SWIFT announces CEO transition
(WorldNews Belgium)

SWIFT CEO Gottfried Leibbrandt has notified the Board of his intention to step down at the end of June 2019, after seven years in the role. `Gottfried`s tenure has been remarkable`, says SWIFT Chairman Yawar Shah. `During his time as CEO, the industry has faced unprecedented change and challenges, but under his leadership SWIFT has transformed itself to become a much stronger, more modern and agile organisation that is now driving change across the industry. As CEO, Gottfried has ensured SWIFT remains on a sound financial footing, reinforced SWIFT`s risk and security functions; overseen an overhaul of SWIFT`s technology; dramatically modernised payments - and at the same time ensured SWIFT...