Office as the group expands its business across Europe, the United States and Asia.
Colin Murphy Joins BNY Mellon Pershing
BNY Mellon Pershing has appointed Colin Murphy as chief commercial officer for its EMEA business. Based in London, he reports to EMEA CEO Cécile Nagel. Murphy will be responsible for the company’s commercial teams in the region, including sales, relationship and product management. He will also join BNY Mellon Pershing’s EMEA executive committee.
Casa Systems Appoints Rod Gilbert as VP of Global Business Development
Casa Systems today announced that the Company has appointed Rod Gilbert as Vice President of Global Business Development to lead the Company’s strategic business development and partner growth initiatives for its Cable, Cloud and 5G RAN product offerings. With more than 30 years of experience, Gilbert has a proven track record of successfully forging new partnerships with industry leading cloud and large-cap technology companies, developing new go-to-market strategies that drive revenue growth, and identifying new high-potential business opportunities. Gilbert will focus on growing Casa Systems’ relationships with technology and distribution leaders and developing a global integrated partner ecosystem encompassing its cloud, radio, and cable solutions.
Phononic Appoints Gulbin Hoeberechts as Chief Marketing Officer to Lead Growth Strategy
Phononic, a global leader in solid state cooling technology, announced the appointment of Gulbin Hoeberechts as Chief Marketing Officer. As CMO, Gulbin will leverage her deep experience with global brands to amplify Phononic’s mission to sustainably transform global cooling and heating through solid state innovation, spearheading marketing strategy and execution. Gulbin will be responsible for driving disruptive growth across the company’s portfolio: LiDAR/Automotive; Cold Chain/Last Mile; and its newly emerging licensing efforts in HVAC and consumer products. Her passion for sustainability and building brand equity will position Phononic to drive the inevitability of solid state cooling solutions across diverse global markets.
IONQ Inc Appoints Pat Tang as VP of Research & Development
IonQ today announced the hiring of Pat Tang as Vice President of Research and Development (VP R&D). As VP R&D at IonQ, Tang will lead the company’s technical exploration efforts, with a particular emphasis on developing and validating highly impactful technologies that will shape the future of IonQ’s cutting-edge systems.
Datassential Appoints Tim Chilson as Chief Sales Officer
Datassential, the leading food and beverage intelligence platform connecting the dots between consumers and the food industry, today announced it has named Tim Chilson to the role of Chief Sales Officer.
Validus Appoints ex-Traveloka Anshul Johri as CTO
Validus, Southeast Asia’s leading all-in-one SME business account and financing platform, today announced the appointment of Anshul Johri as Group Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective 5 April 2023.
Linklaters Appoints Marcos Sousa Monteiro as National Managing Partner
Linklaters has appointed Marcos Sousa Monteiro as national managing partner in Portugal. He will succeed António Soares who has led the Lisbon office for the past seven years.
Check Point Software Technologies Appoints Roei Golan As CFO
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP), a provider of cybersecurity solutions globally, announced the appointment of Roei Golan to Chief Financial Officer, after serving as acting Chief Financial Officer since November 2022. Golan joined Check Point's finance department in 2021 after working at Ernst & Young for 11 years, where he held the role of Managing Director in the Technology Practice.
PROG Holdings, Inc. Appoints Todd King as Chief Legal and Compliance Officer
PROG Holdings, Inc., the fintech holding company for Progressive Leasing, Vive Financial, and Four Technologies, announces that the Company’s Board of Directors has appointed Todd King as PROG Holdings’ Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, effective May 15, 2023.
Accton Group Appoints Jun Shi as Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer to lead Sales and Business Development
Accton Technology Corporation (Accton) (TWSE: 2345.TW), a global premier provider of networking and communication solutions worldwide, today announced that the company’s Board of Director has appointed Jun Shi as Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, effective immediately. Jun will oversee all aspects of revenue generation at Accton.
abrdn Appoints Swiss as Sole CEO of Investments
The current co-CEO takes full reigns of the investment business and will remain based in Asia. British asset manager abrdn indicated in an announcement Thursday that Rene Buehlmann will become the sole CEO of its investments business.
Puma Appoints New Managing Director for India Business
Sportswear giant Puma has announced that its former global director of retail and e-commerce, Karthik Balagopala, will be stepping up to become the managing director of Puma India, effective August 1.
Eguana Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Eguana Technologies Inc. ("Eguana" or the "Company") (TSX-V: EGT, OTCQB: EGTYF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Hansine Ullberg as Chief Financial Officer.
Barclays Appoints Foruhar Madjlessi as Co-Head of Equity Capital Markets for EMEA
Barclays Investment Bank today announces the appointment of Foruhar Madjlessi as Co-Head of Equity Capital Markets for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), to work alongside Lawrence Jamieson. Mr Madjlessi joins Barclays from Instone Real Estate Group, where he was Chief Financial Officer for the past five years. Prior to Instone, he spent 12 years at Deutsche Bank where he was Head of ECM for Germany, Switzerland and Austria. He started his banking career at UBS and Merrill Lynch where he held various positions in corporate finance and ECM, based in Frankfurt, London and New York.
Skyhigh Security Strengthens Presence in EMEA: Appoints Christopher Brennan to Lead EMEA Sales Organization
Skyhigh Security today announced the appointment of Christopher Brennan as Vice President of EMEA Sales, Claire Hatcher as Regional Director of the UK and Thomas Wethmar as Regional Director of Germany, Switzerland and Austria (DACH). With Brennan’s extensive experience in the IT and cybersecurity sectors, he will lead Skyhigh Security’s business across the region, including adding and expanding relationships with local and regional customers and partners.
Bath & Body Works Appoints Maurice Cooper as Chief Customer Officer
Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE: BBWI) today announced the appointment of Maurice Cooper as chief customer officer, effective May 22, 2023. In this newly created role, Cooper will be responsible for executing a comprehensive strategy to strengthen and elevate the brand, including growing and retaining Bath & Body Works’ passionate customer base through the development of a personalized, connected and compelling end-to-end customer experience.
Ribbon Biolabs Appoints Jodi Barrientos as Chief Business Officer
Ribbon Biolabs, the DNA synthesis company, today announced the appointment of Jodi Barrientos as Chief Business Officer. With over 17 years of experience in industry-leading life science and diagnostics companies, Jodi Barrientos brings deep knowledge and expertise in commercial strategy, operations, and enterprise development focused on key synthetic biology and genomics markets. In her new role, she will be responsible for accelerating the company’s commercial efforts of synthesizing DNA molecules for clients in biopharma, biotech, and academia.
NEC XON Appoints Armand Kruger as Head of Cybersecurity
NEC XON, a leading African ICT solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Armand Kruger as head of cybersecurity. Kruger will oversee all cybersecurity offerings including cybersecurity strategy, programmes and executive advisory.
M&G Wealth Appoints Ella Hugh as Director of Proposition and Marketing
M&G Wealth has appointed Ella Hugh as its new Director of Proposition and Marketing. Ella joins the company from abrdn where she was latterly Group Chief of Staff and Head of Client Proposition having held senior strategy, planning and management roles since 2016.
Glasgow-based Willo Appoints New VP of Finance
One of Scotland’s “foremost tech funding experts” joins Glasgow-founded video technology startup amidst its global recruitment drive. Rec-tech startup Willo is welcomes Kevin Swan as its new VP of Finance. Swan joins willow from EY, where he was associate director of corporate finance, leading the accounting firms technology deals in Scotland.
Punch Powertrain Appoints Sébastien Mazoyer As CEO
Punch Powertrain has announced the appointment of Sébastien Mazoyer as its new Chief Executive Officer. The appointment follows the decision of incumbent CEO Jorge Solis to step down from his position for personal reasons.
Dentsu Hong Kong Appoints Tom Wan as CEO of Greater Bay Area Solutions
Dentsu Hong Kong announces the appointment of Tom Wan as the CEO of Greater Bay Area (GBA) Solutions for the group. Tom will spearhead growth of this newly established business team across borders, realising the group’s commitment to contribute to their clients’ strategic growth in the region and weave capabilities with this important development paradigm for decades to come.
Cerevel Therapeutics Appoints Susan Altschuller, Ph.D. as Chief Financial Officer
Cerevel Therapeutics (Nasdaq: CERE), a company dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of the brain to treat neuroscience diseases, today announced the appointment of Susan Altschuller, Ph.D. as chief financial officer (CFO), effective May 15, 2023.
Coty Appoints Jerome Dubois as Managing Director, Africa
The U.S. beauty maker has announced the promotion of Jerome Dubois as Managing Director, Africa. With 25 years’ global experience, Jerome’s career has spanned P&G Europe and Reckitt Benckiser Africa before joining Coty SEA in 2017. More recently, he has led prestige and mass sales for the UK and Ireland at Coty.
HCI Energy Appoints New Leadership to Meet Growing Demand for the Company’s Telecom and Communication-focused Hybrid Power Systems
HCI Energy, Inc., a provider of renewable hybrid power and smart back-up power for telecom, broadband, and public safety applications — announced today the addition of two key hires to scale and grow the company: Kurt Armbruster, President and Chief Operating Officer (COO); and Heather Wilkins, Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
Jacmel Growth Partners Appoints Mark Hardaway as Chief Financial Officer
Jacmel Growth Partners ("Jacmel"), a minority-owned, private investment firm focused on working with midsize companies, announced today the appointment of Mark Hardaway as Chief Financial Officer. In this newly created role, Mr. Hardaway will oversee the financial operations for Jacmel and its holdings, while also working with portfolio company leadership to implement best-in-class financial strategies, risk management and operational practices.
Swiggy Appoints Aparna Giridhar as VP Marketing, Replacing Ashish Lingamneni
Swiggy, the popular food and grocery delivery platform, has appointed Aparna Giridhar as its new VP of marketing. Giridhar comes with 11 years of experience from her previous role at Unilever. She takes over from Ashish Lingamneni, who served as VP marketing for almost six years before stepping down. Giridhar’s appointment is expected to bring a fresh perspective to Swiggy’s marketing strategy as the company continues to expand its presence in the highly competitive food delivery market.
Tellurian Appoints Barclays' Simon Oxley as CFO
U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) developer Tellurian Inc (A:TELL) said on Wednesday it has appointed Simon Oxley as chief financial officer, effective June 1. Oxley, who worked at Barclays (LON:BARC) Investment Bank as co-head of Oil & Gas Investment Banking for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, will take over from Khaled Sharafeldin, who had been serving as the interim finance chief after Kian Granmayeh resigned from the CFO position in March.
Precisely Appoints Jason Smith as Chief Financial Officer
Precisely, the global leader in data integrity, today announced that Jason Smith has joined the company as CFO. Smith brings to Precisely more than 25 years of finance experience with public and private equity backed companies across multiple industries.
KBI Biopharma Appoints Marykay Marchigiani as Chief Financial Officer and Sigma Mostafa, Ph.D., as Chief Scientific Officer
KBI Biopharma, Inc. (KBI), a JSR Life Sciences company, today announced the appointment of Marykay Marchigiani as Chief Financial Officer and Sigma Mostafa, Ph.D., as Chief Scientific Officer. The additions will allow KBI to fulfill its growth strategy of becoming a next-generation CDMO.
Drift Appoints Diana Brunelle as Chief People Officer
Drift, the Conversation Cloud company, today announced the appointment of Diana Brunelle to its executive leadership team as Chief People Officer (CPO). Brunelle brings more than 25 years of experience in human resources (HR) across multiple industries to her new role, where she will lead global talent acquisition, people operations, employee engagement and talent development.
Curative Appoints New Chief Operating Officer
Curative Insurance Company, a pioneering provider of a cutting-edge, no copay, no deductible health plan, is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Sturdivant to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Patrick brings over 15 years of experience in health plan operations and has proven results managing multiple health plans across the country.
Bally's Names Marcus Glover Executive Vice President And Chief Financial Officer And Appoints Jaymin B. Patel As Vice Chairman
Bally's Corporation today announced that Marcus Glover has been appointed as Bally's Executive Vice President ("EVP") and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"). Bobby Lavan, Bally's current CFO, will be leaving the Company to pursue another opportunity. He will be available to management, as needed, to ensure a seamless transition. Mr. Glover's appointment is subject to receipt of customary regulatory approvals.
Acquia Appoints Jennifer Griffin Smith as Chief Market Officer
Digital experience company Acquia today announced the appointment of Jennifer Griffin Smith as Chief Market Officer (CMO). Ms. Griffin Smith is a technology industry leader, having served more than two decades managing go-to-market (GTM) strategies and corporate communications for public and private technology companies. In this newly created role, Ms. Griffin Smith will focus on the needs of customers and partners in the ever-changing digital world, ensuring that Acquia solutions deliver exceptional value today and in the future and that all programs and communications are addressing the unique needs of customers.
Chubb Climate+ Appoints Tim Charters Climate Tech Practice Leader for the UK and Ireland
Chubb today announced that Tim Charters has been appointed Climate Tech Practice Leader for the UK and Ireland (UKI), further strengthening the Chubb Climate+ leadership team.In his new role, Charters will be responsible for growing Chubb's underwriting portfolio and creating innovative solutions to support Climate Tech companies focused on efficient and sustainable use of resources, products, services and technologies that seek to mitigate the impact of climate change.
Adomantra Digital Appoints Vikas Pandey as Marketing & Business Head
Adomantra Digital, a digital advertising and marketing solutions company, has appointed Vikas Pandey as the Marketing and Business Head. The appointment is in line with the company’s strategic vision to expand business operations and drive growth across the country, the company said.
Polly Appoints Cheryl Messner as Chief Customer Officer
Polly, a leading provider of innovative mortgage capital markets technology, has appointed industry veteran and product powerhouse Cheryl Messner as Chief Customer Officer (CCO). Messner is the latest in a wave of high-profile talent to join Polly as the company experiences record growth and adoption. In her new role as CCO, Messner will spearhead corporate strategies that operationalize and further enhance Polly’s unique customer partner experience. Messner will oversee onboarding and implementation, and champion cross-functional initiatives that drive ongoing value and success throughout the customer lifecycle. She will also act as a liaison between client, product development, and technical teams to provide customer insight into high-impact features and new functionality.
Aspirion Appoints Jim Bohnsack to Newly Created Role of Chief Strategy Officer
Aspirion, a leading technology-enabled healthcare revenue cycle management ("RCM") provider for complex claims and revenue integrity, announced today that Jim Bohnsack has been appointed to the newly created position of Chief Strategy Officer, effective immediately. Bohnsack is responsible for leading the development and execution of the Company's long-term growth plan including oversight for strategy, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and corporate development.
Wandisco Appoints Former Sage Boss Stephen Kelly As Interim CEO
Beleaguered tech firm WANdisco has appointed former Sage boss Stephen Kelly as its interim CEO as it prepares to lift its share suspension amid an investigation into potential fraud by an employee. Kelly previously blasted the board of WANdisco for the firm’s “dramatic demise” after it found a huge hole in its financial statements.
AXA XL Appoints New Innovation Head
AXA XL has announced it has appointed Dan Bendavid as global lead – innovation, within its Operations & Technology team. According to the company Bendavid will drive AXA XL’s innovation strategy and manage a global team of innovation experts to lead the implementation of focused initiatives, in collaboration with external partners.
Vicinitas Therapeutics Appoints Christian Hofmann, Ph.D., as Chief Executive Officer
Vicinitas Therapeutics, a biotechnology company advancing a proprietary targeted protein stabilization platform to develop novel therapeutics in cancer and genetic disorders, today announced that Christian Hofmann, Ph.D., has been appointed as the company’s Chief Executive Officer and member of the board of directors.
Greenland Technologies Appoints Dana Hopkins as COO
Greenland Technologies Holding Corporation (GTEC) ("Greenland" or the "Company"), a technology developer and manufacturer of electric industrial vehicles and drivetrain systems for material handling machineries and vehicles, today announced the appointment of Dana Hopkins as the Chief Operating Officer (the "COO") of HEVI Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Greenland, effective March, 2023. As the COO, Mr. Hopkins reports to CEO Raymond Wang and leads the development of service and sales processes as well as operational tasks.
SHUAA Capital Appoints Wafik Ben Mansour as Head of Investment Banking
SHUAA Capital psc, the leading asset management and investment banking platform in the region, has appointed Wafik Ben Mansour, a seasoned investment banking professional, as Head of Investment Banking, succeeding Fawad Tariq Khan who took over as Group CEO last year.
Inceptor Bio Appoints Matthias Schroff, PhD, as Chief Executive Officer
Inceptor Bio, a biotechnology company advancing cell therapies for difficult-to-treat cancers, announced the appointment of Dr. Matthias Schroff as CEO effective today. Dr. Schroff will also join the Board of Directors. Dr. Schroff succeeds Mr. Shailesh Maingi, who will remain as Executive Chairman.
Cushman & Wakefield Appoints Michelle MacKay as Next CEO
Chicago-based Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Michelle MacKay to assume the role of CEO effective July 1. MacKay currently serves as president and chief operating officer (COO). John Forrester is retiring from his position as CEO effective June 30, following 35 years of service with the company. Forrester will remain employed as a strategic advisor throughout the rest of this year. Andrew McDonald, currently president, will become global president and chief operating officer.
Foot Locker Appoints Former Nike Executive to Lead WSS Banner
Foot Locker, Inc, the leading footwear and apparel retailer, today announced the appointment of Blanca Gonzalez as Senior Vice President and General Manager of its WSS banner, effective May 15, 2023. WSS is best known for its neighborhood-based store presence and deep connection within Latino communities.
Aditya Jairaj Appointed Deputy MD of Stellantis India, Will Lead Jeep Operations Too
European auto major Stellantis Group is further strengthening its India operations. The company has appointed Aditya Jairaj as the new Deputy MD of Stellantis India, effective May 4. He will also lead the Jeep brand’s operations in the country.
Helene Von Roeder to Become New Merck CFO
Merck MRCG.DE has appointed Helene von Roeder as the new chief financial officer and member of the Executive Board after Marcus Kuhnert has decided to step down, the German drugmaker announced on Monday. The changes would become effective from July 1, the company added.
Driven Brands Announces Executive Transition
Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: DRVN) ("Driven Brands" or the "Company"), the largest automotive services company in North America, today announced that Gary W. Ferrera has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective May 10, 2023. Ferrera will report to President and Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Fitzpatrick and succeeds Tiffany Mason.
PepsiCo South Africa Appoints Riaan Heyl as New CEO
PepsiCo South Africa has appointed Riaan Heyl as its new CEO effective from 1 May to replace Tertius Carstens, who is retiring after almost 30 years with the company. Heyl, a chartered accountant, joined the then Pioneer Foods in 2000 and has held senior leadership positions in finance and general management over the years.
Movella Appoints Dale Pistilli as Vice President of Marketing
Movella Holdings Inc., a leading full-stack provider of sensors, software, and analytics that enable the digitization of movement, announced today the appointment of Dale Pistilli as Vice President of Marketing. Dale will drive brand strategy and the overall marketing efforts of the company.
Edtech Startup Riseback Appoints to Norita Rahmat to Spearhead Malaysian Operations
RiseBack, the world's first affordable EdTech platform, has announced its launch in Malaysia, with Siti Norita appointed as the Country Manager for the region. Norita brings with her extensive experience in business development, venture funding, and marketing, making her well-suited to lead RiseBack's expansion efforts in the country.
Dell Technologies Ireland Appoints Catherine Doyle as New Managing Director
Dell Technologies Ireland has joined a string of US multinationals in changing the head of their Irish operations in the past year, with Catherine Doyle announced as its new country manager for Ireland.
Citi Appoints Omar Hafeez as Head of North Africa, Levant and Central Asia Sub-Cluster
Citi announced the appointment of Omar Hafeez as Head of North Africa, Levant and Central Asia, based in Dubai. The appointment follows the reorganization of the broader Middle East & Africa region and the formation of three sub-clusters; Sub Saharan Africa, Middle East & Pakistan, and North Africa, Levant and Central Asia. The North Africa, Levant and Central Asia sub-cluster consists of Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, Kazakhstan, and Israel.
Canopius Appoints Two to Bolster P&C Reinsurance Offering in APAC
Global specialty re/insurer Canopius Group has appointed Andrew Parker as Head of Treaty, Australia & New Zealand and Head of Casualty Treaty, Asia Pacific and Paul Wedlock as Head of Property Treaty, Australia & New Zealand, effective immediately.
Hyundai Appoints New Head of Development Department
Hyundai’s research and development department has a new boss. Yong Wha Kim was appointed the new head from 1 May. He replaces Jung Kook Park, who will remain with the South Korean carmaker as a consultant.
Logitech Appoints Anand Lakshmanan as Head of India
Logitech, announced the appointment of Anand Lakshmanan as head of India. Anand joins the team with close to three decades of multi-domain sales experience in B2B enterprise and mid-market segments across India, South Asia & Middle East, having successfully driven growth and revenues in various leadership roles throughout his career.
Airtel Appoints Carl Cruz As CEO For Nigeria
Airtel Africa has named Carl Cruz as the new CEO for Airtel Nigeria, its operating unit. Cruz replaces C Surrendran, who was appointed to lead the company two years ago.
Great Elm Group, Inc. Appoints Jason Reese as CEO
Great Elm Group, Inc, an alternative asset manager, announced today that Peter Reed has resigned as Chief Executive Officer effective immediately following the filing of the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. The Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Jason Reese to the additional role of CEO effective upon Mr. Reed’s resignation. Jason Reese assumes the CEO position at GEG as a successful entrepreneur and financial services executive with over 30 years of experience founding and growing multiple financial services and real estate companies.
MSCI Names Global Head of Research
MSCI Inc, a provider of decision support tools and services for hedge funds and the wider investment community, has appointed Ashley Lester as global head of research and a member of MSCI’s Executive Committee. Based in London, Lester will report to Baer Pettit, President.
CMS Appoints María González Gordon as Co-Managing Partner
CMS Albiñana & Suárez de Lezo has appointed María González Gordon (pictured) as the new co-managing partner of the firm, a position she will hold alongside César Albiñana, until now the only managing partner. The election of González Gordon will be effective as of 1 july for a period of four years.
Telekom Romania Mobile Appoints Florin Petolea as Chief Technology & Information Officer
Telekom Romania Mobile Communications announces the appointment of Florin Petolea as Chief Technology & Information Officer, starting May 4, 2023. He will report directly to the CEO. Florin Petolea will be responsible for coordinating all mobile network, IT and RPA activities and to ensure that these are running effectively and sustaining high quality service delivery to the customers.
AMN Healthcare Announces Executive Team Appointments
AMN Healthcare announced today two executive leadership appointments as the total talent solutions company positions for continued growth and market leadership
AustralianSuper Hires Investment Lead in Europe
AustralianSuper's head of allocation and research is the latest executive to relocate to the asset owner's burgeoning London office. After eight years working at the $250 billion super fund, Carl Astorri has been appointed head of investments for Europe.
Glia Appoints Jay Choi as Chief Product Officer
Glia, unifying digital, phone and automated customer interactions, has created a new executive leadership position, appointing Jay Choi as its first Chief Product Officer.
McGill and Partners Names new CFO
Global specialist (re)insurance broker McGill and Partners has announced the appointment of Dominic Mignon as group chief financial officer, effective July 1. Mignon will succeed Oliver Corbett, one of the founders of McGill and Partners. Corbett, who has held the CFO role for more than four years, will remain an investor and advisor to the firm.
Marketsandmarkets™ further Strengthens its Senior Leadership Team with Strategic Appointments in its Chemicals Vertical
MarketsandMarkets™ is pleased to announce a crucial addition to its senior leadership team with the appointment of Robert Outram as the Vice President, Consulting – Chemicals and Materials. In his new role, Robert will lead the Chemicals and Materials business in European and Asia regions for MarketsandMarkets™.
CANbridge Pharmaceuticals Appoints Jason West Vice President, Head of Gene Therapy Research
CANbridge Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (1228.HK), a global biopharmaceutical company, with a foundation in China, committed to the research, development and commercialization of transformative therapies to treat rare diseases and oncology, announced that it has appointed Jason West, Ph.D., to the position of Vice President, Head of Gene Therapy Research, effective immediately.
Insurtech Gigacover Appoints ew PH Country Manager
Gigacover, a Singapore based insurtech company, recently appointed Philip Camil Gomez as Country Manager. Gomez will drive partnerships with various stakeholders of Gigacover in the Philippines to expand 360-protection for Filipino individuals and businesses.
Redis Appoints Spencer Tuttle as Chief Revenue Officer
Redis, the leading real-time data platform, announced today the appointment of Spencer Tuttle as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Tuttle will report to Redis CEO, Rowan Trollope, overseeing the company’s global sales, alliances, and customer success teams with a focus on driving efficient revenue growth.
AEye Appoints Conor Tierney as CFO
AEye, Inc. (LIDR), a global leader in adaptive, high-performance lidar solutions, today announced that Conor Tierney has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Tierney joined AEye as Chief Accounting Officer in January 2022 and most recently served as the company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer.
Accenture Appoints Ajay Vij as India MD, Rekha Menon to Retire
Accenture has appointed Ajay Vij to the newly created role of Country Managing Director. Sandeep Dutta will take over as the lead for its India Market Unit. The company also announced that Rekha M. Menon, Senior Managing Director and Chairperson for Accenture in India, will retire as of June 30.
Kellogg’s Hires UK and Ireland HR Director
Manchester-based Kellogg’s has appointed Melanie Bowes as HR director for the UK and Ireland to oversee its people strategy across the UK and Ireland. Having relocated from Melbourne, Australia for the role, Bowes will oversee a team of two employees responsible for the execution of people plans for the British and Irish markets, and the broader staff base at Kellogg’s head office.
Sophos Appoints Pat Sheridan as Senior Vice President of Americas Sales
Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today announced the appointment of Pat Sheridan as senior vice president of Americas sales.
Outbrain Announces Senior Leadership Appointments
Outbrain Inc. (NASDAQ: OB), a leading recommendation platform for the open web, today announced key promotions to scale global operations, drive innovation, and expand Outbrain’s offerings for brands, advertisers, and publishers. These appointments follow Alexander Erlmeier’s promotion to Chief Revenue Officer in October 2022.
Dextra Partners Makes Five Key Hires
Dextra Partners, a multi-strategy private equity firm focused on the middle market, has hired five new team members across several functions. The new team members all previously worked together with Dextra’s six founding partners at their prior firm, GoldPoint Partners.
Forbion Appoints Silva Deželan, PhD as Head of Impact and ESG
Forbion, a leading European life sciences venture capital firm, announces the appointment of Silva Deželan PhD, as Forbion’s first Head of Impact & ESG. Silva has over 15 years of experience in ESG integration, sustainability and impact investing, including private equity, most recently as ESG Director at Stafford Capital Partners and before that as Director, Sustainability, Private Equity at Robeco. Silva contributes her knowledge of ESG best-practice to a number of professional organizations, including as vice-chair of Invest Europe’s ESG Committee, and as a member of the Responsible Investment Committee of the Dutch Association for Private Equity and Venture Capital (NVP).
