Category: Executives

March 05, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

CAB Payments Appoints James Hopkinson as New CFO

Hopkinson joins the emerging markets-focused FX and payments provider immediately and will be appointed as an Executive Director pending regulatory approval. Hopkinson has over 25 years of experience in global banking, FX, and payments. He spent nearly two decades at Standard Chartered, working across Africa, Asia, and the UK, including as Global CFO of retail…

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March 04, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

UBS: Renata Jungo Brüngger and Lila Tretikov to Be Nominated to Board of Directors

Jungo Brüngger, currently a member of the Board of Management at Mercedes-Benz Group AG, brings extensive experience in legal affairs, governance, and sustainability.  She oversees integrity, governance, and compliance functions and also serves on the supervisory boards of Munich Re and Daimler Truck Holding AG. Tretikov is a technology expert, specialising in artificial intelligence and…

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Fullerton Markets unveils prepaid MasterCard for VIP clients
February 27, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Richard Verma Returns to Mastercard as Chief Administrative Officer, Tim Murphy Named Vice Chair

Murphy, who has been with Mastercard since 2000 and served as Chief Administrative Officer since 2021, will now oversee global regulatory relationships and other strategic initiatives.  Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach praised Murphy’s long-standing contributions, stating, "Tim has played an instrumental role at Mastercard for more than two decades… embedding our values into every aspect of…

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February 26, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Worldline Appoints Pierre-Antoine Vacheron as CEO

Vacheron succeeds Marc-Henri Desportes, who has served as interim CEO since October 2024. The company said in its press release that Vacheron brings over 30 years of experience in payments, banking, and retail. He previously served as CEO of BPCE Payments, where he helped modernise the payments division of Groupe BPCE, one of Europe’s largest…

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CMC markets
February 25, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

CMC Markets CFO to Step Down with Immediate Effect

The online brokerage added that Soleiman, who took on the role in September 2023, will remain with the firm for a transition period to ensure an orderly handover. Soleiman has been with CMC Markets since 2005. Prior to his role as CFO, he held several positions within the company, including serving as Head of CMC…

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Eurex ESG
February 21, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Erik Tim Müller to Depart Eurex and Deutsche Börse Group

In a press release, Eurex said Müller plans to pursue new entrepreneurial opportunities but has offered to assist with the transition. Müller has been with Deutsche Börse since 1997, holding key leadership roles, including Group Treasury and Investor Relations after the company’s IPO in 2001, and later serving as Managing Director for Corporate Strategy and…

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Madrid Spain fx
February 07, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Davidson Kempner Capital Management Appoints João Talone as Senior Advisor

The firm revealed that Talone will focus on energy, digital transformation, and infrastructure investments, particularly in Iberia and global markets. Talone brings extensive industry experience, having previously served as chairman and CEO of EDP Group, one of Europe's leading energy utility firms with a strong presence in renewable energy. He also co-founded Magnum Capital, a…

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February 04, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Standard Chartered Appoints Maria Ramos as Group Chair

Ramos, who joined the bank’s board as an independent non-executive director in 2021, currently serves as Chair of the Board Risk Committee and Senior Independent Director.  Ramos is said to bring extensive experience in banking, government, and corporate leadership, having served as CEO of Absa Group Limited for a decade.  She has also held prominent…

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