AGM Appoints Chong Chao Ma As CEO Of Its Canada Arm LeapRate

August 29, 2024 BY Elizabeth Anderson

AGM Appoints Chong Chao Ma As CEO Of Its Canada Arm

This integrated tech outfit specialises in fintech software and high-performance hardware and computing equipment. Based on the company’s press statement, Ma’s appointment is effective immediately. The group said that this is a strategic appointment that emphasises its drive to expand and optimise emerging opportunities in cryptocurrency and blockchains in North America. It stated that Ma’s…

January 24, 2024 BY Simon Mugo

Swiss FINMA Appoints Ex-ECB Director Stefan Walter As Its New CEO

A German national, 59-year-old Walter's extensive background in the financial sector is marked by significant roles at global financial institutions. His stint at the ECB, which began in 2014, saw him supervising major banks within the eurozone. In 2020, he transitioned to a role that entailed overseeing risk supervision, focusing on diverse risk categories, including…

December 20, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

BP gears up for a new CEO

Looney resigned with immediate effect on 12 September after informing the company he was not completely honest and forthcoming regarding his personal relationships with co-workers. Following an investigation, the British oil giant dismissed Looney on 13 December without notice. Last week, BP announced it withheld approximately $40m in remuneration following the prompt dismissal. Now that…

December 08, 2023 BY Simon Mugo

IG Group Appoints Breon Corcoran as CEO, effective January

Charlie Rozes will continue to serve as Interim CEO and Group CFO until Breon assumes his role. Upon Breon's arrival, Charlie will maintain his position as Group CFO and will remain a member of the Board. Breon Corcoran brings a wealth of experience in leading multinational fintech firms and successfully executing their growth strategies. He…

November 03, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Revolut appoints Francesca Carlesi as its new UK CEO

Carlesi brings 15 years of experience to the table, having previously held senior positions at Deutsche Bank, Barclays, McKinsey & Co., and Bridgepoint Capital. Revolut indicated to CBNC Tech that the appointment has nothing to do with its application for a UK banking licence. This licence will enable Revolut to offer lending products, such as…

October 24, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Chevron scoops up Hess for a staggering $53bn

This acquisition boosts Chevron’s existing portfolio, adding assets such as the Stabroek block in Guyana and Hess Bakken, which expands Chevron’s shale position and Permian basin operations. Hess chief executive officer (CEO), John Hess, is expected to join the Chevron Board of Directors. Chevron’s chairman and CEO, Mike Wirth, highlighted the two companies' similar values…

August 15, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

PayPal names its new President and CEO

Taxed with leading the company into the future and managing its infrastructure of extensive global payments, the successful candidate had to have a wide experience of technology and leadership skills to drive growth across the entire PayPal scope. Chriss ticked all the key metric boxes and received unanimous backing from the board and CEO search…

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December 05, 2019 BY Mariela Naydenova

Larry Page and Sergey Brin step down from Alphabet

The cofounders of Google, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, have just announced that they will be stepping down from their roles in Alphabet. The current CEO of Google, Sundar Pichai, will now take over the mother company as well as the next CEO. Both Sergey and Larry will remain shareholders and on the board of…

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