Arch Insurance Intl. Names new Heads of Onshore & Offshore Energy
Arch Insurance International, part of Arch Capital Group Ltd., has appointed new Heads of Onshore and Offshore Energy. Effective immediately, Hannah Hutton has been promoted to Head of Onshore Energy, and Michael Poulteney has been promoted to Head of Offshore Energy.
Alvarez & Marsal Expands Its Corporate Transformation Tax Platform Appointing Shaun Alane Lockhart as Managing Director
Alvarez & Marsal Taxand, LLP (A&M Taxand), an affiliate of leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has expanded its Corporate Transformation Tax (CTT) platform with the appointment of Shaun Alane Lockhart as Managing Director. A&M’s CTT platform demonstrates the firm’s commitment to driving change by financing sustainable transformation initiatives through tax savings.
Lassen Therapeutics Appoints Maria Fardis, Ph.D., MBA, as Chief Executive Officer
Lassen Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotech company developing first-in-class antibody therapeutics targeting interleukin-11 receptor (IL-11R) and interleukin-18 binding protein (IL-18BP) as potential treatments for fibro-inflammatory diseases such as thyroid eye disease (TED) and for cancer, today announced the appointment of Maria Fardis, Ph.D., MBA as Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Fardis brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in the biopharmaceutical industry to Lassen.
Devtech Appoints Nick Madge to Lead Global Service Delivery and Customer Success
Devtech, a leader in digital innovation services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Madge as Vice President of Service Delivery and Customer Success, effective immediately. Nick will be responsible for leading the end-to-end service delivery and customer success organization globally, helping to deliver on the firm’s commitment to providing exceptional customer experience at every touch point.
Wipro Appoints Soeren Lorenzen as Chief Growth Officer, APMEA
Wipro Limited, a leading technology services and consulting company, announced the appointment of Soeren Lorenzen as the Chief Growth Officer of its Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA) strategic market unit. Soeren will lead APMEA’s sales, marketing, and partnerships teams. He will also work closely with Wipro’s Growth Office, bringing together the best of the company’s integrated capabilities and global scale to customers in the region.
Ericsson Appoints Daniel Leimbach as New Head of Customer Unit Western Europe
As of May 1st, 2023, Daniel Leimbach will take over the position of Head of Customer Unit Western Europe for Ericsson – in addition to his role as Managing Director of Ericsson Germany. Based in Düsseldorf, he will lead the business with customers in Germany, the Netherlands & Switzerland. The key topics of his management agenda are translating Ericsson innovations into pioneer projects with customers, implementing sustainable mobile broadband communication solutions and the use of 5G technology in Industry 4.0, mission-critical infrastructure as well as new consumer services.
Faraday Future Appoints Rich Schmidt as New Vice President of Manufacturing
Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIE) (“Faraday Future,” “FF,” or “Company”), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, announced today its new Vice President of Manufacturing, Rich Schmidt. Rich will be responsible for leading all facets of FF’s production and manufacturing, focusing on the Hanford, CA manufacturing plant, FF ieFactory California. He will oversee the continued development, component tooling, and hiring related to the production of the FF 91.
Sports Research Appoints Former Nike and Apple Veteran, Robbie Labelle, as VP of Marketing
Sports Research, the leading family-owned and operated health and wellness company, announced the appointment of Robbie LaBelle as the company’s first Vice President of Marketing in the company’s 43-year history, recently. LaBelle brings more than two decades of global brand marketing experience from the world’s leading sports and technology brands. He will serve as a key member of the senior leadership team, overseeing the company’s brand and product marketing, creative, e-commerce, and communications strategies.
BCE's Glen LeBlanc to Retire as CFO; Curtis Millen Named to the position effective September 1, 2023
BCE Inc. today announced that Glen LeBlanc, EVP and Chief Financial Officer of BCE and Bell Canada will retire as CFO effective September 1, 2023. Curtis Millen, currently SVP, Corporate Strategy & Treasurer, will be promoted to CFO.
Virtual Incentives Promotes Nate Shelley-Reade to Chief Revenue Officer
Virtual Incentives, the leading reward and payment platform, today announced that Nate Shelley-Reade has been promoted to Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). He will lead worldwide business development and assume the strategic sales and marketing leadership role within the organization.
Moon Surgical Appoints Anne Renevot as Chief Financial Officer
Moon Surgical, a French-American pioneer in collaborative robotics, today announced the appointment of Anne Renevot as the company's Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Anne brings over three decades of experience in public and private finance.
Lendscape Appoints Carolyn Goddard as Head of Product
Lendscape, the world's leading technology provider for all forms of secured finance, has named Carolyn Goddard its new Head of Product. Goddard also joins the Lendscape Senior Management Team and will be responsible for leading product development and alignment with the overall business strategy.
CyberCatch Announces Hiring of Vice President, Head of Global Sales to drive Sales Growth
CyberCatch Holdings, Inc. ("CyberCatch'' or the "Company") (TSXV: CYBE), an innovative cybersecurity company offering an AI-enabled platform solution for continuous compliance and cyber risk mitigation, is pleased to announce the hiring of a highly experienced and effective sales leader to drive global sales for the company.
Emerson Electric Appoints Mike Baughman as CFO
Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) today announced that Mike Baughman, vice president, controller and chief accounting officer, has been promoted to executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective May 10. He succeeds Frank Dellaquila, who will be retiring after 32 years with the company. To ensure a seamless transition, Dellaquila will serve as senior advisor to the CEO through Emerson's fiscal year end. Baughman will continue to serve as chief accounting officer for the company.
Skechers Promotes Richard Parker to Managing Director for UK & Ireland
After more than two decades with The Comfort Technology Company™, Skechers has promoted Richard Parker to Managing Director of the United Kingdom & Ireland.
Subeca Appoints Patrick Keaney as CEO to Drive Innovation in Water Management in Partnership with Amazon Sidewalk
Subeca, a leading provider of next generation water metering systems, is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Keaney, former Worldwide Head of Amazon AWS Water, as the new CEO of Subeca. Don Whitson, former CEO, will transition to the role of Executive Chairman and will continue to play a vital role in the growth and development of the company.
Goldman Appoints new COO of Global M&A Business
Troy Broderick has been promoted to be the new chief operating officer of Goldman Sachs Group's global mergers and acquisitions business, according to report by Reuters citing an internal memo as confirming the appointment.
LanzaTech appoints Aura Cuellar as Executive Vice President of Growth and Strategic Projects
LanzaTech Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: LNZA), an innovative carbon capture and transformation company, today announced that Aura Cuellar has joined as Executive Vice President of Growth and Strategic Projects. LanzaTech is pioneering a new circular carbon economy. The company captures carbon emissions and pollution from industries and uses a specialty microbe to convert them into the building blocks used to make everyday materials, including sustainable fuels, packaging, and textiles.
FinTech Shieldpay Promotes Hawkins to CEO role
Shieldpay, the market leader in high-value B2B payments, has appointed Andrew Hawkins as CEO for UK and Europe. The former CTO at HSBC and Zopa was previously the Chief Technology and Product Officer at Shieldpay.
Global SaaS Leader Zone & Co Appoints Seasoned FinTech Exec Thomas Kim as New CEO
Zone & Co, the leading provider of scalable, cloud-based finance operations software solutions built on the Oracle NetSuite platform, today announced the appointment of seasoned FinTech leader Thomas Kim as its new Chief Executive Officer. With this, the company is ready to accelerate its growth and rapidly expand its international footprint.
ZCG-Backed Affinity Interactive Appoints Halise Ekmen Uysal as Chief Financial Officer
Affinity Interactive (“AI”), an omni-channel gaming industry leader and ZCG portfolio company, today announced the appointment of Halise Ekmen Uysal as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Ms. Ekmen Uysal will oversee AI’s talented finance organization in planning for and executing on AI’s growth initiatives across its casinos and digital and media platforms, including Daily Racing Form, DRF Bets™ and DRF Sports.
Pulse Biosciences, Inc. Appoints Dr. Gan Dunnington as Chief Medical Officer
Pulse Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLSE), Pulse Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLSE), a company leveraging its novel and proprietary nanosecond pulsed field ablation (nsPFA™) technology for the treatment of atrial fibrillation, today announced the appointment of Gansevoort “Gan” Dunnington, M.D. as its Chief Medical Officer.
Tata AIG appoints Anjani Kumar as Chief Technology Officer
Tata AIG General Insurance Company has announced the appointment of Anjani Kumar as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With over 24 years of experience in digital business transformation and technology spectrum across diversified industries such as IT consulting, logistics, pharma, automobile and telecom industries, Kumar will be tasked with driving the company’s digital agenda across B2C, B2B as well as, hybrid global enterprises, the company said in a statement.
NetApp Appoints Andrew Sotiropoulos as Senior Vice President and General Manager for Asia Pacific
NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), a global, cloud-led, data-centric software company, today announced that it has appointed IT industry veteran and senior business executive Andrew Sotiropoulos as Senior Vice President and General Manager for Asia Pacific (APAC).
Lockton Announces New Global Leadership Structure to Support Rapid Global Growth
Today, CEO Peter Clune announced the elevation of five key leaders into global roles for Lockton, the world's largest independent, privately held insurance brokerage. These leaders will be working closely with the retail leadership team building innovative enterprise-wide solutions. Lockton recently surpassed $3 billion in revenue after 57 years in business, with $1 billion of that growth occurring in the past 24 months.
Papa John's Appoints Mark Shambura As Chief Marketing Officer
Papa John’s International, Inc. (PZZA) (“Papa Johns”) today announced the appointment of Mark Shambura to Chief Marketing Officer, effective May 8, 2023. Mr. Shambura is a brand marketing leader with deep expertise in growing multi-unit restaurant brands. He will oversee brand and advertising; media and field activation; menu strategy and product innovation; and the digital customer experience, including Papa Johns owned channels, loyalty program and aggregator partnerships.
Mirror Digital Appoints Navarrow Wright As Its First COO
Mirror Digital, the leading digital media company connecting global brands to diverse audiences, has announced Navarrow Wright as its first-ever Chief Operating and Technology Officer (COO/CTO).
Vesttoo Appoints Experienced Alternative Investments Executive Jon Ewing as Chief Marketplace Officer
Vesttoo, a pioneering insurance risk transfer and investment platform, announced today the appointment of Jon Ewing as Chief Marketplace Officer. With extensive experience in financial services and expertise in launching trading platforms, Ewing will spearhead the development of Vesttoo's digital marketplace for insurance risk.
Quantum-Si Appoints Jeff Keyes as Chief Financial Officer
Quantum-Si Incorporated (Nasdaq: QSI), The Protein Sequencing Company™, today announced the appointment of Jeff Keyes as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective May 15, 2023. Mr. Keyes brings more than 25 years of experience in senior financial positions providing transformational leadership for emerging and evolving public and private companies.
Wayve Appoints Frank Fink as Director of Automotive Partnerships
Wayve, the self-driving technology company reimagining mobility with embodied AI, is excited to announce that Frank Fink has joined the company as Director of Automotive Partnerships. In this role, Frank will focus on building relationships with global automotive OEMs to commercialize Wayve's self-driving technology.
Linklaters appoints Rebecca Jarvis as new Global Practice Co-Head for Banking
Linklaters has announced the appointment of Rebecca Jarvis, partner in the firm’s London office, as its new global co-head of banking. Rebecca succeeds Philip Spittal as he retires from the firm and will join existing global co-head Ben Crosse, who is based in Madrid.
SVT Robotics Appoints Cole Heffernan as Chief Financial Officer to Guide Continued Business Growth
SVT Robotics, a leader in enterprise software for the implementation of industrial robotics, today announced the appointment of Cole Heffernan as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
UAE-based Logistics Giant, DP World Appoints VP of Engineering in a Purple Quarter-led Search
Leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain logistics, DP World has onboarded Ex-Amazon Techie, Sangam Reddy as the Vice President of Engineering. Purple Quarter, a Global Bespoke CTO Search Firm was instrumental in closing the leadership mandate.
Sepion Technologies Appoints Dr. Brian C. Sisk as CTO to Drive Product Development and Partnerships
Sepion Technologies, a leading battery technology company devoted to commercializing lithium-metal batteries for long-range, fast-charging, and low-cost electric vehicles (EVs), announced today the appointment of Brian C. Sisk, Ph.D. as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
Insight Medbotics Appoints Fazila Seker as CEO
Insight Medbotics' Board of Directors, a medical device company combining the accuracy of MRI with the precision of robotics, are pleased to announce they have appointed Fazila Seker as the company's Chief Executive Officer. She will also serve on the company's board of directors. Seker replaces Paul Chipperton, who was CEO and president for two years.
Cynoteck Technology Solutions Appointed Mokhless Ayash as Head of UAE Sales in MENA Region
Cynoteck Technology Solutions a leading provider of Salesforce and Dynamics 365 CRM solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of Mokhless Ayash as the new Head of UAE Sales in the MENA region. Mr. Ayash will bring over 15 years of sales and business development experience to the team, having previously held senior sales positions in multiple industries.
CS Genetics Appoints Jeremy Preston, PhD, as Chief Executive Officer
CS Genetics, a privately held genomics-technology company, today announced the appointment of Jeremy Preston, PhD, as Chief Executive Officer, after serving as Chief Commercial Officer for the past 14 months. Luke Edelman, former CEO and Founder, will move into the newly-created role of Chief Technology Officer.
Guerrilla RF Appoints Paul Stoneley to Vice President of Worldwide Sales
Guerrilla RF, Inc. (OTCQX: GUERD), a leading provider of state-of-the-art radio frequency and microwave communications solutions, today announced the appointment of Paul Stoneley as VP of Worldwide Sales effective immediately. Guerrilla RF intends to draw on Mr. Stoneley’s 25 years of sales and business development and leadership expertise to bolster the Company’s high-performance solutions portfolio and distribution channels for sales growth. In this role, Mr. Stoneley will lead business development, sales and marketing to integrate a worldwide team and drive growth across portfolios, customer segments, new territories, and verticals.
iHerb Names Miriee Chang as Chief Operating Officer
iHerb Holdings, LLC, announced that Miriee Chang has been named its Chief Operating Officer (COO). Mrs. Chang brings significant leadership experience to the position having previously held the role of Executive Vice President (EVP) of Business Development & Global Logistics at iHerb.
PPG Appoints Christine Camsuzou Vice President, Procurement and Chief Procurement Officer
PPG today announced that Christine Camsuzou, currently interim chief procurement officer (CPO), has been appointed vice president, procurement and CPO, effective immediately. Reporting to Ram Vadlamannati, senior vice president, operations, Camsuzou will be responsible for leading PPG’s global procurement team, processes and strategy.
Alladapt Appoints Louise Peacock as Chief Regulatory Affairs and Quality Officer
Alladapt Immunotherapeutics Inc., a private, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing prescription therapeutics to address IgE-mediated food allergy, today announced the appointment of Louise Peacock as Chief Regulatory Affairs and Quality Officer, effective May 1, 2023. Ms. Peacock joins Alladapt with more than three decades of experience in global regulatory affairs, including instrumental contributions to the approval of Palforzia® - the first and only FDA approved oral immunotherapy (OIT) to treat peanut allergy.
Cognition Therapeutics Appoints John Doyle to the Role of Chief Financial Officer
Cognition Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CGTX), today announced the appointment of John Doyle to the role of chief financial officer. Mr. Doyle has substantial experience leading and managing financial operations at development- and commercial-stage public life sciences companies through financings, mergers, acquisitions and licensing agreements.
HSBC Bank Middle East Ltd Makes Senior Leadership Appointments
Abdulfattah Sharaf (pictured) has been appointed Chairman of the Board of HSBC Bank Middle East Limited (HBME) with Mohamed Al Marzooqi succeeding him as HSBC UAE Chief Executive Officer as the bank accelerates its growth in its Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region. The bank stated that both appointments are effective from May 1, 2023.
Westport Fuel Systems Appoints Fabien G. Redon as CTO
Westport Fuel Systems, a global leader in low-emissions alternative fuel transportation technologies, today announced the appointment of Fabien G. Redon as the company’s chief technology officer (CTO) and executive vice president of product development. In this role, Redon will report directly to David M. Johnson, the company’s chief executive officer.
Biora Therapeutics Appoints Dr. Ariella Kelman as Chief Medical Officer
Biora Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: BIOR), the biotech company that is reimagining therapeutic delivery, today announced the appointment of Ariella Kelman, MD, as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Kelman has a proven track record of leading global biopharmaceutical development, clinical trials, and regulatory strategies.
Inspirna Appoints Dr. Usman “Oz” Azam, M.D., as New Chief Executive Officer
Inspirna, Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class cancer therapeutics, announced today the appointment of Dr. Usman “Oz” Azam, M.D., as its new Chief Executive Officer. Masoud Tavazoie, M.D., Ph.D., co-founder of Inspirna, recently stepped down as Chief Executive Officer and Director and will assume a new role as Advisor to provide ongoing support to the Company.
Mashreq Appoints Mohamed Abdel Razek as Group Head of Technology, Transformation & Information
Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mohamed Abdel Razek as the Group Head of Technology, Transformation & Information. In this role, he will lead Mashreq's technology organization and drive the successful delivery of all digital services. He will be responsible for adopting new and emerging technologies, ensuring service excellence to customers, and collaborating seamlessly with external partners.
Thrive Appoints Kenny Ash to Head of Channels
Thrive, a premier provider of Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation Managed Services, proudly announces today that channel industry veteran Kenny Ash has been appointed as its new Head of Channels.
Enthusiast Gaming Provides Update to Senior Management Team
Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: EGLX; TSX: EGLX) (the “Company”), an integrated gaming media and entertainment company, today provided an update on its senior management team.
STARZPLAY Appoints Tony Saab as Senior Vice President for Content and Strategic Partnerships
STARZPLAY, one of the region’s top 3 subscription video on demand services, today announced the appointment of Tony Saab as the Senior Vice President of Content and Strategic Partnerships. In this role, Tony will be responsible for developing and implementing content acquisition and original production strategies which will further bolster STARZPLAY's ever growing library of original content and shows.
FAT Brands Appoints Ken Kuick and Rob Rosen as Co-CEOs
FAT Brands Inc. (FAT) announces Ken Kuick and Rob Rosen as Co-CEOs, effective May 5, 2023. As previously announced, Andy Wiederhorn will step down as CEO and continue in his role as Chairman of the Board, where he will focus on the strategic direction of the company, the allocation of capital, and ensuring the management team executes the Company’s business plan while maintaining quality restaurant operations.
California Resources Corporation Appoints Nelly Molina as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
California Resources Corporation (NYSE: CRC), an independent energy and carbon management company committed to energy transition, today announced that Manuela (Nelly) Molina has been appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective May 8, 2023. As previously announced, CRC’s prior CFO Francisco Leon was named President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Company’s Board of Directors as of April 28, 2023.
Wazo Appoints New Vice President of Sales for North America
Wazo, the provider of the UCaaS platform designed for MSPs, announces the appointment of David Snyder as Vice President of Sales for North America. In this role, Dave will be responsible for scaling the North America team and business as part of the company's international development strategy.
Neuronetics Inc. Appoints Lisa Metzner-Rosas as Chief Marketing Officer
Neuronetics , Inc, a commercial stage medical technology company focused on designing, developing, and marketing products that improve the quality of life for patients who suffer from neurohealth disorders, announced today the addition of Lisa Metzner-Rosas to the Company’s senior leadership team in the role of Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, effective May 1, 2023.
Imperial Appoints Senior Vice President, Sustainability, Commercial Development and Product Solutions
Imperial announced today that S.L. (Sherri) Evers, currently Vice President, Commercial and Corporate Development, will become the company's Senior Vice President, Sustainability, Commercial Development and Product Solutions, assuming oversight and responsibility of the company's downstream business effective May 1, 2023. Sherri will continue to oversee the commercial and corporate development business.
Vodafone Appoints Margherita Della Valle as CEO
The wait is finally over. Despite all the speculation about potential candidates ranging from Olaf Swantee through to Vivek Badrinath, Vodafone confirmed on Thursday that it is sticking to what it knows and appointed Margherita Della Valle as Group CEO.
Award-winning Caster Company Appoints new Director of Sales
CasterDepot is pleased to welcome Scott Fisher and announce his appointment as Director of Sales. Scott will be responsible for the leadership and growth of the company’s sales efforts, focusing on new business opportunities and creating customized solutions tailored to customer needs.
Zymeda Provider Solutions Appoints Debra Myers-Adams as Director of Client Growth & Strategy
Zymeda Provider Solutions, a leading provider of healthcare revenue cycle management solutions, announced the appointment of Debra Myers-Adams as Director of Client Growth & Strategy. This addition to the leadership team is expected to drive business growth and enhance the overall strategy of the company.
Dusk Group Appoints Vlad Yakubson as New CEO and MD
Vlad Yakubson has been appointed as the new CEO and MD of specialty home fragrance retailer, Dusk Group. Yakubson has more than 25 years of experience in specialty retail and is currently the GM of the men’s fashion brand, YD. He has also held various senior leadership roles in visual merchandising, retail operations, finance, marketing and property.
Pearson Appoints Tony Prentice Chief Product Officer
Pearson, the world's leading learning company, today announced the appointment of Tony Prentice as Chief Product Officer (CPO) and co-president of Direct to Consumer. Prentice will report to CEO Andy Bird overseeing the development of the company's product strategies and roadmaps.
Deepak Kumar to Head Air Logistics at K+N India, Sri Lanka, Maldives
Kuehne+Nagel announced the appointment of Deepak Kumar as Air Logistics Head for India, Sri Lanka, and Maldives effective April 1, 2023. "In his new capacity, Deepak will be working closely with Kuehne+Nagel’s air logistics team, leveraging his extensive experience and expertise in logistics to drive the growth of the company's business for this cluster. Deepak has been associated with Kuehne+Nagel since 1999. His professional journey with the company has seen him efficiently handling multiple roles, most recently as the Region Head of South India for Kuehne+Nagel. Deepak aims to grow Kuehne+Nagel’s presence across the air logistics freight market and will ensure strategic growth and success for the company," says an official release.
Leo Burnett Promotes Tom Sussman to Deputy Chief Strategy Officer
Leo Burnett has promoted Tom Sussman to the newly created role of deputy chief strategy officer, while also promoting Joe Beveridge to planning partner. The promotion sees Tom elevated within the agency management team, with a focus on continually improving the quality of the agency’s populist creativity across all clients. He will continue leading the planning department and strategy across McDonald’s, as he has done for the past three years.
Samsung UK Promotes Graeme Little to Head of Display
Samsung has promoted Graeme Little to UK head of display. Previously head of distribution, Little brings over 10 years of sales and marketing experience to the role. Samsung said Little has been instrumental in establishing Samsung as “the premier display vendor in the IT channel space” since joining in 2017 as a corporate sales manager.
SITA Appoints Patrik Svensson Gillstedt to Drive Strategy and Growth
SITA, the leading IT provider to the air transport industry, has announced the appointment of Patrik Svensson Gillstedt as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Growth Enablement. Patrik will oversee SITA’s strategy for growth, as the company continues to help the air transport industry’s return to the skies, supported by the ongoing digital transformation of the industry’s travel processes.
Fanatics Appoints Crawford as Head of Investor Relations
Fanatics has appointed Deborah Crawford, formerly of Meta and Netflix, to the position of senior vice president and head of investor relations. In the new role, Crawford will oversee the business’s investor engagement, with a focus on further institutionalizing its relationships with current and future shareholders. She will report to chief financial officer Glenn Schiffman.
Estée Lauder Companies Names Nancy Mahon as Chief Sustainability Officer
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. has appointed Nancy Mahon, previously Senior Vice President, Global Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability, to serve as the company’s first Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), effective immediately. Mahon will continue to dual report into Fabrizio Freda, President and Chief Executive Officer, and William P. Lauder, Executive Chairman and serve on the company’s Executive Leadership Team.
Intermedia Cloud Communications Appoints Cloud and Telecommunications Veteran Gagan Pabla as Executive Vice President of Operations
Intermedia Cloud Communications, a leading provider of intelligent cloud communications, collaboration, and productivity solutions to businesses and the partners that serve them, announced that Gagan Pabla has joined the company as its Executive Vice President of Operations. In this role, Mr. Pabla will leverage his extensive cloud and telecommunications background to work collaboratively across numerous teams, including Engineering, Product, Information Security, and Client Services, to help ensure that Intermedia's award-winning cloud communications platform is delivered with the reliability, availability, security, and scalability to meet the growing needs of its customers and partners.
Global Screening Services Appoints Ruth Fletcher as Joint COO and CFO
Global Screening Services (GSS), a RegTech innovator focused on financial transactions screening, has today announced that Ruth Fletcher will be appointed COO and CFO of the business.
JLL Appoints Courtney Huggins as Global Treasurer
Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (NYSE: JLL) announced today the appointment of Courtney Huggins as Global Treasurer. Reporting to CFO Karen Brennan, she will lead the transformation of the firm's global treasury function, with a focus on international cash flow optimization, improved treasury automation, increased sustainable financing and strategic debt and balance sheet management. Huggins succeeds Bryan Duncan, who is pursuing other opportunities.
Bryan Hart has been Appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at Park Hyatt Aviara in Carlsbad
Park Hyatt Aviara, the iconic Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond Southern California resort, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bryan Hart as director of sales and marketing. A seasoned veteran in the hospitality industry with nearly two decades of experience, Hart oversees sales and marketing strategy to drive overall revenue growth for the resort as it completes the final phase of its $60+ million property-wide transformation with the introduction of Miraval Life in Balance Spa Aviara.
Typeform Appoints Kristen Habacht as Chief Revenue Officer
Typeform, the intuitive form-builder and conversational data collection platform, today announced the appointment of Kristen Habacht as Chief Revenue Officer. In this role, Habacht will oversee Typeform’s revenue-related functions including marketing, sales, customer success, and service to secure profitability, repeatability, and scalability while retaining and expanding new customer growth.
Chemistry Promotes Jason Dille to Chief Media Officer
Independent full-service advertising agency, Chemistry announced the promotion of Jason Dille to chief media officer. Jason most recently held the title of executive vice president and, in recent years, has spearheaded the growth of the agency’s media billings from $20MM to over $100MM.
Khoros Appoints Lindsay Sanchez as Chief Marketing Officer
Khoros, an award-winning leader in digital-first customer engagement software and services, announced it has named Lindsay Sanchez as Chief Marketing Officer. Sanchez brings extensive marketing and sales leadership to Khoros as it drives its next phase of focus and innovation.
