Category: Executives

November 08, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

CME Group Announces Leadership Changes and Extension of CEO's Contract

The company also revealed it has promoted Chief Financial Officer Lynne Fitzpatrick to the expanded role of President and CFO.  Additionally, Julie Holzrichter, who served as Chief Operating Officer, will step down from her current position and transition to an advisory role. Suzanne Sprague will succeed Holzrichter as both Chief Operating Officer and Global Head…

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FCA
October 28, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

FCA Concludes Investigation into Wise CEO, Imposes £350k Penalty

The investigation originated from Käärmann's inclusion on the HMRC list of individuals who received penalties for deliberate tax defaults in 2017/2018. While the FCA said in its release that it did not find that Käärmann acted with a lack of integrity or was unfit to perform his role, it determined that he should have notified…

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October 16, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Devexperts Appoints Ben Hurley as New CEO

Hurley, who replaces longtime CEO Michael Babushkin, brings over two decades of experience in innovation, business process optimisation, and product development to the role. Hurley has been with Devexperts since 2022 serving as Country Manager in Ireland. He has played a crucial role in reshaping the company's operations and driving its restructuring project. The company…

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October 07, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Worldline Appoints Paul Marriott-Clarke to Lead Merchant Services Business

Marriott-Clarke brings over 25 years of experience in the banking and payments industry to the role. Marriott-Clarke succeeds Marc-Henri Desportes, who has led Worldline's Merchant Services division since February 2024 alongside his other responsibilities. Desportes will continue to serve as Worldline's CEO. Prior to joining Worldline, Marriott-Clarke held the position of Head of Customer &…

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October 01, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Standard Chartered's Head of CFCC Tracy McDermott to Retire

McDermott has been with Standard Chartered since March 2017, holding various leadership roles, including Group Head of Corporate, Public and Regulatory Affairs, and taking on responsibility for Compliance and Financial Crime in subsequent years. To fill McDermott's position, Standard Chartered has appointed David Howes as Group Head, Compliance, Financial Crime and Conduct Risk (CFCR), effective…

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September 19, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

GTN Promotes Zaid Aloul to Chief Commercial Officer for Middle East

In his new role, GTN said Aloul will play a pivotal role in driving the company's commercial strategy and expansion efforts across the region. Aloul has more than two decades of experience in the brokerage and wealth management sectors in the GCC and the Levant. His understanding of the regional market and his strong relationships…

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Finalto
September 13, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Finalto Appoints New CFO

The news follows last week's announcement that Finalto had appointed Pablo Quiroga Gomez as its Chief Operating Officer for the UK. The company, which provides bespoke fintech and liquidity solutions, said in its press release that Ormrod will be responsible for overseeing the global finance team, ensuring the company's financial health and supporting its ambitious…

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September 10, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Alpha Group CEO Morgan Tillbrook to Step Down

Tillbrook, who has been at the helm of the financial services firm for 15 years and will continue to provide strategic advice to the company on an ongoing basis, has also committed to retaining a significant shareholding of no less than 10% in the company for at least three years. He will be succeeded by…

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