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Erste Group names experienced international banker to lead corporate division across Central Europe

(IN BRIEF) Erste Group has appointed Juan de Porras Aguirre as Executive Director Corporates, bringing in a seasoned banking executive with over three decades of international experience. Previously with Santander Bank Polska, he played a key role in building a … Read the full press release

Erste Group Executive Slavomír Seemann Named CFO of Slovenská sporiteľňa Ahead of Leadership Transition

(IN BRIEF) The Supervisory Board of Slovenská sporiteľňa has appointed Slavomír Seemann as the bank’s new Chief Financial Officer, effective 1 April 2026 pending regulatory approval, marking a strategic move to strengthen governance and financial leadership at board level. Seemann, … Read the full press release

Crédit Agricole CIB Appoints Olivier Gavalda as Chairman of the Board of Directors

(IN BRIEF) On 5 May 2025, Olivier Gavalda was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors at Crédit Agricole CIB, succeeding Philippe Brassac. Gavalda, a long-standing member of Crédit Agricole, has held numerous key positions throughout his career, including Chief … Read the full press release

EBRD Appoints Fatoumata Bouaré as Vice President and Chief Risk Officer to Lead Risk Strategy and Expansion

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has appointed Fatoumata Bouaré as Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, effective May 1, 2025. Ms. Bouaré, with extensive experience in both development and commercial banking, will oversee multiple departments and serve as a member of … Read the full press release