Infomo Appoints Himanka Das as Country Director
Infomo, an AI AdTech company, has appointed Himanka Das as Country Director, India. The company has also promoted Rohit Verma to Global Chief of Strategy and New Initiatives.
InRule® Bolsters Executive Leadership Team With Two Key Appointments
InRule Technology®, an intelligence automation company providing integrated decisioning, machine learning and process automation software to the enterprise, today announced two strategic appointments to its leadership team to help guide the company during its next chapter of growth and advance in its mission to make automation accessible across the enterprise.
HSBC UAE Makes Senior Leadership Appointments as It Accelerates Growth in MENAT Region
Abdulfattah Sharaf has been appointed Chairman of the Board of HSBC Bank Middle East Limited (HBME) with Mohamed Al Marzooqi succeeding him as HSBC UAE Chief Executive Officer as the bank accelerates its growth in its Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region.
SecureWorks Corp. Appoints Alpana Wegner as CFO
Secureworks® (SCWX), a global leader in cybersecurity, today announced that it has appointed Alpana Wegner as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective June 9, 2023, and Allan Peters as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), effective May 8, 2023. Both Wegner and Peters bring more than 20 years of business experience in their respective fields at public companies in the software and cybersecurity industries. They will report directly to CEO Wendy Thomas.
Bristol Myers Squibb Appoints new CEO
Christopher Boerner, PhD, Executive Vice President (EVP), Chief Commercialization Officer of Bristol Myers Squibb will become the company’s new CEO on November 1 2023. Effective immediately, Boerner has been named its EVP, Chief Operating Officer.
Merkle Appoints Omar Khan as Head of Data & Analytics for the MENA Region
Merkle, dentsu’s leading technology-enabled, data-driven customer experience management company, today announces the appointment of Omar Khan as Head of Data & Analytics of the MENA business.
Druva Appoints Mike Houghton as Global Partner and Alliance Lead
Druva Inc. today announced the appointment of Mike Houghton as Senior Vice President of Worldwide Partners and Alliances. Bringing more than 25 years of experience leading partnership development and channel growth to Druva, Houghton, a three-time CRN Channel Chief award recipient, will focus on partner growth, expanding routes to market, and delivering market share through Druva's robust global ecosystem of partners and alliances.
Ceapro Inc. Appoints Michel Regnier as Senior Vice President, Technical Operations
Ceapro Inc. a growth-stage biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of active ingredients for healthcare and cosmetic industries, today announced the appointment of Michel (Mitch) Regnier as Senior Vice President, Technical Operations.
Lombard Odier Appoints Amer Malik as Head of its Dubai office
Bank Lombard Odier & Co Ltd has officially announced the appointment of Mr. Amer Malik as Local Managing Director of Lombard Odier’s franchise in Dubai*. With over two decades of experience working for financial institutions in the United States and the Middle East, including Julius Baer and HSBC Private Bank, Amer will facilitate the continued growth of Lombard Odier in this dynamic region.
Stalwart Promoted to Group Head of Claims at Brit
Brit Ltd, a leading global specialty insurer and reinsurer, has announced the promotion of Marie Hill (pictured) to the role of group head of claims. In her new position, Hill will be responsible for leading Brit’s global claims practice and overseeing the team servicing Lloyd’s Syndicates 2987, 2988, and 1618 (Ki).
Helios Technologies Promotes Rick Martich to President of Hydraulics, Americas
Helios Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: HLIO) (“Helios” or the “Company”), a global leader in highly engineered motion control and electronic controls technology for diverse end markets, announced today that Rick Martich has been appointed to the corporate officer position of President of Hydraulics, Americas effective immediately. Most recently Mr. Martich was serving as the Interim CVT President and Senior Vice President, Global Operations and Systems Sales.
Lithium Americas Corp Appoints Pablo Mercado as New CFO
Lithium Americas Corp. (NYSE:LAC) today announced the retirement of Eduard Epshtein and the appointment of Pablo Mercado as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) to succeed Eduard as CFO of Lithium Americas.
Xencor Appoints Nancy Valente, M.D., as Chief Development Officer
Xencor, Inc. (NASDAQ:XNCR), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing engineered antibodies and cytokines for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases, today announced the appointment of Nancy Valente, M.D., to Executive Vice President, Chief Development Officer. Dr. Valente has more than 20 years of experience in late-stage biopharmaceutical product development, and she most recently served as a senior vice president at Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, and as its global head and co-lead of global product development of its oncology and hematology therapeutic area.
Schneider Electric Appoints Javed Ahmad as Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain North America
Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced the appointment of Javed Ahmad as the Senior Vice President of its Global Supply Chain North America organization. A 32-year company veteran with expertise in manufacturing, operations, and logistics, Javed will be based in Nashville, TN—the hub for Schneider's supply chain operation for the region that generated more than $12B in revenue in 2022.
Alvarez & Marsal Appoints Kapadia as Managing Director in Healthcare Industry Group
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) announced that Amar Kapadia has joined the firm’s Healthcare Industry Group as a Managing Director, based in Chicago. Mr. Kapadia has 20+ years of international merger and acquisition (M&A), strategy, diligence and operations experience spanning the healthcare and life science industry and builds on A&M’s commitment to drive value across the investment lifecycle.
Mercer Appoints Jennifer Kruse as Leader for US Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) Business
Mercer, a global leader in redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being, and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), announced the appointment of Jennifer Kruse as US Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) Leader.
UBiqube Appoints Its Head of Sales and Partnerships for the Americas
Cloud infrastructure automation vendor UBiqube today announced that Rafael Olivares has joined the company as Head of Sales & Partnerships for the Americas. Olivares spent most of his career in senior management roles with leading solution and system integration vendors and has a long-standing track record of successful sales and project deployments in the telecommunications (telecom) market across a wide range of technologies, from 5G to cloud.
Chubb Appoints Stephen Vaughan to Lead its High Net Worth Personal Insurance Business in Europe
Chubb announced that Stephen Vaughan has been appointed head of its European Personal Risk Services (PRS) division, subject to regulatory approval. Currently, he serves as European Underwriting Centre Manager for the business.
Immutep Appoints Florian Vogl as Chief Medical Officer
Immutep Limited (NASDAQ:IMMP), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel LAG-3 immunotherapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases, today announces that Florian D. Vogl, M.D., Ph.D., MSc, has been appointed as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) with effect from 1 May 2023.
Facctum Appoints Chief Development Officer
Facctum, a regtech company specialising in cloud-delivered enterprise risk decisioning technology, today announces the expansion of its senior team with the appointment of Syam Chintapenta as Chief Development Officer and Onkar Inamdar as Head of Engineering.
Markel Appoints Global Head of Catastrophe and Exposure Management
Markel Corporation has appointed Amandeep Dhillon (pictured above) as managing director, global head of catastrophe and exposure management. Dhillon has over 15 years of experience in the insurance industry, with expertise in catastrophe risk management and ceded reinsurance. He joins Markel after nearly eight years with AIG, where he most recently held the role of senior ceded reinsurance officer - property & credit lines.
Ciphr Names Gerald Byrne as Chief Sales Officer, and Adds Badr Khan as Non-exec Director
Leading SaaS HR provider Ciphr continues to strengthen its position in the UK’s HCM market, with the appointment of two new board members – SaaS sales leader Gerald Byrne and former ATG CTO Badr Khan – to drive commercial growth.
Armstrong Transport Group Appoints Cameron Ramsdell as Chief Executive Officer
Armstrong Transport Group (“Armstrong,” or the “Company”), a leading non-asset-based logistics provider, today announced that it has appointed Cameron Ramsdell as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Ramsdell, a seasoned logistics executive, succeeds Brian Mann, who will continue an active role with the Company as Chairman of Armstrong’s Board of Directors and will support Mr. Ramsdell, Armstrong and the Company’s leading agent network.
TreeHouse Foods Appoints Patrick O'Donnell as Chief Financial Officer
TreeHouse Foods, Inc. ("TreeHouse Foods" or the "Company") (NYSE: THS) today announced that Patrick O'Donnell has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Vera Bradley Appoints Michael Schwindle as CFO
On April 25, 2023, Vera Bradley (NASDAQ:VRA) announced that Michael Schwindle will join the Company as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) effective May 8, 2023. Mr. Schwindle is a retail industry veteran with over 30 years of experience, including more than 15 years in CFO roles.
Aon Appoints Andy Neal to Lead Public Sector Partnership
Aon has appointed Andy Neal as managing director of the firm’s public sector partnership. Aon’s public sector partnership is focused exclusively on working with government entities to identify, quantify and reduce new sources of risk. Neal will be based in Washington D.C., and will report to Joe Monaghon, CEO of Aon’s public sector partnership.
CloudBolt Expands Its Leadership Team with Kyle Campos as Chief Technology Officer
CloudBolt Software, the leader in automating, optimizing and governing hybrid cloud, multi-tool environments for global enterprises, announced today the appointment of Kyle Campos as Chief Technology Officer to drive global engineering and innovation. The hire comes on the heels of the appointment of Craig Hinkley as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, as the cloud management leader focuses on its next stage of growth and scale.
Future Appoints Eric Harris as Chief Operating Officer
Future Plc, the global platform for specialist media, today announced the appointment of Eric Harris as Chief Operating Officer. Building on over 20 years of experience in media and business operations, Eric will work closely with the leadership team to execute Future's strategy and help drive growth, especially within North America.
Canada Goose Announces Key Leadership Appointments to Drive Strategic Growth Acceleration Plan
Today, aligned to its recently unveiled five-year strategic growth plan, Canada Goose announced five new appointments to its Leadership Team, all effective immediately:
Mimecast Announces Two New Executive Appointments to Drive Customer and Operational Excellence
Mimecast Limited (Mimecast), an advanced email and collaboration security company, today announced two new executive appointments, Jeff Hess as Chief Customer Officer and Purnima Jandial as SVP of Global Operations. Hess joins Mimecast as the company’s first chief customer officer, where he’ll lead the development of a more orchestrated and integrated customer excellence framework to drive higher levels of engagement, value, and satisfaction. Jandial will oversee the consolidation of key operational teams and activities to help innovate, measure, and execute the company’s GTM strategy. Both appointees will report directly to Rafe Brown, Mimecast President and Chief Operating Officer.
KCAS Bioanalytical and Biomarker Services Announces Growth to Scientific Leadership Team
KCAS Bioanalytical and Biomarker Services, along with our recently acquired FlowMetric and Active Biomarkers, is pleased to announce the expansion of our leadership team, adding Brian Wile, Ph.D. to head the efforts at our FlowMetric facility, Adam Cotty, Ph.D. promoted to Sr. Director, Cellular and Flow Cytometry Services, and Cheikh Kane, Ph.D. promoted to Executive Director, Biopharma Services.
Akeneo Appoints Change Maker Camille Fant as Head of Corporate Social Responsibility
Akeneo, the product experience company, today announced the appointment of its former Director of Product Strategy, Camille Fant, as Head of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). In her new role, Fant will lead the development and execution of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives as well as drive programs to improve Akeneo's impact on the environment.
Procede Software Appoints Sharon Covitt to Newly Created Vice President of Product Success Role to Lead Enhancement and Adoption of Excede Additional Solutions
Procede Software, a leading heavy-duty commercial vehicle dealer management system (DMS) and solutions provider, today announced it has appointed Sharon Covitt as Vice President of Product Success. Covitt, who has been with the company for 19 years and previously served as Vice President of Implementation, will lead the enhancement and adoption of Excede Additional Solutions. The appointment highlights the company's commitment to ensuring its customers maximize their investment in Excede.
Lightbridge Appoints Dr. Scott Holcombe as Vice President of Engineering
Lightbridge Corporation (Nasdaq: LTBR), an advanced nuclear fuel technology company, today announced the appointment of Dr. Scott Holcombe as Vice President of Engineering. Dr. Holcombe will be responsible for the technical direction and oversight of Lightbridge’s research, development, and demonstration activities, including technical coordination with partner entities and management of Lightbridge’s technical consultants. Responsibilities will also include the technical oversight of all activities related to the fabrication and licensing of Lightbridge’s advanced nuclear fuel technologies.
John Lewis Deepens Customer Relations Strategy, Appoints first Head of Loyalty
John Lewis is set to deepen its investment into customer loyalty through new partnerships and the appointment of its first head of loyalty, Emily Wells. The retail group has struck up five-year agreements with customer insights and media firm Dunnhumby and marketing technology company Eagle Eye Solutions Group, both of which it said would provide greater personalisation and loyalty experiences.
ANZ Appoints UK and Europe Head of Trade and Supply Chain Sales
Australian bank ANZ has named Alex Biggs as its head of trade and supply chain sales for the UK and Europe. Biggs will be based in London and report to Lisa Vasic, managing director for transaction banking, and Richard Dawson, head of UK and Europe. He replaces Nick Williams, who has retired after working for ANZ for 37 years.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Appoints Claims Leaders in Germany
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it has named three executives to claims leadership roles in Germany. Sandra Leyendecker has been promoted to Head of Casualty Claims. She joined BHSI in 2022 as Senior Casualty Claims Examiner, bringing more than 20 years of industry experience to the role.
Schaeffler Appoints Vijay Chaudhury as Director of Communications & Marketing – Asia Pacific
Schaeffler, a leading global supplier to the automotive and industrial sectors, announces the appointment of Vijay Chaudhury as Director of Communications & Marketing - Asia Pacific. He will be based out of Schaeffler’s regional headquarters in Singapore and report to Dharmesh Arora, Regional CEO – Asia Pacific.
Bon Natural Life Limited Appoints Wallace Lee as New Chief Financial Officer
Bon Natural Life Limited (Nasdaq: BON) ("BON" or the "Company"), one of the leading bio-ingredient solutions providers in the natural, health and personal care industries, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Wallace Lee as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective April 17, 2023. Mr. Lee succeeds Zhenchao Li, who stepped down from the role of CFO after a 4-year career with the Company, effective April 17, 2023.
Thomas Scientific Appoints Stan Haas to President and Chief Executive Officer
Thomas Scientific, the most trusted supplier to the scientific community, today announced that Stan Haas has been appointed to President and Chief Executive Officer. Joining the company in 2017, Haas first served on the Board of Directors and then on the executive team as Chief Operating Officer. He brings more than 30 years of experience in the scientific-distribution industry, including executive-leadership positions in sales, operations, strategy and business development, and services and global sourcing, along with extensive international experience. Known for building high-performing teams and delivering results, Haas is passionate about the scientific business and its critical role in fueling innovation in life sciences, biopharma, research, and microelectronics.
Inspira Enterprise, Inc. Appoints Amit Gandre as CEO, Americas
Inspira Enterprise, Inc. ("Inspira"), a global cybersecurity services organization, today announced that Amit Gandre will serve as CEO of the Americas business. This role builds upon his demonstrated leadership as Americas cybersecurity head for the past year. Gandre brings more than two decades of leading his clients through business transformation with a focus on cybersecurity and he has a proven track record of driving sustained growth.
Fortera Appoints VP of Intellectual Property
Renewable energy and cleantech attorney Dan Cummings has joined Fortera Corp as General Counsel and Vice President of Intellectual Property. “As we forge a pathway to net-zero cement in partnership with manufacturers, builders, and government, we are expanding our mission-aligned executive team with deep expertise and professional networks within the green economy like Dan Cummings,” said Ryan Gilliam, co-founder and CEO of Fortera.
Extreme Networks Names Kevin Rhodes EVP And CFO, Effective May 30
Networking solutions provider Extreme Networks, Inc. (EXTR) announced Monday that it has appointed Kevin Rhodes, CPA, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective May 30. Cristina Tate, who has been interim CFO, will continue her role as SVP of Finance.
Tarsus Appoints Jeff Farrow as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: TARS), whose mission is to focus on unmet needs and apply proven science and new technology to revolutionize treatment for patients, starting with eye care, today announced the appointment of Jeff Farrow as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Farrow succeeds Leo Greenstein who served as CFO since 2020 and will be leaving Tarsus to pursue other professional interests.
Abacus Group Appoints Jonathan Shapiro as Chief Revenue Officer to Drive Growth Across Global Financial Markets
Abacus Group, the leading Managed Security Services Provider ("MSSP") to alternative investment firms, today announced the appointment of Jonathan Shapiro as its first Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). A globally recognized sales leader in the financial services space, Shapiro joins Abacus Group with full ownership of the business's go-to-market capabilities. As CRO, he will institutionalize the sales strategy and processes required to expand Abacus Group's technology platform and white glove services into new financial verticals, focusing on driving new client revenue growth and reaching global clients across emerging and pertinent markets. Shapiro will also be expanding the company's sales team headcount to cover all geographies.
KBI Biopharma Appoints David Stewart as Site Head of Durham Mammalian cGMP Manufacturing Facility
KBI Biopharma Inc. (KBI), a JSR Life Sciences company, today announced the appointment of David Stewart as the new SVP and Site Head of KBI’s mammalian cGMP manufacturing facility in Durham, North Carolina. A successful operational leader in the Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) industry, Stewart has more than two decades of biotech leadership experience and a proven record of delivering best-in-class supply for patients. As an expert in leading diverse, multi-disciplinary teams, he will oversee all operations at the Patriot Park location, driving deliverables for KBI’s global biopharmaceutical clients.
VEON Appoints Group Head of Internal Audit
VEON Ltd. a global digital operator that provides converged connectivity and online services, today announces it has appointed Jagan Mohan, its current Group Director of Internal Audit, as the Group Head of Internal Audit, effective 1st May. This complements the Group Chief Financial Officer transition where Joop Brakenhoff, currently VEON’s current Chief Internal Audit and Ethics & Compliance Officer, will assume the role of Group Chief Financial Officer also on 1st May 2023.
Vision New Media Promotes Min Lim to Group CEO
Vision New Media, an independent content group in the ASEAN region, has announced that Min Lim has been promoted to the newly created role of Group CEO. Reporting into Founder and Chairman Beng Teck Lim, Min, who is currently Head of Production at Group production business Double Vision, now takes full responsibility for all content creation and distribution activities, plus the extensive post-production, dubbing and subtitling services housed within the wider Group.
Phoenix Motorcars Promotes Dr. Frank Lee and Adds Dr. Joseph Xiang to Senior Management Team
Phoenix Motor Inc, a leader in manufacturing all-electric, medium-duty vehicles, is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Frank Lee to Chief Technology Officer and the hiring of Dr. Joseph Xiang to serve as Vice President of Electrical and Software Engineering.
Clearlake Capital-Backed FinThrive Appoints Greg Lanier as Chief Growth Officer and John Landy as Chief Technology Officer
FinThrive™, a healthcare revenue management software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (through certain affiliates, "Clearlake"), today announced the appointment of Greg Lanier as Chief Growth Officer (CGO) and John Landy as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
Outpost24 Appoints New Chief Strategy Officer
Today, Outpost24 announced that it has appointed Brendan Hogan as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). Hogan is responsible for spearheading M&A Strategy, Corporate Development and Alliance strategy for the company.
ImmunoGen Appoints Isabel Kalofonos as Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer
ImmunoGen, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMGN), a leader in the expanding field of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for the treatment of cancer, today announced that Isabel Kalofonos has been appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer.
Ipsen Appoints Sandra Silvestri as EVP, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Global Medical Affairs, Patient Safety and Patient Affairs
Ipsen, a global specialty-driven biopharmaceutical company, announced today the appointment of Sandra Silvestri, M.D., Ph.D., as EVP, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Global Medical Affairs, Patient Safety and Patient Affairs, effective 5 May 2023. She will serve on the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and report directly to Ipsen’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), David Loew.
Alithya Appoints Giulia Cirillo as new Chief Human Capital Officer
Alithya Group inc is pleased to announce the appointment of Giulia Cirillo as Chief Human Capital Officer, effective April 24, 2023. A graduate of the McGill University/HEC Montréal joint Executive MBA program, and of INSEAD Business School's International Directors Programme, Giulia Cirillo has established herself as a strategic human resources executive with extensive global experience.
Waste Connections Appoints Ronald J. Mittelstaedt as CEO and President
Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN) today announced that Ronald J. Mittelstaedt, the Executive Chairman of the Company, has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective April 23, 2023. Mr. Mittelstaedt succeeds Worthing F. Jackman in this role. Upon his departure, Mr. Jackman also stepped down as a member of the Company's Board of Directors and withdrew as a nominee for election as a director at the Company's 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Spinnova Appoints Interim CEO
Finnish fibre producer Spinnova has announced that its current chief executive officer Kim Poulsen is stepping down and has appointed Ben Selby as interim CEO. In a statement, Spinnova said that Poulsen left the company on April 21 and that the search for a new permanent CEO will “commence immediately”.
Dollar General Appoints Kelly Dilts as CFO
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) today announced the promotion of Kelly Dilts to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective May 1, 2023. The Company’s current President and Chief Financial Officer John Garratt will retain his role as President until his planned retirement on June 2, 2023.
Pacira BioSciences, Inc. Appoints Christopher Young as Chief Manufacturing Officer
Pacira BioSciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: PCRX), the industry leader in its commitment to non-opioid pain management and regenerative health solutions, today announced the appointment of Christopher Young to the position of Chief Manufacturing Officer. Mr. Young will be responsible for oversight of all manufacturing activities across the Pacira product portfolio including supply chain design, product life cycle management, demand and requirements planning, capacity, and product launches across all global manufacturing locations.
TransUnion Appoints Juan Sebastian D’Achiardi as Regional President of Canada
TransUnion (NYSE:TRU) has promoted Juan Sebastian D’Achiardi to Regional President of Canada. D’Achiardi will lead TransUnion’s Canadian business, setting the strategic vision for the country, while focusing on driving continued growth and building on our strong client relationships.
BW Offshore: Appoints Anders S. Platou as new Chief Strategy Officer
BW Offshore has appointed Anders S. Platou as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) effective from 1 July 2023. He joins the Senior Management team from his previous role as Head of Corporate Finance & Strategy.
Former Starbucks exec Nick Allen named Holland & Barrett CFO
Holland & Barrett has appointed a new chief finance officer. Nick Allen joins the health and wellness retailer from coffee giant Starbucks, where he spent over four years as its EMEA CFO. He will replace Robbie Bell who is leaving the business three years after joining from McColl’s in July 2020.
Inovatec Systems Appoints Velickovic Head of Solution Delivery
Inovatec Systems, a provider of cloud-based software solutions for lenders, appointed Veljko Velickovic its new head of solution delivery.
Guidewire Appoints new Chief Product Officer
Guidewire has announced the appointment of Michael Howe as their new Chief Product Officer. Howe will be reporting to the Chief Executive Officer Mike Rosenbaum. In his new role, Howe will lead product strategy, product management, product marketing and the Guidewire partner marketplace. His organization’s aim is to help grow Guidewire’s application innovation roadmap which is driven by analytics, machine learning, and the generative artificial intelligence capabilities that will allow their clients to effectively balance innovation and operational excellence.
NRG Therapeutics Appoints Vad Lazari Ph.D. as Vice President of Biology to Advance its Mitochondrial Therapeutics for Neurodegenerative Disorders
NRG Therapeutics, Ltd., an innovative neuroscience company targeting mitochondrial dysfunction, today announces the appointment of Vad Lazari Ph.D. who joins in the newly created position of VP of Biology, to be based in the Company’s facilities in Stevenage.
CSI Leasing Makes Several Leadership Promotions
CSI Leasing named Brian Wahoff chief information officer. The company also promoted Rachel Fick to senior vice president of global marketing, Kirk Kasicki to senior vice president of corporate tax, Pete Kindig to senior vice president of of IT systems, Ed Concannon to vice president of IT systems and Natalie Conway to assistant vice president of global marketing.
RT Specialty Promotes Two Leaders
Ryan Specialty Holdings has announced the promotions of Brenda (Ballard) Austenfeld and Chris Houska to president and CEO of their respective RT Specialty practices. RT Specialty is the wholesale brokerage within Ryan Specialty.
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia names Bettina Plangger as Vice President
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has today announced a new senior leadership appointment, with Bettina Plangger joining as vice president. Plangger was also appointed as head of marketing and sales for Mercedes-Benz Cars Malaysia & SEA II effective from April 17.
FTI Consulting Appoints Jasper Schrijver as Senior Managing Director
FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the continued expansion of its business transformation capabilities in Europe with the appointment of aviation and human capital management expert Jasper Schrijver as a Senior Managing Director in the firm’s Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment. He joins with a team of three professionals, who add further depth to FTI Consulting’s bench of business transformation experts in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Simonelli Group Appoints Marco Feliziani as new CEO
Macerata-based Simonelli Group has appointed Marco Feliziani as its new CEO with immediate effect as it seeks to balance business continuity with a greater focus on environmental and social sustainability.
Adyen Appoints Priyanka Gargav as Country Manager, Singapore
Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, announces the appointment of Priyanka Gargav as Country Manager, Singapore. In her new role, Priyanka will oversee Adyen’s operations in Singapore and be responsible for driving the company’s growth locally.
Red Sift Appoints Peter Machat as Vice President of the DACH Region
Red Sift, the leading Digital Resilience Platform enabling organizations to see, solve, and secure vulnerabilities in their attack surface, today announced the appointment of Peter Machat as Vice President of the DACH region, effective immediately. In his new role, Mr. Machat will be responsible for building up EMEA Central and establishing a stronger identity for Red Sift in the region.
Engimmune Therapeutics Appoints Dr. Lars Nieba as Chief Executive Officer
Engimmune Therapeutics AG ("Engimmune"), a Swiss biotech company developing novel T-cell receptor (TCR)-based therapeutics, today announces the appointment of Dr. Lars Nieba as Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Søren Mouritsen, co-founder and previous CEO, steps down in a planned transition.
Ericsson Announces CFO Transition
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announced that Carl Mellander, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, will step down at the end of the first quarter 2024. Mr. Mellander has been with Ericsson for over 25 years and has been a member of its Executive Team since 2016. A recruitment process will be initiated to appoint a successor.
Payroc Names Payments Veteran John Clarke as Chief Experience Officer
Payroc WorldAccess, LLC ("Payroc"), a people-first payment processing company, has appointed John Clarke as Chief Experience Officer. The appointment accelerates Payroc's continued commitment to elevating and refining the user experience within payments.
Playmaker Capital Inc. Bolsters Senior Leadership Team With Key Executive Appointments
Playmaker Capital Inc. (TSX-V: PMKR) (“the Company” or “Playmaker”), the digital sports media company that delivers authentic content experiences through its portfolio of sports media brands, announced today that it has strengthened its senior leadership team with key talent in the US and Latin America. Playmaker has promoted Michael Bellom to Head of Revenue Operations, and Playmaker’s owned and operated Latin American and US Hispanic media business, Futbol Sites, has added Agustín Gutiérrez Scussel as Chief Technology Officer and Matias Paget as Head of Digital Product.
