Patrick Brusnahan (Private Banker International) -- Aviva Investors, the global asset management arm of Aviva, announced on Friday that it has appointed Vas Gkionakis as Senior Economist and Strategist. Gkionakis will be based in London and report to Michael Grady, the Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist at Aviva Investors.

Press Release (Leadership News Nigeria) -- President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new Executive Directors in two agencies under the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy.

Press Release (Leadership News Nigeria) -- Sterling Bank Limited has announced a strategic change in its board of directors, with Olatunji Mayaki assuming the role of chairman of the Board effective January 1, 2024, following the resignation of Asue Ighodalo, effective December 31, 2023.

Press Release (Hong Kong Stock Exchange) -- Ping An Insurance announced to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 29 December that Jessica Tan Sin Yin, 46, was stepping down from her roles as Co-Chief Executive and Executive Vice-President of the company with effect from 1 January 2024.