Edge Cloud Leader Zadara Appoints New CEO Amid Surpassing 500 Clouds
Zadara, an edge cloud leader, today announced the appointment of top cloud executive Yoram Novick as the company’s new President and CEO. Novick is recognized as a company founder, CEO, and former board member and advisor to various technology companies such as Topio, Maxta, Storwize, Druva, and Kapow.
Splunk Appoints Min Wang as Chief Technology Officer
Splunk Inc, the cybersecurity and observability leader, today announced Min Wang as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective immediately. Reporting to Tom Casey, SVP, Products & Technology, Wang will partner with leaders across Engineering, Product Management, Design and Go-to-Market teams to advance the vision and technical direction of Splunk’s product portfolio innovation so customers can develop greater digital resilience.
Envirotech Vehicles Appoints Douglas Campoli as Chief Financial Officer and Franklin Lim as Controller
Envirotech Vehicles, Inc, a provider of new zero-emission, purpose-built electric vehicles ("EVTV" or "Envirotech"), announced today that Douglas Campoli has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and Franklin Lim has been appointed Controller of EVTV, effective April 17, 2023. Mr. Campoli brings to EVTV significant leadership experience in finance, accounting and corporate functions. Mr. Lim bolsters the addition of Mr. Campoli with robust experience in areas such as accounting operations, SEC reporting, payroll and SOX compliance. Mr. Campoli replaces Sue Emry, who was appointed EVTV's interim Chief Financial Officer in February 2023. Ms. Emry will continue to serve as Executive Vice President of EVTV.
Shinji Tsukamoto former Amazon Vice President Appointed to Global Chief Commercial Officer at Persefoni
Persefoni, a global leader in climate data disclosure and management, today announced that Shinji Tsukamoto, former Vice President Asia Pacific at Amazon Ads, has been appointed as Global Chief Commercial Officer & President, APAC. Shinji will lead the company's strategic growth initiatives globally, especially both Japan and the APAC region, serving enterprises requiring carbon management and accounting software.
Everest Appoints President of North America Insurance
Everest Re Group has announced the appointment of Mike Mulray as the new executive vice president and president of North America Insurance, effective immediately.
OpenAI Appoints Srinivas Narayanan as VP, Engineering
OpenAI recently appointed Srinivas Narayanan as vice-president of Engineering. Narayanan previously served as the VP of Engineering at Meta ( previously known as Facebook).
Citi Appoints Shamsa Al-Falasi as CEO of Citibank, N.A. UAE Onshore Branch
Citi announced the appointment of Shamsa Al-Falasi as Chief Executive Officer of Citibank, N.A. UAE Onshore Branch, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), subject to regulatory approvals. Shamsa will also assume the role of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) UAE across all Citi entities operating onshore & offshore in the country.
Matalan Appoints Chief Customer and Omnichannel Officer
Prior to her appointment at Matalan, Jones was customer and community director at the Co-op Group, a role she held from 2018 to 2022. She also previously held senior brand, omni-channel and marketing roles at Woolworths Australia, Debenhams, M&S, Next and Arcadia Group.
AXA XL Appoints Trevor Gandy as DEI Head
AXA XL announced the appointment of Trevor Gandy as Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion [DEI], effective immediately. A spokesperson said, “In this role, Mr. Gandy will be part of the HR Leadership Team and will lead the DEI strategy, working globally with business units and regional HR teams.”
Sedgwick Appoints Head of Environmental Adjusting Practice in the UK
Claims giant Sedgwick has announced the appointment of Jonathan Mockridge (pictured above) as head of its UK environmental adjusting practice in a move that supports the expansion of its claims services for environmental losses.
Buckingham Appoints Benjamin J. Young as Chief Investment Officer
uckingham, a national vertically integrated real estate development and investment company, announced today that Benjamin J. Young has joined Buckingham as CIO, Managing Director effective April 3, 2023. Mr. Young will head Buckingham's asset management and investment division as the company grows and leverages its successes in institutional capital raising, client engagement and investment performance to build an industry-leading institutional real estate investment platform. Buckingham is an award-winning developer, owner, manager and investor in multifamily and urban mixed-use real estate across the U.S. with a focus on Midwest and Sunbelt markets.
Aleph Hospitality Appoints Satish Jaidev as Corporate Head of Sales
Dubai-based independent hospitality management company, Aleph Hospitality, has appointed Satish Jaidev as Corporate Head of Sales. In this capacity, Satish will be in charge of developing the sales team, setting market strategies and supporting commercial performances for existing hotels, new openings and takeovers in the Middle East and Africa. Directing sales & marketing initiatives and revenue tactics, he will be instrumental in creating synergies between the all Aleph-managed hotels.
WTW Appoints My Thien Nguyen as Country Leader and Head of Corporate Risk & Broking in Vietnam
WTW, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, today announced the appointment of My Thien Nguyen as Country Leader and Head of Corporate Risk & Broking for Vietnam, effective 1 August 2023. Thien succeeds Philippe Robineau who will leave WTW on 31 July.
Jetcraft Appoints Colin Dunne as US Sales Director, Continuing Its Strategic Growth Across the Americas
Jetcraft, the global leader in business aircraft sales and acquisitions, has appointed Colin Dunne as Sales Director for its US Midwest territory. Dunne’s promotion is the latest in a series of strategic organizational enhancements allowing Jetcraft to better support industry growth and demand from clients across the Americas.
Precision Optics Appoints Mahesh Lawande as Chief Operating Officer
Precision Optics Corporation, Inc. (NASDAQ: POCI), a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced optical instruments for the medical and defense industries, today announced the appointment of medical device and aerospace/defense industry manufacturing veteran, Mahesh Lawande, as the Company's Chief Operating Officer effective April 24, 2023. In the newly created role, Lawande will lead Precision Optics operations team, including its sales & marketing, production and engineering activities at its facilities in Massachusetts, Maine and Texas.
Stratus Networks Appoints Darren Feder as New CEO to Expand Fiber Access in the Midwest.
Stratus Networks proudly announces the appointment of Darren Feder as its new Chief Executive Officer. Boasting over 25 years of experience in the telecom sector, Mr. Feder brings a wealth of strategic leadership prowess and an impressive track record of achievements to his latest position.
Ascent Energy Inc Appoints Bill Steckel as Chief Financial Officer
Ascent Industries Co, an industrials company focused on the production and distribution of industrial tubular products and specialty chemicals, today announced the appointment of Bill Steckel as chief financial officer, effective today. He succeeds Aaron Tam, who has resigned as CFO.
Universal Investment Appoints New Chief Operating Officer Etienne Rougier to Accelerate Growth
Etienne Rougier will start as new COO of Universal Investment Group as of 17 April 2023. He will be responsible for driving and transforming the business to support its overall growth strategy. This includes enhancing customer delivery, which involves the onboarding experience for customers, seamless account maintenance and superior fund accounting. Through his leadership role, he will further strengthen the development of Universal Investment’s growing subsidiaries in Luxembourg.
ZCG-Backed Eppinger Technologies Appoints Jason Struthers as President and Chief Executive Officer
Eppinger Technologies (“Eppinger”), a leading manufacturer of highly engineered OEM and aftermarket CNC tooling products and precision automation solutions, today announced that Jason Struthers has joined the company as President and Chief Executive Officer.
Cognito Therapeutics Announces Key Medical and Technology Leadership Appointments as Late-Stage Neurotechnology Platform Advances
Cognito Therapeutics, today announced executive leadership team appointments with Ralph Kern, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer and Kim Kwan as Chief Technology Officer who has been promoted from VP of Engineering.
Harbourfront Wealth Promotes Kim Thompson Ahead of Anticipated Growth Wave
Harbourfront Wealth Management Inc. (“Harbourfront” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the promotion of Kim Thompson to Chief of Staff (CoS). More promotions and leadership announcements are scheduled to take place over the next quarters of the 2023 fiscal year, across all enterprise businesses falling under the Harbourfront Group of Companies, parent company to Harbourfront, including Willoughby Asset Management.
Edmond de Rothschild Appoints Head of Swiss Markets
Edmond de Rothschild Switzerland is promoting internal talent to the head of the Swiss Market in Geneva. Matías Marietan takes over as head of Swiss Market Geneva for Edmond de Rothschild Switzerland, effective April 1, according to a statement Monday from the private bank.
Amazon ups Martin Backlund to oversee Prime Video Nordics
Amazon has promoted Martin Backlund to managing director of its SVOD service Prime Video for the Nordics. In his elevated role, Backlund will be responsible for the overall Prime Video business in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland, overseeing investment, content, marketing and partnerships.
Genesis Energy Announces Executive Promotions
Genesis Energy, L.P. (NYSE:GEL) announced today several executive leadership promotions, effective immediately. Ryan Sims has been promoted to President and Chief Commercial Officer and Kristen Jesulaitis has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer and Chief Legal Officer. Both will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Grant Sims. Louie Nicol has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer and will report to Kristen Jesulaitis.
Nordstrom Appoints Chief Technology And Information Officer
Nordstrom, Inc. hired Jason Morris as chief technology and information officer, effective May 1, overseeing technology functions, including engineering, data science and analytics.
Amarin Corp. Appoints Aaron Berg Interim CEO
Amarin Corporation plc (NASDAQ:AMRN) today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has appointed Aaron Berg, currently Amarin’s Executive Vice President and President of the U.S. Business, as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In addition, the board has appointed Oliver O’Connor as a new independent Director of the company. Both appointments are effective immediately.
Sompo International Appoints new President of North America Reinsurance
Sompo International has announced the appointment of Margaret Hyland as president of North America Reinsurance. Hyland assumes her new role after serving as executive vice president and head of North American professional liability reinsurance at Sompo International. She will report to Christopher Donelan, CEO of Global Reinsurance.
Tilly’s, Inc. Appoints Laura Janney as EVP, Chief Merchandising Officer
Tilly’s, Inc. (NYSE: TLYS, the “Company”) announced today that it has appointed Laura Janney to serve as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer, effective May 8, 2023. Ms. Janney will oversee all aspects of the Company’s merchandising operations, including buying, sourcing, and product development, along with coordinating consistency in merchandising experiences both in-store and online.
Splunk Appoints Toni Pavlovich as Chief Customer Officer
Splunk Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLK), the cybersecurity and observability leader, today announced Toni Pavlovich has been appointed as Chief Customer Officer (CCO). Reporting to Gary Steele, President and Chief Executive Officer of Splunk, Pavlovich is responsible for championing customer experience while fostering a customer-first mindset and culture across Splunk.
Viridian Therapeutics Appoints Tony Casciano as Chief Commercial Officer
Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRDN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing potential best-in-class medicines for serious and rare diseases, today announced the appointment of Tony Casciano to the role of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). The Company also announced that Chief Operating Officer (COO) Carrie Melvin is no longer with the organization.
TransRe Appoints Aspen’s Mollinier as President of EMEA
TransRe, a reinsurance company wholly owned by Alleghany Corporation, has appointed Julien Mollinier as President of EMEA to further expand its Continental European business. In the role, Mollinier will be based in Zurich and will oversee all TransRe Europe’s underwriting and business development activities. He will also work closely with the firm’s Europe Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), Pete Clements, as well as Trans Re’s Zurich, Paris and Munich offices.
LiveMore Appoints Bailey as Director of Marketing
The business has appointed Ben Bailey to the post, and says that although the bulk of its distribution is through the intermediary market, selling “direct to consumers is also on its radar going forward”.
Texas Capital Bank Appoints Youngberg Jr. Chief Risk Officer
Texas Capital Bancshares, the parent company of Texas Capital Bank, appointed David A. Youngberg Jr. managing director and chief credit officer, effective immediately. As chief credit officer, Youngberg will be responsible for directing the strategy for Texas Capital Bank’s credit approval, underwriting and monitoring processes. Youngberg will report directly to the bank’s current chief risk officer, Tim Storms.
Hikma Pharmaceuticals Appoints new Chief Executive
Hikma Pharmaceuticals, a UK-listed company with operations in Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and the US, has appointed Riad Mishlawi as its chief executive.
Rentschler Biopharma appoints Thomas aus dem Siepen as Global Head Digital Manufacturing and Automation
Rentschler Biopharma, a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) for biopharmaceuticals, today announced the appointment of Thomas aus dem Siepen as Global Head Digital Manufacturing and Automation, effective April 1, 2023. As an experienced leader, he is a member of Rentschler Biopharma's Global Leadership Team and is responsible for the alignment of digitalization and automation – all the way from research and development to production.
Houlihan Lokey Deepens Equity Private Placement Expertise With Senior European Hire
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today that David Kelnar has joined as a Managing Director in the firm’s Capital Markets Group to spearhead its equity private placement capability in Europe. He is based in the firm’s London office.
Horace Mann Hires Stephen McAnena as EVP & COO
Financial services company, Horace Mann Educators Corporation has appointed Stephen J. McAnena as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective May 8, 2023. In the roles, McAnena will work closely with Marita Zuraitis, Horace Mann’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
Liberty Hall Capital Partners Appoints Susan McKenna as Chief Executive Officer of Dunlop Aircraft Tyres
Liberty Hall Capital Partners ("Liberty Hall"), a private equity firm focused exclusively on investments in businesses serving the global aerospace and defense industry, announced today the appointments of Susan McKenna to Chief Executive Officer and Shashank Dhawan to Chief Financial Officer of Dunlop Aircraft Tyres, a leading independent global designer and supplier of high-quality aircraft tyres serving the commercial, military and freighter aircraft markets.
Invivyd Appoints Robert Allen as Chief Scientific Officer and Stacy Price as Chief Technology and Manufacturing Officer
Invivyd, Inc a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company on a mission to protect the vulnerable from serious viral infectious diseases, today announced the appointment of Robert Allen as chief scientific officer, and Stacy Price as chief technology and manufacturing officer.
Cutera Appoints Sheila A. Hopkins as Interim CEO, Janet D. Widmann as Board Chair
CUTERA, INC. (Nasdaq: CUTR), a leading provider of aesthetic and dermatology solutions, today announced significant changes to the Company’s executive leadership to focus on improving performance and results. The Board of Directors (the “Board”) has appointed Sheila A. Hopkins as Interim Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Janet D. Widmann as Independent Chair of the Board, effective immediately. The Board’s search for a permanent CEO is underway.
Bausch + Lomb Appoints Bob Bailey as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer and Andrew Stewart as President, Ophthalmic Pharmaceuticals
Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) (“Bausch + Lomb” or the “Company”), a leading global eye health company dedicated to helping people see better to live better, announced the appointments of Bob Bailey as executive vice president (EVP) and Chief Legal Officer and Andrew Stewart as president, Ophthalmic Pharmaceuticals, effective April 24, 2023. Both Mr. Bailey and Mr. Stewart will join the executive management team of the Company. Concurrent with these appointments, Christina Ackermann will step down from her role as EVP, General Counsel and president, Ophthalmic Pharmaceuticals, and will leave Bausch + Lomb on April 28, 2023.
Vodafone Turkey Appoints Yago Lopez as Executive Vice President
Vodafone Turkey has appointed Yago Lopez as Executive Vice President of the network. Lopez has more than 15 years of international experience in the telecom industry, most recently as the general manager of technology, strategy and innovation at TPG Telecom in Sydney, Australia.
Sophos Promotes Joe Levy to President of Sophos Technology Group
Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today announced the promotion of Joe Levy to president of the Sophos Technology Group (STG). Sophos also appointed Bill Robbins president, Worldwide Field Operations.
Laser Photonics Appoints William J. Campbell as Interim CFO
Laser Photonics Corporation, a leading global developer of CleanTech laser systems for laser cleaning and other materials applications, today announced William J. Campbell joined the Company as interim chief financial officer, effective immediately.
McDonald’s Makes Two Senior Leadership Changes
Earlier this week, McDonald’s USA President Joe Erlinger announced two new appointments to his senior leadership team. Michael Gonda has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Impact Officer, North America. In this role, he will be responsible for driving the holistic impact strategy across Communications, State and Local Government Relations, Sustainability & ESG, and Philanthropy in the U.S. and Canada.
Cellarity Strengthens Executive Leadership Team
Cellarity, a life sciences company founded by Flagship Pioneering to transform the way medicines are discovered, announced today the appointments of John Leaman, M.D., M.B.A., as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Cameron Trenor, M.D., as Vice President and Head of Translational Medicine, and Anjali Kumar, Ph.D., as Vice President, Head of Business Development. In addition, Parul Doshi, M.B.A., has been promoted to Chief Data Officer in recognition of her significant contribution to the development of Cellarity and her leadership in the implementation of an efficient and scalable data infrastructure to support Cellarity’s unique approach to drug creation.
EMA Promotes Chris Steffen to Vice President of Research Covering Information Security, Risk, and Compliance Management
Enterprise Management Associates (EMA™), a leading IT and data management research and consulting firm, today announced that Chris Steffen has been promoted to Vice President of Research. Steffen has been the driving force behind EMA’s growing information security, risk, and compliance management practice area.
Ascidian Therapeutics Announces Three Key Development Team Appointments as It Advances Its Lead Program Toward the Clinic
Ascidian Therapeutics, a biotechnology company focused on treating human diseases by rewriting RNA, announced today three new appointments to its growing development team as the company advances its lead program into the clinic.
Softchoice Appoints Jonathan Roiter as Chief Financial Officer
Softchoice Corporation (“Softchoice” or the “Company”) (TSX: SFTC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Roiter as Chief Financial Officer, effective June 1, 2023. Jonathan is a seasoned executive with extensive public company, finance, corporate development, strategy, and operations experience. He brings a holistic business focus with a track record of operationalizing strategies, delivering top line and operating margin growth, and scaling teams.
New Gold Announces Senior Management Appointments and Strengthens Technical Leadership Team
New Gold appoints Yohann Bouchard as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and promotes Ankit Shah to Executive Vice President, Strategy and Business Development
Kandou Appoints Thomas Boudrot as Vice President of Sales and Business Development
Kandou, an innovative leader in high-speed, energy-efficient chip-to-chip link solutions that improve the way the world connects and communicates, today appointed Thomas Boudrot as Vice President of Sales & Business Development.
Former Co-op Food Chief Executive to Head up Hilton Food Group
Steve Murrells, the former head of Co-op Food, has been appointed as the chief executive of Hilton Food Group. Due to take up his role from 3 July 2023, he will also join the group’s board.
Hogan Lovells Appoints Dr Marion Palmer as its New Head of Global Sustainability, Policy and Strategy
Global law firm Hogan Lovells today announced that Dr Marion Palmer will assume the role of Head of Global Sustainability, Policy and Strategy, strengthening the firm’s commitment to embedding sustainability strategies across all of its operations.
NatWest Group India Appoints Vikram Bose as Managing Director, Head of Financial Crime Services Operations
NatWest Group India has appointed Vikram Bose as the new Head of Financial Crime Services Operations. He will be based out of NatWest Group India’s Gurugram office. Vikram brings with him more than three decades of experience in financial operations and a proven track record in managing and mitigating financial risks. Having previously served in senior leadership positions at HSBC, he has worked in multiple countries and has gained a deep understanding of various regulatory requirements and best practices in the financial crime prevention space.
ALL.SPACE Appoints New Chief Development Officer
Hannaford was most recently chief of staff for SES Satellites in Luxembourg. Multi-orbit antenna manufacturer ALL.SPACE has appointed Charles Hannaford as its Chief Development Officer (CDO).
Swiss Re Names Kerényi Chief Risk Officer, P&C Reinsurance
Global reinsurance giant Swiss Re has appointed Attila Kerényi as Chief Risk Officer and Member of the Executive Committee, property & casualty (P&C) Reinsurance. Based in New York, Kerényi is a veteran across the industry and brings over 22 years of experience towards his new role.
Aravive Inc. Appoints Carolina Petrini as Chief Commercial Officer
Aravive, Inc. (Nasdaq: NASDAQ:ARAV), a late clinical-stage oncology company developing targeted therapeutics to treat metastatic disease, today announced the appointment of Carolina Petrini as the Company’s new Chief Commercial Officer effective April 10, 2023.
Nexxiot Appoints Head of Technical Department
Roger Gloor is joining Nexxiot, a global TradeTech company as the new Head of Technical Department, Gloor has previously worked for intermodal logistics service provider Bertschi AG, as a proven expert for the entire value chain in tank container and dry bulk logistics.
Trellix Promotes Mahipal Nair to Managing Director of Trellix India
Trellix, the cybersecurity company delivering the future of Extended Detection and Response (XDR), has promoted Mahipal (Mahi) Nair to the role of Managing Director, Trellix India. In this role, Mahi will be leading Trellix’s India business operations.
OpenX Enhances Global Focus With Appointment of Joseph Worswick, VP EMEA and Head of Global Sustainability
OpenX Technologies, Inc., one of the world's leading omnichannel sell-side platforms today announced the appointment of Joseph (Joe) Worswick as VP Sales EMEA and Head of Sustainability. Worswick will have a dual role at the company, focusing on driving EMEA expansion of OpenX's supply-side targeting and measurement solutions for demand partners and leading the company's sustainability presence in the market. Worswick will lead the EMEA team from London, and will work closely with the global executive team to evangelize the importance of sustainability in digital advertising. OpenX is the only validated Net Zero Company in the digital advertising industry.
Mojo Vision Appoints CEO, Pivots Away From Smart Contact Lens
MicroLED developer Mojo Vision has announced a $22.4 million round of funding to help it move from developing smart contact lens to displays. The company has also appointed Nikhil Balram, formerly leader of the display group at the company, to the post of CEO. Balram has replaced Mojo co-founder Drew Perkins as CEO. Perkins continues as chairman of the board of directors. The company said it is “decelerating” its work on a smart AR contact lens in favour of more conventional microLED displays.
AlivaMab Discovery Services Appoints Ankita Srivastava, PhD, as Vice President, Antibody Engineering and Protein Sciences
AlivaMab Discovery Services, LLC ("ADS"), a leader in the discovery of superior antibody-based therapeutics, today announced Ankita Srivastava, PhD, has joined the company as Vice President, Antibody Engineering and Protein Sciences. Dr. Srivastava joins ADS from Ichnos Sciences Biotherapeutics SA, where, as Vice President, Protein Sciences and Rational Design, she led a 25-member team to deliver bi- and multi-specific common light chain therapeutic antibodies, with additional responsibilities for de novo discovery by synthetic and immune approaches, NGS and bioinformatics, lead finding, optimization and candidate selection, combinatorial and structure-guided antibody engineering (in-silico and combinatorial), protein production, protein characterization, developability assessment, stable cell line generation, and structural biology. Prior to joining Ichnos, Dr. Srivastava was an Associate Director in Protein Sciences and Structural Biology at Denali Therapeutics, Principal Investigator at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles, California, and Senior Scientist at Takeda California.
Karen Flores Named Chief Financial Officer of Leia Inc.
Leia Inc., creator of the award-winning 3D•AI Lume Pad 2 handheld tablet, today announced that Karen Flores has been appointed Chief Financial Officer. She will lead the company’s financial strategy and steward sustainable growth to bring Leia’s transformative 3D experiences to everyday users. With Flores’ appointment, Leia co-founder Pierre-Emmanuel Evreux will step into the role of senior strategic advisor.
Erasca Strengthens Clinical and Regulatory Leadership with Two Key Appointments as Company Transitions to Late-Stage Development
Erasca, Inc. (Nasdaq: ERAS), a clinical-stage precision oncology company singularly focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing therapies for patients with RAS/MAPK pathway-driven cancers, today announced that Shannon R. Morris, M.D., Ph.D., previously senior vice president of clinical development of Erasca, has been promoted to chief medical officer, and Chandra D. Lovejoy, M.S., previously senior vice president of regulatory affairs of Erasca, has been promoted to chief regulatory affairs officer, effective immediately. Dr. Morris succeeds Wei Lin, M.D., who is stepping down to pursue other opportunities.
Singapore Lithium Battery Recycler NEU Appoints Chief of Staff
Singapore lithium battery recycler NEU Battery Materials has appointed a chief of staff as the firm enters its third year. The startup, which was among the winners of sustainability innovation contest The Liveability Challenge in 2021, was co-founded by National University of Singapore (NUS) graduates Bryan Oh and Kenneth Palmer. The duo set out to plug the supply gap for lithium, a material in increasing demand to make electric vehicle batteries.
AutoNexus Appoints MD
AUTONEXUS has announced the appointment of Craig Cairnduff to the position of managing director, effective immediately. He replaces Darren Bowler who resigned last month after almost five years with the company.
CloudMD Names Dhruv Chandra Chief Technology Officer to Accelerate Technological Advancement in Next Phase of Growth
CloudMD Software & Services Inc, an innovative health services company transforming the delivery of care, announced the appointment of Dhruv Chandra as the Company’s new Chief Technology Officer. Dhruv will oversee and provide strategic direction to the technical and engineering teams within CloudMD. He will focus on the enhancement of the Company’s technology systems with a focus on a cloud-native, secure, and compliant architecture
R&T Deposit Solutions Appoints Tom Ormseth as Executive Vice President, Head of Banking
Reich & Tang Deposit Networks, LLC (d/b/a R&T® Deposit Solutions) (R&T), a leading deposit, liquidity and cash management solutions firm, announced today that Tom Ormseth has joined the firm as EVP, Head of Banking.
Volatility Shares Appoints ETF Industry Veteran Charles Lowery as Head of Product Management
The Florida-based ETF sponsor Volatility Shares announced today the addition of Charles Lowery to their Management Team as Head of Product Management.
Scotiabank Appoints Francisco Aristeguieta to Lead International Banking Business
Scotiabank announced today that it has appointed Francisco Aristeguieta to the role of Group Head, International Banking, effective May 1, 2023. Mr. Aristeguieta will become a part of the executive management team, with responsibility for the Bank's International Banking business line.
Nuruddin Md Sadeque Hussain Appointed Managing Director of Southeast Bank Limited
Mr Nuruddin Md Sadeque Hussain has been appointed as the Managing Director (MD) of Southeast Bank Limited on April 05, this year. Before this appointment, he acted as the Managing Director (Current Charge) and Deputy Managing Director (DMD) of the bank in different tenures.
Walt Disney Company Appoints Asad Ayaz as First-Ever Chief Brand Officer
The Walt Disney Company has appointed Asad Ayaz as its first-ever Chief Brand Officer, a newly created role aimed at stewarding and elevating the Disney brand globally. Prior to his new position, Ayaz served as the President of Marketing for The Walt Disney Studios.
Toyota’s New Senior Management Remains Committed to Multi-Pathway Future; Becoming a Mobility Company
Toyota recently restructured its senior management. Chairman Takeshi Uchiyamada resigned his post, the former President Akio Toyoda was appointed chairman, and Operating Officer Koji Sato was appointed president, effective 1 April 2023. On 7 April, Sato, along with Hiroki Nakajima, Executive Vice President and Yoichi Miyazaki, Executive Vice President, outlined the new management policy and direction.
Aurobindo Pharma Names Dr Sanjay Chaturvedi as CEO of Subsidiary
Dr Sanjay Chaturvedi has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Apitoria Pharma, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyderabad-based Aurobindo Pharma. Chaturvedi is an accomplished leader with close to three decades of rich experience in various prestigious organisations.
The Warren Group Appoints David Lovins as Next CEO
The Warren Group has appointed current president and chief operation officer, David B. Lovins, as its chief executive officer. Current CEO Timothy M. Warren, Jr. has moved on from his role as CEO and will now assume the role of chairman of the board of directors.
Everdome Appoints Jeremy Lopez as CEO
Everdome, the hyper-realistic metaverse concept, appoints Jeremy Lopez as CEO, who aims to expand the company with a focus on transparency and community engagement.
Digitain Promotes Grigor Asoyan to Group Deputy CEO of Technology
Asoyan has over a decade's worth of experience in the technology field, holding several senior positions throughout his career. Prior to receiving the Group Deputy CEO role, Asoyan held the position of Chief Technology Officer at Digitain.
KPMG Promotes Nagaraj Uchil and Rajiv Maloo to Partner
Global professional services firm KPMG has appointed two new Advisory partners in the United Arab Emirates. Fresh partners Nagaraj Uchil and Rajiv Maloo both serve KPMG Lower Gulf (KPMG’s organisation for the UAE and Oman markets) and have also both been promoted from within the firm’s ranks.
Former Infosys, LTI Mindtree exec joins Sonata Software as new CDO
Bengaluru-based Indian IT company Sonata Software announced on Friday that LTI Mindtree’s Global Delivery Head Suresh HP has been appointed as Chief Delivery Officer (CDO) of the company.
Archana Shiroor Appointed as CHRO at YES Bank
YES BANK on April 6 appointed Archana Shiroor as the designate Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of the bank. Prior to her Anurag Adlakha was holding the post who is set to superannuate in June 2023 now Shiroor will succeed him.
Helix Appoints Jon Schofield as Construction Director
Building expert, Helix, has welcomed Jon Schofield into the new role of Construction Director as it continues to evolve to meet new demand for its services. Helix works as a contractor and developer on sites across the southeast, with a particular focus on building affordable housing. Jon’s appointment comes at an exciting time for the company as it continues its ambitious growth plans, having already secured over £13m of new projects for 2023.
AgroFresh Builds Upon Senior Leadership Through Executive Appointments
AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., the global leader in near-and post-harvest produce freshness solutions with a mission to reduce food loss and waste, announced four key appointments to its senior leadership team. These new leaders will strengthen AgroFresh’s leadership and enhance its capabilities in global operations, manufacturing, information technology (IT), digital solutions, and human resources.
Insight Appoints Mohan Subrahmanya as Country Leader for India
Insight Enterprises (NASDAQ: NSIT), a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator focused on driving client success through digital transformation, has announced the appointment of Mohan Subrahmanya as its new India country leader.
Honda 2Wheeler India Appoints Tsutsumu Otani as President, MD & CEO
One of the leading two-wheeler makers, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), a division of Japan's Honda Motor Co., has announced changes in management and leadership. Tsutsumu Otani, VP at Honda Motor Co., Japan, will take over as President, CEO, and MD of Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India.
Ruppert Landscape Promotes New COO, Region Manager
Ruppert Landscape recently promoted Fred Key to the position of chief operating officer in the company’s landscape management division. This position has been newly created to help support the division’s current scale and future growth.
Pipedrive Appoints Lisa Davis as VP of Customer Success
Pipedrive, the easy and effective sales CRM for small businesses, today announced the appointment of Lisa Davis as Vice President of Customer Success. Davis brings nearly a decade of experience in customer success leadership positions at companies like Intuit’s Mailchimp and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Disney Names Hulu Chief Joe Earley Head of Streaming
Earley will report directly to Walden and Bergman and will continue to lead Hulu until a successor is identified. The Walt Disney Co. has promoted Joe Earley to President, Direct-to-Consumer, Disney Entertainment, effective immediately.
Tesla Names China Head Tom Zhu as SVP
Telsa has made Tom Zhu, the head of the US electric vehicle giant's China operations, senior vice president of automotive operations, officially placing him in the ranks of the company’s senior global management after nine years at the firm.
BCT-Bank of Charles Town Appoints Krystle Burkhart as Commercial Business Development Officer
BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, recently announced the appointment of Krystle Burkhart to the position of Commercial Business Development Officer. Ms. Burkhart will be responsible for acquiring new commercial clients and developing stronger relationships with current commercial clients. She will report to Aaron Howell, Senior Vice President and Community Banking Executive and focus on the Eastern Panhandle region of West Virginia.
The Body Shop appoints Jordan Searle as General Manager, North America
The Body Shop has announced the appointment of Jordan Searle as general manager for the brand in the U.S. and Canada. In his role, Searle will oversee the strategy and performance of the beauty brand’s North American division in retail, wholesale distribution, marketing, e-commerce and activism.
Urban Grid Appoints Saad Shamsi as COO to Strengthen Clean Energy Delivery
Urban Grid, a Brookfield Renewable company and leading provider of clean energy, today named Saad Shamsi, a former Shell executive and seasoned leader in renewables delivery, as Chief Operating Officer.
Bank of America appoints president of Phoenix
Bank of America has promoted Scott Vanderpool to president at Bank of America Phoenix, Arizona. He takes over for Benito Almanza who will retire on April 6 after 45 years of service for Bank of America, according to a press release.
RBC Capital Markets Names New Continental Europe Head of Equity Derivatives Flow Sales
RBC Capital Markets has appointed Charles Liber as its new head of equity derivatives flow sales for Continental Europe, based in Paris. Liber joins RBC Capital Markets after a non-compete period of one year.
Emerson Names Vidya Ramnath Chief Marketing Officer
Emerson appointed Vidya Ramnath SVP and chief marketing officer, effective June 1, 2023. Ramnath, who currently serves as Emerson’s Middle East and Africa president, will report to Lal Karsanbhai, Emerson president and CEO, and serve on Emerson’s Office of the Chief Executive.
G42 Appoints Kiril Evtimov As Group Chief Technology Officer
G42, a UAE-based AI and cloud computing technology holding company, has appointed Kiril Evtimov as its Group Chief Technology Officer. Evtimov, a highly experienced technology and business leader, will oversee G42’s technology innovation and growth initiatives, including sustainability advancements.
Signagelive Promotes Frank Larsen To Chief Commercial Officer
Signagelive, a provider of digital signage software, has announced the promotion of Frank Larsen to chief commercial officer. Larsen will lead the company’s global sales and marketing teams. He brings over 30 years of experience in the digital signage and AV industry and joined Signagelive in October 2022 to head up EMEA sales.
JP Morgan Names Head of Americas Trade Distribution Team
JP Morgan has appointed Kamola Burikhodjaeva as head of its Americas trade distribution team, part of JP Morgan Payments’ trade and working capital arm. Previously, Burikhodjaeva was head of trade distribution for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (Emea). Based in London, she was responsible for the distribution of the trade and working capital division’s structured receivables financing transactions.
Stantec Promotes Dave Sauve To Head of Transportation, North America
Stantec, an Edmonton-headquartered design and engineering consultancy, has promoted Dave Sauve to leader of the transportation business line in North America. He is based in Toronto. Sauve, who has been at the company since 2004, succeeds Brian Norris, who held the role for over three years. Norris moves on to serve as head of the program and construction management business, which expects to see further growth amid heightened infrastructure investment in the US and Canada.
GlobalLogic Promotes Piyush Jha To The Position of MD, Head of India and APAC
US-based digital engineering company GlobalLogic Inc. on Thursday announced the appointment and role change of Piyush Jha to the position of Managing Director and Head of India and APAC. This new role was previously held by Sumit Sood, who has now been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for GlobalLogic.
Lorna Bosco Has Been Named EVP of Strategic Partnerships for ReloQuest, Inc., with expanded responsibilities for sustainability and DEI
ReloQuest, Inc., the leading global provider of professionally managed furnished accommodations and hotels, proudly announces that Lorna Bosco has been appointed as its new Executive Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. Bosco's new role will also encompass sustainability and DEI efforts for the organization.
Peter Feld Appointed As CEO at Barry Callebaut
The Board of Directors has appointed Peter Feld (57, German national) as new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Barry Callebaut Group, with immediate effect.
Jeffrey Noto Joins Zayo Group As Newly Appointed CFO
Zayo Group has named Jeffrey Noto as its new chief financial officer. In this role, Noto will oversee Zayo’s global finance organisation which encompasses accounting, operational finance, financial planning and analysis, tax, investor relations, billing, financial reporting, internal audit, and treasury, to drive growth across the organisation and its global network assets.
WatchGuard Appoints HoJin Kim As New SVP and chief revenue officer
Singapore headquartered Amplify Health Asia, the pan-Asian integrated health technology solutions joint venture between AIA Group Limited and Discovery Limited, has announced the appointment of David Frankenfield to the role of Chief Data and Analytics Officer. He will be based in Singapore and will join Amplify Health's Executive Committee, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, Dr Axel Baur.
Nike Appoints New Chief Communications Officer
Sportswear giant Nike has named KeJuan Wilkins its new executive vice president, chief communications officer, succeeding Nigel Powell, who will be retiring this summer. In the position, which will come into effect June 1, Wilkins has been tasked with leading all global corporate, consumer and employee communications for the company.
Sonendo Announces New Leadership in Operations and R&D
Sonendo, Inc a leading dental technology company and developer of the GentleWave® System, today announced changes to its leadership team. Andrew Kirkpatrick, chief operating officer, is stepping down from the position of Chief Operating Officer, effective June 1, 2023, to pursue new opportunities.
DLF Promotes Brian Jaasko To Lead North American Wholesale and Production Business
DLF announced the promotion of Brian Jaasko to senior vice president, wholesale & production for DLF’s North America business unit. Jaasko is now responsible for the overall strategic direction, growth, and development of the wholesale and production functions and teams across the U.S. and Canada including wholesale and export sales, grower services, operations, and seed enhancement.
Universal Stainless Names Brian A. Kane as Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. (Nasdaq: USAP) today announced that Brian A. Kane has been named Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Company. The appointment is effective immediately. He will continue to report directly to Christopher Zimmer, recently named Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Universal.
Webster Bank Promotes Massiani to President, Motl to Senior EVP
Webster Bank promoted Luis Massiani to senior executive vice president and appointed him president of the bank, while promoting Chris Motl to senior executive vice president. Massiani will also continue in his role as chief operating officer, which he took over in January 2022 in connection with the completion of the merger of equals between Webster Bank’s holding company, Webster Financial, and Sterling Bancorp. In his role, he oversees bank operations, technology, retail and digital banking and corporate strategy.
TransAct Technologies Appoints John Dillon Interim Chief Executive Officer
TransAct Technologies Incorporated (TACT) (“TransAct” or the “Company”), a global leader in software-driven technology and printing solutions for high growth markets, today announced that, on April 4, 2023, its Board of Directors (the “Board”) appointed John M. Dillon, a member of the Board, as interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Dillon succeeds Bart C. Shuldman, who resigned as CEO and as a director of the Company.
VMLY&R Names New Chief Creative Officer For 10 Markets in APAC and AUNZ
Brand and customer experience agency, VMLY&R is promoting Paul Nagy (pictured) as its chief creative officer of Australia and New Zealand (AUNZ) to chief creative officer APAC. In his new role, Nagy will oversee 21 offices across ten countries throughout Asia and AUNZ. He will help strengthen client partnerships and create deeper connections between brands and their audiences through storytelling and creative innovation, said VMLY&R.
McCain Appoints Jillian Moffatt As New Regional President for UK Operations
McCain Foods has appointed Jillian Moffat as its new regional president for UK operations, replacing Howard Snape in the role. Jillian Moffatt is due to take up the role at the UK’s largest manufacturer of frozen potato products in April, moving from Canada to the UK. She joined the business in 2008 as chief financial officer at McCain Foods Canada and subsequently progressed her career through a number of roles within the business.
Ryan Kido Appointed Ateliere Chief Technology Officer
Ateliere Creative Technologies has announced the appointment of former AWS executive Ryan Kido as the company’s new chief technology officer. He takes over the role from Arjun Ramamurthy who is moving to a new role of M&A technical advisor to the CEO.
Walden Biosciences Promotes Curt Dewan, CFA to Chief Financial Officer
Walden Biosciences, Inc. (Walden), a private, venture-backed biotechnology company focused on transforming the treatment of kidney disease, today announced the promotion of Curt Dewan, CFA to Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Dewan will serve as the Company’s first Chief Financial Officer and will continue to report to Blaine McKee, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Walden Biosciences.
Ocean Re Hires Former Canopius Reinsurance Head Jamie Wakeling as CUO
Ocean International Reinsurance Company Ltd. (Ocean Re) has appointed Canopius Group’s Jamie Wakeling as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO). A highly experienced veteran across the industry, Wakeling joins Ocean Re after spending just under 20 years of service at Canopius.
NewLake Capital Promotes Jarrett Annenberg to Senior Vice President, Head of Investments
NewLake Capital Partners, Inc a leading provider of real estate capital to state-licensed cannabis operators, announced today that Director of Acquisitions, Jarrett Annenberg, has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Head of Investments. Mr. Annenberg is a co-founder of NewLake and, in addition to acquisitions, he assists in NewLake’s operations, portfolio management and capital raising efforts.
ViaPath Technologies Announces Tony Lowden as Chief Social Impact Officer
Tony Lowden appointed to Chief Social Impact Officer after previously serving as the Vice President of Reintegration & Community Engagement.
Arecor Appoints Dr. Manjit Rahelu as Chief Business Officer
Manjit is an accomplished strategic deal-maker bringing 25+ years of scientific, commercial and financial experience across major global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, specialising in product in and out-licensing, commercial strategy, accelerating growth and M&A
Tarabut Gateway Appoints Chun Ong As Chief Operating Officer
Tarabut Gateway has appointed Chun Ong as the new Chief Operating Officer of the regulated open banking platform operating in the MENA region.
FMH Material Handling Solutions, Inc. Appoints Randy Reece As New President
FMH Material Handling Solutions, Inc. (FMH) is pleased to announce Randy Reece as its new president.
Glatfelter Appoints New Chief Operating Officer
Glatfelter Corporation (NYSE: GLT), a leading global supplier of engineered materials, today announced that Mr. Boris Illetschko has been appointed to the role of Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer. He replaces the Company’s current Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Christopher W. Astley, and Senior Vice President, Integrated Global Supply Chain and IT, Mr. Wolfgang Laures, both of whom will leave the Company effective immediately.
Opensee Appoints Emmanuel Richard As Chief Growth Officer
Opensee, which provides complete data access and real-time analytics to financial institutions, has appointed Emmanuel Richard as Chief Growth Officer - a role which includes Global Marketing, Business Development and Partnerships - and as Managing Director of North American operations, headquartered in New York.
New Relic Appoints Rob Newell as VP of Customer Adoption for APJ
New Relic has announced the appointment of Rob Newell as Vice President of Customer Adoption for Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) to oversee the growth of customer success and best practices in observability. In the newly created role, Newell will be responsible for leading New Relic's high-performing customer adoption team as they empower businesses with best-practice observability to take a data-driven approach at every stage of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
FourKites Appoints New President Rocky Subramanian to Accelerate Global Expansion
Veteran business leader from SAP, Oracle and Ceridian will lead the company’s customer growth strategy as it drives digital supply chain transformation around the world
WaterIQ Appoints Industry Veteran Rick Clark to Lead Environmental and Regulatory Affairs and Drive Customer Success
WaterIQ Technologies, the leader in next-generation ultrasonic solutions to combat harmful algae and biofilm without the use of chemicals, today announced the appointment of Rick Clark as Director of Environmental and Regulatory Affairs. Clark will be responsible for expanding WaterIQ capabilities, expertise, guidance and support of algae and biofilm control in his new role – working with dealers and driving growth with HOAs, golf courses, agriculture (including irrigation ponds at wineries), municipal lakes and ponds, and private recreational lakes and ponds.
Martin Currie Appoints Head of UK Business Development
Martin Currie, part of the Franklin Templeton group, has expanded its distribution team with the appointment of Mark Elliott to a newly created role of head of UK business development. Elliott will partner closely with Franklin Templeton's UK sales team to develop its business in the UK retail market across its UK ICVC range, sub-advisory relationships, institutional accounts and closed end funds.
HGC Group Appoints Anthony Yeung as Vice President - Corporate Business
HGC Global Communications Limited (HGC Group) announced the appointment of Anthony Yeung as Vice President – Corporate Business, with immediate effect. He will lead the Group's local ICT corporate business team, including development and implementation of business strategies to further spearhead and facilitate the growth of the business, leveraging HGC's comprehensive digital infrastructure and solutions portfolio.
Cowbell Appoints Cyber Insurance Expert Simon Hughes to Spearhead UK Operations
Cowbell, the leading provider of cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has launched its UK operations and appointed cyber insurance expert, Simon Hughes, as General Manager for Cowbell UK. Hughes joins Cowbell with a unique blend of experience across the U.S. and the UK, most recently serving as the Cyber Team Lead at CFC Underwriting.
BBDO Group Germany Appoints Christian Rätsch as CEO
Christian Rätsch has been appointed as the new CEO of BBDO Group Germany with effect from April 2023. He will have overall responsibility for the BBDO Group's agencies in Germany and will also be a member of the board of BBDO worldwide. The agency manager joins BBDO from the Publicis Group. He succeeds Marianne Heiss, who has decided to leave the BBDO Group and will take on new responsibilities.
Railsr Expands Leadership With Executive Appointments
Railsr, the embedded finance platform, has today announced the appointment of Philippe Morel as Chief Executive Officer, Debbie Lotz as Chief Financial Officer and Nick Charteris as Chief Operating Officer. Philippe will report directly to Rick Haythornthwaite, Chair of the Board.
atNorth Appoints Sales Director for the US as Extensive Expansion Strategy Continues
atNorth, the leading Nordic colocation, high-performance computing, and artificial intelligence service provider, has announced the appointment of Wayne Allen as Sales Director - US. With over 30 years of experience in the datacenter, colocation and technology industry at several organizations in the US. Wayne brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to atNorth, he was part of the founding team at Digital Realty Trust, when it became the first datacenter company to go public on the NY stock exchange.
CCS Fundraising Promotes Five to Partner
CCS Fundraising, a New York-based strategy consultancy focusing on the non-profit sector, has promoted five team members to partner. “Suzanne Eden, Barri Kass, Douglas London, Tim Nurvala, and Sarah Sochacki have been instrumental in driving fundraising success and lasting community impact for CCS clients, and their contributions have been invaluable to the firm,” the firm said in a press release. “CCS is thrilled to recognize their accomplishments and welcome them into the new role of Partner.”
Superior Grocers Announces Company Leadership Changes
Two veterans in the grocery retail industry will take on new leadership positions at Superior Grocers to help guide the company through its ongoing successful growth plan. Superior Grocers announced the promotion of Miguel Alarcon to Senior Vice President of Operations.
Nissan Reshuffles Management To Unlock Africa’s Potential
NISSAN Africa has unveiled a new leadership structure, as part of the next step towards unlocking the potential of the continent. “These are clear signals of the importance of Africa to Nissan globally through this new increased focus on the continent,” said newly appointed Nissan Africa President, Joni Paiva.
Mach49 Expands EMEA Presence and Leadership
Mach49, the Growth Builder for Global Businesses, announces further EMEA expansion to help the Global 1000 build their growth engines through venture building, venture investing, venture turnarounds, strategic partnering, and targeted M&A. Mach49 has also launched its Growth Institute to help organizations develop the internal innovation ecosystem that will ensure their ventures can leverage Mothership advantage, thrive in the market, and generate meaningful returns for decades to come.
Barilla Appoints Ilaria Lodigiani As New Chief Marketing Officer
Barilla has announced the appointment of Ilaria Lodigiani as its chief marketing officer. She assumed her new role on 3 April and will lead marketing strategies and business development.
Argo Blockchain Appoints New Chief Financial Officer, Issues March Operational Update
Argo Blockchain PLC has announced the appointment of Jim MacCallum as its chief financial officer from April 5. The London-listed cryptocurrency miner said MacCallum is a certified public accountant and chartered financial analyst with over thirty years of experience across various roles in finance and accounting.
Arkuda Therapeutics Strengthens Management Team to Support Ongoing Discovery and Translation to the Clinic
Arkuda Therapeutics, a biotechnology company applying novel insights at the intersection of lysosomal biology and neuronal health to develop medicines that change the trajectory of neurodegenerative disease, today announced Arkuda co-founder and previous Senior Vice President, Head of Discovery, Duane Burnett, PhD, has been appointed Chief Technology Officer, and Raymond Hurst, PhD, has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Head of Discovery. In addition, Irena Webster, MPH, MA, has joined as Vice President, Program Strategy and Development Operations to guide clinical development as the company prepares to advance its lead compound to the clinic early next year.
WANdisco Appoints Interim CFO As Finance Chief, CEO Step Down
British cloud computing company WANdisco appointed former Blue Prism alum Ijoma Maluza as interim CFO following the resignation of finance chief Erik Miller. Both CEO David Richards and Miller have resigned from the company’s leadership team and board effective immediately, as an ongoing investigation into potential fraud at the company advances, WANdisco announced Monday.
Merkle Appoints New CEOs For APAC and ANZ Divisions
Dentsu International’s customer experience and data analytics consultancy Merkle has appointed new CEOs for its APAC and A/NZ geographies. The Australian and New Zealand branch of customer engagement consultancy Merkle has shuffled its senior leadership, with 2021 A/NZ CEO appointee and former Big Four partner John Riccio taking up the top role for the Asia Pacific region.
ADAMA Announces Steve Hawkins as President and CEO
ADAMA Ltd, a leading crop protection company, announced that its board of directors has appointed Steve Hawkins, currently ADAMA's Senior Vice President, Americas, as its President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2023. Mr. Hawkins succeeds Ignacio Dominguez, who has elected to retire from the company after serving in a series of senior roles at ADAMA, including as a key member of its Management and Executive Committee for more than a decade.
Paysafe Appoints Nicole Carroll as Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer
Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE) (PSFE.WS) has appointed Nicole Carroll as its first ever Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer. Carroll joins the company today and reports into Paysafe CEO, Bruce Lowthers.
Thales Appoints Alice Guitton as Vice-president, Northern and Central Europe
Effective April 1st, Alice Guitton has been appointed Vice-President, Northern and Central Europe region. In this role, she will be responsible for driving growth and serving customers in Thales’ core markets of Defense & Security, Aeronautics & Space, and Digital Identity & Security.
Arvinas Appoints Kelly Page as Senior Vice President, Global Head of Oncology Strategy and Program Leadership
Arvinas, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARVN), a clinical-stage biotechnology company creating a new class of drugs based on targeted protein degradation, today announced that Kelly Page has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Global Head of Oncology Strategy and Program Leadership.
Aviva Investors Appoints APAC Client Solutions Director
Asset management company Aviva Investors expands distribution capabilities across the APAC region. Aviva Investors, the asset management business of Aviva plc has appointed Shiqi Wang as client solutions director, global client solutions, APAC, according to an announcement sent Monday.
First Capital Appoints Michael C. Frederick as CEO of First Harrison Bank
First Capital, Inc. (the “Company”) (FCAP), the holding company for First Harrison Bank (the “Bank”), today announced that Michael C. Frederick has assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank and Joshua P. Stevens, CPA has assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer of the Bank and the Company.
Visa Appoints Hong Kong and Macau Head
The global card payment organization appoints a new head for Hong Kong and Macau. Visa has appointed Paulina Loeng as its general manager for Hong Kong and Macau, effective immediately, according to an announcement sent Monday.
Dunnhumby Appoints Prithvesh Katoch As New Head of dunnhumby India
dunnhumby, a world leader in Customer Data Science, has appointed Prithvesh Katoch as its new Head of dunnhumby India. In addition to his current role as Global Head of Client Data Services, Prithvesh will be responsible for the management of operations, compliance, governance, and providing country leadership to dunnhumby India. Prithvesh joined dunnhumby a decade ago and has played a pivotal leadership role in managing clients' data.
Cint Bolsters APAC Team With Media Measurement Hire
Based in Sydney, Adams (pictured) will report to Kevin Evers, the company’s executive vice-president, global media measurement. She will lead the growth of Cint’s media measurement and data solutions business lines with new and existing customers in the Asia-Pacific region.
Atomic.io Appoints Australia-based CEO
Wellington-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider of in-app customer experience technology Atomic.io has appointed Duncan Journee as its CEO. He replaces former CEO Ben Pujji, who will remain with the company in a new role as chief product officer.
Oona Insurance Names New CEO
Oona Insular Insurance Corp. has appointed Ramon Zandueta as its new president and CEO. Formerly known as Mapfre Insurance, Oona is the local unit of the Singapore holding company which is backed by funds advised and managed by Warburg Pincus.
Ashwin Bhat To Be New CEO of Lufthansa Cargo
Ashwin Bhat is set to be appointed as new CEO of Lufthansa Cargo. Subject to the pending resolution by the Supervisory Board of Lufthansa Cargo, he will take over his new position as of 15 April 2023. In his new role, he will continue to be responsible for product and sales.
Wema Bank Appoints Moruf Oseni as new MD
Wema Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Moruf Oseni as the substantive Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the bank after serving in acting capacity since January 1, 2023.
Eskom Appoints Seasoned Employee As New CFO
Eskom has appointed Martin Buys as Chief Financial Officer until further notice.This comes after the power utility’s CFO, Calib Cassim, was asked to fill in as acting Chief Executive Officer after Andre de Ruyter’s exit earlier this year.
Aspen Digital Appoints Elliot Andrews As its new Chief Executive Officer
Aspen Digital, the digital asset wealth tech platform incubated by Everest Ventures Group, announces the appointment of Elliot Andrews to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1 April 2023. Based in Hong Kong, Elliot has over 15 years' experience in the financial technology and digital assets industries. He joined Aspen Digital in 2021 as Head of Business Development overseeing the firm's overall strategy across sales and marketing, product and operations. He previously held the role of Head of Asia Pacific at Dealogic, a financial markets platform for investment banks and institutional investors.
United Appoints New Corporate Sales Head for UK & Ireland
United Airlines has appointed Martina Coogan as head of corporate sales for the UK and Ireland, effective from 1 April. Reporting to regional sales director, Karolien De Hertogh, Coogan will be responsible for managing the carrier’s overall corporate business strategy across the United Kingdom and Ireland.
TScan Therapeutics Appoints Gavin MacBeath as CEO
TScan Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TCRX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of T cell receptor (TCR)-engineered T cell therapies (TCR-T) for the treatment of patients with cancer, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Gavin MacBeath, Ph.D., as acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective March 28, 2023. He will continue to serve as Chief Scientific and Operating Officer. David Southwell has stepped down as CEO and member of the Board, effective March 27, 2023.
17LIVE Announces Alex Lien Promoted to Global CEO; To Focus on V-LIVER, Interactive Games, and Live E-commerce
17LIVE Group recently announced the formation of a new management team, in response to market changes and expansion. The group's current Global Chief Operating Officer, Alex Lien, has been promoted to Global Chief Executive Officer of 17LIVE Group, and Kenta Masuda, the Financial Director for the Japanese region, will take over as Global Chief Financial Officer. The company is now firmly established in Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia, with a global presence in its sights.
The Standard Promotes Piet Louw to Second Vice President of Information Security and Deputy Chief Information Security Officer
Standard Insurance Company (The Standard) announced today that Piet Louw has been promoted to second vice president of Information Security and deputy chief information security officer. Louw joined The Standard in 2021 as senior director of Information Security Program Management. In that role, he was responsible for further enhancing The Standard’s information security program and leading the organizational effort to successfully obtain the company’s SOC2 security attestation.
Greg Dalle Joins Citi From Credit Suisse As Co-Head of EMEA
According to Bloomberg news, Citigroup Inc. appointed Greg Dalle from Credit Suisse Group AG as co-head of industrials for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Dalle will work alongside Jean-Baptiste Petard and Hubert Rybicki to head the unit, which is part of Citigroup’s banking, capital markets, and advising division, based on an internal document.
Blackadders Appoints Partner Head of Commercial Property
BLACKADDERS LLP has announced the appointment of Neil Robb as head of the firm’s Commercial Property team. Since qualifying as a solicitor in 1992, Neil has practised in Aberdeen acting for a wide range of clients throughout Scotland. He was a founding partner of a well-respected and successful Aberdeen firm, Plenderleath Runcie, which subsequently merged with Blackadders.
Bank of America Appoints New Merrill Wealth Management Co-heads
Bank of America has appointed Lindsay Hans and Eric Schimpf as presidents and co-heads of its Merrill Wealth Management business. Both Hans and Schimpf will report to Bank of America chair and CEO, Brian Moynihan. The duo succeeds Andy Sieg, who is exiting the firm after being its president since 2017.
Brevan Howard Appoints CTO in New York and IR exec in Singapore
Brevan Howard, the Jersey-headquartered global macro hedge fund firm, has continued its recent hiring spree with the appointment of Subhek Garg, a former managing director at Goldman Sachs, as its new chief technology officer based in the firm's New York office.
Robeco Appoints Global Head of Thematic Investment
Robeco has appointed Ralf Oberbannscheidt as global head of thematic investment to lead a team managing €18.7bn of assets. Effective from May, his role will focus on further developing the firm's active thematic investing offering. From Zurich, he will report to Mark van der Kroft, CIO fundamental and quant equity.
Silverstripe Appoints Tobias Oschwald As Chief Executive Officer
Silverstripe, a leading New Zealand based technology company, has announced the appointment of Tobias Oschwald as its new Chief Executive Officer. Oschwald formally steps into the CEO role afterhaving held the interim positionsince November 2022 while the Board undertook an executive recruitment process.
OX Security Appoints Dana Bureau as Senior Vice President of Sales, Field Ops to Lead Expansion into North America
OX Security today announced that Dana Bureau has been appointed Senior Vice President of Sales, Field Ops. In his new role, Bureau will be responsible for growing OX Security's footprint globally, bringing the first and only end-to-end software supply chain security solution to enterprise-class customers throughout North America.
Britvic Appoints New CFO From British Airways
Britvic has announced the appointment of Rebecca Napier as its Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director. Napier is currently CFO at British Airways, where she has held a variety of financial roles over the last 16 years.
Chubb Appoints Frances O’Brien Executive Vice President, Chubb Group and Chief Risk Officer
Chubb Limited today announced that Frances O’Brien has been appointed Executive Vice President, Chubb Group and Chief Risk Officer. Currently, O’Brien is Senior Vice President, Chubb Group and Deputy Chief Risk Officer, a position she has held since January 2022. In her new role, effective April 1, O’Brien will have executive responsibility for Chubb’s enterprise risk management organization and the effective execution of our enterprise risk strategies and processes.
Rolls-Royce Replaces CFO In Broad Executive-level Shake-up
Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (LON:RR) has named a new chief financial officer and unveiled changes at two of its key divisions in a wide-ranging executive-level shake-up at the British engine maker. Helen McCabe, who is now a senior vice president at oil major BP (LON:BP), will replace Rolls-Royce's current CFO Panos Kakoullis. It was not clear when exactly McCabe will start in the role, but Rolls-Royce said it would provide more clarity on this point in a further announcement.
Zebra Technologies Appoints Joe White as Chief Product & Solutions Officer
Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, today announced that Joe White has been named Chief Product & Solutions Officer. White moves into the role vacated by Bill Burns who became Zebra’s CEO earlier this month.
Savista Appoints John Johnson as Chief Information Officer to Lead Company’s Next Phase of Information and Technology Innovation
Savista, a healthcare revenue cycle management services company, is appointing John Johnson to Chief Information Officer, effective April 3, 2023. Johnson is a results-focused leader who has built his career advancing business performance through the application of information technology. He has 25 years of expertise in IT Strategy and Operations and spent five years focused specifically on post-acquisition integrations.
Dolphin Entertainment Appoints Ellie Doty as Chief Marketing Officer
Dolphin Entertainment , Inc. announced today that industry veteran Ellie Doty has been hired as Chief Marketing Officer responsible for branding, messaging and communications for Dolphin to all audiences and stakeholders. Doty reports directly to Bill O'Dowd, CEO of Dolphin Entertainment.
Varo Bank Names Sachin Shetty Chief Technology Officer, Appoints Lisa Violet Head of Strategic Partnerships
Varo Bank, N.A., the first all-digital, nationally chartered consumer techbank in the U.S., today announced the appointment of Sachin Shetty as Chief Technology Officer and Lisa Violet as Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships. Shetty, a seasoned technology innovator, joins the bank to take Varo's techstack to the next level, while developing technology to support greater scale and innovation.
Meri Baregamian, Former Bliss Products CEO, Appointed CEO of Give Back Beauty Indie & Talents Division
Give Back Beauty, among the fastest growing global beauty companies, announced the appointment of Meri Baregamian as the CEO of its Indie & Talents Division, a key business unit for the GBB Group in charge of the global management and development of the brand Florence by Mills, as well as of incubating new brands in joint venture with global talents, whose names are still confidential.
LongRange Capital Appoints Andrew Cialino as Head of Business Development
LongRange Capital, a private equity firm focused on building and growing middle market businesses over the long-term, announced today that Andrew Cialino has joined the firm as Principal, Head of Business Development. In this role, he will oversee deal origination and sourcing activities at the firm.
BeiGene Appoints Julius Pryor III as First Global Head of Diversity and Health Equity
BeiGene (NASDAQ: BGNE; HKEX: 06160; SSE: 688235), a global biotechnology company, today announced the appointment of Julius Pryor III as its first Global Head of Diversity and Health Equity, effective immediately.
Cielo appoints Leslie Stroope as new Chief Financial Officer
Global talent acquisition partner Cielo has announced the appointment of Leslie Stroope as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Stroope is responsible for accounting, financial planning and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, audit, tax, and treasury. Most recently, she was the Vice President of Finance, Sales & Operations CFO at EmployBridge and has a background in industrial staffing, pharmaceutical, financial services, and manufacturing sectors.
Ashish Goyal Appointed Head of Asia-Pacific Oerations at OMERS
Canadian pension fund OMERS has appointed Ashish Goyal as its executive vice president and head of Asia-Pacific. A company statement said that Goyal’s mandate is to lead OMERS’ strategic growth aspirations across its various asset classes in the region, including the establishment of new relationships and partnerships.
Syndax Pharmaceuticals Appoints Neil Gallagher as President, Head of Research and Development
Syndax Pharmaceuticals , Inc. (Nasdaq: NASDAQ:SNDX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing an innovative pipeline of cancer therapies, today announced the appointment of Neil Gallagher, M.D., Ph.D., to the role of President, Head of Research and Development (R&D), effective April 10, 2023. Dr. Gallagher brings to Syndax over 20 years of industry experience, most recently serving as Chief Medical Officer, Vice President, Head of Development at AbbVie, where he led multiple development programs through approval globally and oversaw asset strategy and portfolio management across several therapeutic areas, including oncology.
Associa Promotes Eric Anderson To Regional Vice President
Associa, North America’s largest community management firm, is pleased to announce that Eric Anderson has been promoted to regional vice president. In his new role, Anderson will oversee the operations of all Associa branches throughout the northeastern United States. In addition, he will work closely with assigned market leaders to help them achieve Associa’s core objectives and performance commitments across a broad range of areas, including business planning and innovation.
Callan Promotes Greg DeForrest, CFA, to Executive Vice President and Head of Fund Sponsor Consulting
Callan, a leading institutional investment consulting firm, announced today that Greg DeForrest, CFA, has been promoted to executive vice president and head of Fund Sponsor Consulting, effective April 1, 2023.
Greenlight Biosciences promotes deputy GC to general counsel, CCO
Biotechnology company Greenlight Biosciences Holdings announced the promotion of Deputy General Counsel Nina Thayer to general counsel and chief compliance officer.
Patriot National Bancorp Taps Lending Chief Lowery as Next CEO
Patriot National Bancorp Inc. on Wednesday disclosed that David Lowery would be promoted to chief executive officer, effective following the resignation of current CEO Robert Russell.
Impact Housing Group Promotes Senior Leadership
Impact Housing Group, a manufacturer of homes built with modular construction technology, announces the promotion of Matt Calamari to chief operating officer, industry veteran Evrard Neil to executive vice president, and Kelly Williams to vice president of business development.
Veriest Solutions Promotes Dusica Glisic to Vice President of Frontend Engineering
Veriest Solutions, a leading provider of engineering services and solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Ms. Dusica Glisic to Vice President of Frontend Engineering. In this role, Dusica will oversee the Architecture, Design, and Verification teams and services.
Health InsurTech Oscar names CEO
Oscar Health, a health insurance company built around a full-stack technology platform, has appointed Mark Bertolini as CEO. The appointment will come into effect April 3.
Dentsu Appoints Ashish Khanna as Global CEO, Dentsu Global Services
Dentsu today announced the appointment of Ashish Khanna as Global CEO, Dentsu Global Services (DGS), a globally networked talent capability that delivers high quality services across dentsu’s Creative, Media, and Customer Experience Management (CXM) businesses.
J.P. Morgan Appoints Bell Partner for Sustainable Growth Equity Platform
J.P. Morgan Private Capital appointed Alex Bell a partner for its sustainable growth equity (SGE) platform. Based in New York, Bell will support the platform’s climate solutions investing efforts.
Prodapt Appoints Harsha Kumar as CEO
Prodapt, the largest and fastest-growing specialized player in the Connectedness industry, has announced the elevation of Harsha Kumar to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Harsha takes over from Founder and CEO Vedant Jhaver, who will serve as the Chairman of Prodapt.
UBS AG (UBS) Appoints Sergio P. Ermotti as Group CEO Effective 5 April 2023
Further to the announcement of 19 March 2023 regarding UBS’s (NYSE: UBS) acquisition of Credit Suisse, the Board of Directors of UBS have appointed Sergio P. Ermotti as Group Chief Executive Officer and President of the Group Executive Board, effective on 5 April 2023, after the Annual General Meeting.
Bank of Singapore Appoints Ranjit Khanna as Global Market Head of Middle East
INDUSTRY veteran Ranjit Khanna will join Bank of Singapore as its global market head of Middle East and chief executive of its Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) branch, the bank announced on Wednesday (Mar 29).
Actis Appoints Global Head of Investor Solutions Group
Actis, a UK-based private investment firm focused on sustainable infrastructure, has appointed Neda Vakilian as head of its Investor Solutions Group (ISG), which was previously known as the Investor Development Group.
Octaura Appoints Kimeia Vu as Chief People Officer
Octaura, the electronic trading platform for syndicated loans, today announced the appointment of Kimeia Vu as Chief People Officer. Kimeia will oversee the company’s people strategy, which includes fostering an inclusive and dynamic culture with its recruitment and retention efforts and training initiatives.
Appian Appoints Douglas Coleman as Head of Mexico
Appian Capital Advisory, an investment adviser to private equity funds that invest solely in mining and mining-related companies, has appointed Douglas Coleman as head of its operations in Mexico. Based in Hermosillo, Coleman is responsible for developing Appian's relationships with mining companies in Mexico, by identifying and sourcing investment opportunities that align with Appian's objectives.
Diageo Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
Diageo PLC announced on Tuesday that Ivan Menezes, who has served as the company's Chief Executive for nearly a decade, will retire from his position. Debra Crew, who currently holds the role of Chief Operating Officer, will take over as the new Chief Executive.
Nasdaq Appoints Ato Garrett As Senior Vice President of IR
Nasdaq, the New York-headquartered financial services corporation, has appointed Ato Garrett as senior vice president of IR. He reports to Ann Dennison, executive vice president and CFO at the company, and now leads the firm’s global IR strategy and its engagement with the investment community.
Bolster Appoints Key Customer Success and People Executives as Customer Adoption Grows Over 200% in 12 Months
Bolster Inc., the automated digital risk protection company, today announced two key executive hires to support significant customer adoption and company growth. Jack Marshall joins as Vice President of Customer Success and will be responsible for supporting the company's accelerated rate of customer growth. Cleo Valeroso joins as Vice President of People and will be responsible for an aggressive hiring strategy and continuing Bolster's important cultural initiatives.
Switch Therapeutics Expands Leadership Team with Key Appointments
Switch Therapeutics, a preclinical stage biotechnology company pioneering a new way to use RNA science to treat diseases, today announced the appointments of Craig Blanchette, Ph.D., as Senior Vice President, Research and Michael Wolfe as Senior Vice President, Finance and Operations, effective immediately.
Hypercraft Appoints Kirk Miller as Vice President of Direct Sales
Performance automotive electronics market expert Kirk Miller has joined the high-growth EV powertrain manufacturing startup Hypercraft as Vice President of Direct Sales. A 24-year AEM Electronics veteran, Miller previously worked in the role of Vice President of Sales and Marketing, where he played an integral role as the company’s foremost expert in the performance aftermarket with a focus on the tuner, EV, and motorsport market segments.
Advatix appoints Amit Kulkarni, another ex-Amazon industry veteran, as Vice President of its Global Logistics Solutions Practice
Advatix, a leading supply chain and logistics consulting and technology company, has announced the appointment of Amit Kulkarni as Vice President of Logistics Solutions. Amit comes with 20 years' experience in automotive innovation and logistics from Amazon, Albertsons, Spreetail, and Forvia. He is based in the US and now heads Global Logistics Practice at Advatix that provides technology driven multi-modal transportation solutions.
Pixelligent Appoints Sam Livingston as Senior Vice President of Manufacturing and Operations
Pixelligent Technologies today announced that Sam Livingston has joined the leadership team as Senior Vice President of Manufacturing and Operations.
Denali Advanced Integration Appoints Hari Haran, Executive Vice President of Digital Services and Head of International Operations
Denali Advanced Integration, a leading global technology integrator, announced today that it has appointed Hari Haran as Executive Vice President (EVP) of Digital Services and Head of International Operations. In his new role, Mr. Haran will lead Denali's Digital Services business providing enterprise customers digital solutions that will drive increased efficiency and productivity, lower operational costs, improved customer experience, and faster decision making. In addition, he will be responsible for Denali's Operations in Europe, India and APAC. Mr. Haran will report to Robert Vrij, CEO of Denali.
Hyros Appoints Inman Breaux as Chief Executive Officer
Hyros Inc., a leading multi-channel attribution company, today announced that AdTech Veteran Inman Breaux has been named Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Breaux assumed day-to-day leadership of the company earlier in March and is focused on expanding its go-to-market strategy and accelerating the next stage of growth.
Terns Pharmaceuticals Appoints Emil Kuriakose, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer of Terns Oncology
Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Terns” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: TERN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a portfolio of small-molecule product candidates to address serious diseases, including oncology, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and obesity, today announced the appointment of Emil Kuriakose, M.D. as chief medical officer of Terns oncology, effective May 1, 2023. Dr. Kuriakose brings more than a decade of clinical development and medical affairs experience spanning early through late phase development in several oncology indications at Novartis and Calithera Biosciences, where he most recently was serving as chief medical officer. After Dr. Kuriakose commences his employment at Terns, Kerry Russell, M.D., will assume the role of chief medical officer of Terns metabolic with responsibility for Terns’ NASH and obesity programs.
Ajit Gurnani appointed as chief business development officer, Publicis Groupe, South Asia
Ajit Gurnani has been with Groupe for nearly 8 years now across various roles in Zenith and Publicis Media. Apart from the agency and media experience he gained through leadership roles in leading media networks, he also brings a wide spectrum of client-side experience from his stint at Marico and others.
Seismic Therapeutic Appoints Melanie Manning as Chief People Officer
Seismic Therapeutic, Inc., a biotechnology company using machine learning for immunology drug development, announced today that Melanie Manning has joined the company as Chief People Officer. She is an experienced and versatile human resources (HR) leader with more than 20 years of experience supporting business plans and developing programs to fully engage talent in multiple industries, including at biopharmaceutical companies Novartis and Biogen.
Genmab Announces Appointment of Martine van Vugt to Chief Strategy Officer
Genmab A/S (Nasdaq: GMAB) announced today that Martine van Vugt has been appointed to Chief Strategy Officer and promoted to Executive Vice President effective March 29, 2023. Martine will oversee Corporate Strategy, Corporate Development, Business Development and Licensing and Alliance Management. Martine joined Genmab in 2001 and most recently served as Genmab’s Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Planning. She will continue her role as a member of the Executive Committee with Genmab’s President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Jan van de Winkel, Chief Development Officer Dr. Judith Klimovsky, Chief Financial Officer Anthony Pagano, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tahi Ahmadi, Chief Operating Officer Anthony Mancini, Chief Legal Officer Birgitte Stephensen, and Chief People Officer Chris Cozic.
Pandora Appoints Massimo Basei as Chief of Retail Operations
Pandora AS on Monday announced the appointment of Massimo Basei as the company's new Chief of Retail Operations from April 1. The Danish jeweler said Mr. Basei is promoted from general manager, Southern Europe, Middle East & Africa and will report to Chief Executive Alexander Lacik and serve on the executive leadership team.
Coveo Announces Appointment of Brandon Nussey as Chief Financial Officer and Retirement of Jean Lavigueur
Coveo Solutions Inc, a leader in AI platforms that transform digital experiences with intelligent search, recommendations, 1:1 personalization and merchandising, today announced that Jean Lavigueur plans to retire from his role as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of the Company effective on May 1, 2023, after a distinguished 17-year career with the Company, and that Brandon Nussey, a seasoned finance and operations executive with extensive SaaS experience, will be appointed as Chief Financial Officer of the Company to succeed him. As part of the succession of the Chief Financial Officer role, Mr. Lavigueur will remain with the Company and transition into a senior advisor role. Among other things, he will remain involved in substantially all matters relating to the Company’s fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, including supporting Mr. Nussey in connection with the 2023 year-end earnings cycle.
Bregal Investments Appoints Ryan Selwood as Chief Investment Officer
Bregal Investments, an international private equity platform, today announced the appointment of Ryan Selwood as Chief Investment Officer. The hiring of Mr. Selwood as CIO, a newly created position, is a critical step in the ongoing effort to grow the Bregal platform, execute on the firm’s long-term strategy, and ensure best-in-class support for the firm and its underlying funds under the leadership of Bregal Investments’ CEO, Alain Carrier.
MaxCyte Appoints Douglas Swirsky as Chief Financial Officer
MaxCyte, Inc a leading, cell-engineering focused company providing enabling platform technologies to advance the discovery, development and commercialization of next-generation cell-based therapeutics and to support innovative, cell-based research, today announced Douglas J. Swirsky has been appointed as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Swirsky is a seasoned financial leader with over two decades of experience in the healthcare sector, including as a public company executive at Nasdaq-listed organizations.
Pager Appoints Peter Licursi As Chief Growth Officer
Pager, a leading virtual care, navigation and collaboration platform, today announced that Peter Licursi has been appointed Chief Growth Officer, responsible for developing and managing the company's growth strategy and articulating its product value as a transformational leader in digital health.
Hertz Global Finance Chief Leaves; Appoints Alexandra Brooks As Interim CFO
Hertz Global Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: HTZ) said its Chief Financial Officer, Kenny Cheung, is leaving the company to pursue another professional opportunity in a different industry. Cheung will remain at the company until April 14, 2023, to support the first quarter financial closing process.
Autodesk Appoints Sebastian Goodwin As Chief Trust Officer
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced the appointment of Sebastian Goodwin as chief trust officer, starting March 27, 2023. As chief trust officer, Goodwin will oversee the fulfillment of Autodesk's commitments to its customers and stakeholders on security, privacy, and data ethics. Goodwin is a recognized cybersecurity leader with more than 20 years of experience effectively measuring and managing cyber risk to support sustained business growth.
Wood Mackenzie Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Wood Mackenzie, a portfolio company of Veritas Capital, has appointed Simon Crowe to its global executive leadership team as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective 27th March. Simon brings a wealth of experience in private and public companies in the US, Europe and Asia.
Reliance Industries Appoints Srikanth Venkatachari As New CFO
Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Limited has appointed Srikanth Venkatachari as its new chief financial officer (CFO), with the appointment to come into effect from June 1. Venkatachari will succeed Alok Agarwal, the CFO since 2005, who has been made the senior advisor to Reliance chairman Mukesh Ambani.
Lee Bank Promotes Three To First Vice President Positions
Lee Bank has promoted three long-tenured staff members — Paula Gangell-Miller, Christine Quetti and Brandy McKie — to the role of first vice president in their respective departments.
Junglee Games Promotes Kapil Rathee To Co-Founder Position
Junglee Games has announced the promotion of Kapil Rathee to the position of co-founder. Rathee originally joined the team as the vice president of product in 2015 and was later promoted to the chief product officer (CPO) position in 2017.
Dallas Data Center Company CyrusOne Appoints Chief Sales Officer
CyrusOne, the worldwide data center developer and operator based in Dallas, is charging ahead with its growth goals by appointing Brent Behrman as its new Chief Sales Officer. Behrman has held various significant leadership positions at the company since 2016.
Ally Financial Appoints Russell Hutchinson as CFO
Ally Financial Inc. today announced Russell (Russ) Hutchinson will join the company as its chief financial officer, effective July 3, 2023. He will report to Ally CEO Jeffrey Brown and be based in Charlotte, N.C.
Zoovu Appoints New C-Suite Execs to Lead Next Phase of Growth
Zoovu, the AI-powered product discovery and e-commerce experience platform leader, today announced the appointment of new C-Suite executives as well as establishing the company’s headquarters in Boston. Joining Zoovu’s recently appointed CEO James Novak and CRO Ben Rey are David Dean, chief financial officer (CFO), and Ken Yanhs, chief marketing officer (CMO).
Holt International Announces Appointment of Dan Smith as President & CEO
Holt International Children’s Services announced today that Dan Smith has been named as president and chief executive officer. Dan served as the interim CEO for Holt since the resignation of Phil Littleton in September of 2022.
Crowley Appoints New VP of Project Management To Advance Growth In Offshore Wind
Crowley named Mark Coplen as Vice President of Project Management for Crowley Wind Services, where he will be a key leader in advancing the company’s growth and market leadership in the offshore wind industry. In his role, Coplen will expand Crowley Wind Services’ project management capabilities to support customers in its offering of engineering, procurement and construction management for the offshore wind market. Coplen joins Crowley with extensive expertise in the sustainable energy sector leading offshore wind services, operations and technology.
YAAP appoints Nandita Saggu as Partner
YAAP, a new-age specialised content and influencer marketing company, announced the appointment of Nandita Saggu as Partner to help drive the company’s growth and expansion in the Middle East. She is known for leading high-performing teams and striking high-value deals in the region.
authID.ai Appoints Rhon Daguro as CEO and Joe Trelin as Chairman of the Board
authID® [Nasdaq: AUID], a leading provider of secure identity authentication solutions, today announced the appointment of Rhon Daguro as Chief Executive Officer and Joe Trelin as Chairman of the Board.
FinWise Bancorp Promotes James Noone to President of FinWise Bank
FinWise Bank, a subsidiary of FinWise Bancorp, announced today that the Board of Directors approved the promotion of Chief Credit and Chief Strategy Officer, James Noone to succeed President Kent Landvatter effective immediately. Mr. Landvatter will remain Chief Executive Officer of FinWise Bank and Chairman of the Board, President and CEO of FinWise Bancorp.
Liqvd Asia Appoints Vaibhav Ajmera as Director – Business & Services for south biz
Vaibhav Ajmera has joined Liqvd Asia as Director - Business & Services, and will be heading the agency’s south India operations. Vaibhav is a digital marketing enthusiast and brings with him a decade of experience in building brand persona on digital platforms.
UBS AM Appoints Head of Fixed Income For Emerging Markets and Asia Pacific
UBS Asset Management has appointed Shamaila Khan as the firm’s head of fixed income for emerging markets and Asia Pacific. Khan, who will join the firm on 1 April, will succeed Hayden Briscoe, who will take on the new position of APAC head of multi-asset portfolio management for investment solutions, in addition to his role as head of Hong Kong AM.
Ecocem Appoints Jennifer Dolan as Head of People and Culture
Ecocem, Europe’s leading provider of low carbon solutions for the cement and construction industries, has today announced the appointment of Jennifer Dolan as Head of People and Culture. In this role, her responsibilities will include oversight of the company’s people strategy and objectives, and evolving Ecocem’s workplace ethos and culture to support the business’ ambitious mission.
HSBC Appoints Patrick George As Head of Markets
HSBC has appointed Patrick George as head of markets and securities services, a key role overseeing the trading operations of its investment bank, according to a memo seen by Reuters on Thursday.
Barclays Appoints John J. Erdmann as Chief Financial Officer for Barclays US Consumer Bank and Barclays Bank Delaware
Barclays today announced the appointment of John J. Erdmann as Chief Financial Officer for Barclays US Consumer Bank and Barclays Bank Delaware (BBDE). Erdmann will oversee the bank’s consumer financial operations in the United States, including financial reporting, planning and analysis, forecasting, expense management, and financial controls.
DWS Appoints Vanessa Wang as Head of Asia Pacific
Vanessa Wang will assume a new role at DWS as Head of APAC from 1 April 2023, taking over from Holger Naumann, who will return to Frankfurt as part of a planned retirement. Based in Hong Kong, Vanessa will report to Stefan Hoops, Chief Executive Officer of DWS. She will also retain her current role as Head of Client Coverage, APAC.
Bluestone Bank Appoints Meg McIsaac as CEO
Bluestone Bank is pleased to announce that Meg McIsaac has been named President and CEO. McIsaac began her career in banking over 30 years ago and worked for large commercial banks until she went to a small community bank in need of lending and credit expertise. She immediately connected with the mission and purpose of community banks and shifted her career in that direction.
DAMAC Properties Announces Expansion and Appoints a New Vice President Dr. Mohammad Baydoun
Luxury real estate developer DAMAC Properties has announced its latest expansion of the #DAMAC Lagoons project and (as they appointed a new vice president Dr. Mohammad Baydoun), which will now include two new Mediterranean clusters in Malta and Venice. This move comes as part of DAMAC's ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility, which includes support for charitable initiatives such as the recent contribution to the '1 Billion Meals' campaign.
Marsh McLennan India appoints Kedia as new CEO
Marsh McLennan India, the regional operation of the global insurance and reinsurance broking powerhouse, has announced Sanjay Kedia as its new CEO. Kedia will be taking over in the new role starting April 2023 and this role comes in addition to his previous role as the President of Marsh India.
KKR & Co. Appoints Paula Campbell Roberts as Chief Investment Strategist for Private Wealth
KKR (KKR), a leading global investment firm, today announced the appointment of Paula Campbell Roberts as Chief Investment Strategist for Private Wealth. In this newly created role, Ms. Roberts will work closely with KKR’s Global Macro, Balance Sheet and Risk team to deliver actionable investment insights to KKR’s private wealth partners, which include wirehouses, private banks, independent/regional broker-dealers, registered investment advisors (RIAs) and fintech platforms.
Workday Appoints New CIO In Latest Role Changes
Workday has announced the appointment of Rani Johnson to chief information officer effective immediately. The role will see Johnson oversee the company’s global information technology organization, including the internal deployment of Workday products, go-to-market applications and all other enterprise-wide IT systems.
Veza Appoints Jason Garoutte as Chief Marketing Officer
Veza, the authorization platform for data security, today announced the appointment of Jason Garoutte as its first Chief Marketing Officer. Garoutte is responsible for building and leading a world-class marketing organization that drives Veza’s continued growth and scale. Garoutte has two decades of marketing and operational leadership experience at companies including Salesforce and Twilio.
Capstan Therapeutics Appoints Justin Thacker as Chief Financial Officer and Jeffrey Pepe, J.D., Ph.D., as General Counsel
Capstan Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company dedicated to advancing in vivo reprogramming of cells through targeted lipid nanoparticles, today announced the appointment of Justin Thacker as Chief Financial Officer and Jeffrey Pepe, J.D., Ph.D. as General Counsel.
Skyward Specialty Names James Tran Senior VP of New Global Agriculture Unit
P&C insurer Skyward Specialty has announced its entry into the global agriculture market, naming James Tran as Senior Vice President, Global Agriculture, to spearhead the expansion.
Yum! Brands - Shannon Hennessy Promoted to The Habit Burger Grill Division CEO; Hennessy Succeeds Russ Bendel Who Is Retiring
Ky-Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) today announced the promotion of Shannon Hennessy to The Habit Burger Grill Division Chief Executive Officer, reporting to Yum! Chief Executive Officer David Gibbs, effective June 6. Hennessy, who currently serves as President of The Habit Burger Grill Division, will succeed Russ Bendel, who has announced his decision to retire at the beginning of June after a successful decades-long career in the restaurant industry. As CEO, Hennessy will continue to build on the brand's unique strengths and assume responsibility for driving its overall growth strategies and performance.
Allied Universal Establishes a Global Program Management Office and appoints Marc Hauck as VP of Global Programs
Allied Universal®, a pioneering security and facility services company, announced that it has formed a Global Program Management Office to manage Allied Universal Technology Services customer engagements worldwide. Mark Hauck has been promoted to the position of Vice President of Global Programs to lead the initiative.
Ariel Re Promotes 12 Staff in London and Bermuda offices
Global reinsurance business Ariel Re has announced the promotion of twelve staff in its London and Bermuda offices. They cover a range of roles from underwriting and accounting through to analytics and portfolio management.
Archer Exploration Announces Appointment of Sherry Roberge as Chief Financial Officer
Archer Exploration Corp. (CSE: RCHR) (the "Company" or "Archer Exploration") is pleased to announce the appointment of Sherry Roberge as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary. Ms. Roberge replaces Dilshan Anthony, who has stepped down from the position to pursue other interests. In addition, Wes Short has been promoted to Vice President, Corporate Development and will relinquish his duties as Corporate Secretary.
Eve Williams Promoted to General Manager at eBay UK
eBay has today announced that Eve Williams has been promoted to Vice President, General Manager of its UK business. Eve Williams joined eBay in December, 2020, as UK Chief Marketing Officer - overseeing high profile campaigns like eBay’s pre-loved fashion partnership with Love Island, a revival of MTV’s iconic Pimp my Ride series, and the introduction of a new brand platform, The eBay Way.
Intel Appoints Stuart Pann to Lead Intel Foundry Services
Intel Corporation today announced the appointment of Stuart Pann as senior vice president and general manager of Intel Foundry Services (IFS), Intel’s commercial foundry business. Pann will report to Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger and drive continued growth for IFS and its differentiated systems foundry offering, which goes beyond traditional wafer fabrication to include packaging, chiplet standards and software, as well as U.S.- and Europe-based capacity.
Wugen Announces CEO Transition
Wugen, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a pipeline of allogeneic cell therapies to treat a broad range of hematological and solid tumor malignancies, today announced that Kumar Srinivasan Ph.D., M.B.A., has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 13, 2023. Dr. Srinivasan succeeds Dan Kemp, Ph.D., who has stepped down from his CEO role and the Board of Directors to pursue other opportunities.
Liberty Mutual Re names Steiner US Specialty Casualty Treaty Manager
Liberty Mutual Reinsurance, part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has appointed Sara Steiner to the role of US Specialty Casualty Treaty Manager. Steiner brings over 18 years of insurance experience to her new role, almost three of them at LM Re’s having joined the company in 2020 as Vice President and Director of Assumed Reinsurance.
Sonata Therapeutics Appoints Francesco Marincola, M.D., as Chief Scientific Officer
Sonata Therapeutics Inc., a biotechnology company creating therapeutics that transform diseased cells into coordinators of cure, today announced the appointment of Francesco Marincola, M.D., as Chief Scientific Officer. At Sonata, Dr. Marincola will be responsible for accelerating the Company’s vision to deliver novel therapeutics that reprogram diseased cells to drive robust, durable, and comprehensive cures for a broad range of diseases.
Entrata Appoints Catherine Wong as Chief Operating Officer, Chief Product Officer and Amanda Fumo as Chief Revenue Officer
Entrata, the multifamily industry's leading operating system, today announced the hires of Catherine Wong as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Product Officer and Amanda Fumo as Chief Revenue Officer. In their new roles, Wong and Fumo will further diversify the company's leadership team and lead Entrata into the next stages of its growth and innovation.
Nestlé Appoints New UK&I Confectionary Managing Director
Nestlé has appointed Mark Davies as its new managing director for UK and Ireland confectionary. Having began his new position on 1 March, Davies has taken over the role from Richard Watson, who was recently announced as market CEO. As managing director for confectionary, Davies will be responsible for leading the business as it looks to consolidate its recent growth, increase market share and drive value for consumers, customers and suppliers.
Affiliate Marketing Leader Gen3 Marketing Appoints GroupM’s Kerry Curran as Chief Growth Officer
Gen3 Marketing, the largest independent affiliate marketing agency in the world, today announced the appointment of former GroupM executive Kerry Curran as Chief Growth Officer. Curran will lead Gen3 Marketing’s sales and marketing efforts and be responsible for elevating the firm’s market presence and client base, which includes Fortune 500 retailers as well as international financial institutions.
Deep 6 AI Appoints Tim Keliher as Chief Revenue Officer
Deep 6 AI, the leader in clinical trial acceleration software, announced Tim Keliher is joining the company as Chief Revenue Officer. Keliher joins Deep 6 AI with 25 years of experience bringing novel technologies and business models to healthcare. Most recently, he served as the Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales at TriNetX, where, as one its earliest employees, Tim spent nine years building out its global site network, setting up valuable partnerships with industry and designing and scaling TriNetX's RWD / RWE program. Prior to that, Tim held business development roles at a variety of companies in the life sciences, pharmaceutical and biopharma industry.
Ankyra Therapeutics Appoints Experienced Financial Executive Stephen Gorgol as Chief Financial Officer
Ankyra Therapeutics, a biotech company developing targeted immune activating agents for the treatment of cancer, today announced the appointment of Stephen Gorgol as chief financial officer. Mr. Gorgol, a proven financial leader within the biotech industry, joins Ankyra from Replimune Inc., where he served as chief accounting officer.
5E Advanced Materials Appoints Experienced Global Executive as CEO
5E Advanced Materials appoints, an experienced global executive, Ms. Susan Seilheimer Brennan as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Prior to her appointment at 5E Advanced Materials, Ms. Brennan was President and CEO of NYSE-listed Romeo Power (NYSE:RMO), a leader in advanced electrification solutions for commercial vehicles
Hill International Makes Leadership Appointments For MENA and Europe
Appointment of Waleed Abdel-Fattah as president of MENA, and Emmanouil Sigalas as senior VP, Europe are a key part of Hill International’s regional growth strategy. Hill International (Middle East), the US-based global program, project, and construction management provider, has announced the appointment of Waleed Abdel-Fattah as president, Middle East and North Africa, and Emmanouil (Manolis) Sigalas as senior vice president, Europe.
ACWA Power Appoints Marco Arcelli As CEO And Raad Al Saady As Managing Director To Drive Growth Strategy
ACWA Power, a leading Saudi developer, investor, and operator of power generation, water desalination, and green hydrogen plants worldwide, today announced the appointment of Marco Arcelli as Chief Executive Officer. Raad Al Saady also recently joined the organisation’s senior leadership team in February 2023, in a newly created position as Managing Director in addition to the role of Vice Chairman.
LastPass Appoints Chief Financial Officer to Leadership Team and Promotes Abby Miller to Senior Vice President
Today, LastPass announced it has appointed Terry Murphy as its Chief Financial Officer, where he’s responsible for overseeing LastPass’ Global Finance Organization. He brings more than 20 years of experience in financial leadership roles for both public and private companies and has an extensive background supporting SaaS B2B organizations. In addition, Abby Miller, has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Customer Experience at the company. In her new position, Miller leads customer success, customer retention, support and renewals.
Olink Holding AB Appoints Bruno Rossi as Chief Commercial Officer
Olink Holding AB (publ) (“Olink”) (Nasdaq: OLK) today announced the appointment of life sciences industry veteran Bruno Rossi to the role of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective immediately. Mr. Rossi will lead the Company’s global commercial organization including Sales, Marketing and Sales Operations. He will report to Carl Raimond, President of Olink.
Metro Brands Appoints Deepika Deepti As Senior Vice President Marketing
Metro Brand Ltd has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Deepika Deepti as senior vice president marketing. She will work alongside the company’s top management that includes Farah Malik Bhanji, managing director and Nissan Joseph, CEO to spearhead the company’s marketing mandate.
Azafaros Appoints Chief Operating Officer and Head of Finance
Azafaros B.V. today announced two appointments to their executive management team. Silvia Ragno, PhD, joins the company as Chief Operating Officer and Henrik Torp Nielsen as Head of Finance. With 35 years of combined experience in the pharmaceutical industry, they join as Azafaros prepares to start a clinical Phase 2 trial, the RAINBOW study (NCT05758922), with its lead asset AZ-3102, treating, for the first time, patients with GM2 gangliosidosis and Niemann-Pick disease type C.
Nortec Appoints Mr. Cameron Bell as Vice President, Exploration
NORTEC MINERALS CORP. (TSXV: NVT) ("Nortec" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Cameron (Cam) Bell to the position of Vice President, Exploration.
Intertek Appoints Colm Deasy as New CFO
Intertek said on Monday that it has appointed Colm Deasy as group chief financial officer and as an Executive Board director. Deasy replaces Jonathan Timmis, who has stepped down with immediate effect.
Veriff Appoints Hubert Behaghel as Vice President of Engineering
Veriff, a global identity verification provider, today announced that Hubert Behaghel has joined the company as Vice President of Engineering. As the latest addition to Veriff’s leadership team, Behaghel will spearhead the company’s engineering strategy to elevate its competitive expertise through industrialization and scalability, and will also streamline the engineering team’s efforts. Hubert Behaghel is based in Veriff’s Barcelona office in Spain.
Cambrian Bio Appoints Health Policy Veteran Adrienne Hallett as Vice President of Global Policy and Strategic Initiatives
Cambrian Bio, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on treating and preventing chronic diseases of aging, today announces the appointment of Adrienne Hallett as Vice President of Global Policy and Strategic Initiatives. In this new role, Hallett will be working with foundations, government institutions and other groups for investment into Cambrian Bio's pipeline and gaining approval to launch primary prevention trial
SocialPilot hires Sukhpreet Anand as Head of Customer Support
SocialPilot begins 2023 with the hiring of Sukhpreet Anand as the new Head of Customer Support & Success, bringing over twenty one years of knowledge and success in managing client relationships, business operations, client support, and service delivery.
Jill Viccars appointed Chief Growth Officer at Aerium Analytics
We are excited to announce that Jill Viccars has joined Aerium Analytics as our Chief Growth Officer! With over 12 years of entrepreneur and growth experience, Jill brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our organization.
5 Trends For The Future of Devices In Logistics and Transportation
The logistics and transportation industry is rapidly evolving, thanks in large part to technological advances in devices, artificial intelligence, machine learning and more. The future of the supply chain industry is unscripted and ripe for evolution. Here are five trends helping shape the future of devices in logistics and transportation.
Rapid7 Appoints Jaya Baloo as Chief Security Officer
Cloud risk and threat detection provider Rapid7 has announced the appointment of Jaya Baloo as its new Chief Security Officer (CSO). Rapid7 says Jaya Baloo brings more than 20 years’ experience in Information Security, from strategy and policy to architecture and operations - and in her new role as Rapid7’s CSO, she will lead efforts to evolve and mature the company’s internal security program, engage with customers as well as with the wider security community, and collaborate across all Rapid7 teams to develop and showcase security best practices.
Envest Appoints CIO, Positions For Further Growth
Ardonagh-acquired Envest Group has appointed David Ball as Chief Investment Officer and restructured its leadership team as it plans the next chapter of its growth plan. Mr Ball, who was previously Macquarie Group Business and Corporate Banking national head of insurance, starts today with Envest, which has a focus on broking, underwriting agencies and other insurance-related investments.
SolGold Names Chris Stackhouse CFO; Appoints Scott Caldwell As CEO
The Board of SolGold (SOLG.TO, SOLG.L) announced the appointment of Chris Stackhouse as Chief Financial Officer, effective 17 April 2023. ?Stackhouse spent seven years with Guyana Goldfields, holding various senior finance roles, including interim CFO. More recently, Stackhouse has served as CFO of Rockcliff Metals and VP Finance for Generation Mining. Keith Pollocks will continue as interim CFO until Stackhouse's appointment.
Soluna Holdings to Appoint John Belizaire as CEO
Soluna Holdings, Inc. (“SHI” or the “Company”), (NASDAQ: SLNH), the parent company of Soluna Computing, Inc. (“SCI”), a developer of green data centers for Bitcoin mining and other intensive computing, announced today that John Belizaire will be promoted to CEO of Soluna Holdings, Inc. in addition to his role as CEO of Soluna Computing, Inc.
Mazda Appoints Masahiro Moro As New CEO As They Push For Electrification
Mazda Motor Corp. named Masahiro Moro as its new president and CEO last Friday. He once headed the company’s North American business unit and has been with the automaker for more than four decades.
Flipkart Appoints Ravi Krishnan as Head of Flipkart Labs
Walmart-owned ecommerce firm Flipkart has appointed Ravi Krishnan as the new head of Flipkart Labs. Krishnan's appointment as head of the division comes only days after the exit of Ajay Ponna Venkatesh and Sai Krishna V K who left the firm to take on new roles at Polygon.
Fetch Appoints Seasoned Meredith Guerriero as COO
Fetch, America’s No. 1 rewards app and leading consumer-engagement platform, today announced the addition of Meredith Guerriero to its executive team as Chief Operating Officer. Tapping into her wide-reaching expertise in the technology sector, Guerriero will work closely with Fetch CEO and Founder Wes Schroll to scale Fetch’s operations as the company enters its next phase of growth.
Configit Appoints Chief Product and Technology Officer
Configit has appointed Damantha Boteju as Chief Product and Technology officer. The appointment sees him combine two roles at the Configuration Lifecycle Management (CLM) vendor. Søren Tange left the company in December 2022, having served as Chief Product Officer for the last six years.
Aster DM Healthcare appoints India CEO
Dr. Nitish Shetty to be appointed as CEO - Aster DM Healthcare India, effective 1stApril 2023. He previously held the position of Regional Director – Karnataka & Maharashtra cluster
Zomedica Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Zomedica Corp. (NYSE American:ZOM) ("Zomedica" or the "Company"), a veterinary health company offering point-of-care diagnostics and therapeutic products for companion animals, announced that it has appointed Peter L. Donato as its Chief Financial Officer, effective March 16, 2023.
Turnspire Appoints VP
Ahdiv Nathan has joined Turnspire Capital Partners, a New York-based, special situations private equity investment firm, as a vice president. Nathan joins Turnspire from DestinHaus Capital, a private equity firm focused on industrials and manufacturing businesses.
Sony Music Entertainment Appoints Vinit Thakkar as new Managing Director for India
Philip Duffy to take over as head of Environment Agency on July 1, after Sir James Bevan steps down after seven years. The Environment Agency (EA) has announced Philip Duffy, director general of growth and productivity at HM Treasury, has been appointed as its new chief executive and will start in the role on 1 July.
Lindab appoints Lars Ynner as Chief Financial Officer
Lars Ynner has since 2011 worked in various financial roles at Assa Abloy Entrance Systems, most recently as VP Finance Industrial Segment. Prior to that, Lars Ynner was CEO of the education company Celemi.
Bobble AI appoints Satyajit Deb Roy as Revenue Head- Advertisement
Prior to this role, Satyajit was working as senior director - of sales at Sharechat's MOJ and Takatak. Bobble AI has announced Satyajit Deb Roy as revenue head- of advertisement and marketing, he made this announcement via Linkedin.
Torstone appoints Head of North America
Torstone Technology, a SaaS platform for post-trade securities and derivatives processing, has appointed Sam Farrell as head of North America. Based in Toronto, Farrell will have oversight of all the US and Canadian operations for Torstone.
Novaland Appoints First Foreign CEO
Property developer Novaland has appointed Dennis Ng Teck Yow as its first foreign CEO as part of a major restructuring after key leaders
Copper Mountain Appoints New President and CEO
Toronto-listed Copper Mountain Mining has appointed Patrick Merrin as president and CEO with effect from April 24. Merrin has extensive experience in the mining industry including ten years of senior executive operational and technical experience. His leadership positions focused on North American mines and projects, including most recently acting senior VP of Canadian Operations at Newcrest Mining. He was previously COO, mining and interim CEO at Dominion Diamonds, senior VP Canadian Operations at Goldcorp and VP Arizona Business Unit at Hudbay Minerals.
Carlsberg Appoints Head Of Services Provider ISS As New CEO
Danish brewer Carlsberg has appointed the current head of services provider ISS as its new chief executive. Jacob Aarup-Andersen will replace Cees 't Hart, who said earlier this month he would retire at the end of September.
Omni Logistics Announces Leadership Team Appointments
Omni Logistics, a technology-driven provider of global multimodal logistics solutions and specialized services, today announced the appointment of Tania Garcia as its new Chief Marketing Officer. In addition, the company is proud to recognize the hard work and contributions of two talented leaders, Andy Tribble and Megan Sledge, with internal promotions within the executive leadership team.
Ayekart Fintech Appoints Anand Mugad as Chief Marketing Officer
Ayekart, an integrated digital technology platform for the food and agri value chain, has announced the appointment of Anand Mugad as its Chief Marketing Officer. Commenting on the announcement Debarshi Dutta, CEO & Co-founder of Ayekart, said, "We are delighted to welcome Anand as a part of our leadership team. His extensive marketing and communications experience in domestic and global companies will add value to Ayekart in brand building.
Artex Appoints New Business Development SVP
Ryan Santacrose has been appointed senior vice president - business development at Artex Risk Solutions. Santacrose will be based in Denver, Colorado. He was previously assistant vice president - business development at Artex, based in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, a post he held from January 2021 to March 2023.
BioFlyte Appoints Bill Rule as Vice President of Manufacturing
BioFlyte, a bioaerosol surveillance firm with a disruptive new class of fieldable biological threat collection, detection, and identification solutions, today announced the appointment of Bill Rule as Vice President of Manufacturing. In this role on the BioFlyte leadership team, Rule will oversee the development of a dedicated manufacturing function and manage a robust supply chain model as the company scales its commercialization efforts.
Xoriant appoints Sukamal Banerjee as CEO
Silicon Valley-based engineering services company Xoriant has announced the appointment of Sukamal Banerjee as its new Chief Executive Officer. During his 27-year career with HCLTech, he held several leadership roles. He ran a P&L of over $1.5 billion across digital and engineering services, where he oversaw the global operations, leading a team of over 20,000 engineers across 30 countries.
Currys Appoints New Nordics CEO on Continuing Performance Challenges
Currys PLC on Thursday bemoaned a tough consumer environment in the Nordics, as it appointed a new chief executive officer for the region amid ongoing performance challenges. The London-based electronics and electrical goods retailer replaced Nordics CEO Erik Sonsterud with Fredrik Tonnesen, who was at the time serving as chief operating officer in the region.
MediWound Announces the Appointment of Hani Luxenburg as Chief Financial Officer
MediWound Ltd., a fully integrated biopharmaceutical company specializing in next-generation biotherapeutic solutions for tissue repair and regeneration, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Hani Luxenburg as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective May 14, 2023. Ms. Luxenburg will replace Mr. Boaz Gur-Lavie, who has served as MediWound’s Chief Financial Officer for the past four years. Mr. Gur-Lavie will remain with the Company through July 31, 2023 to ensure an orderly transition.
Bitrise Appoints Chief Revenue Officer as it Expands Adoption of Industry’s First Mobile DevOps Platform
Bitrise, the Mobile DevOps company whose platform maximizes the overall business impact of apps for the world’s most sophisticated mobile organizations, today announced the appointment of Steven Rees-Pullman as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). As mobile becomes responsible for a disproportionate share of overall business revenue, Rees-Pullman will interface with executive teams to drive awareness of the revenue potential of automation in mobile app development. Rees-Pullman previously served as Senior Vice President in the Auth0 product unit at Okta, an independent identity provider used by organizations including JetBlue, Nordstrom, Siemens, Slack and T-Mobile.
Pedro Resources Announces Appointment of CFO
Pedro Resources Ltd. ("Pedro" or the "Company") announces the appointment of Albina Manaj CPA as the new Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Ms. Manaj has over 17 years of financial experience with private and public companies. With Pedro she will be responsible for all aspects of finance, treasury and tax functions.
Infogain Appoints Neha Kathuria as Chief Marketing Officer
Infogain, a Silicon Valley-based human-centered digital platform and software engineering services company, today announced the appointment of Neha Kathuria as the company’s new Chief Marketing Officer.
BookNook Appoints Seasoned Education Industry Leader Brad Baumgartner as Chief Executive Officer
BookNook, a leading provider of effective high-impact literacy and tutoring solutions for schools and students, today announced the appointment of Brad Baumgartner as Chief Executive Officer. Baumgartner will draw from his more than two decades of experience as a leader in the education industry to drive a new chapter of strategic growth for BookNook. Former CEO and BookNook founder Michael Lombardo will transition to Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Bureau Appoints Industry Veterans to Steer Global Expansion and Accelerate Growth
Bureau, the leading full-stack identity decisioning platform, today announced the appointment of three senior leaders to its executive team. Albert Roux joins as the Global Head of Product, Sandesh GS as the Global Head of Technology, and Jean Creech Avent as the Global Head of Marketing.
Minsait Appoints a New Head of Legal in Europe
Minsait has appointed Luís Graça Rodrigues as its new head of legal in Europe, in addition to his role in Italy. Graça Rodrigues holds a law degree from the University of Lisbon and a master’s degree in law from ISCTE.
Manulife Appoints Carrie Tong as COO for Hong Kong and Macau
Manulife Hong Kong has announced the appointment of Carrie Tong as its Chief Operations Officer for Hong Kong and Macau. In this role, Tong will be responsible for driving operational strategies and leading the company’s core insurance operations such as underwriting, claims, policy administration and customer service functions
Coppernico Metals Appoints Katie Bromley as Manager, Corporate Communications
Coppernico Metals Inc. ("Coppernico" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Katie Bromley as Manager of Corporate Communications. Ms. Bromley will be responsible for the creation, planning, implementation and management of the Company's corporate communications strategies and investor relations activities.
NetApp Appoints Sumeet Arora as Vice President of IT, India Global Delivery Center
NetApp, a global cloud-led, data-centric software company, announced the appointment of Sumeet Arora as Vice President of IT, India Global Delivery Center. Arora is an IT industry veteran, bringing with him over 30 years of experience in developing IT strategies aligned with high-performing technology teams.
Schneider Electric Appoints Mark Yeeles Secure Power VP
Mark Yeeles joins Schneider Electric’s Secure Power Division from its UK Industrial Automation Business after a period of sustained growth. Starting April 2023, Mark Yeeles will take on the responsibility of driving profitable growth for Schneider Electric's data centre customers, end-users, and IT channel partners.
Marlabs Appoints Usha Jamadagni as Chief Delivery Officer
Marlabs Innovation LLC., the global digital solutions company, today announced the induction of Usha Jamadagni into Marlabs executive leadership as Chief Delivery Officer (CDO).
Britain's John Lewis Appoints Nish Kankiwala To New CEO Role
Britain's John Lewis Partnership has named Nish Kankiwala as its chief executive, creating a new role to drive profitability at the employee-owned retailer which is led by chairperson Sharon White.
Zscaler Appoints Global Sales and Alliances Veteran to Grow Worldwide Zero Trust Ecosystem Sales
Former Palo Alto Networks, Imperva, and Aruba Channel Executive Karl Soderlund Joins Leader in Cloud-based Zero Trust Security Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZS), the leader in cloud security, today announced that Karl Soderlund has been appointed as the company’s Senior Vice President, Worldwide Partners, and Alliances. In his role at Zscaler, Soderlund will be responsible for advancing and modernizing the Zscaler partner program by developing and executing a competitive go-to-market strategy, and leading a world-class channel team.
Sibros Appoints Srida Joisa as Chief Financial Officer
Sibros, a leading provider of connected vehicle platforms for automotive OEMs, announced today the appointment of Srida Joisa as the company's new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Joisa brings more than 20 years of experience in financial leadership roles, with expertise in fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate strategy.
Erie Home Appoints Jenilee Common as Chief Executive Officer
Erie Home, a leading direct-to-consumer home solutions platform focused on providing residential re-roofing solutions in North America, today announced that it has appointed Jenilee Common as Chief Executive Officer. Pat Trompeter, Erie Home's Founder and former CEO, has been elevated to Chairman of the Board, while Randy Hamilton will continue to support the company's growth as President. The Erie Home team is excited to welcome Common's leadership in building world-class, multi-billion dollar businesses in the home improvement industry while honoring the legacy that Pat, Randy and the Erie Home team have built over the past 40 years.
Cloud Backup Market Size To Hit USD 5.6 Billion at a 21.10% CAGR by 2030 - Report by Market Research Future (MRFR)
According to a comprehensive research report by Market Research Future (MRFR), “Cloud Backup Market Research, By Component, By Service Provider, By Deployment Model, By Organization Size, By Vertical - Forecast 2030”. Valuation is poised to reach USD 5.6 Billion by 2030, registering a 21.10% CAGR throughout the forecast period (2022–2030).
Tilia Continues Investment Momentum, Announces $22M Amidst Rapid Customer Growth, Appoints Brad Oberwager CEO
Tilia LLC, the all-in-one payments platform for digital economies, today announced additional financing as well as the appointments of Brad Oberwager as CEO and Catherine Porter as the company’s first Chief Business Officer.
Storytel Appoints Oleg Nesterenko as Chief Marketing Officer
Oleg Nesterenko joins Storytel and the company's Streaming leadership team as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Oleg Nesterenko, born in Ukraine, has a strong track record of delivering success in executive roles at prominent premium video streaming services in Europe and MENA, and of amplifying brands and streaming services that have rapidly grown to become regional leaders with international relevance, such as Shahid by MBC Group, MEGOGO, STARZPLAY, Viasat, Volia, and Kyivstar by VEON.
Midnight Sun Appoints Director of Marketing and Communications
Midnight Sun Mining Corp. is pleased to announce the appointment of Adrian O'Brien as Director of Marketing and Communications. With over 20 years of experience in the mineral exploration and mining industry, Mr. O'Brien has acted in various capacities and has substantial experience at the senior management level, including officers' and directors' responsibilities.
Tactile Medical Appoints Elaine Birkemeyer as Chief Financial Officer
Tactile Systems Technology, Inc. a medical technology company providing therapies for people with chronic disorders, today announced the appointment of Elaine Birkemeyer to the position of Chief Financial Officer, effective March 20, 2023. Ms. Birkemeyer will succeed Brent Moen, who is retiring.
2023 Global Marketing Trends
Deloitte’s CMO Program supports CMOs as they navigate the complexities of the role, anticipate upcoming market trends, and respond to challenges with agile marketing. Digital technology has changed the face of business. Across the globe, Deloitte Digital helps clients see what’s possible, identify what’s valuable, and deliver on it by combining creative and digital capabilities with advertising agency prowess, and the technical experience, deep business strategy, and relationships of the world’s largest consultancy. Deloitte Digital empowers businesses with the insights, platforms, and behaviors needed to continuously and rapidly evolve to perform beyond expectations.
Redstor Appoints James Griffin CEO as it Accelerates Product-Led Growth Agenda for the MSP Community
Redstor, the smart, cloud backup platform of choice for MSPs, today announced James Griffin has been promoted to CEO. Serving as Redstor’s Chief Product Officer (CPO) since 2019, Griffin has been instrumental in developing technology that enables MSPs to discover, manage and protect customer data in the simplest, smartest and safest way.
Embroker Appoints Chris Spagnuolo as New Chief Product Officer
Embroker, the digital insurance platform making it a radically simple single destination to get business insurance, announced that Chris Spagnuolo has come on board as Chief Product Officer (CPO). He joins the team at a pivotal time to continue fueling Embroker’s momentum in developing innovative insurance products for business verticals.
Mindera Health™ Appoints Linh H. Le as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
Mindera Health, the developer of Mind.Px™, the first realization of precision medicine in psoriasis, has appointed Mr. Linh H. Le as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. He will be responsible for all financial activities as well as many operational functions to enable a scalable strategy as Mindera expands its reach.
CN Bio Appoints Deepak Singh as Vice President of Sales and Marketing
CN Bio, a leading Organ-on-a-chip (OOC) company that designs and manufactures single-and multi-organ microphysiological systems (MPS), has today announced that is has appointed Deepak Singh as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Deepak’s appointment supports the Company’s next phase of commercial development as it expands international operations, product research and development and sales in key global markets.
GomSpace Appoints Carsten Drachmann As New CEO
GomSpace Group AB has announced that it has appointed Carsten Drachmann as CEO of GomSpace, as of 13 March 2023. Carsten Drachmann comes from the position as CEO of the tech startup Zero Error Systems PTE LTD in Singapore and brings with him extensive global experience as CEO and Senior Executive from both well-established companies and start-ups within Space, IT, SatCom, and Telecom, such as Nokia, KEBNI AB in Sweden and Datapath Inc in the US. Carsten Drachmann holds an MSc in Software & Electronics from the Technical University of Denmark and an EMBA in Strategy & Organization from Stanford University.
Zenith Appoints Co-National Heads Of Strategy & Planning
Zenith Australia has announced the promotion of Sarah Heitkamp (lead image) and Simon Schoen to the newly-created shared role of national head of strategy and planning. Effective immediately, Heitkamp and Schoen move from their roles as head of strategy and planning Sydney, and head of strategy and planning Melbourne respectively.
Centerra Gold Inc. Appoints Paul Tomory As President and CEO
Centerra Gold Inc. (CGAU) announced today that Paul Tomory has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2023.
Variosystems Appoints Joe Hajost As North America Head
Variosystems, an electronics services partner, has appointed Joe Hajost as the new head of Variosystems North America, effective immediately.
Durlston Partners Appoints Head of Business Development
Durlston Partners, a talent advisory firm for hedge funds, family offices and digital asset firms and banks, focused on the technology, quantitative finance and data science sectors, has appointed Joshwa Shah as the firm’s new head of business development.
Lloyd's Coverholder Kita Appoints Insurance Head
Carbon insurance specialist Kita, an approved Lloyd’s coverholder, has brought in Marsh McLennan alumnus James Kench to serve as head of insurance.
Ratio Therapeutics Appoints Dr. Noel Monks as Head of Biology
Ratio Therapeutics Inc. (Ratio), a pharmaceutical company specializing in the development of targeted radiotherapeutics for the treatment of cancer, today announced the appointment of Dr. Noel Monks as the company's Head of Biology. Dr. Monks joins Ratio with over 20 years of experience in drug discovery, development, and translational medicine in the fields of oncology and rare diseases.
Eventus TechSol Appoints Sanjay Khera as Head of Marketing
Eventus Techsol Private Limited, the leading cybersecurity Managed Security Services Provider, today announced the appointment of Sanjay Khera as its Head of Marketing.
Xapads Media Appoints Vishal Singh As Country Head-India
Programmatic Adtech platform Xapads Media has appointed Vishal Singh as the Country Head for the India market. As per the company, in this role, Singh will be responsible for creating new business opportunities and continuing strong relationships with the existing clients.
MMB Health Trends 2023
Global insurer survey report. MMB health trends 2023: Navigating cost trends and using innovation in employer-provided healthcare. Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB) surveyed 226 insurers across 56 countries1 to explore the key trends shaping employer-provided health benefits to produce our Health Trends 2023 report.
Aussie Paytech Till Payments Lands $46m Series D Funding
Aussie paytech Till Payments has successfully closed an AUD 70 million ($46 million) Series D funding round led by Silva Fortune.The fresh capital raise follows its $80 million Series C in October, which valued the firm at AUD 500 million ($350 million).
Lockheed Martin Partners with KAI and Red 6 Aerospace on AR Pilot Training System
Through the partnership, Fort Worth-based Lockheed Martin Aerospace will bring the Red 6 Airborne Tactical Augmented Reality System into the TF-50 aircraft and variants, which it has developed with Korea Aerospace Industries.
VarmX Appoints Dr. Jeffrey Lawson, MD, PhD as Chief Scientific Officer
VarmX, a biotech company focusing on the development of innovative approaches for the reversal of anticoagulation, today announces the appointment of Dr. Jeffrey Lawson as its new Chief Scientific Officer (CSO).
GM To Partner With Samsung SDI On Cylindrical Batteries
According to more and more media reports, General Motors is expected to announce a new EV battery-related partnership with Samsung SDI. The articles, based on unofficial sources, say that the two companies might sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) this week (on Wednesday, March 8).
Workpay Raises $2.7 Million In Pre-Series A
Workpay, a Nairobi, Kenya-based HR payroll startup that offers HR management services, raised $2.7 million in pre-Series A funding to expand its operations across Africa. The round was backed by Launch Africa, Saviu Ventures, Acadian Ventures, Proparco, Foundation Botnar, Kara Ventures, Axian, P1 Ventures, and Norrsken.
Financial Crimes Risk Management Solution Dev Quantifind Raises $23m
Quantifind, an AI-powered financial crimes risk management solution developer, has secured $23m in a fresh funding round. DNS Capital led the round, with contributions also coming from Citi Ventures, US Venture Partners, Valor Equity Partners and S&P Global. This capital will help Quantifind expand its footprint in international markets, bolster its global brand recognition, and enhance its solutions for financial crimes investigation, continuous customer monitoring, alerts triage, and supply chain risk screening.
Vistra To Acquire Energy Harbor In $3.43 Bln Deal
U.S. energy company Vistra Corp (VST.N) said on Monday it would buy Energy Harbor Corp (ENGH.PK) in a $3.43 billion deal including debt, looking to expand its nuclear power generation capacity. The deal consists of $3 billion in cash and Energy Harbor shareholders getting a 15% stake in a newly formed subsidiary holding company Vistra Vision.The deal comes at a time when U.S. utilities are investing to transition to clean energy.
Rackspace Technology Appoints Angela Kurien Murze As Cloud Innovation Centre India Head
Rackspace Technology, an end-to-end multicloud technology solutions company, has announced the appointment of Angela Kurien Murze as the Head of Cloud Innovation Centre for India. Based out of Pune, Murze will lead the Global Delivery team for support from India.
Coinbase Has Acquired One River Digital Asset Management
Coinbase has acquired One River Digital Asset Management (ORDAM), a premier institutional digital asset manager and SEC-registered investment adviser. ORDAM will transition to become Coinbase Asset Management (CBAM), and will operate as an independent business and wholly-owned subsidiary of Coinbase. The acquisition aligns with our long-term strategy to unlock further opportunities for institutions to participate in the cryptoeconomy.
Solar-electric, Emission-Free Yacht Maker Zen Yacht Weighs Anchor In €5.5 Million Round
Barcelona’s Zen Yachts has closed a €5.5 million Series A round provided solely by ocean, rivers, and seas transportation decarbonising specialist fund Ocean Zero. And while a solar-electric, emission-free catamaran might not be the first thing you think of when it comes to decarbonising the planet’s aquatic surface (aren’t those things supposed to be wind-powered anyway?), the phrase “Rome wasn’t built in a day” springs to mind.
GenoME Diagnostics Closes £1.4m Funding Round To Help With Earlier Detection of Ovarian Cancer
Belfast-based cancer diagnostics company GenoME Diagnostics has closed a £1.4 million funding round to develop OvaME, a blood test for earlier and more accurate detection of ovarian cancer.
Steven Lake Has Been Appointed SVP Finance, Premium, Midscale and Economy at Accor Pacific in Sydney
Steven Lake has been appointed Senior Vice President Finance, Premium, Midscale and Economy, for Accor Pacific. Steven has 28 years of experience at Accor. During this time, following a number of hotel and cluster Financial Controller roles, Steven spent time as Corporate Asset Manager before then taking on the leadership of our operations finance functions in Australia.
Funko Appoints ex-Walmart Executive Steve Nave As New CFO
Pop culture lifestyle brand Funko, Inc. has appointed Steve Nave as chief financial officer and chief operating officer, effective immediately. Nave, the company added, was engaged as a consultant to the company in December 2022 and has worked alongside Brian Mariotti, the company’s chief executive officer, since that time to drive enhanced strategic and operational execution. After a thorough search of internal and external candidates, the board of directors determined that Nave is the ideal leader to take on the CFO and COO roles.
EssenceMediacom Names Frances Ralston-Good Global Chief Operating Officer
EssenceMediacom has appointed Frances Ralston-Good Global Chief Operating Officer replacing Josh Krichefski who recently joined GroupM as EMEA and UK CEO. Ralston-Good joined MediaCom as Global Account Lead for P&G in 2019. She was later promoted to Global Client President before becoming Chief Transformation Officer as part of the combined leadership team announced in April last year. Prior to joining MediaCom, Ralston-Good held leadership roles at Hearts & Sciences, Omnicom Media Group and PHD.
Ocugen Appoints Quan A. Vu to Chief Financial Officer & Chief Business Officer
Ocugen, Inc. (Ocugen or the Company) (NASDAQ: OCGN), a biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing novel gene and cell therapies, biologics, and vaccines, today announced the appointment of Quan A. Vu to Chief Financial Officer & Chief Business Officer.
Palo Alto Networks Appoints KP Unnikrishnan As Chief Marketing Officer
Palo Alto Networks , marketing veteran KP Unnikrishnan (Unni) has been elevated to the position of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) effective March 4. He will be based in the company’s Santa Clara headquarters and report directly to Palo Alto Networks Chairman and CEO, Nikesh Arora. A seasoned executive with broad international experience, Unni has a proven track record of helping organisations envision their marketing strategy and develop an economic business case. He most recently served as Vice President, Marketing, Asia Pacific and Japan for almost a decade. A transformative marketer with a growth mindset, Unni will lead the global marketing team to further strengthen the positioning of Palo Alto Networks as the distinctive leader in cybersecurity.
Sandvik Announces Changes To Group Executive Management
Sandvik has appointed Sofia Sirvell as Chief Digital Officer (CDO) for the Sandvik Group and new member of the Group Executive Management. Sirvell is currently Sandvik Group CIO, a position she has held since 2021. Prior to joining Sandvik, she was the Deputy CTO at H&M Group.
Edurino's Digital Education Platform Raises €10.5 Million Series A
Fresh from a DACH launch that saw 100,000 products sold, Edurino is building out its pre-school digital learning app led by its founding team Irene Klemm and Franziska Meyer. Building gamified digital learning apps "fit for the 21st century", Munich's Edurino raised €10.5 million in series A funds for its platform that introduces digital to kindergarten children.
Google Promotes Sapna Chadha As The VP - Southeast Asia and South Asia Frontier
Tech-giant Google has promoted Sapna Chadha as the vice president of Southeast Asia and South Asia Frontier. Prior to this, Sapna Chadha was vice president of marketing for Southeast Asia and India. She took to LinkedIn to make the announcement. In her post, she wrote, “I'm delighted to announce my new appointment as Vice President for Southeast Asia and South Asia Frontier. In this role, I will lead our business growth, strategy, and operations in this dynamic region within Asia Pacific. This region which we affectionately call “SEAS” internally has not only become home for me, but it has captured me just as Jacques Cousteau says - “The sea, once it casts its spell upon a man, can never be shaken off”.
E-commerce Aggregator Una Brands Raises $30M In Pre-Series C Funding
Multi-channel e-commerce aggregator Una Brands targets to further develop its platform after raising $30 million in its pre-Series C funding round. The fundraiser, which was a mix of equity and debt, will provide Una Brands with sufficient funding for its operations and acquisition plans in the next two years. The startup also plans to continue with its acquisition of high-quality e-commerce brands within the Home & Living, Mom & Baby and Beauty & Personal Care categories.
Allianz Commercial Promotes Pickersgill To Regional Underwriting Manager, London
Allianz Commercial has announced the promotion of Karen Pickersgill to the role of regional underwriting manager for London. Pickersgill joined Allianz in 1999 following roles at Aviva and Cigna and has since held several underwriting management positions across the business, including property and casualty manager for Maidstone and then Luton.
Magenta Mobility Appoints Shashank Chauhan As Its Operations Head
As it scales up its business in the country, last mile mobility e-commerce player Magenta Mobility has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of ex-Euler Motors and FoodPanda operations specialist Shashank Chauhan as its Operations Head.
CureLab Receives $3M from Prominent Biotech Investor Dr. John Ballantyne
The co-founder of Aldevron, Dr. John Ballantyne, has invested $3M in CureLab Oncology and CureLab Veterinary. The two sister companies have developed an anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory drug that was contract-manufactured by Aldevron at the time Dr. Ballantyne served there as chief scientific officer. The investment positions both companies to attain the R&D milestones needed to secure additional rounds of funding.
Savant Labs Raises $11M in Funding
Savant Labs, a San Mateo, CA-based provider of an automation platform for data analysts, raised $11M in funding. The round was led by Cota Capital with participation from WestWave Capital, Bloomberg Beta, Uncorrelated Ventures, Handshake Ventures and several angel investors.
Amex Canada Partners with Local Artist To Help Merchants Let Customers Know They're 'Always Welcome'
American Express merchants in Canada now have a new way to warmly welcome customers from all communities with custom signage designed by Anishinaabe woodlands artist, Blake Angeconeb. As part of Amex’s “Always Welcome” campaign, the new physical and digital welcome signage signals the acceptance of all customers, with designs available for display on storefronts, websites and social media.
Intel & Microsoft Are Preparing for Windows 12 as Per Latest Leaks
Recently, rumors have surfaced about Intel and Microsoft seemingly gearing up for the launch of Windows 12, which has not yet been officially announced. @leaf_hobby, a known hardware leaker who previously revealed the specs of Intel’s Xeon chips, has disclosed information about Intel’s Meteor Lake desktop platform, which is expected to support Windows 12. However, Intel and Microsoft have declined to comment on these rumors.
AT&T Announces Expansions Throughout Central Pennsylvania
AT&T announced that they are making expansions in four Pennsylvania counties by adding new 5G sites. According to AT&T, the mobile broadband sites throughout Pennsylvania are going to enhance the coverage and capacity.
24 Seven Announces Acquisition of SketchDeck
24 Seven, one of the nation's largest privately held, digital marketing and creative recruiting firms, is excited to announce the acquisition of SketchDeck. SketchDeck is a unique design studio offering on-demand, full-stack creative services to help companies access all the design they need across departments.
GreenMobility Appoints Kasper Gjedsted As New Group CEO
GreenMobility has appointed Kasper Gjedsted (48) as the new Group CEO, as of 6 March 2023. The appointment follows an extensive global search conducted by a leading consulting company.
Montreal InsurTech Equisoft bags $125m
Equisoft, a Montreal-based insurance and investment software developer, has raised $125m in equity investment. Of the total investment $70m came from new investors Investissement Québec and the government of Québec, with the remainder coming from Export Development Canada and Fondaction.
Mercer Acquires HR Tech Advisory Firm Leapgen
Mercer has been historically strategic in its acquisitions, tending to select companies that add significant brand as well as technical value. Furthering its investment in the digital Human Resources (HR) strategy market, business consulting firm Mercer has announced the acquisition of Leapgen, an HR technology advisory firm focused on digital strategy and transformation, workforce solutions, and improving employee experience.
Agilon Health Announces Acquisition of mphrX, a Leading Healthcare Technology Company
agilon health (NYSE: AGL), the trusted partner empowering physicians to transform health care in our communities, today announced it has acquired mphrX, a leading provider of value-based care technology and interoperability solutions. As a result of the transaction, mphrX will become a wholly owned subsidiary of agilon health.
Attio Raises $23.5M To Build a Next-Gen CRM Platform
While an associate at a VC firm, Nicolas Sharp took on the project of finding customer relationship management (CRM) software for the firm. The process, he says, was “a nightmare,” leading him to build a CRM platform that could meet his — and his company’s — needs. “I became a developer by night and a VC by day,” Sharp told TechCrunch via email. “After a few months, I left the venture world to continue the project.”
ProSomnus® Appoints Brian Dow As Chief Financial Officer
ProSomnus, Inc. (“the Company”) (NASDAQ: OSA), a pioneer in precision medical devices for the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), today announced the appointment of Brian Dow as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 1, 2023. Mr. Dow brings more than 28 years of experience advancing privately-held and publicly-traded life science companies with expertise executing equity and debt financings, M&A transactions, and financial operations and accounting. Dow has successfully taken three companies public, overseen multiple mergers and acquisitions with a strategic focus on revenue growth, expense management, product development and business development.
French Fulfillment Provider Staci Acquires US Fulfillment Company Amware
Staci, a French-based fulfillment provider, said Wednesday it has completed the acquisition of Atlanta-based Amware Fulfillment LLC, which provides direct-to-consumer order fulfillment services across 15 U.S. facilities. Financial terms of the transaction between the privately held companies, both of which were founded in 1989, were not disclosed. The combined company will operate 81 fulfillment centers — 18 in the U.S. and 63 in the U.K. and continental Europe — totaling 9.8 million square feet. In the U.S., the entity will continue to operate as Amware Fulfillment. Staci’s facilities in Jersey City, New Jersey; Memphis, Tennessee; and Reno, Nevada, will become part of a combined American fulfillment network.
Walmart Adds Baby Brand Monica + Andy To Stores, Online
Adding another DTC brand to its lineup, Walmart is distributing products from the organic baby and essentials brand Monica + Andy, the companies announced on Friday. The collection, dubbed M+A by Monica + Andy, features baby clothing ranging from preemie to 18 months in stores and offers up to size 5T online, according to a press release emailed to Retail Dive. The brand features mix-and-match clothing — including rompers, dresses and sets — in limited-edition prints made without chemical dyes and pesticides.
Henchman Raises £6 Million Series A To Support Tomorrow's Lawyer With AI
Belgian legal tech company Henchman announced it has closed a £6 million Series A funding round. The round is led by Adjacent VC and Acton Capital, joined by London-based Conviction VC and several business angels (including the founders of Showpad, a Belgian success story). The funding follows Henchman's recent GPT-3 integration and will be used to strengthen its focus on innovation and expand geographically.
Hectare Raises $20 Million in Series A
Hectare, an England, UK-based agritech company that provides inventory, trading, market insights, and logistics solutions, raised $20 million in Series A funding to accelerate the growth of its digital solutions that connect the critical parts of the food supply chain. The round was led by existing and private investors. The investment will be used to support Hectare’s Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) inventory, trading, logistics and market insights product development, and expansion into new international markets.
Google Partners with Mercedes-Benz to Create Next-Gen Luxurious Navigation System
Google LLC is an American multinational technology company focusing on online advertising, search engine technology, cloud computing, computer software, quantum computing, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, and consumer electronics.
The Sandbox Acquires Germany’s Sviper To Add Metaverse Gaming Talent
The Sandbox is a virtual world where players can build, own, and monetize their gaming experiences in the Ethereum blockchain.
Cambridge Mobile Telematics Acquires Amodo
Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) is the world’s largest telematics service provider. Its mission is to make the world’s roads and drivers safer. The company’s AI-driven platform, DriveWell®, gathers sensor data from millions of IoT devices — including smartphones, proprietary Tags, connected vehicles, dashcams, and third-party devices — and fuses them with contextual data to create a unified view of vehicle and driver behavior
Exxon Starts New Crude Unit At Beaumont, Texas Refinery
Exxon Mobil Corporation operates petroleum and petro chemicals businesses. The Company provides exploration and production of oil and gas, electric power generation, coal, and minerals operations. Exxon Mobil also manufactures and markets fuels, lubricants, and chemicals.
Amazon's Cloud Unit To invest $6 bln in Malaysia by 2037
Amazon.com, Inc. is a multinational technology company, which engages in the provision of online retail shopping services
CVS Health To Acquire Oak Street Health
CVS Health Corporation provides health services in the United States. It operates through Health Care Benefits, Pharmacy Services, and Retail/LTC segments. The Health Care Benefits segment offers traditional, voluntary, and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services. It serves employer groups, individuals, college students, part-time and hourly workers, health plans, health care providers, governmental units, government-sponsored plans, labor groups, and expatriates. The Pharmacy Services segment offers pharmacy benefit management solutions, including plan design and administration, formulary management, retail pharmacy network management, mail order pharmacy, specialty pharmacy and infusion, clinical, and disease and medical spend management services. It serves employers, insurance companies, unions, government employee groups, health plans, prescription drug plans, Medicaid managed care plans, plans offered on public health insurance and private health insurance exchanges, other sponsors of health benefit plans, and individuals. This segment operates retail specialty pharmacy stores; and specialty mail-order, mail-order dispensing, and compounding pharmacies, as well as branches for infusion and enteral nutrition services. The Retail/LTC segment sells prescription and over-the-counter drugs, consumer health and beauty products, and personal care products; and provides health care services through its MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinics. This segment also distributes prescription drugs; and provides related pharmacy consulting and other ancillary services to care facilities and other care settings.
Meta Reportedly Plans To Launch Its First True AR Glasses In 2027
Meta Platforms, Inc., engages in the development of social media applications. It builds technology that helps people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. It operates through the Family of Apps (FoA) and Reality Labs (RL) segments. The FoA segment consists of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and other services.
DeFi Firm Brale Scores $11.1M In Funding Haul
Brale is a developer of a cryptocurrency platform designed to combine the parts of Defi and CeFi. The company platform specializes in integrating the stability and benefits of centralized finance with the speed and versatility of decentralized protocols, enabling clients to make their on-chain assets exist, move, and transform.
Y Combinator-Backed Devyce Dials Up $2.7 Million
Devyce is a VoIP operating system built to offer businesses a communication system with flexibility, scalability and dependability. As an 100% cloud-based system, Devyce supports the ‘new normal’ of remote and hybrid working. Allowing businesses, big and small, to maintain communication with employees, customers and clients without hassle.
Apple Could Launch An Affordable Version Of Mixed Reality Headset
Apple Inc. is an American computer and consumer electronics company famous for creating the iPhone, iPad and Macintosh computers.